Roger Gracie Academy Leicester
Your academy. Your next step.
RGA Leicester is the only Roger Gracie Academy in the East Midlands.
Based in Wigston, we bring purposeful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching and a welcoming, respectful community together. Whether you are starting from scratch, building confidence and fitness, or preparing to compete, there is a place for you on our mats.
Train at your level. Learn with good people. Build skills for life.
How we train
Purposeful coaching. Progress for life.
Our coaching combines clear technical guidance with purposeful games and live problems. You learn to observe, make decisions and adapt, so your skills hold up when a partner moves and responds.
Learn through doing
Our ecological, play-based approach gives every task a purpose. Coaches guide the problem, help you explore solutions and build your understanding through practice.
A community that backs you
Respect your partners, leave your ego at the door and help each other improve. Train for fitness, confidence, resilience and friendship, with competition there for those who want it.
Learn together
Good partners.
Real progress.
Every round is a chance to learn. We work with our training partners, practise with control and help each other improve.
Purposeful games and live problems turn ideas into skills you can use. Progress comes through regular practice, curiosity and a team that supports you.
Find your next class →Your first visit
Start with a free class.
Your first trial class is free, with no obligation to join. Arrive 10–15 minutes early so we can welcome you and help you settle in.
Bring comfortable sportswear, water and sliders for moving around off the mats. Ask us about a loan Gi if you need one; availability varies.
You do not need experience or a particular level of fitness. There is no pressure to spar. Tell your coach about any injuries or concerns, and we will help you find the right starting point.
Book your free trial →Find your training
A class for your next step.
Gi fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in positions, movement and core skills. A welcoming starting point for beginners and a place to sharpen the essentials.
Advanced Gi
Develop your game from sound fundamentals, explore deeper problems and connect your skills through purposeful practice.
No-Gi
Train without the Gi, working on wrestling, control, movement and submissions through guided practice and live situations.
Open training & Fight Night
Apply your skills through drills, positional work and live rounds with coaching guidance. Check the timetable and ask us about current Fight Night sessions.
Kids & teens
Age-appropriate training develops confidence, coordination and teamwork. From movement games to grappling skills, classes grow with your child.
Beyond weekly classes
Explore private coaching, competition guidance, seminars and community events. Ask the team what is coming up and what fits your goals.
See the timetable → Explore memberships →
Grow with the academy
Confidence.
Connection.
Jiu-jitsu.
Our young people learn through movement, games and age-appropriate grappling. They build coordination, confidence and the habit of looking after their partners.
Little Kids, Juniors and Teens each have a place in our community, with classes that grow alongside them.
Explore kids and teens classes →Look after your training partners
Small habits. A better academy.
Keep nails short, wear clean training kit and remove jewellery. No shoes on the mats, and use sliders off the mats. Tell your coach about injuries, train with control and respect your partner’s tap.
For more first-visit advice and answers about training, read our FAQs or get in touch.