Ralph Gracie Richmond

Ralph Gracie Richmond is situated at 3065 Richmond Pkwy #107 in Richmond, California. The academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, youth martial arts education, self-defense training, and tournament preparation under the Ralph Gracie lineage. Instruction is led by head instructor Professor Igor Estrella, a 3rd-degree black belt under Master Ralph Gracie. Professor Igor brings over twenty-two years of martial arts experience and fourteen years of teaching, guiding students through fundamental guard structures, sweeps, escapes, and submission locks on the mats. The academy features specialized training programs including Kid's Jiu-Jitsu for ages 5 to 8, with private lessons available for children starting at age 4. Adult offerings encompass Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners, an Intermediate program, and a dedicated Competition Team for tournament competitors.