Founding Member OfferSAME COMMUNITY. NEW HOME. OPENING SEPTEMBER.
A new home for the same legacy.
A new training space designed to give our students more comfort, structure and a better training experience.
Most people who want to start training put it off. Walking into a gym with zero experience feels intimidating. The week never seems to have room. And "someday" keeps arriving with your fitness, your confidence, and your ability to protect your family exactly where they were a year ago.
Built on decades on the mat.
WHERE IT STARTED
Francis Abramson and Marcelo Herz began their martial arts journeys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — decades of training, competing, and teaching before ever opening a school of their own.
THE HARD PART
THE TURNING POINT
THE MOVE
Moved to Miami in 2017 and opened Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Doral under the direct guidance of Master Rilion Gracie. Now: building a new, larger academy to give that same training a better home.
WHERE IT LED
A community built over years — students competing locally, nationally, and internationally — and a school now expanding into a 1,000+ sq ft facility built for the next chapter.
WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU
The same path that took Francis and Marcelo from Rio de Janeiro to running one of Doral's most established academies is the one that starts for you on day one, in the new space.
MARCELO HERZ
Co-Founder · 6th Degree Black Belt
World Champion & Pan-American medalist. Trained full-time with the Carlson Gracie team.
FRANCIS ABRAMSON
Co-Founder · 5th Degree Black Belt / 3rd Dan Judo
Taught 700+ students in Rio de Janeiro; seminars across the Americas and Europe.
NATASHA RANASINGHE
Professor · Black Belt
No-Gi World Champion, multi-time World Master and Pan-American medalist.
More than a new space.
- 1,000+ sq ft — more room, more classes
- Brand-new training mats
- Separate changing rooms
- Shower so you train, then head back to work refreshed
- Fixed class times you can build your week around
★★★★★ Google Reviews
"Having trained at different academies, this is by far the best."
"From the moment you walk in, you are welcomed and treated like family."
"Master Francis and Master Marcelo are simply amazing!!!"
The Founding Member stack.
ADULTS
Locked for 12 months — Founding Member rate
KIDS / JUNIORS
Locked for 12 months — Founding Member rate
Founding Member Pricing — Locked 12 Months
No contract. Free uniform. Unlimited classes. Guarantee / trial-class terms to be confirmed.
Questions, answered.
Do I need experience to start?+
No — classes are built for complete beginners, with instructors walking you through fundamentals step by step.
What should I wear my first class?+
Comfortable athletic clothes. A gi is provided once you join as a member.
How often should I train?+
2–3 classes a week is a solid starting foundation.
Is there a program just for beginners?+
Yes — a dedicated introductory program covering fundamentals and terminology.