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Gracie Ocean City

Gracie Ocean City

Affiliation: Gracie
4.429 reviews
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About Gracie Ocean City

At Gracie Ocean City, we are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dedicated to helping students of all experience levels discover the transformative power of this martial art. Located in Maryland, Maryland affiliated with Gracie, our academy welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced grapplers.

Our experienced instructors bring years of dedicated training and a genuine love for the art to every class. We emphasize strong fundamentals, technical precision, and a supportive training culture where every student is encouraged to grow at their own pace.

We offer Adult programs designed to serve our diverse student body. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, competition, or simply the challenge of learning a complex martial art, Gracie Ocean City has a class for you.

Come experience the Gracie Ocean City community for yourself. Your first class is on us — we look forward to welcoming you to the mat.

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Reviews

4.4
29 reviews
Mark Rusnak
2025-07-30

Dropped in while on vacation. Awesome place to train. The owners are very welcoming and great guys. They have a ton of talent there. If I lived here, it would be my go to gym 💯

space monkey
2020-09-07

I stopped by this location to train for 2 days while on vacation and was very happy that I did. Kevin is a great instructor and seems to take great pride in his teaching aa well as his gym. I also spent time with an instructor named Jason who was equally talented with his teaching and I was able to learn a few valuable lessons from him in the short time I was there. Everyone in the class welcomed me as if I was a local and I appreciated that very much, so once again thank you all. I was also lucky enough to have Kevin expose me to some Judo and that was another great experience. All in all I would highly recommend anyone in the area to stop by here if you are even remotely interested in martial arts. -Brandon

Jay Rivera
2015-08-11

I stopped in to train BJJ the other day, been training several years, but this was my first time at Gracie Ocean City. Kevin is a class act cool dude. He knows his stuff and is a great teacher, welcomed me with open arms. Anyone would feel comfortable training in that type of environment and you can't beat the location. I will definitely be back and recommend Gracie Ocean City to anyone looking to train martial arts.

SO3 guy
2024-04-14

Best spot for Jiu Jitsu in Ocean City

Tyler Capozzi
2019-07-22

Dropped in for an evening class and had a blast. It was primarily street applicable self-defense material, so I enjoyed that. Coach Kevin and the crew there are a great group. Check them out!

Frequently Asked Questions

IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?

Absolutely. We invite all prospective students to try their first class free at Gracie Ocean City. It's the best way to experience our training environment, meet our coaches, and see if BJJ is right for you. No experience or equipment needed — comfortable athletic clothing is fine.

DO I NEED ANY EXPERIENCE TO START?

No experience necessary! Gracie Ocean City welcomes complete beginners. Our instructors break down every technique step by step, and our community is known for being welcoming and patient with new students. Everyone starts as a white belt, and that's exactly where you should start too.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY FIRST CLASS?

For your first visit, comfortable athletic clothing works perfectly — a t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants. Once you commit to training regularly, you'll want to invest in a gi (kimono). Our coaches can recommend quality options at a range of price points.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN?

Most students at Gracie Ocean City train 2 to 3 times per week and see consistent progress. Showing up regularly matters far more than training intensely once in a while. We offer multiple class times throughout the week so you can find a schedule that fits your life.

DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR KIDS?

Yes! We offer dedicated programs for children and teens at Gracie Ocean City. Our youth classes focus on discipline, respect, confidence-building, and the fundamentals of BJJ in a safe, fun environment.