Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
About
Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu in San Francisco offers comprehensive training across multiple disciplines including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, wrestling, and kickboxing. The gym is led by founder and head instructor Ralph Gracie, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who maintains an active presence in the facility. Members benefit from excellent facilities featuring clean mats, well-maintained equipment, and ample training space that creates a comfortable environment for practice.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the high-quality coaching, noting that instructors are attentive, knowledgeable, and provide specific technical advice tailored to individual skill levels. Reviewers describe a welcoming, family-like atmosphere with a tight-knit community of training partners who make everyone feel included regardless of experience level. Specific praise is given to founder Ralph Gracie for his active presence and helpful tips, as well as staff member Marion for being particularly welcoming. Members highlight excellent facilities with clean mats and well-maintained equipment, and many recommend the gym as the best Jiu-Jitsu academy in the Bay Area for both self-defense and competition training.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Peter W
a month ago
Excellent facilities with clean mats, well-maintained equipment, and plenty of space to train comfortably. The coaches at Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu are great - attentive and knowledgeable, always ready to offer specific advice on technique or adjust drills to fit your skill level. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, making it easy to focus and enjoy the training regardless of your experience. I drop in once or twice every few months when work brings me to town, and each time I leave having learned something new, whether it’s a subtle detail in a move or a different approach to sparring. If you’re in the area, I strongly recommend dropping in to experience it for yourself. If you are local I strongly encourage you to become a full time member.
Gordon Wu
7 months ago
Best BJJ place to be at! I have been coming here for about three years now I can say for sure that anyone will feel welcome here. They have the best professors than have been doing BJJ and Striking for decades. The staff is always wonderful and welcoming, so I am never afraid to ask questions. You will also learn useful skills that can benefit you physically and mentally. I guarantee that these skills will help you out when someone tries to physically harm you. If you are thinking about training for self defense or for completions, you don’t have to second guess about giving Ralph Gracie SF a try!
Arman Jindal
a month ago
Incredible place. I was visiting from NYC and the team and professors welcomed me like I was one of their own. Even got to do a class with Ralph! This is one of the best gyms I've been to. I'm excited to make it my jiu jitsu home when I move to SF
Ivan Yu
7 months ago
I love Ralph Gracie jiu jitsu! The instruction is top tier, the community is tight knit, and the staff especially Marion is so welcoming. Definitely recommend Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu as a safe and challenging place for anyone to train 💪🏼
Sammy abu-hijab
a year ago
The best Jiu-jitsu academy in the Bay Area period! All the coaches have a great attention to detail, and make it fun/ welcoming. Super high quality training partners, who really make it feel like family. Ralph would regularly be in the gym and is an awesome dude who is always watching and giving little tips on how to improve our move.
Contact
1166 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:15 – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:15 – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 10:30 AM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Ralph Gracie
Head Instructor / Founder
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Member of the Gracie family, trained by Carlos and Helio Gracie. Over three decades mastering and teaching Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Oversees six academies in California.