Official Royce Gracie Affiliation

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

Youth Jiu-Jitsu

Fun, empowering classes for kids. Students learn practical moves, gain confidence, make friends, stay active, and build discipline and respect.

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Adults & Teens

Learn real-world self-defense while building confidence, fitness, awareness, and efficient technique for larger, stronger attackers.

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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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Jiu-Jitsu is the gentle art. It is the art of controlling yourself and defending yourself at the same time.

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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 Book 1 Hr Private Lesson with Gary Engels - $95 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

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

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

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.