Meia Guarda Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Dover
About
Meia Guarda Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Wilmington offers comprehensive training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts for all ages. The academy provides youth programs starting with Kinder Grapplers for three-year-olds, plus adult classes, across three convenient locations in Dover, Camden, and Middletown. Facilities are well maintained, and the coaching team, led by Professor Ronnie, is dedicated to authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instruction with organized, skill-focused classes. Members consistently highlight the academy's family-friendly environment, where both children and adults feel welcomed and supported from their very first visit. Parents note that children gain not only self-defense skills but also increased confidence, discipline that translates to school and sports, and improved social interaction. Many families train together, finding it a safe and inclusive space, especially for women seeking self-defense in a supportive atmosphere. The long-term commitment of members, with some attending for eight years or planning to train for many more, speaks to the quality of instruction and community fostered here.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise Professor Ronnie and the instructors as great teachers and mentors who genuinely care about students. Reviewers highlight the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere where children as young as three thrive, gaining self-defense skills, confidence, discipline, and social growth. Parents appreciate the organized, well-instructed classes and note that the academy feels like a safe space for women. Many families train together long-term, with no concerns mentioned across all reviews.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Amy Gilliss
3 months ago
Ronnie and Wendy are great! So glad we found this academy, our children love it here and are learning skills they will use for a lifetime.
Ali Bednarik
a year ago
Our family of four have now been attending this academy for 8 years. Both our children started at the academy at 3 years old in the kinder grapplers program. Not only have they grown in their knowledge with self defense and confidence, but the discipline has carried into them being successful in school and sports programs. For myself, I have loved learning self defense and feel as though it is a very welcoming and safe space for women. 10 out of 10 recommend trying a class!
Rachel Gould
a year ago
Our experience has been incredible so far. My son is 5 and we have been looking for a facility for him to start training in. We were greeted and welcomed immediately and invited for him to try the class. We signed him up just yesterday and watched his class he was so proud and happy! Excited for the journey.
Angel Ramos
a year ago
I have two boys, ages 11 and 7, who are in year 3 of training. Ronnie is a great teacher and mentor who cares for his students. Classes are very well instructed and organized. In addition to polishing their skills in self-defense, they have learned how to be more disciplined, and they have also improved their social skills by interacting with other students. Thank you, Ronnie, and the rest of the team for caring for your students and making the classes fun while crafting their skills.
Wendy Warren
8 years ago
My whole family trains at DCS and we love it! It brings us great piece of mind that our daughters are learning self defense techniques. The people that train there are wonderful and you will not find a Professor more dedicated to Gracie jiu-jitsu, his schools, and students. All of the instructors are awesome and the facilities are well kept. Training is offered for ages 3 and up (youth and adult classes). There are three locations: Dover, Camden, and Middletown, so there are options if proximity is a deciding factor. We feel very fortunate to have found DCS and intend to train there for many years to come!
Contact
4134 B N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Sunday: Closed