About Us

Rilion Gracie Freeeport was started by Rob & Lisa Braniff and their family in March of 2021, originally as Freeport Jiu Jitsu, as a way to continue spreading the life benefits of Jiu Jitsu to as many people as possible in the Freeport area.

In early 2024 conversations with the Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu organization led us to partner with them and in May 2024 officially became Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Freeport.

Through this globally respected affiliation, we believe that many more in Freeport will come to embrace and love the life changing art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Rilion Gracie Freeport Leadership

All of our staff are trained and qualified with a track record of service and humility.

Rob Braniff

Rob is the Owner/Lead Coach of Rilion Gracie Freeeport. He has an extensive background in combative arts, strength & conditioning, health & fitness and sports promotion.

Marcelo Herz

Professor Marcelo is a 6th Degree Black Belt under Master Rilion Gracie.

Josiah Braniff

Josiah started his martial arts journey through Jiu Jitsu at the age of 5. He has trained under a number of highly respected Jiu Jitsu professors from Miami, to the Keys and Panama City Beach.

Allison Arreguin

Allison and her family are original members of the academy. Allison has a background in Law Enforcement and her husband is an Army Special Forces veteran.

Allison competes as a part of the Rilion Gracie competition team and coaches our Home School Day Class!

She is currently a Blue Belt.

Lisa Braniff

Lisa is the administrator and frankly the glue in keeping all systems operational at the academy! From greeting students and families, to tying untold number of kids belts, helping families get enrollment set up, to apparel and equipment ordered, accounting and many more things, she is the first and last at Freeport Jiu Jitsu!

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