Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

3515 Artesia Blvd TorranceCA90504
Open
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am-9:00pm
Thursday
9:00am-9:00pm
Friday
9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday
9:00am-1:30pm
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard
Average Rating
4
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(4)
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy is located at 1951 W Carson St, Torrance, CA. This location is in the Olde Torrance Neighborhood neighborhood. This business specializes in Martial Arts.
by merchantcircle on November 15, 2018 from merchantcircle

Member Reviews

Bad role models:
Sadly, I can attest that my son attended the Gracie academy to prevent being bullied for over 6 years. In the end, he was bullied by 3 of his co classmates at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, CA. When this was bought to the academies attention, namely Rener Gracie and Brian Ortega, they opted to side with the other 3 students and branded my son a liability and a bully, after one of the three students mothers threatened the academy in person. These same three boys bullied my son at his educational school for several months, to the point where my son defended himself against these three aggressors. The school ruled my sons actions self defense and he was not suspended (though there is a no fault policy in place).This triggered the a fore mentioned threatening mothers actions at the academy. The Gracie's, as a result of this, labeled my son a bully and sided with the threatening mother.They did this without talking to the school, the other students involved or myself.
When I tried to defend my son and enlighten Rener regarding the facts of which he neither sought out or was aware of, he was completely jaded and unwilling to listen.Though he did talk a lot about what the mother that came in had told him. Irritated and unwilling to talk further, he then informed me " I have wasted enough time on this already, and I could have made $700 in privates already". Does this sound like a person who truly cares about children?
Having attended for 6 plus years and being a loyal patron, I could not believe what I was hearing. I did not allow Seth to return. I do not wish for him to be instructed by people who lack integrity, real morality or common sense, when that is exactly why they were sought in the first place.
I do not recommend any business establishment that places a premium on their bottom line and steps on top of people to get where they are going. If integrity and honor are what you seek, there are many alternatives to this establishment, which are more professional and truly care about the children that they are instructing. I do not recommend this establishment especial for children. You may find yourself in a similar situation to mine and discover that 6+ years of loyalty counts for nothing. Avoid fake people who will not support you or your children in defending themselves against bullies.
When the real fight began and Seth used what he was taught and stood up for himself, he did the right thing and he did it right...3 against one and ruled self defense by the school principal. When it was the Gracie's turn to back him up, they tapped to a threatening individual without even getting on the mat.

The Gracie's should be completely ashamed of themselves, considering what they say they stand for.

Keep it real.

Michael Fiore.
by Mike Fiore on January 08, 2015

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204550attr:self defensekarateprivate lessonsspas & salons
by localcom on July 13, 2015 from localcom
Established in 1925, The Gracie Academy is the world headquarters for Gracie or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the most effective form of self defense. Owned and operated by direct descendants of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, the Gracie Academy stands alone in it's ability to empower anyone - regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has been proven...
by yahoolocal on May 17, 2014 from yahoolocal
The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a global organization which stands alone in its ability to empower anyone, regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability.
by localcom on March 18, 2012 from localcom