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Meet Daniel Gracie Team

Daniel Gracie Founder and Instructor

Daniel Gracie Founder and Instructor

Daniel Gracie

Daniel Gracie is a respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, MMA coach, and 7th-degree black belt, continuing the Gracie legacy with practical, detail-driven instruction rooted in tradition, effectiveness, and lifelong learning.

Head Instructor

Head Instructor

Jordan Ballantine

Jordan Ballantine is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor passionate about technique, self-defense, and personal growth. Since 2014, he’s trained internationally, teaching humility, confidence, and community in a safe, family-oriented environment.

BJJ Program Owner/Instructor

BJJ Program Owner/Instructor

Chris Sawicki

Chris Sawicki is the head of Jiu-Jitsu program at Daniel Gracie Lancaster, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a diverse martial arts background, dedicated to teaching kids and adults in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Instructor

Instructor

Vickie Nguyen

Vickie Nguyen is a purple belt under Professor Bruno Carvalho Canto (BRCJJ) with six years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience, known for her pressure-based style and precise paper cutter submissions.

Founder of PowerKick Martial Arts Academy

Founder of PowerKick Martial Arts Academy

Yosef Endeshaw

Master Yosef Endeshaw, Ethiopian National Team champion and international instructor, blends Olympic Taekwondo excellence with practical self-defense, guiding students worldwide through disciplined training, confidence-building, and character development.

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Daniel Gracie Academy — where kids grow strong, parents feel confident, and everyone trains as family.

CONTACT US

Address

1258 Millersville Pike,

Lancaster, PA 17603

United States

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday

​Sunday

9:00 am – 8:15 pm

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contact

+1 717-800-1089 (Text available)

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