Gracie South, the Jackson area’s first authentic Jiu Jitsu academy, established in 2006, offers a vibrant, family-friendly environment for all. Whether you’re a beginner exploring the art or a dedicated competitor, our passionate instructors are committed to elevating your skills. Join us to experience unparalleled training rooted in Gracie tradition, designed to deliver the best Jiu Jitsu journey possible.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial arts and combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground-fighting (bringing an opponent to the ground to fight). One of the core principles of BJJ is that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend him or herself against a larger, stronger assailant through the use of leverage, joint-locks and chokeholds.
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No Gi Jiu Jitsu

Kids Jiu Jitsu
Gracie South Jiu Jitsu we will arm your child with a host of positive mental and physical skills that will help him/her in day-to-day life, on & off the mat. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is considered to be one of the best self defenses for kids and adults since it’s applied in response to physical aggression, so there’s no need to worry about your child becoming violent.
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I'm from Brazil and had quick staying in Madison. Awesome guys and very well trained. Thank you all. Really enjoyed. Hope to come back and train with y'all again
- Frederico Nogueira
Class act operation at this dojo. The coaches and instructors are Stellar. They know how to handle children and do it in an appropriate manner that shows discipline and respect. I take my grandson here and plan on going all the way through to his black belt which probably will be at 10-12 year commitment or more depending on dedication and effort put forward.
- Dawnie Ludwig
I've only been training BJJ for 9 months, and the skills that I have learned have not only given me confidence to defend myself in today's society, but training at Gracie South has also allowed me to do things physically that I could not do a year ago. I definitely plan on training with Gracie South for the rest of my life, and I look forward to getting my children involved in this amazing art.
- Kory White