Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense West Hartford CT

05/18/2018

some fun in kids class

03/12/2017

Alan Fein age 75 and grandson Jordan age 13 training... I love this about Gracie Jiu Jitsu... where else can this type of bond be seen, felt, and developed....

01/10/2017

Yes! It's like zero degrees and we are having class tonight. Traditional Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: safe, friendly, practice environment.

09/24/2016

Keely and Royce... All our classes are now at 269 South Quaker Lane west hartford. Authentic Gracie Jiu Jitsu with the original feeling of the Academy. Call Isabella to try a class 8602333000

03/09/2016

This is the old school... We switched the signs and format at this location for dance, yoga, and art... It looks like this now..... SuperKids and Adult Gracie Brazilian Jiu-JitsuSelf Defense is down the street at Park and Quaker.... Call brandy at 8602333000 to schedule a lesson that will safe your life.... Reals... Our actual life.... You know... The one you have right now! The one thing we can't help with is how to defend your website against hackers...

12/20/2014

There will be no class on Christmas eve, or new years eve. All other classes will occur as sheduled. Come train, stay in shape physically, mentally, & spiritually.

08/13/2014

If you live in West Hartford, or just passing by, feel free to stop in and check us out.

Stay current on what is happening in our West Hartford location or see cool videos by going to https://www.facebook.com/GracieJiuJitsuWestHartford

Welcome to Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in West Hartford CT! Jim Hughes is the first Gracie Black Belt in New England. Call Jim at 8602333000 to schedule

04/02/2014

Learn from the legend, Royce Gracie, the first men ever to step in to the octagon, in the first ever UFC, when rules were limited and points were just a thought, and when the only way to win was by knockout or by making your opponent quit. You either won or you didn’t. It was that simple.

Prior to the first UFC, people had an idea what martial arts were based on the way they were portrayed by martial arts movies, but nobody, on a grand scale ever tested this assumption. Your kung fu was only as good as the tales you told. You might say that there was mass delusion of a martial arts, sort of mass posturing going on. Where everybody was really good, but that “good” was based on idea, story or a tale, but not actual battle.

This all changed, with the debut of the first UFC. The only rules were no biting or eye gouging. There were no weight, no time limit and no points. The tournament was open to all disciplines, ranging from Karate to Kung fu and anything else in between. It was the first ever Mixed Martial Art event. The idea was simple, if you think your Martial Art works, prove it.

Over night, the whole world was shocked, they could not believe what they witnessed, a skinny Royce at 175 pounds defeated 3 opponents in one night, who were larger and heavier, including Ken Shamrock, known as “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” to prove to the world that his father’s Jiu Jitsu was the ultimate martial art. Without Royce, his father Helio and the Gracie family Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA would not be what it is today.

Join us on April 15th, at 180 Oakwood Ave, Glastonbury from 7 – 9 pm and learned from the legendary Royce Gracie.

03/07/2014

April 15th learn from the legend. Royce Gracie: The first ever winner of the old-school UFC one-night tournament format, made history when he won four fights in one night, showcasing and popularizing Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
He will be with us April 15th, at our Glastonbury location. All of our friends are welcome. Space is limited so contact me or Doug Gallant to pre-register.

Share this post if you are thankful for Jiu Jitsu, Royce, his father Helio and the Gracie Family for bringing us this gift.

02/07/2014

It's confirmed. Royce Gracie will be with us on April 15, at our Glastonbury location. Save the date.

11/26/2013

REMINDER no class this coming Sunday Dec 1 2013.

11/08/2013

Alright, who's the wise guy that walked away with Doug'swhite Sirius Gi top?