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Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Self Defense Schools of Hartford CT, Boston MASS, & New Haven, Glastonbury, Southington, Stratford, Danbury, East Windsor, Enfield, UCONN, Norwich, Agawam

Posted on April 5, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

Welcome to Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense, & MMA in CT & MA

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Our New England Headquarters is at 276 Park Rd West Hartford CT. WE ARE THE ONLY SOURCE OF ROYCE GRACIE APPROVED COACHES IN CT/MA. Call Jannie for a trail lesson and class observation appointment at 800 260 0981.

NEWS FLASH:

1. West Hartford Headquarters moved to up street 5 doors to 276 Park Road.

2. Black Belt Jim Hughes is teaching THE FIRST EVER FOR CREDIT UNIVERSITY CLASS IN ROYCE GRACIE JIU JITSU AND THE EVOLUTION OF MMA AT UCONN:

3. Jim Hughes and Lou Rodriguez are teaching in Danbury Monday and Wednesday at our friend’s (Steve Doyon) karate and kickboxing school —-Connecticut Martial Arts, at 61 Newton Road, at 7:15 just down street from Sportsplex. Please join us.

4. Royce is here teaching and training with us April 17 and 18. details will be announced soon.



The Gracie Family popularized mixed martial arts (MMA) in the 1990’s by introducing the world to their family form of Self Defense developed through years of trial and error. Royce Gracie, the Legendary Champion, paved the way in his astounding performance in the first UFC’s and later in Pride and K1 in Japan. Jim Hughes is one of only a handful of Black Belts promoted by Royce Gracie. Jim and Royce developed the New England Network of Academies to preserve and share The Authentic Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA Created by Royce’s Father Grandmaster Helio Gracie.

Learn the most effective and talked about system of self defense in the world — Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

Get an updated Gracie Jiu Jitsu class schedule NOW! Also, get on the INSIDE LOOP of Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense & MMA, Royce Gracie SuperFit Strength and Conditioning, and SuperKids Karate & Jiu Jitsu, and receive notice when Royce, Rolker, and Rodrigo Gracie are training with us, PLUS, get helpful Brazilian Jiu Jitsu self defense and training tips and special BJJ videos you can view from home. Please fill in your name and email and press the button for the most up to date Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ / BJJ) info:

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Get on the Gracie Train and “LIVE THE LEGEND” by joining our great system of GJJ/BJJ schools (12 locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA training locations in West Hartford, Glastonbury, East Windsor / Enfield, Southington, Stratford, Danbury, New Haven, Norwich, UCONN Storrs, Agawam / Springfield, Boston, and seminars in Puerto Rico). Get fit, learn proven Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, self defense, MMA, Submission Grappling, Judo, boxing, kick boxing, & Muay Thai, and make the best friends you will ever know!

Call Jannie to sign up at 800 260 0981.

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Posted on January 26, 2010 - by Jim Hughes

Jim Hughes teaching Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defense and MMA for College Credit at University of Connecticut

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UCONN STUDENTS interested in the Worlds First and Only ACTUAL for-credit University class in Royce Gracie Jiu JItsu Self Defense and MMA, READ BELOW:
My Friend,
Sorry for the form letter, but, I am getting an amazing amount of email regarding our new University of Connecticut Class titled “Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense and the [...]

Posted on December 8, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

Matt Somuk promoted to purple belt

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Congratulations to Connecticut Gracie Jiu Jitsu coach Matt Somuk on his promotion to purple belt by Royce Gracie and Jim Hughes.
It was a great seminar in Pittsfield mass with longtime Royce Gracie students Mark and Connie Flynn. The Pittsfield/ Western Mass Gracie Jiu Jitsu crew is very enthusiastic and eager to learn” said [...]

Posted on November 26, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

Happy Thanksgiving! Heres the latest on Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA Seminar Schedule

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Thanksgiving: We have a lot to be thankful for. Turkey Day roll in West Hartford 10 AM. Thursday Night class is canceled throughout the Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie New England Netork,
Friday December 5: Royce Seminar in Pittsfield MA; 6:15-9:15
Saturday December 6: Royce Seminar in Norton MA 40 (min north of Boston) with our Karate [...]

Posted on November 1, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Moves to 276 Park Road West Hartford CT

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The open house for the newest Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu and MMA Academy was kicked off Saturday with an Open House. the official New England Headquarters was moved from 262 Park Road up the street to 276 Park Road. Adult members, new and old gathered with the SuperKids Jiu JItsu parents and children. We [...]

Posted on October 29, 2009 - by Jim Hughes

West Hartford CT Royce Gracie School moves to 276 Park Road Saturday 10/31 join us for Open House

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To all members of Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu New England, SuperKids Academy, and friends:
Gracie Jiu Jitsu, created by Royce’s father Helio, is all about loyalty to our family and friends, courage in the face of impossible odds, persistence in improving our position, and the love of life.
We love to learn and we [...]

Royce Gracie MMA Tournament, RAIN or SHINE, September 12, get details here!
by Jim Hughes on September 10, 2009
UCONN Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu and MMA Club classes restart for school year
by Jim Hughes on August 21, 2009
Royce Gracie, Brazilian Jiu JItsu and MMA Legend, Appears at UFC 100
by Jim Hughes on July 12, 2009
Children’s Summer Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Martial Art, and Gymnastics
by Jim Hughes on June 29, 2009
World Series of MMA Sept 12 featuring STING GRAPPLING (TM)
by Jim Hughes on June 22, 2009
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A Hearty Thank-You

Jim,
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