Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Phil Cardella is a consummate professional instructor. He is a technical expert in every sense of the word and he provides outstanding real-world examples throughout his training, which reinforces the purpose of why the student is there in the first place. I highly re...commend Phil to anyone that is interested in learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His passion and enthusiasm are contagious. Try it - you will not be disappointed. Read More

If you are anywhere even remotely close to St Augustine you would be remiss to not train at Relson Gracie Jiu-Jisu St Augustine. Head instructor Phil Cardella is a true champion and world class instructor that brings the best out of every student fortunate enough to lea...rn from him. His passion and loyalty to Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is macthed only by his passion and loyalty to his students. Phil is reffered to by Relson Gracie as "his warrior", this is an incredible honor coming from Relson who set the bar for fighting himself by amassing a record of 131- 0 , and retiring undefeated after 22 years as champion. The same teachings that are responsible for their success, as well as multiple UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator, etc fighters can be found on the mats in Phil's academy every day. If you've ever wanted to learn REAL Gracie Jiu-Jitsu from a credible and certifirsd source than Relson Gracie St Augustine is where you should be. Read More

Phil Cardella teaches the most effective system of self-defense on the planet, Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is designed for effective street self-defense that will work in any situation, be it out in the streets, training on the mats, or locked in t...he cage. Phil Cardella has been my instructor for over 3 years now and I owe all my victories to his ability to instruct his students on the battle hardened techniques that the Gracie Family has developed over the decades. If you want to notice tangible growth in self-confidence while you learn effective techniques to handle any situation that life throws at you, then you need to train with Phil Cardella at Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in St. Augustine, FL. Read More

2nd degree Gracie Jiu Jitsu blackbelt Phil Cardella runs a good academy. This is a great place to train jiu jitsu and MMA. Good facility, good people. Nuff said go train.

The head instructor, Phil Cardella, is an amazing teacher. He is very technical and still has the ability to explain things in a very simple and effective manner. I recommend visiting this academy if you have the opportunity. You will not be disappointed.

I've known Phil Cardella for a decade now. I first knew him as a competitor and a fighter. From 2008 - 2011, I trained alongside him at the academy he built in Austin, TX - a great environment that housed over 100 of some of the best Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the cou...ntry. Phil was instrumental in helping me train for the 2009 Pan-Ams and was an invaluable resource as I worked towards that competition. Without him, I can honestly say that I would not have achieved my goal and won the gold medal. My success is a testament to the commitment and investment Phil made in me as a friend and as a training partner. I've seen Phil teach hundreds of classes to adults and children. I've seen him teach everything from military combatives to women's self-defense. He is an INCREDIBLE instructor. There is no other way to state it. Phil built an amazing academy in Austin and is now in Florida. St. Augustine, FL has gained an incredible asset - you would be remiss in not taking advantage. Read More