Carlson Gracie Central Florida

Carlson Gracie Central Florida is a martial arts academy located at 855 E Plant St #700 in Winter Garden, Florida. The academy offers instruction under the Carlson Gracie lineage, providing training programs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, and Chinese striking arts. Prospective members can visit the facility or contact the staff online to arrange introductory training sessions. Instruction is spearheaded by Professor Rinaldo Santos, a 6th-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a direct lineage to the Gracie family. The instructional roster also features judo head instructor Thomas Sensei Tom Wright, alongside specialized coaches covering Sanda and Kung Fu disciplines. The school structures its programs to serve practitioners of all ages and athletic backgrounds. Youth offerings include the Little Bulldogs program designed for children ages 5 to 7, emphasizing coordination, discipline, and basic movement skills. Older youth and adult students train in dedicated Jiu-Jitsu, Sanda, and Kung Fu sessions tailored to skill progression.