Jiu Jitsu for the whole family.
Build confidence. Get stronger. Have a blast.
At Renzo Gracie NH, we welcome all ages and experience levels into a supportive, hard-working community that trains together and grows together. With academies in Windham, Exeter, and Manchester—and class times to fit any schedule—it’s never been easier to start. Come see why more families are stepping onto the mats with us.
Jiu-Jitsu for adults is a martial art that emphasizes self-defense and submission holds. It involves using technique and leverage to control and submit opponents, making it suitable for various fitness levels and body types.
It not only provides self-defense skills but also promotes physical fitness, mental focus, and a sense of community within the training environment.
We believe the most important life skills we can give our children are self confidence, discipline and the ability to protect themselves. Come see how your children can have fun in our professional while important learning life skills.
Professor Kevin and his instructors use their 30 years of experience to teach you Jiu Jitsu techniques that will improve your ability to do your job most safely and effectively. Read more on why Jiu Jitsu training is a MUST for law enforcement.
Parents all over New Hampshire and Massachusetts are choosing Jiu Jitsu as a fun way to help the whole family stay active, off the couch, and away from electronic devices! Additionally, parents love taking part in Jiu Jitsu with their kids because everyone builds more self confidence and learns to overcome challenges like bullying. The convenience of being able to take classes at the same time makes it possible for so many families to make Jiu Jitsu an important part of their lives. Our locations are convenient whether you live in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Maine.
Many years of experience teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu makes Kevin a specialist in dealing with people in the martial arts business.
We have a massive schedule with many classes at a variety of different days and times.
We have invested in top of the line cleaning equipment to make sure that our academies are sanitary.
Renzo Gracie, a prominent Martial Arts and Jiu-Jitsu Academy, was featured on NH Chronicle, highlighting the academy’s excellence in martial arts training.
1. **Bonding:** Shared experiences on the mats strengthen family bonds through a common interest and activity.
2. **Physical Fitness:** Promotes family fitness by engaging everyone in a physically challenging and enjoyable activity.
3. **Teamwork:** Fosters teamwork and collaboration as family members train together, supporting each other’s progress.
4. **Communication:** Improves communication skills within the family by providing a shared context for discussions about techniques and training experiences.
5. **Healthy Lifestyle:** Encourages a healthy lifestyle for the entire family, promoting regular exercise and wellness.
6. **Self-Defense Skills:** Equips each family member, regardless of age, with practical self-defense skills, enhancing their sense of safety.
7. **Discipline:** Instills discipline and a strong work ethic as family members adhere to a training schedule and work towards their goals.
8. **Confidence Building:** Boosts confidence in all family members as they overcome challenges and progress in their Jiu-Jitsu skills.
9. **Respect:** Reinforces mutual respect within the family, as participants learn to respect their training partners and instructors.
10. **Fun and Enjoyment:** Provides a fun and enjoyable shared activity, creating positive memories and experiences for the entire family.
1. **Control and Restraint:** Teaches effective techniques for controlling and restraining suspects without relying solely on striking or weapons.
2. **Confidence:** Instills confidence in officers, knowing they have practical skills to handle physical confrontations with a focus on control rather than excessive force.
3. **Ground Control:** Focuses on ground-fighting skills, crucial for situations where an officer may end up on the ground while dealing with a suspect.
4. **Physical Fitness:** Promotes overall physical fitness, strength, and endurance, contributing to an officer’s ability to handle the physical demands of the job.
5. **Community Building:** Builds camaraderie and teamwork among law enforcement personnel, fostering a supportive community within the force.
6. **Stress Management:** Jiu-Jitsu training helps officers manage stress and stay calm in high-pressure situations, improving decision-making under duress.
7. **Use of Force Continuum:** Aligns with principles of the use-of-force continuum, providing officers with graduated options for different levels of resistance.
8. **Adaptability:** Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes adaptability, helping officers respond effectively to the unpredictable nature of law enforcement encounters.
9. **Defensive Tactics:** Enhances officers’ defensive tactics by providing tools to subdue and neutralize threats while minimizing harm.
10. **Conflict Resolution:** Enhances communication and conflict resolution skills, valuable for de-escalating situations before they escalate to physical confrontation.
1. **Discipline:** It instills a sense of discipline and respect for others through the structured training environment.
2. **Self-Defense:** Teaches practical self-defense techniques, enhancing a child’s ability to protect themselves if needed.
3. **Physical Fitness:** Promotes overall physical fitness, strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health.
4. **Problem Solving:** Encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving skills as kids learn to navigate various situations on the mat.
5. **Resilience:** Builds resilience as children face and overcome challenges during their Jiu-Jitsu journey.
6. **Social Skills:** Fosters social skills and teamwork as children interact with peers and instructors in a collaborative setting.
7. **Emotional Regulation:** Helps kids manage stress and emotions through controlled, focused training.
8. **Confidence:** Success in learning techniques and overcoming challenges boosts self-confidence and self-esteem.
9. **Fun and Engagement:** Provides a fun and engaging way for kids to stay active while learning valuable life skills.
10. **Lifelong Habits:** Establishes healthy habits and a positive attitude towards fitness that can last a lifetime
Professor Landry’s Jiu Jitsu is absolutely breath taking, he’s also a great mentor and has a gigantic heart. The team is…
Matt Gall
When the name Kevin Landry is mentioned, Three words come to mind, Integrity, Honor and Dedication. Three empowering…
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Many years of experience teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu makes Kevin a specialist in dealing with people in the martial arts business. His philosophy of teaching is based on creating a family style atmosphere where people can train in a friendly, clean and healthy environment, helping and developing together but always evolving and growing as a martial artist within individual skills and personal limits. Great attitude, good energy and a lot of smiles are always following Kevin wherever he goes to teach and now he will open his very own academy! In our academy we will start a way of teaching, for a better future, one student at a time; because we believe martial arts should be character building and promote physical fitness at the same time. We will provide a perfect environment to develop great people through martial art , promoting important values and principles that don’t seam to be a priority anymore in the modern societies but for us is a very important part of a better living: tolerance, compromise, honesty, opening, freedom, love, balance, efficiency, patience and control.
Over 25 Years Experience and 4th Degree Black Belt
Highest Rank Black Belt in NH
Certified IBJJF Academy – recognized by International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation
Has received all training, belts and promotions under Renzo Gracie himself
Have and continue to actively train with numerous Gracie Family members
15 time gold medal IBJJF champion
Welcome to Renzo Gracie NH, where “strangers become family”. We know your journey into Jiu Jitsu can be overwhelming and intimidating. When you arrive for your intro class you will be welcomed by a teammate/ staff member who will greet you and introduce you to some fellow members. They will assist you with any questions you might have: from how to put on your uniform (don’t worry we will lend you a Gi for your first class- simply come to your intro in shorts/pants and a T-shirt to wear underneath your uniform) to the structure of the class, and even academy etiquette. Our number one goal is to make you feel comfortable and at ease.
When you’re relaxed, the learning comes easy!
For parents bringing their children, our friendly atmosphere includes introductions to other kids who will help them feel at home and understand the basics and life skills of Jiu Jitsu. Children are encouraged to run and play before and after class. Jiu-Jitsu for children promotes confidence, self defense, social awareness and over all life skills! At Renzo Gracie NH you will find a warm support team who will help you reach your goals.
The benefits of Jiu Jitsu include mental and physical fitness, self-defense, community and fun! You will leave your intro class feeling empowered and encouraged!!!
Join us for a free class and discover all the benefits Jiu Jitsu at Renzo Gracie NH has to offer.
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