Gracie South of Pearl
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY
(601) 706-9769
graciesouthpearl@gmail.com
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Adult Jiu-Jitsu
Our adult Jiu-Jitsu classes offer a safe space to learn the grappling and self-defense-based art of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. We mix detailed instruction, positional drilling, and live sparring to provide students with numerous opportunities to get realistic and fun training sessions. We offer both gi and no-gi classes. Please see the schedule for more details!
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Our kids Jiu-Jitsu classes (Ages 8 and up Monday/Wednesday/Friday) (Ages 4-7 Thursday) are designed to help students learn confidence and self-discipline as well as the ability to defend themselves and limit the risk that they ever become victims of violence. We practice in a safe and friendly environment where our students can build strength, fortitude, and great friendships!
Private Lessons
We offer specialized one on one instruction for practitioners who either aren't quite comfortable training in a group session yet, or just want to work on specific details where they feel like they could use some extra help. These private lessons are an additional fee to the regular membership and offer a great opportunity to get extra, personalized attention at your convenience and on your schedule!
Team
Ramey Kent
Owner/Instructor (Brown Belt)
Ramey started training at Gracie South in 2016 after moving to the Flowood area from the Mississippi Delta. Ramey's motivation was getting in better shape and learning to defend himself and his family. His profession is in Sales Management and Business to Business Sales. Outside of Jiu Jitsu, Ramey enjoys teaching Sunday School and working with his church, exercising, reading, and playing board games with his girls. Ramey is passionate about helping others to reach their goals and really enjoys working with new students to discover the value that Jiu Jitsu can bring to their lives.
Amber Kent
Owner/Instructor (Purple Belt)
When she is not being a full-time mom to their four girls, Amber is a teacher in the Pearl Public School District, who loves helping children reach their potential! Amber started at Gracie South in 2016 after moving from a small community in Carroll County. Amber loves the outdoors, learning, and believes Jiu-Jitsu is the perfect sport to challenge the mind and body. She also really enjoys going axe throwing with her Women’s Self Defense group.
Chance Shepard
Black Belt
Chance is a black belt under Royce Gracie 2nd degree black belt Travis Neagle. Chance is a former competitive bodybuilder with numerous accolades, including overall wins at regional competitions & class wins at national qualifiers. Looking to stay in shape after bodybuilding and with a long time sparked interest in Jiu Jitsu from watching early UFC’s chose to start training the art.
Travis Neagle
Black Belt
Travis Neagle is the founder of Gracie South. He founded Gracie South in June of 2006. He has been training Jiu-Jitsu since 1993. He received his Black Belt from Royce Gracie in 2008. He has intensive training under Rob Kahn of Gracie Tampa. He also holds a Black Belt in Kenpo. Travis is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
Schedule
Monday - No-Gi Class
Ages 8 and up
Wednesday - Gi Class
Ages 8 and up
Thursday Little Badgers
This class is designed for younger children to help them learn basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu positions and movement. Students will transition to the larger class with more confidence and a great foundation.
