Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Fantastic class with great coaching. Lots of great details and great atmosphere at the class

Excellent facilities with clean mats, well-maintained equipment, and plenty of space to train comfortably. The coaches at Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu are great - attentive and knowledgeable, always ready to offer specific advice on technique or adjust drills to fit your skill level. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, making it easy to focus and enjoy the training regardless of your experience. I drop in once or twice every few months when work brings me to town, and each time I leave having learned something new, whether it’s a subtle detail in a move or a different approach to sparring. If you’re in the area, I strongly recommend dropping in to experience it for yourself. If you are local I strongly encourage you to become a full time member.

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How does Professor Tay make training feel different or special? He really personalizes the experience at Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu. He pays close attention to each student's strengths and weaknesses and adjusts the training accordingly. It never feels like a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, he modifies techniques and drills to fit individual needs, which makes the learning process more effective and engaging.

I was visiting and was very welcome. jiu jitsu was good and the people great.

Visitor from Renzo’s in NYC. Great coach, really sharp students and was made to feel very welcome. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in SF.

Coach Rhalan is exceptional. He consistently demonstrates motivation, punctuality, and the ability to present lessons in a clear and accessible manner. I sincerely appreciate the instruction he provides at Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

Great end of year class!

Tremendous appreciation and thanks to all the professors who taught me this year. Looking forward to a full year in 2026!

Thank you very much, Coach.

Today’s class was nothing short of amazing – challenging, invigorating, and full of those breakthrough moments that remind me why I fell in love with this art. As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Tay and the entire coaching team for everything they’ve poured into us throughout 2025. This year has been transformative for me, both on and off the mats. The skills I’ve learned – from fundamental techniques to advanced positions and transitions – have sharpened my focus and heightened my attentiveness in ways I never expected. Jits has taught me patience, precision, and presence, qualities that have spilled over into my personal life. I’ve become more mindful and attentive with my family, truly listening and being present in our daily moments together. These life experiences on the mat have genuinely changed me for the better, building not just physical resilience but emotional and mental strength too. What stands out most is the technical wizardry of the coaching. Tay’s breakdowns are masterful – clear, detailed, and always tailored to help us understand the “why” behind every move. Combined with the expertise and encouragement from the rest of the coaches, it’s no exaggeration to say they’ve made me exponentially better at my craft. Every class pushes me to evolve, refining my game while keeping the environment supportive and fun. I couldn’t be happier or more grateful for this community and the growth it’s fostered. Thank you, Tay and team – here’s to even more progress in the new year! Oss! 💪

Thank you Senji to being attentive and insightful

My daughter had a great time in her first class! We hope to sign up.

Love this gym. I’m new to jiu jitsu and everyone is great. Very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable in the art of JJ. I’ve taken the beginners/ fundamentals and this has been huge to my improvement over the past 3 months. I’ve also taken the intro to white belt and have found it very helpful. I would recommend this gym to new people and also people who have trained before and have experience.

Dear Elia, I would follow you to the end of the earth. Thank you for all the important life lessons you've shown me. Happy Holidays!

Thank you to all the amazing coaches and training partners!

Thank you for re-igniting my desire to train BJJ and get better as a student.

Tay, I have been lucky enough to train in some of the best gyms around the world, and you truly stand out. You have a unique way of teaching, with a strong structured curriculum and an open mindset that embraces the evolving nature of jiu jitsu while always staying grounded in the timeless fundamentals. You make jiu jitsu fun, accessible, and easy to learn. I am grateful for you as my coach over the last few years, and I hope it continues for a long time. Thank you for everything.

Thank you for shaping our journey. Your guidance is building something great within us

Thank for the opportunity to train and learn. It’s has truly helped me through these hard times of substance abuse. Proud to say training helps me stay sober and be the best version of myself I can be. Thank you.

Thank you for welcoming me into a new Jiu Jitsu home!

"If BJJ was easy, everyone would do it"... but you all def make it inspiring to be here. Thanks for all the support, life lessons, and ass kicking!

