Welcome to our site! We are the Pittsburgh area's premier source of Gracie JIu Jitsu.    Members learn the techniques that have proven to be an effective self-defense system. 

Our mission is creating a team of friends training in a clean, safe, progress-oriented
environment, and most importantly, to have fun! Benefits include making life-long friends, learning
more about ourselves through training, and achieving a level of physical fitness not possible through other exercise programs.

Our members are part of one of the world's strongest MMA  and jiu jitsu competition teams, the Renzo Gracie Association (RGA). For example, two current UFC world champions train with RGA academies. We have classes and training available for all ages including kids martial arts and Fitness training.  We also have the areas top Mixed Martial Arts fight team.  To try classes or get more information fill out our contact form and someone will contact you soon.  Also, feel free to stop by the academy a few minutes before any class, meet us and see our facility.

New to Jiu Jitsu? See our blog to find out what to expect  and see how to get started. 

1. World Class Instructors.

Our instructors’ accomplishments in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA are unique in the Pittsburgh/Western PA area. Read more about them in the instructor section, then stop by to see how their passion for teaching and helping others learn can help you master BJJ.

2. The Renzo Gracie Association.

The Renzo Gracie Association is a close-knit community based out of NYC. There is no “application” to become a Renzo association; all of our fellow RG association school owners come from years of training with Renzo and his top instructors. We have two current UFC world Champions that train out of RGA schools as their main grappling instructional source (Frank Edgar and George St. Pierre). The worlds best Gi Jiu Jitsu and grappling competitors come to Renzo Schools to improve there own skills including Roger Gracie and Braulio Estima. Many Renzo Gracie Pittsburgh members regularly visit the main school and world-class athletes visit us when they are in Pittsburgh.

3. The Environment.

Our members are very diverse but have a common attitude toward Jiu Jitsu. We cultivate respect without formality. We train hard AND have fun. We also uphold the high standards of our teachers. If you are the type that is interested in “earning your Bluebelt through the 2 dvd course ” we are not the place for you. If you just drank 3 protein shakes with anabolic enhancers, kicked your dog, and are looking to “get in to fight on the next UFC”, then we are not the right place for you. Our members include all skill levels from the best competitors in Pittsburgh to beginners.  

4. Value Guarantee.

We don't try gimmicks or pushy sales tactics.   Contact us and come in and see for yourself how our academy is run and how instructors and other members treat each other.  If anytime during your first 30 days you decide BJJ or our classes are not for you then we will give your money back. If you find a place in the area that offers a more organized curriculum, as complete a class offering, and higher quality instruction for grappling arts, we will give you cash for your first month to train there.

5. Location.

We have two convenient locations: Lawrenceville minutes from downtown and "The Strip" and Robinson off of the Campbells Run Rd exit. So, wherever you live in the greater Pittsburgh Area you will have easy access to one of  our schools. Neither location is an affiliate or sub-affiliate. Our main instructors teach at both locations. 

Try the Real  Jiu JItsu!  See you on the mats.