Which Jiu-Jitsu school do you think is the best in the U.S?

[GusDom]

I just started training at Gracie Barra and would like to know which school you guys think has the best jiu-jitsu program in the states. Please be honest and no bashing either...

 

[TalkShowOnMute]

Most people would recommend their school...realistically there are some mega camps like Alliance that are easily among the best the US has to offer...

But I mean really...think of how many Black Belts are in Socal alone....amazing schools everywhere nowadays....

Almost impossible to say all of the best...

 

[chunglii]

Most likely Gracie Barra schools.

However, I wouldn't train anywhere but my own school, because its run by Fabio Santos, one of the only 7th degree red and black belts in the US.

 

[GusDom]

Most likely Gracie Barra schools.

However, I wouldn't train anywhere but my own school, because its run by Fabio Santos, one of the only 7th degree red and black belts in the US.

I'm happy with Carlos Lemas Jr., the guy is regarded as one of the best lighter weight jiu jitsu fighters ever. But damn! Being taught by a 7th degree black belt is crazy awesome!

 

[Mikey Triangles]

There are several that are recognized as the overall top schools considering level of training partners, instruction, and champions produced, but the list can be different for everyone depending on what is most important to you.

One example of a "top school" off the top of my head is Alliance HQ in Atlanta. It has Cobrinha and Jacare teaching, and has produced many beastly competitors and even world champions at each belt level. Some of the names this school has produced include Chris Moriarty, Ian McPherson, and more recently Jordan Schultz.

There's several schools like this around the nation and it would be impossible to just pick one and say it's the best.


Now if you mean "Team" like "Gracie-Barra" that changes things. Gracie-Barra has tons of schools all over the world. Some are better than others, but as a team they're absolutely massive and have produced more world champions than any other team (I think).

 

[SuperSuperRambo]

I don't think it's fair to count Gracie Barra as a school. It's a team. There are several schools.

 

[Steve3730]

Abuela's!

 

[darkmoonshade]

id say go to any school with a lighter weight blackbelt, those tend to be more technical because they don't have the pure strength of a bigger (185+) guy. Talking in general there, if u get the chance to train with let's say a Robert Drysdale or Roger Gracie than by all means go for it

 

[Spoonman7]

Hard to answer, but in terms of competiton record, lloyd irvins school is one of the best

 

[Fedorzilla]

There are several that are recognized as the overall top schools considering level of training partners, instruction, and champions produced, but the list can be different for everyone depending on what is most important to you.

One example of a "top school" off the top of my head is Alliance HQ in Atlanta. It has Cobrinha and Jacare teaching, and has produced many beastly competitors and even world champions at each belt level. Some of the names this school has produced include Chris Moriarty, Ian McPherson, and more recently Jordan Schultz.

There's several schools like this around the nation and it would be impossible to just pick one and say it's the best.

Now if you mean "Team" like "Gracie-Barra" that changes things. Gracie-Barra has tons of schools all over the world. Some are better than others, but as a team they're absolutely massive and have produced more world champions than any other team (I think).

I would agree with this post entirely. Although, you could have mentioned Alec Baulding as well.

 

[Sayian]

if i ever go to the US, the place i would go to would be Marcelo's academy in new york.

 

[Supereem]

It also depends what type of Jiujitsu you want to do. Some might prefer MMA orientated Jiujitsu or plan on going onto MMA careers so they might prefer ATT or Cesar Gracie that have great MMA programs. Others might be self defence freaks and cringe at anything other than Rorians Academy.