Royce Gracie Academy of Detroit Michigan

Royce Gracie Jiu-jitsu Academy of Wilmington Delaware His training in Jiu-Jitsu began at a very early age as a game with his father Helio. Royce vs.

Royce Gracie Introduction:

Royce Gracie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of nine children, seven of whom are boys. Helio never pushed any of the children to take formal classes until they wanted to do so. However, they often went to the Academy in Rio after school and on weekends. Royce began competing in tournaments at age eight. He received his blue belt at age 16 and was promoted

to black belt in less than two years. Royce moved to the United States at age 18 to live with his brother, Rorion. They began teaching private classes out of their garage, sometimes for more than ten hours a day. Together they opened the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy twenty years ago in Torrance, California. Although Royce no longer teaches there, it remains one of the largest martial arts schools in the country. Royce’s reputable career as a fighter began in 1993 after defeating three opponents in the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in Denver, Colorado. His brother Rorion came up with this innovative challenge as a way to show Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the world. Discipline after discipline was defeated by the slight 6’1”, 180 pound Royce Gracie. The viewers were in awe. His opponents consistently outweighed him by more than 50 pounds. He went on to win 3 UFC titles and today is the only man in the history of no holds barred matches to successfully defeat four opponents in one night. After leaving the UFC Royce went on to compete in MMA events in Japan and is a huge icon in this country. Royce is still active in the fight world and holds the record for the longest MMA match in history: 90 minutes against Japanese superstar Kazushi Sakuraba in PRIDE Grand PRIX 2000. He also showed total domination of the Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Hidehiko Yoshida. His largest opponent was Sumo Grand Champion Akebono, 6' 8" 486lbs. Akebono was the main event of K-1 Premium Dynamite New Years Eve show on New Year's Eve in 2004. Royce defeated the giant in just 2min and 13sec with a shoulder lock. Royce’s continued success has opened the eyes of many disbelievers to the importance of leverage and technique in grappling. In November of 2003, Royce Gracie was the first fighter to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame along with fellow UFC veteran Ken Shamrock. Since then Royce's face has been seen on countless martial arts magazines such as Black Belt, Inside MMA and Tapout. He has also been featured in Men's Health and Fitness and GQ. His recognition spans the globe to include fans on most every continent. Today Royce is privileged to spread the techniques perfected by his father all over the world. Throughout his busy fighting career Royce has maintained a rigorous travel schedule of seminars and classes. He currently oversees more than 55 US and international Royce Gracie Jiu-jitsu schools in his network. The techniques of Gracie Jiu-jitsu have become mainstream in most martial arts dojos. Fighters everywhere are racing to learn and implement this jiu-jitsu in their training regimen. His list of students is enormous. Royce has taught many of the big screen greats like Chuck Norris, Ed O’Neal, Guy Ritchie, Jim Carrey, Josh Duhamel and Nicholas Cage. He has also been very active with the CIA, FBI, DEA, Secret Service, Army Rangers, Army Special Forces, Navy Seals and many sheriff and police departments. His G.R.A.C.I.E. course for law enforcement has gained international recognition. Aside from teaching at his Networks across the United States, he regularly visits Canada, England, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Israel, Australia, UAE and South America. Royce makes his home in Southern California with his wife, Marianne, three sons, Khonry, Khor and Kheydon and daughter, Kharianna. He maintains an impressive training regimen, which includes running, weight training, cross training, meditation and countless hours of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He is always prepared, a full time professional athlete who eagerly awaits his next challenge. Most recently he completed a 40-mile run with his long time trainer, James Strom. In Royce's own words, "Go ahead, tell me what I can't do!"
How Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu differs from others in the area?

1. It’s not a sport Jiu-Jitsu format like many of the others in our area.
2. It’s taught just as Helio Gracie taught it and how he intended it to be utilized.
3. It’s a fighting art used as self-defense not a sport.
4. It’s not watered down or made up (It’s been tested & proven to work)
5. It’s great for law enforcement, fighters, & Self Defense
6. It’s designed to work with striking (Throw punches at a sport Jiu-Jitsu practitioner see if their style holds up)

Royce Gracie on Jiu-Jitsu, UFC, and the Future of MMA - Fight Back Podcast Ep. 26

11/22/2024

Here is a good interview between Royce Gracie and Jake Shields ; https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ECox6e4cX/

Royce Gracie on Jiu-Jitsu, UFC, and the Future of MMA - Fight Back Podcast Ep. 26 Living legend Royce Gracie stopped by the Fight Back Vegas studio to talk about the early days of the UFC, his family's Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the pressure of ...

