Carlson Gracie Gainesville

Carlson Gracie Gainesville operates a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located at 2727 NW 43rd St, Suite 6B in Gainesville, Florida. Founded on the traditional values of the Carlson Gracie team, the school offers structured grappling instruction focused on self-defense, technical development, and physical fitness. Inquiries regarding class schedules and enrollment can be made by calling (352) 747-9062. The academy was founded by head instructor Dr. Craig Sainz, a second-degree black belt and Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Sainz emphasizes safe, intelligent training mechanics that allow practitioners to develop effective martial arts skills while minimizing injury risks, supporting both recreational students and competitive grapplers. Class programming accommodates practitioners at every stage of their Jiu-Jitsu journey, offering foundational instruction, intermediate drills, and sparring rounds. Students train in gi techniques alongside specialized self-defense series, learning to control opponents through superior positioning and submission holds in a disciplined environment.