Team Luiz Palhares of West Virginia, LLC is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training association with several locations in West Virginia and the home of Imperium Jiu-Jitsu. Imperium Jiu-Jitsu is operated by Gene Smithson, a 1st degree black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Master Luiz Palhares. Our school is an affiliate of the Luiz Palhares Jiu-Jitsu Association under the direction of Master Luiz Palhares. Master Palhares is a 8th Degree red/white belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Rickson Gracie. He visits our group to conduct training seminars and rank evaluations throughout the year. To learn more about Master Palhares and Jacksonville Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, please visit the website at www.jacksonvillegraciejiujitsu.com.
Our team offers training for children and adults in an ego-free environment that focuses on improving each member's skill as we have fun. We train in authentic (Gracie) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as it was developed by the Gracie family in Brazil. Our instructors are trauma-informed and as such we ensure that each student receives the benefits they desire from their training. Check out our schedule and get started with your jiu-jitsu journey today!
Our lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Luiz Palhares > Gene Smithson
Our team offers training for children and adults in an ego-free environment that focuses on improving each member's skill as we have fun. We train in authentic (Gracie) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as it was developed by the Gracie family in Brazil. Our instructors are trauma-informed and as such we ensure that each student receives the benefits they desire from their training. Check out our schedule and get started with your jiu-jitsu journey today!
Our lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Luiz Palhares > Gene Smithson