Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton delivers self-defense and grappling instruction at 11401 West Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton, Florida. Co-founded in 2022 by cousins Basel Syrawan and Adrian Accay, the academy continues the martial arts lineage of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie. Chief instructor Basel Syrawan began training in 2012 at Balance Studios in Philadelphia under Phil and Ricardo Migliarese, earning his brown belt in 2022. Co-founder Adrian Accay, who started training at age 9 and took up jiu-jitsu at Balance Studios in 2010, serves as head instructor for Master Cycle and Black Belt Club after earning his black belt in 2022. Leadership also includes owner John Caserta, who heads Gracie Combatives and Women Empowered. Curriculum options encompass adult beginner Gracie Combatives focusing on 36 core techniques, advanced Master Cycle sessions, trauma-informed Women Empowered classes, and Gracie Bullyproof for kids ages 5 to 13. Prospective adult practitioners can evaluate training through a 10-day trial option.