Find an Academy
Every Gracie Foundation academy teaches the same curriculum with certified, DBS-checked instructors, and every one offers a free 10-day trial.
Network headquarters
Watford Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
The founding academy and headquarters of the network. Established in 2014 by Ben Tippen and run with Yanxiu (Vera) Tippen, with classes virtually every day for adults, children (from age 3) and a women-only LadySafe programme.
- Where
- 1A Garnett Close, Watford, Herts WD24 7GL (above Junction Motors, near Flourish Craft Bakery)
- Head instructor
- Ben Tippen, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
- Phone
- 0203 633 1333
- Programmes
- Gracie Fundamentals · Gracie Intermediate · Gracie Advanced · Standing Self-Defence · Gracie BullySafe · Gracie LadySafe
Coming soonHemel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
The network's academy in Hemel Hempstead, led by Jeremy Nanquil. Teaching the same Gracie Jiu-Jitsu curriculum as the rest of the network, with a free trial for new students.
- Where
- Hammond Academy, Cambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5TD
- Head instructor
- Jeremy Nanquil, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt
- Programmes
- Gracie Fundamentals · Gracie BullySafe
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