As a bjj/Muay thai fighter where do you think the best place in America to go to train would be?

Question

Or the world . With Brazilain jujitsu as the main priority where is the best place to go to train in America

2. How bout the world

Answer 1

For BJJ, there are many options now, especially in the US. The Gracie Academy in Torrance is one, but while I agree that Rorion was of massive importance in bringing BJJ to global attention, I don't think I'd agree his academy produces the best fighters. Rorion would probably argue that his brand of BJJ is more 'self-defence' orientated, and in that respect he might argue he produces the best fighters: a contentious claim, but I'll leave it at that.

However, his brother Royler (who teaches in Rio at Gracie Humaitá) certainly has a legitimate claim to the title of best teacher: he trained Saulo and Xande Ribeiro, both multiple world champions. Xande is the current absolute (open weight) black belt champion.

There are also many champions who have emerged from Gracie Barra: for example, my instructor, Roger Gracie, has been a very dominant world champion for the past few years, particularly in his weight category. He was trained by Carlos Gracie Jr, who teaches at both Gracie Barra America in California, and the original Gracie Barra school in Rio.

There are several useful databases/maps for BJJ clubs:

http://www.trainjiujitsu.com/bjj/ (US)

http://www.bjjmap.com/ (Global)

http://www.gymdb.com/ (Global)

http://slideyfoot.blogspot.com/2000/01/u... (UK)

I'd suggest you take a look and see which club is nearest to you.

Answer 2

Alpha Fighting Systems. They teach both.

Answer 3

Gracie Academy in Torrance, CA

You will train with the best BJJ fighters in the world and the family members who created BJJ.

2. Without question Rio de Janeiro Brasil my friend. As a Gracie student you actually have access to their facilities there. We go usually once a year for 3 weeks. They put us up room and board and we train the entire 3 weeks.

Answer 4

The Gracie Adacemy in Torrance, CA is a great place.  Master Toddy for Muay Thai in Las Vegas.  Inosanto Academy in Los Angeles is the all-around best school.

Answer 5

I know alot of people bag on the Gracies but they are top notch. No matter what anyone else says, they still pioneered the sport to what it is today.

I agree with the dude above me- Train with the Gracies in Torrance.

Answer 6

Hayastan MMA Academy!