Rooted in tradition. Forged through discipline. Where every journey begins on the mat.
"Raiz" means root in Portuguese, the foundation from which everything grows. Our academy is built on the belief that jiu jitsu is more than a martial art. It's a practice of patience, resilience, and continuous growth.
Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, our structured curriculum and world class instruction will challenge you to become your best on and off the mat.
Structured paths for every level of practitioner, from your first day on the mat to competition preparation.
Build your base. Core techniques, positions, and principles of BJJ taught in a structured, beginner friendly environment.
Sharpen your game. Advanced techniques, competition strategy, and intensive sparring for experienced grapplers.
Discipline, confidence, and coordination for ages 6-15. Age appropriate curriculum focused on character and technique.
Fast paced submission wrestling without the gi. Wrestling integration, leg locks, and modern grappling techniques.
Unstructured training time. Roll with training partners, drill techniques, and develop your personal game at your pace.
A fun, safe introduction to jiu jitsu for our youngest grapplers. Ages 4-6. Building coordination, confidence, and discipline through play based learning.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pee Wee | 4–4:30PM | — | 4–4:30PM | 4–4:30PM | — | — | — |
| Kids | 5–5:45PM | 5–5:45PM | 5–5:45PM | 5–5:45PM | — | 10–10:45AM | — |
| Adults Beginners | — | 6–7PM | — | 6–7PM | — | — | — |
| Adults All Levels | 10–11AM / 6–7PM | 6–7AM | 10–11AM / 6–7PM | 6–7AM | 10AM | 11AM–12PM | — |
| No Gi | — | 10–11AM | — | 10–11AM | — | — | — |
20 classes per week

Born and raised in Brazil. Head instructor at Raiz, bringing authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Eagle River.

Raised in Eagle River. Dedicated to growing the local jiu jitsu community and sharpening his craft through BJJ retreats across the country.
Jason (left) with Xande Ribeiro (right)
No experience needed. Train for a full week, meet the team, and discover what Raiz is about.
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