RAIZBrazilian Jiu Jitsu
Rooted in tradition. Forged through discipline. Where every journey begins on the mat.
Official Lovato Jiu Jitsu Affiliate
Rooted in tradition. Forged through discipline. Where every journey begins on the mat.
Official Lovato Jiu Jitsu Affiliate
"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.
Eagle River now has direct access to the system built by Rafael Lovato Jr., widely regarded as one of the greatest American jiu jitsu practitioners of all time. Our instructors trained and certified with the Lovato team to bring his proven program home to Alaska.
New to jiu jitsu? You'll follow the same structured, step-by-step curriculum Rafael Lovato Jr. developed for his own students. No guesswork, just a clear path from your first class to your blue belt.
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. Three levels of competitiveness to match your child's growth and goals.
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.
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Pee Wee
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4:15–5PM | — | 4:15–5PM | 4:15–5PM | — | — | — |
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Kids Level 1
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5–6PM | 5–6PM | 5–6PM | 5–6PM | 5–6PM (NoGi) | — | — |
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All Ages All Levels
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12–1PM | 12–1PM | 12–1PM | 12–1PM | 12–1PM | — | — |
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Adults Fundamentals
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— | 6–7PM | — | 6–7PM | — | — | — |
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Adults All Levels
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6–7PM | — | 6–7PM | — | — | 11AM–12PM | — |
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No Gi
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— | 7–8PM | — | 7–8PM | — | — | — |
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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