Authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, Gi, No-Gi, MMA & Self-Defense.

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The original Gracie tradition.
Still taught today.

Since 1996, Gracie New Jersey has taught the same Gracie Humaitá curriculum developed by Grandmaster Hélio Gracie in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Under Professor David Adiv, 6th Degree Black Belt, and Professor Angelica Oliveira, students learn authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu through a direct lineage from Hélio Gracie to Royler Gracie, and now to New Jersey.

About the Academy
years of Gracie
Jiu-Jitsu in New Jersey

Only Gracie Humaitá academy in New Jersey, directly connected to the original Gracie Humaitá school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Authentic Gracie Humaitá curriculum teaching self-defense, Gi, No-Gi, MMA, and kids programs for students of all experience levels.

Royler Gracie–David Adiv lineage, preserving one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's most respected and authentic Gracie lineages.

Your Instructors

Professor David Adiv

Professor David Adiv

Black Belt — 6th Degree · Head Instructor · RGDA Co-Founder

Recognized as one of the most technical black belts in the world, Professor Adiv brings Royler Gracie lineage to every class. His expertise spans self-defense, sport BJJ, submission grappling, and law enforcement defensive tactics.

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Professor Angelica Oliveira

Professor Angelica Oliveira

Black Belt — 4th Degree · Head Instructor

2007 IBJJF World Champion and decorated competitor, Professor Angelica brings world-class sport jiu-jitsu to every class, with a special dedication to teaching women and children.

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