Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu AcademyMilford · Connecticut CLAIM YOUR FREE WEEK!
Two students grappling on the blue mat under the academy wall slogan
Milford, Connecticut · Team Renzo Gracie

A black belt is a white belt who never quit.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids 3–14 and adults 15+, plus MMA Striking. Taught by Head Professor Mark Cerrone, a 5th-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie. Your first week is FREE.

5th-degree black belt · Renzo Gracie lineage
1996Mark's first year on the mat under Renzo Gracie in NYC
5thDegree black belt. Highest-ranking American-born Renzo Gracie black belt in CT
3–14Kids program, split into three age groups
7 daysClasses six days a week plus Sunday open mat
The lineage

One step from the source

Mark was one of Renzo Gracie's first students in the United States. He is the highest-ranking American-born Renzo Gracie black belt in Connecticut.

  1. Carlos GracieFounder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  2. Renzo GracieGrandson of Carlos Gracie. MMA pioneer. Team Renzo Gracie spans 20 countries and more than 300 academies.
  3. Professor Mark Cerrone5th-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie, awarded at Team Renzo Gracie's 30th anniversary in NYC. Training since 1996.
Meet the Head Professor →
Renzo Gracie and Professor Mark Cerrone together on the mat

Renzo Gracie and Professor Mark Cerrone

Georges St-Pierre holding his two UFC championship belts Georges St-Pierre and Professor Mark Cerrone on the mat at Renzo Gracie Milford

“My friend Mark opened up a school in Connecticut. If you want to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, that's the place to be.”

Georges St-PierreTwo-division UFC champion · UFC Hall of Famer
This week

Class schedule

Adults GiAdults No-GiKids 3–14MMA StrikingOpen mat

Monday

  • No-GiAdults 15+ · all levels
  • Future Leaders · GiAges 3–5 · 30 min
  • Young Cubs · GiAges 6–9 · 45 min
  • Young Lions · GiAges 10–14 · 45 min
  • GiAdults 15+ · all levels
  • MMA StrikingAdults · until 8:00 PM

Tuesday

  • GiAdults 15+ · all levels
  • Future Leaders · No-GiAges 3–5 · 30 min
  • Young Lions · No-GiAges 10–14 · 45 min
  • Young Cubs · No-GiAges 6–9 · 45 min
  • No-Gi FundamentalsAdults 15+ · beginners welcome
  • No-GiAdults 15+ · all levels

Wednesday

  • No-GiAdults 15+ · all levels
  • Future Leaders · GiAges 3–5 · 30 min
  • Young Cubs · GiAges 6–9 · 45 min
  • Young Lions · GiAges 10–14 · 45 min
  • GiAdults 15+ · all levels
  • MMA StrikingAdults · until 8:00 PM

Thursday

  • GiAdults 15+ · all levels
  • Future Leaders · No-GiAges 3–5 · 30 min
  • Young Lions · No-GiAges 10–14 · 45 min
  • Young Cubs · No-GiAges 6–9 · 45 min
  • No-Gi FundamentalsAdults 15+ · beginners welcome
  • No-GiAdults 15+ · all levels

Friday

  • No-GiAdults 15+ · all levels
  • Future Leaders · GiAges 3–5 · 30 min
  • Young Cubs · GiAges 6–9 · 45 min
  • Young Lions · GiAges 10–14 · 45 min
  • GiAdults 15+ · all levels
  • MMA StrikingAdults · until 8:00 PM

Saturday

  • GiAdults 15+ · all levels
  • Future Leaders · GiAges 3–5 · 30 min
  • Young Cubs · GiAges 6–9 · 45 min
  • Young Lions · GiAges 10–14 · 45 min
  • No-GiAdults 15+ · all levels

Sunday

  • Open MatAll members · until 1:00 PM
From Google and Facebook reviews

What members say

★★★★★

“As a 40+ year old woman I was doing it for the kids… I kept showing up. Two years later I'm a blue belt and training at least 5 times a week. I've gained so much confidence on so many levels (so have my children).”

Christina P. · Google
★★★★★

“I've been training Jiu Jitsu here for a while now, and this gym gets everything right. The space is great, the setting is family oriented, and it's always neat and clean. Above all, Mark Cerrone is a tremendous instructor: extremely knowledgeable, and easy to understand and follow. Mark really makes you feel at home, almost like the place is yours.”

Henry G. · Google
★★★★★

“Our children have been members for a long time, and it has become so much more than just a place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… They learn not only the techniques and discipline of Jiu-Jitsu, but also confidence, self-control, respect, and how to handle difficult situations; including how to diffuse conflict and deal with bullying without immediately resorting to confrontation… As parents, we've seen our children grow in confidence, discipline, and maturity through their time here.”

Anthony D. · Google
★★★★★

“My daughter and I both train. RGA is a place where we are supported, feel safe and train hard… As a woman it was very comforting to find a large group of women who welcomed me with open arms.”

Vanessa A. · Google
★★★★★

“It's a great place to train! Mark is amazing! He is a true master of the craft. The gym is a true lineage of the Gracie livelihood. If you ever thought about joining, you should!”

Luis C. · Google
★★★★★

“My son has been going for 2 years and loves it. The coaches are amazing and the confidence and skills my son has learned are worth any amount of money. Highly recommend for any parent that wants to get their child involved in martial arts or self defense.”

Mike B. · Google
★★★★★

“I only wanted the best BJJ and Gracie lineage, and my research kept bringing me to Renzo Gracie in Milford… My son started at 9 and has been at RGA Milford for 2 years. Then I joined, and now I'm fully training here with my son. I recommend any parent to look into RGA Milford for the expertise, discipline and the training that is Gracie lineage.”

Maria R. · Google
★★★★★

“A clean, family friendly environment. Renzo Gracie Milford offers a patient and fundamental approach to learning jiu jitsu that leads to increased discipline, fitness, and confidence for the student. And it's fun too.”

Jim P. · Google

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