My daughters have changed so much for the better since they started training with you. I couldn't be more grateful to you for everything you do for them through the classes. 😍 Thank you so much for being so patient and dedicated!🫰🏽

Best bjj gym

Tay is just the BEST.

Coaches and staff are amazing! Great family vibe, everyone is willing to help each other grow. Happy to be a part of this community!

I work with Tay and Kurt. Both are awesome coaches worthy of praise. Tay is methodical and very good at breaking down moves. Super nice guy. Kurt is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and gives tips on things that "Just Work" and can be applied immediately. Overall, very happy with both, hope you can keep them!

I liked how Tay taught us to practice not passing today. Got us to learn more fundamentals

He was very patient and very understanding and did a wonderful job

Professor Tay was awesome! Always a good time when I visit San Francisco and train at Ralph’s. My home away from home. Aloha and OSS🤙🏽

He loved it and looks forward to working with you guys next month

Love Ralph Gracie jiujitsu and Tays instruction!

Ellia is great. The biggest problem with my Ralph bjj experience is that the mats are insanely old and hard, and people are constantly getting little injuries from them.

Excellent coaching with details.

Rhalan — fantastic as always, very patient, very detailed, very technical in all explanations and in sequencing of techniques and play stacking. 10/10!

Mari is amazing. She’s patient and is very good at explaining things to me. I really look up to her.

The form didn't let me select "Rhalan", but he taught the class today. It was fantastic!

Tay did great. It was our second class and he helped us a lot!

Today was a great day to practice the full end to end game of jiu jitsu. Starting from take downs, then mount, and a lot of conditioning as well.

Rhalan has been an amazing coach and mentor over the last two years I’ve been training @ Ralph Gracie. His patient and fundamental approach to teaching BJJ has helped me gain the confidence I need to be competitive in the art. I highly recommend coming to a class to check out the instruction and get some rolls in. You won’t regret it!

Rhalan is a fantastic coach first of all. In my beginner white belt class on Wednesday he taught us an arm bar submission from the top-mount position. Rhalan adjusted how I distribute my weight in transition, while on top, which was a huge help. Rhalan always knows how to teach those little adjustments which make an enormous difference. 10/10!

Great training today at the 7 am class. I appreciated the grip fighting and self-defense emphasis.

Awesome gym, awesome vibes, awesome coach

Thought the instructions was good - thorough but concise, while helping out individually during the session

Carlos is an awesome coach who always makes the classes really fun and accommodates everyone based on their abilities and needs. If you have an injury, he will do his best to help you address it before or after class with stretches and exercises. He also makes boxing a really fun and enjoyable in a way that’s not intimidating. I’ve been in Carlos’s class since I started at the academy a year ago and the striking class has been one of my favorite all time classes at RGSF.

Good workout and technique development

Professor Rhalan is an excellent and experienced teacher. His technic is precise and he spends time and energy teaching his new technic yo all students. He is very strict in teaching technic while encouraging his students to be excellent.

Professor Rhalan is extremely dedicated in ensuring each and every one of his students gain the knowledge and step by step detail of the class. Rhalan’s passion for Jiu Jitsu and for teaching is evident, which allows for me as a student to remain engaged and eager to continue learning.

It was an especially great class - we worked on takedowns as well as ground work including passing, sweeps, and submissions - reviewing recent material. The specific training in passing was very clear and detailed, as is reliably the case for Rhalen's instruction.

Volunteered at the Need to Believe free class for special needs kids. Great energy, coaches were awesome and caring!

My class today, actually was with Coach Steven, not Nico. Coach is good, provides feedback and teach me better techniques and how to be more disciplined. He is very consistent with his teaching and he goes hard on me on sparring but I know he does for good and making more resilient.

Nico's the best! He was very patient and helpful as I learned to better my roundhouse kicks

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Great experience, i’ve learnt a lot

Coach Seiji was amazing! It was my first time today and I loved it. He was so nice, patient, and kind. Thank you once again.

Coach Rhalan's privates were a gamechanger for me, definitely got me unstuck and I feel like I have a plan to progress again. Also some great mindset advice for competing in BJJ but also just in life. Would def do again and recommend to a friend.

Great teacher.