Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Boca Raton

Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Boca Raton is led by Professor Marcus Nesse, a black belt awarded directly by Renzo Gracie. With over two decades on the mats, Marcus brings a depth of experience that includes training alongside notable figures like retired UFC fighter Matt Serra. The academy’s instruction reflects this lineage, emphasizing traditional gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques refined through years of dedicated practice under Renzo Gracie’s tutelage. The coaching staff also includes Carlos, a BJJ black belt and brown belt in judo, whose background as a Brazilian SWAT officer adds a practical dimension to the academy’s approach, particularly in takedowns and self-defense applications. Additional instructors hold black and purple belts, supporting a curriculum that covers gi and no-gi training, MMA-specific BJJ, and children’s classes designed to build coordination and self-defense skills through age-appropriate drills and games. Students at the Boca Raton location train in a facility that is wheelchair accessible and offers multiple classes throughout the week, including an open mat session for adults where practitioners can drill and spar freely. The schedule accommodates early mornings through evenings six days a week, allowing for flexible training times. This structure supports ongoing skill development within a traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu framework rooted in Renzo Gracie’s methodology, with an emphasis on practical self-defense and competitive readiness.

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