11/19/2024

Hello Everyone,

We have some exciting news: Vic has begun teaching in the Detroit area. For those interested, Vic Gibson will be teaching martial arts classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM at Freedom Academy Martial Arts School in Brighton, MI.. .

This means that those of you who wish to continue your training and ranking under Royce Gracie will have that opportunity. We are currently in the process of establishing an official Royce Gracie Academy in the region and will provide updates as soon as possible.

Stay tuned!

Dave and Vic

10/27/2024

We are beyond grateful to everyone who joined us at the recent Royce Gracie seminar and especially to those who came out to support Dylan's fight last night. In an intense, back-and-forth battle, Dylan showed incredible heart and skill, securing a 3rd-round TKO victory over a very tough and talented Eric Redman in a title elimination fight!
Dylan applied so much of what Royce taught him, demonstrating both courage and adaptability to overcome a formidable opponent. We are incredibly proud of his growth, resilience, and determination.
Mark your calendars, as Dylan’s title fight is now set for January 25, 2025 against an undefeated challenger! We’re ready to give it our all and can’t wait to share this journey with you.
A huge thank you to the 78 fans who joined us live and to everyone who streamed the fight—it means the world to us to have such incredible support!
Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s keep this momentum going! 👊🔥
With gratitude,
Dave & the Team

10/17/2024

Hello Everyone,

For those interested, Vic Gibson will be teaching martial arts classes every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM at Freedom Academy Martial Arts School in Brighton, MI.

If you'd like more information, please feel free to DM Vic directly or visit the following link: Facebook Post.

Best regards,

Dave

10/03/2024

I am thrilled to announce that my Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Network Affiliation will be relocating to Wilmington, Delaware effective October 1, 2024. I will be joining forces with Pat Caputo's Karate School, and this new chapter brings great opportunities for all of us.

To celebrate our grand opening, we are honored to host a Self-Defense Seminar with none other than Royce Gracie himself on October 26, 2024, from 10 AM to 12 PM.

For over 30 years, Royce has been a cornerstone in supporting the local community with the Balance System, and we are proud to continue fostering this strong bond of brotherhood and sisterhood within the martial arts family. This event is open to everyone—all styles and studios are welcome!

It will be an incredible opportunity to not only learn but also engage directly with Royce in a personal, interactive environment.

Space is limited, so please contact us ASAP at 302-803-1476 to reserve your spot.

We can't wait to see you there!

10/03/2024

Royce Gracie will be coming to our Wilmington Academy to conduct a self-defense seminar on Saturday, October 26, for an early seminar. Details to follow soon!

If interested, please contact Lori at 302-803-1476 or 734-626-2609

Dave

09/25/2024

Oct 5th
Sandy, UT

09/12/2024

Dear Students,

We wanted to inform you that our lease at the current location will end at the close of this month. While we had hoped to stay in the area, we are now considering our options for reopening in a new location.

As many of you know, Vic and I have moved, and commuting has become a challenge, especially with the weather affecting our ability to attend regularly. Vic is looking to relocate, and we will keep you updated once he has established a new location in the Detroit area.

Additionally, some of you may have been contacted by former students in recent months. For transparency, I want to clarify that I am not affiliated with any of them. To be honest, I would recommend looking into any of the other established schools in the area until Vic is reestablished. However, please feel free to reach out to me or Vic personally if you have any questions.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Best regards,

Dave

Photos from Royce Gracie Academy of Detroit Michigan's post

09/07/2024

Thank You, Motor City Drive 13u Softball Team & Parents!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Motor City Drive 13u Softball Team and the amazing parents who participated in the self-defense class last night. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and positive energy made it a fantastic and empowering experience for everyone.

Thank you for taking the time to join us, and I hope the skills learned last night will stay with you both on and off the field!

RG 360 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense Demo

08/19/2024

I've been involved in martial arts since November 13, 1970. Over the years, I've encountered countless techniques, some of which I struggled to incorporate into my fighting. But one thing I've learned from watching Royce Gracie is that when you practice the right techniques, they are truly applicable to real combat. Royce is incredibly smooth and expresses his father's art to the highest level.
I'm continually inspired by his dedication and skill.

Dave

RG 360 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense Demo UFC Hall of Fame member and MMA Pioneer Royce Gracie demonstrating Gracie Jiu-JItsu with Professor Gui Valente of Valente Brothers Jiu-Jitsu

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1812 March Road
Wilmington, DE
19810

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 9pm
Tuesday	1pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9pm
Wednesday	1pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9pm
Thursday	1pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9pm
Friday	6pm - 1pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm