
FC Fitness Academy
About FC Fitness Academy
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Almost a year ago, my son embarked on his journey at RCA, and the results have been nothing short of outstanding. He has grown into a confident, disciplined, attentive, and well-rounded individual. This transformation is a testament to the strong and focused professor/coach team that has played a pivotal role in his success. With this remarkable progress, I am thrilled to share that my youngest son, who just turned five, has joined the training this week! We are delighted and overjoyed to witness his enthusiasm and passion for the sport during his first lessons. We highly recommend RCA to anyone seeking a disciplined, focused, and personal development environment, coupled with an exhilarating workout sport experience.
Our son has attended just a few drop in Judo practices to expand on his folkstyle wrestling and he has already seen some major benefits that carries over to folkstyle. He loves working with coach Jessey and looks forward to signing up with the all access membership once wrestling season ends to learn some bjj as well and keep with Judo. The gym is very clean, staff is all very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
I became a member of RCA in April 2019. I have seen a lot of gyms over the years and this one is top notch. Professor Ronaldo is the real deal. He creates a safe environment for beginners and kids. He fosters a team environment, while encouraging students to become their very best on and off the mats. He does not push people to compete, but fully supports those that want to compete. Six years later I am proud to call everyone at RCA my family. With Ronaldo's coaching, I was able to finish 2nd at World Master 2025.
Here’s a glowing, heartfelt review you could post on RCA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s Google Business page, highlighting Kimi’s experience as a 5-year-old student: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our 5-year-old son absolutely loves training at RCA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! From the very first class, the coaches made him feel welcome, safe, and excited to learn. Their approach to teaching young children is incredible—patient, encouraging, and full of positive energy. We’ve seen amazing growth in his confidence, discipline, and coordination. He looks forward to every session and proudly shows us the moves he’s learned. The environment is respectful and family-friendly, and the instructors are true role models. If you’re looking for a place where your child can thrive physically and emotionally while having fun, RCA BJJ is the perfect choice. We’re so grateful to be part of this community!
Our jiu jitsu journey started 2 years ago. We came from another gym that wasn’t professional and was a very negative experience. I have two children in this sport and when we came to Ronaldo’s they were discouraged and losing confidence. Ronaldo took the time to communicate with and welcome my family into his gym. My daughter has especially taken to jiu jitsu and had the hardest time building back her confidence. Ronaldo told her, “Don’t worry we will be friends. I want you to see me as your coach but also a friend.” She recently came to me and said, “Mom I know now what he meant when he said that. Ronaldo really is my friend!” As a mom to hear that and to see her confidence soar to new heights, not just in jiu jitsu but life is AMAZING. This gym and all the staff truly are the best. They care for the person above anything else and it’s a welcoming and clean environment. We are so blessed to have found this community. Ronaldo is inspiring and professional and truly cares for the children and the journey they are on not only in this sport but life. If you want to train in jiu jitsu this is the gym you want to be a part of. There isn’t any better out there.
Frequently Asked Questions
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE TO START TRAINING BJJ?
Not at all! FC Fitness Academy welcomes complete beginners. We offer introductory classes specifically designed to teach the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, supportive environment. Everyone starts somewhere, and our coaches will guide you every step of the way.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY FIRST CLASS?
For your first visit, comfortable athletic wear such as shorts and a rash guard works perfectly. Once you train regularly, you'll want a gi (BJJ uniform). We train gi here — our coaches can point you to the right gear.
IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?
Yes! We encourage you to try a class before committing. Contact FC Fitness Academy to schedule your complimentary intro class and experience our training environment for yourself.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN AS A BEGINNER?
Most beginners see strong progress training 2-3 times per week. Consistency matters more than volume early on. As your conditioning improves, many students increase to 4-5 sessions per week.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A BLUE BELT IN BJJ?
On average, dedicated students earn their blue belt in 1-2 years of consistent training. BJJ progression depends on mat time, active learning, and open rolling. Each stripe reflects real skill growth.
Programs
Weekly Schedule
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00am | Fundamentals BJJ | All Levels |
| 12:00pm | Noon BJJ | All Levels |
| 5:30pm | Kids BJJ | Youth |
| 6:30pm | Fundamentals BJJ | All Levels |
| 7:30pm | Advanced BJJ | Blue Belt+ |
| 6:00am | No-Gi Grappling | All Levels |
| 6:30pm | No-Gi Submission | Intermediate |
| 7:30pm | Competition Training | Advanced |
| 9:00am | All Levels BJJ | All Levels |
| 11:00am | Open Mat | All Levels |
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