Ages 3 to 11
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Ariel built out the kids program at Renzo Gracie Brooklyn. Here the smallest white gis learn real self-defense and solid fundamentals, with healthy conditioning built in.
Kids programKendall, near Zoo Miami
Train hard.Stay humble.Grow together.
Technical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a friendly, no-ego room for kids, teens and adults. Led on the mat by Ariel "Tarzan" Sexton, under the Daniel Gracie name.
A loaner gi is on us. Every class is open to trial students.
- 3rd degree black belt head coach
- Kids from age 3
- Teens and adults 12+
- Gi, No-Gi and MMA
- First week free
The lineage
An old name. A new room.
The jiu-jitsu taught on this mat travelled a long way to reach Kendall. Here is the road it took.
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Rio de Janeiro
Daniel GracieBorn into the Gracie family and raised around Hélio, Rolls, Carlson and Carlos Gracie Jr. Black belt in 1996, shortly after winning the IBJJF World Championship absolute division as a brown belt.
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Costa Rica
Ariel "Tarzan" SextonAriel's first mats, under Professor Mauro Sergio. He went on to become a multiple-time Costa Rican jiu-jitsu champion.
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New York
The Blue Basement yearsTraining under Daniel Gracie and the Renzo Gracie Team, Ariel refined the pressure-based, submission-driven style he is known for, then led over 700 students as Head Coach at Renzo Gracie Brooklyn.
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Miami
Your academyHis own academy in Kendall: a space for beginners, competitors, and families to train hard, stay humble, and grow together.
"This is great BJJ training from a world renowned professor and the facility is great."David Gonzales, Google reviewMeet the coaches
Programs
Three ways onto the mat.
Real self-defense, solid fundamentals and healthy conditioning, for beginners, hobbyists and competitors alike.
Ages 3 to 11
Ages 12+
Adult Jiu-Jitsu
Gi and No-Gi classes through the week, plus dedicated Beginners classes on Tuesday and Thursday for anyone stepping on the mat for the first time.
Jiu-Jitsu program
Ages 12+
MMA
Taught by a ONE Championship lightweight veteran who developed the MMA curriculum at Renzo Gracie Brooklyn.
MMA program
Ariel teaching a guard pass
Your head coach
Meet Ariel "Tarzan" Sexton.
Originally from Vancouver, Ariel started jiu-jitsu in Costa Rica, then moved to New York to train under Daniel Gracie. At Renzo Gracie Brooklyn he launched the women's program, developed the MMA curriculum and built out the kids program. Now the room is his own.
- 3rd degreeBJJ black belt
- 25+ yearsof experience
- ONE Championshiplightweight division veteran
- 700+ studentsled as Head Coach, Renzo Gracie Brooklyn
"Professor Ariel “Tarzan” is incredible with kids, beginners, and top athletes in MMA and BJJ."Elizabeth Johnson, Google reviewAriel and Daniel Gracie
Class schedule
The week on the mat.
Every class runs 60 minutes, and every class is open to trial students. Pick any of them for your free week.
Monday Mon
- 12:00 PMto 1:00 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuNo-Gi
- 5:00 PMto 6:00 PMKids Jiu-JitsuAges 3 to 11
- 6:30 PMto 7:30 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuGi + No-Gi, 12+
Tuesday Tue
- 5:30 PMto 6:30 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuBeginners
- 6:30 PMto 7:30 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuGi + No-Gi, 12+
- 8:00 PMto 9:00 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuNo-Gi
Wednesday Wed
- 12:00 PMto 1:00 PMAdult MMAAges 12+
- 5:00 PMto 6:00 PMKids Jiu-JitsuAges 3 to 11
- 6:30 PMto 7:30 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuGi + No-Gi, 12+
Thursday Thu
- 5:30 PMto 6:30 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuBeginners
- 6:30 PMto 7:30 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuGi + No-Gi, 12+
- 8:00 PMto 9:00 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuNo-Gi
Friday Fri
- 12:00 PMto 1:00 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuNo-Gi
- 5:00 PMto 6:00 PMKids Jiu-JitsuAges 3 to 11
- 6:30 PMto 7:30 PMAdult Jiu-JitsuGi + No-Gi, 12+
Saturday Sat
- 10:00 AMto 11:00 AMAdult Jiu-JitsuGi + No-Gi, 12+
- 11:30 AMto 12:30 PMAdult MMAAges 12+
Monday to Saturday at 14133 SW 119th Ave, Miami.
Full schedule page
Five stars on Google
Great coaches. Great vibes.
What families, beginners and visiting grapplers say after time on the mat. In English and en español.
"The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve, regardless of experience level ... The classes are well structured, with a good balance of technique, drilling, and live sparring. I've noticed significant improvements in both my skills and confidence since joining."
"This is an outstanding place to train. The coaches are patient, supportive, and always encourage you to do your best. The atmosphere is friendly and motivating, making every class enjoyable."
"Professor Ariel, is amazing. High level classes and so much fun!"
"Excelente academia. Ariel Sexton es otro nivel, clases dinámicas y de nivel técnico top. Recomendada 100%"
"The best place to train. Clean mats always, and parking. Prof sexton is the best"
"Great teachers and the community is awesome!"
"Literalmente los mejores profesores! Con mucha experiencia a nivel internacional, formando peleadores y atletas. Un espacio para aprender desde las bases."
"Great place to train. I’ve met some great people over there!"
Your first visit
Come as you are. We'll lend the gi.
No experience needed and nothing to buy before you start. Here is how your free week goes.
Claim your free week
Leave your name and number, then pick the class you want to start with.
Borrow a uniform
Loaner gis are on hand for trial classes, and every class on the schedule is open to you.
Park and walk in
The complex's spots are reserved, so park on the street or on the grass by the 14121 sign. Then come meet Ariel.
Your first week is free
Claim your free week.
Book your free week of classes and experience our training, coaches and community firsthand.
- Kids, teens and adults, total beginners welcome
- Loaner gi for your trial classes
- Train with a 3rd degree black belt