A focused Martial Artist has a mindset for bettering themselves and those around them with the purpose to strive towards functional fitness, wellness, mental strength, and technical progression.
Our group classes are organized lessons of relevant techniques/ drills/ conditioning that make everyone at class more educated, and capable. The relaxed controlled atmosphere harbors personal growth and safely learning / applying the moves taught. Our instructors mentor, educate, troubleshoot, answer questions, for students in class while keeping them in route to their training goals. Students work together, and grow together.
Our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lineage is from the source. Our founder/ Head Instructor, Phil Cardella earned his Black Belt under Relson Gracie, in 2006. He started directly under the Gracie’s in 1995 while enlisted in the USMC.
Phil decided September 11, 2001 to solely focus on training and competition as a focused life goal. This made it possible to gain the experience needed to become a battle hardened/ respected Instructor that earned his spot. The big picture goal was to help the grass roots of our nation, training Americans to defend themselves.
He followed Relson Gracie around the United States and Brazil in search of education and competition of all types. As one of Master Gracie’s most accomplished competitors and disciples, Phil has become a very respected and seasoned world renowned instructor. He had the privilege of training with the late Helio in the mountains of Brazil, Hawaii, & California. He also trained with Royce, Royler, Rolker, Renzo, Rolls Jr., Robin, & Daniel Gracie alongside countless champions through the Gracie network. This included Daniel Moraes, Murillo Bustamante, Fredson Paxio, Fredson Alves, Carlos Machado, Pedro Saure, and so many more!
He has taught numerous students from white belt to black belt, from no competition to the largest stages in the world with success!
