Baltimore Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a certified training center of Gracie University, offering practical self-defense training and authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes. Owner Nick Tissue, with a background in martial arts, opened the school in 2014 with a focus on Gracie Combatives® and the Gracie University System. The academy stands out for its empowering approach, welcoming individuals of all ages, genders, and athletic abilities to learn time-tested techniques perfected over the last century.
With a 7,500+ sq. ft facility in southwest Baltimore, Baltimore Gracie Jiu-Jitsu provides a safe and family-friendly environment for students to learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Combatives®, Gracie Bullyproof®, and Women Empowered® programs. The experienced instructors, with over 60 years of combined martial arts experience, are dedicated to offering high-quality instruction and empowering students with practical self-defense techniques based on leverage and timing to overcome larger opponents.
Rooted in the legacy of Grand Master Helio Gracie, Baltimore Gracie Jiu-Jitsu honors the principles of leverage and alavanca (lever) in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu®. The academy’s commitment to providing free training at all Gracie Jiu-Jitsu CTCs worldwide, along with access to Gracie University’s online resources, reflects its dedication to spreading the art and philosophy of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. By offering structured programs for beginners, women, and advanced practitioners, Baltimore Gracie Jiu-Jitsu continues to empower its community through the transformative practice of Jiu-Jitsu.