Gracie Bullyproof® · Kids BJJ
Little Champs
Ages 5–8Our Gracie Bullyproof® Little Champs program infuses kids with powerful self-defense skills as well as respect, discipline, and focus to help them in school and life.
Ocean Springs' Premier Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Ocean Springs, MS
Ocean Springs' premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense academy. Beginner-to-advanced classes for men, women, and children — no experience necessary. Get started with our 10-day free trial.
- 5–8
- Little Champs Ages
- 13+
- Adult & Women's Classes
- 10
- Day Free Trial
Programs
Find the right mat for you
From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
Gracie Bullyproof® · Kids BJJ
Jr. Grapplers
Ages 8–12Gracie Bullyproof® Jr. Grapplers builds unshakable confidence so your child can overcome bullying without violence — the perfect blend of self-defense and character development.
Gracie Combatives® · BJJ
Adult Gracie Combatives®
Ages 13+ · BeginnersThe world's leading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for beginners. Learn the 36 core techniques of BJJ in a structured, safe, and cooperative environment — no experience necessary.
Women Empowered® · Self-Defense
Women Empowered®
Ages 13+ · WomenSo much more than a women's self-defense class. Learn to defend against the most common threat scenarios while experiencing empowerment, fun, and fitness in a safe, supportive environment.
Master Cycle® · Advanced BJJ
Master Cycle®
Ages 13+ · AdvancedFrom blue belt to black belt, hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum — the most structured, safe, and effective advanced training you'll find.
Kids Martial Arts
Summer Camp
KidsThis summer, give your child an experience they won't forget. Martial arts changes lives.
About
Why train at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ocean Springs
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ocean Springs is dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education, and coaching. We believe martial arts can be for everyone — regardless of age, gender, or experience level — and we provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for every student who walks through our doors. As a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center, we teach the authentic curriculum created by the legendary Gracie family: structured, systematic programs that take you from your very first class all the way to advanced training. Whether you're a parent looking to build your child's confidence, a woman seeking real-world self-defense skills, or an adult ready to learn the world's most effective martial art, our world-class instruction meets you exactly where you are.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ocean Springs, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.
Coaches
Learn from people who care
Ryan Brinkman
Black BeltHead instructor and owner. Ryan is a world-class black belt who has trained with the best of the best, and is set apart by his utmost attention to every student. Students consistently praise how he breaks techniques down, offers multiple options for every position, and takes the time to answer any question — making each person's first day a welcoming, confidence-building experience.
Briauna Brinkman
Instructor. Briauna teaches alongside Ryan across the program and is especially loved by the kids and families at the academy. Students highlight the respect and perspective she and Ryan give from day one as a key part of what makes training here so special.
Schedule
Weekly class schedule
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
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Contact
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Questions before your first class? Reach out — we're happy to help.
- Address
- 2200 Bienville Blvd Suite D, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
- Phone
- 228-918-1508
Free trial
7 Free Classes. Zero Pressure.
No contract. No commitment. Just come train with us for a week and see what modern grappling instruction feels like. If it's not for you, no hard feelings.
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