We are committed to offering Northeastern Pennsylvania's premier classes in mixed martial arts featuring world-renowned Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to adults and children. At Gracie of NEPA, we believe that a balance of attentive instruction and controlled-yet-intense training is the best way for a student to achieve his or her goals for physical fitness and self-defense. Our Scranton and Swoyersville locations are easily accessable from the valley cities, the poconos, and beyond.



Latest News

3/5/10 - Tickets for CAGE FIGHT 4
Tickets for CAGE FIGHT 4 in Scranton are now available for purchase at the academy!!! It always sells out so don't wait: then call me crying the day of the event  More

1/18/10 - Phil & Ric Migliarese return to Gracie NEPA
Phil & Ric Migliarese return to Gracie NEPA on February 11th, 2010 for a Gracie Jiu Jitsu Seminar.  More

1/18/10 - Adidas Kimonos available for purchase at academy
Adidas Kimonos available for purchase at academy. Limited quantities and sizes. $70!  More

12/26/09 - Pennsylvania National Guard members flip for class
Pennsylvania National Guard members flip for class  More

12/26/09 - Gracie NEPA Gym wins seven of 10 bouts at Cage Fight 2
Gracie NEPA Gym wins seven of 10 bouts at Cage Fight 2  More

12/26/09 -  Hettes' quick victory highlights Cage Fight 2 MMA card
Hettes' quick victory highlights Cage Fight 2 MMA card  More

12/26/09 - Rich Gates Victorious at Cage Fight 2
Rich Gates Victorious at Cage Fight 2  More

12/26/09 - Swoyersville fighter has what it takes to be MMA 'rock star'
Swoyersville fighter has what it takes to be MMA 'rock star'  More

12/26/09 - MMA returning for Black Friday card at Lackawanna College
MMA returning for Black Friday card at Lackawanna College  More

12/26/09 - Calvey travels long road for first MMA fight
Calvey travels long road for first MMA fight  More

12/26/09 - With MMA growing in Scranton, promoters hope to establish the sport around
With MMA growing in Scranton, promoters hope to establish the sport around the region, too  More

11/18/09 - REMINDER. Thursday, November 18th, AM classes canceled.
REMINDER. Thursday, November 18th, AM classes canceled.  More

9/21/09 - Gracie NEPA has the Midas Touch!
The Gracie NEPA Judo team competed at the 43rd Annual East Coast Judo Championships  More

8/16/09 - Morning Classes in August
I would like to remind everyone that during the period of 08-16-09 thru 08-26-09 ALL morning classes are suspended. Week night and weekend classes are operating as normal.  More

5/22/09 - Grand Re-opening Event / Gracie Seminar June 8, 2009
Grand Re-opening Event / Gracie Seminar  More

5/22/09 - Gracie NEPA 4th featured article in Scranton Times
Card finalized for first-ever mixed martial arts event in Scranton BY DONNIE COLLINS  More

5/22/09 - Gracie NEPA 3rd featured article in Scranton Times
Scranton to host June martial arts card BY DONNIE COLLINS  More

5/22/09 - Gracie NEPA 2nd featured article in Scranton Times
Scranton MMA card adds two more bouts to schedule BY DONNIE COLLINS  More

5/22/09 - Gracie NEPA featured article in Scranton Times
Tickets on sale for MMA fight card BY DONNIE COLLINS  More

5/20/09 - JUNE 12 - PA's 1st MMA event in a CAGE- RIVERFRONT SPORTS Complex
JUNE 12 - NEPA's 1st CAGED MMA event - RIVERFRONT SPORTS  More

1/30/09 - The Passing of a Legend
On Tuesday morning Grand Master Helio Gracie was tanning at his ranch in Brazil, and on Thursday morning at 9:15 he passed on due to natural causes. His legacy will survive forever in all members of  More

1/29/09 - Thursday's Move
Due to the inclimate weather conditions and other unforeseen factors today's scheduled move is reschedule to a date to be announced.  More

9/14/08 - GRACIE NEPA DOMINATES THE COMPETITION
At the September 13th MMA card of New Breed Fighters team GRACIE NEPA goes 4 for 4!  More

8/16/08 - Jeff Reese Certified in G.R.A.C.I.E. Law Enforcement Tactics
On August 15, 2008 Jeff Reese was awarded his certification to instruct the G.R.A.C.I.E. Law Enforcement Defensive tactics course.  More