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Confidence.Self Defense.Jiu-Jitsu for Life.

Authentic Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Practical skills for kids, adults, families, and first-time beginners.

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Official Royce Gracie Affiliation Authorized school of the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network
Certified Black Belt Instruction Learn from experienced black belt instructors
Real-World Self Defense Practical techniques that work under pressure
Youth & Adult Classes Programs for all ages and fitness levels

Programs

Jiu-Jitsu for Every Stage of Life

New To Jiu-Jitsu?

Start With Skills That Matter Outside The Gym.

Most new students are not looking for a fight. They want confidence, control, better fitness, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing what to do if something goes wrong. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu gives beginners a practical path to build those skills one class at a time.

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Why Self Defense?

Because real confidence comes from preparation. Students learn awareness, distance, leverage, escapes, and control so they can protect themselves without relying on size, strength, or panic.

  • Learn what to do standing, clinched, or on the ground
  • Practice calm decision-making under pressure
  • Build confidence without aggressive training culture
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Kids Program Benefits

Kids build more than techniques. They practice listening, focus, respect, coordination, confidence, and safe boundaries while learning how to handle pressure and bullying situations.

  • Improves discipline, patience, and follow-through
  • Builds healthy confidence and social skills
  • Gives parents a positive outlet for energy and growth
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Adult Program Benefits

Adults get purposeful fitness, practical self-defense, stress relief, and a supportive place to train. Beginners can start at their own pace and develop real skill through consistent coaching.

  • Get stronger, more mobile, and more capable
  • Learn efficient technique for larger attackers
  • Reduce stress while building a useful lifelong skill

Youth Jiu-Jitsu

Fun, empowering classes for kids. Students learn practical moves while building confidence, respect, focus, fitness, coordination, and tools for handling pressure safely.

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Adults & Teens

Learn real-world self-defense while building confidence, fitness, awareness, stress relief, and efficient technique that does not depend on being bigger or stronger.

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Private Lessons

Personalized instruction and focused attention for beginners building a foundation or advanced students refining specific skills.

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Best First Step

Book A Private Intro Before You Join A Class.

New students do best when they can meet the instructor, see the room, talk through goals, and learn a few basics before jumping into a group class. The intro is low-pressure, beginner-friendly, and built to help you decide if this is the right fit.

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Choose A Time

Pick an intro slot online for yourself, your child, or your family.

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Visit The Academy

Meet the team, see how class works, and ask every beginner question.

3

Find Your Program

If it feels right, we will help you choose the best class track and next step.

A black belt only covers two inches of your butt. You need to cover the rest.
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Why Train Here

Learn From Experience. Live With Confidence.

At Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Woodruff, we teach the same principles that changed martial arts worldwide: leverage, timing, patience, control, discipline, and practical self-defense.

  • Direct lineage to the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu legacy
  • Clean, safe, professional training environment
  • A supportive community for beginners and families

Weekly Schedule

Train Consistently

Private intros are the best first step. After that, students join the class track that fits their age and goals.

Kids Jiu-JitsuMonday-Thursday · 6:00 PM
Adult Jiu-JitsuMonday-Thursday · 6:45 PM
Live TrainingMonday-Thursday · 7:45 PM
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Private Lesson 1HR Schedule 1 Hr Private Lesson with Professor Gary Engels Book Private Lesson

Upcoming Seminars & Events

Train. Learn. Elevate.

Sept 11

Royce Gracie Self Defense Seminar

4:30 Kids and 6:00 Adults

Aug 23

44 Minutes of LIVE Rolling to celebrate 44th Birthday

5:00 - 6:00 - Dinner at Bad Bones Afterwards

Aug 16

Women’s Self Defense Empowerment Seminar

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

What Our Students Say

Real People. Real Results.

Chad Rasmussen
Chad Rasmussen

My family and I are thankful to have the Leadership Academy in our small community. Mr. Engels offers private lessons that I take advantage of with my busy schedule.

Candice Henderson
Candice Henderson

The leadership loops provide a perfect balance of motivation through core values of kindness, learning and healthy habits.

Dan Craig
Dan Craig

The Leadership Academy is family. The instructors Gary and Nikki have shown that they will never give up on you even if you have given up on yourself.