Vision and Values

At Gracie Cincinnati Jiu Jitsu, we believe our mission is to develop within our students the confidence to live a more fulfilled life.

Through exceptional Jiu-Jitsu training, and an emphasis on an inclusive community we created an environment to share our common goals for mental, physical, and emotional growth.

We believe that Jiu-Jitsu is more than just an unrivaled system of self-defense. Jiu-Jitsu is a lifestyle that promotes physical fitness, mental fortitude, teamwork, and the development of an enduring personal character.

The techniques are simple and easy to learn, and with practice you will begin to apply the principles of leverage, weight distribution, and timing, that allow a person to successfully defend themselves from someone much larger and stronger.

Classes are instructed in a safe, friendly, and controlled environment which fosters fun, friendship, and respect. We are not a “fight” gym. We are a professional Jiu-Jitsu Academy dedicated to providing the best self-defense programs in the region. We treat our clients as extended family, so we take great care to provide the best learning environment possible. Jiu-Jitsu as an art does require contact to gain proficiency, however, your safety is our top priority. We understand that many of us have families and professions to attend to. If you are prepared to work hard, you will reap the incredible, life-changing benefits.

The experience of Gracie Cincinnati does not end when you step off the mat. It becomes a part of you. Through commitment and dedication Jiu Jitsu will undoubtedly strengthen you physically, mentally, and emotionally.

We are all in this together.