# CARLSON GRACIE TEAM - ORANGE > Orange, United States | # ## Overview **Name:** CARLSON GRACIE TEAM - ORANGE **Affiliation:** # **Description:** Founded in 1994 by Franco De Carmargo, a black belt under Grandmaster Carlson Gracie, the academy was among the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in Southern California. Leadership later passed to head coach and world champion Troy Acker, under whom the school grew further while producing competitors and fighters in both BJJ and MMA. The current team includes instructors Evan Acker, Lovey Acker, Andy Keller (adults coach), Tisha Adams (women's coach), and Marisa Ramirez (kids coach), continuing De Carmargo's teaching philosophy. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 3702 EAST CHAPMAN AVE Orange, CA 92869, United States **Phone:** (714)633-4744 **Email:** carlsongraciebjjoc@yahoo.com **Website:** https://www.carlsongracieoc.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://instagram.com/carlsongracieoc - Facebook: https://facebook.com/occarlsongracieacademy - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXj1ifUUHEA0WzgGg6d_UZQ ## Programs ### Adult Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Monday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Tuesday: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Thursday: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM - Saturday: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM ### No-Gi Jiu Jitsu **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Classes:** - Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM ### BJJ Fundamentals & Basics **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Friday: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM ### Kids Program **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** kids **Classes:** - Monday: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM, 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM - Tuesday: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM, 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM, 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM - Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM, 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM - Thursday: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM, 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM, 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Monday: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM --- **Last Updated:** October 15, 2026 **Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/california/orange/carlson-gracie-team-orange)