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Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Self Defense Schools of Hartford CT, Boston MASS, & New Haven, Glastonbury, Southington, Stratford, Danbury, East Windsor, Enfield, UCONN, Norwich, Agawam

Posted on April 5, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

Welcome to Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Karate, Self Defense, & MMA in CT & MA

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Interested in Martial Arts? Have you always wanted to train and become a Black Belt in Karate, Kickboxing, or Gracie Jiu Jitsu? It is a difficult path, but, with your determination and our help, YOU CAN DO IT! Get it all right here right now! Our New England Headquarters is at 276 Park Rd West Hartford CT. We have an extensive network or coaches and members throughout New England including

Want AUTHENTIC and PROVEN INSTRUCTION? WE ARE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE OF LEGENDARY ROYCE GRACIE APPROVED TRAINING IN CT/MA. We are here for you, ready to help you meet your goals:Call Jannie for a trail lesson or class observation appointment at 800 260 0981.

Want to train directly with the famous Gracie Family? RODRIGO GRACIE IS HERE TRAINING WITH US SATURDAY JULY 17. Come in and talk with one of our Head Coaches for details! See post below for times and location.

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The Gracie Family popularized mixed martial arts (MMA) in the 1990’s by introducing the world to their family form of Self Defense developed through years of trial and error. Royce Gracie, the Legendary Champion, paved the way in his astounding performance in the first UFC’s and later in Pride and K1 in Japan. Jim Hughes is one of only a handful of Black Belts promoted by Royce Gracie. Jim and Royce developed the New England Network of Academies to preserve and share The Authentic Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA Created by Royce’s Father Grandmaster Helio Gracie.

Learn the most effective and talked about system of self defense in the world — Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

Get an updated Gracie Jiu Jitsu class schedule NOW! Also, get on the INSIDE LOOP of Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense & MMA, Royce Gracie SuperFit Strength and Conditioning, and SuperKids Karate & Jiu Jitsu, and receive notice when Royce, Rolker, and Rodrigo Gracie are training with us, PLUS, get helpful Brazilian Jiu Jitsu self defense and training tips and special BJJ videos you can view from home. Please fill in your name and email and press the button for the most up to date Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ / BJJ) info:

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Get on the Gracie Train and “LIVE THE LEGEND” by joining our great system of GJJ/BJJ schools (12 locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA training locations in West Hartford, Glastonbury, East Windsor / Enfield, Southington, Stratford, Danbury, New Haven, Norwich, UCONN Storrs, Agawam / Springfield, Boston, and seminars in Puerto Rico). Get fit, learn proven Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, self defense, MMA, Submission Grappling, Judo, boxing, kick boxing, & Muay Thai, and make the best friends you will ever know!

Call Jannie to sign up at 800 260 0981.

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Posted on November 1, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Moves to 276 Park Road West Hartford CT

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The open house for the newest Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu and MMA Academy was kicked off Saturday with an Open House. the official New England Headquarters was moved from 262 Park Road up the street to 276 Park Road. Adult members, new and old gathered with the SuperKids Jiu JItsu parents and children. We [...]

Posted on October 29, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

West Hartford CT Royce Gracie School moves to 276 Park Road Saturday 10/31 join us for Open House

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To all members of Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu New England, SuperKids Academy, and friends:
Gracie Jiu Jitsu, created by Royce’s father Helio, is all about loyalty to our family and friends, courage in the face of impossible odds, persistence in improving our position, and the love of life.
We love to learn and we [...]

Posted on September 10, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

Royce Gracie MMA Tournament, RAIN or SHINE, September 12, get details here!

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Have fun and improve your jiu jitsu, MMA , and self defense skills in the best tourny ever —The World Series of MMA.
Join us Saturday September 12, 2009 RAIN OR SHINE for the action packed Sting Grappling & Gi Competition. This event is for Royce Gracie MMA Members & Friends: www.WorldSeriesOfMMA.tv for details.
SuperKids-Academy Parents and [...]

Posted on August 21, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

UCONN Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu and MMA Club classes restart for school year

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Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt Jim Hughes and Coach Sonny Parlin, appeared at UCONN last Friday at 7:00 for the first class of the fall semester at UCONN. Students are expected to return this week and we are looking forward to a great year at he club. Sonny Parlin will be assisting Jim Hughes in [...]

Posted on July 12, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

Royce Gracie, Brazilian Jiu JItsu and MMA Legend, Appears at UFC 100

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From UFC 1 to UFC 100, one name stands above the rest. Royce Gracie. Royce Gracie, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Master, took a break from his vacation in Spain to be present at UFC 100. As most know, Mr. Gracie appeared in UFC as a fighter and dominated the field with an amazing display of [...]

Children’s Summer Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Martial Art, and Gymnastics
by Jim Hughes on June 29, 2009
World Series of MMA Sept 12 featuring STING GRAPPLING (TM)
by Jim Hughes on June 22, 2009
Happy Fathers Day! Members, Buy a Private Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Lesson and Get 1 FREE
by Jim Hughes on June 22, 2009
Connecticut Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA congratulates Jiu JItsu and SuperKids Karate Instructor, Paul Bratslavsky, to Purple Belt in West Hartford CT
by Jim Hughes on June 10, 2009
CT & MA Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Seminar Photos Are Up
by Jim Hughes on June 8, 2009
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I train with Lou Rodriguez in Danbury and just wanted to take a minute and let you know how great he is. I recently injured my back (hopefully not very severely, but they tell me I have 3 herniated disks), and not only has Lou contacted me to try and set up time to do [...]

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A Hearty Thank-You

Jim,
First off, keep the emails coming; they are informative, funny and enjoyable!
Secondly, thanks for all you’ve done thus far to get the New England schools running. Funny thing is, I first learned of mma, or whatever it was called back in the day, by watching Royce at UFC 3. Since way back then, I always [...]

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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu saved my life

So you probably want some story about how I was held up at knife point in a dark alley at night, disarmed my attacker and made him cry “Uncle!” using only my unarmed agility and deadly know-how. Fortunately that hasn’t yet become a necessity.
But Jiu-Jitsu, Jim, and Royce really did save my life. [...]

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I Recommend Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu

I’ve been training Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Boston ever since the school expanded here. Since that time my life has moved in a positive direction in more ways that one. I largely attribute this to my jiu jitsu training, partners, and instructors (Paul Bratslavsky, Mike Ryder, and Jay Bell). I have found [...]

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