4th Annual WDF Raids RGA

4th Annual WDF Raids RGA — Return to the Blue Basement

• Hosted by Renzo Gracie Academy • Benefitting the We Defy Foundation
• February 13–15, 2026 | Renzo Gracie Academy HQ, New York City
• Friday open classes for all registered event goers | Sat & Sun No-Gi Seminar

Renzo Gracie Academy proudly hosts the 4th Annual WDF Raids RGA: Return to the Blue Basement, a three-day training experience benefitting the We Defy Foundation. Join athletes, supporters, and the RGA community for high-level no-gi instruction inside the legendary Blue Basement, featuring elite coaches and access to RGA’s renowned Friday Open Class. 

Why This Event Matters — Supporting the We Defy Foundation

Proceeds from this event directly support the We Defy Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing life-changing Jiu-Jitsu training scholarships to military veterans coping with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and the long-term challenges of service-related trauma.

Through structured Jiu-Jitsu training, community connection, and a mission-focused environment, WDF empowers veterans to reclaim purpose, regain confidence, and improve physical and mental well-being.
Your participation directly helps place more veterans on the mats — where healing, discipline, and camaraderie thrive.

Instructor Lineup

VIP Instructors

• Rafael “Sapo” Natal

• Will Dorman

RGA Team Instructors

• Jason Yang

• Athan Siamas

• Sean “Shorty” Santella

• Bridget Grace “Bird”

• Sven Pfeiffer

• Mike Jaramillo (TBD)

Event Details

• Dates: February 13–15, 2026

• Location: Renzo Gracie Academy Headquarters (NYC)

• Schedule:

  • Friday: Free access to all RGA Classes once registered

    • All classes Open Mat fee waived 

  • Friday: Unofficial gathering at Spa 88

    • 12 pm show as doors open

    • Hot sauna & cold | Full Restaurant 

  • Sat & Sun No Gi Seminar 1 - 4pm EST 

  • Saturday Night Social 6:30pm EST at Pennsylvania 6 NYC 

    • Sponsored Open Bar and Food 

  • Sunday: Unofficial Last Supper at Jongro BBQ following seminar 

• Format: No-Gi

• Beneficiary: We Defy Foundation

Hotel Block

Stay close to RGA HQ using our group block at the Courtyard Marriott – 135 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001.

Book your group rate for We Defy Room Block

Dates: February 13–15, 2026

Discounted Room Rates:

• King Room: $179/night

• Two Doubles: $229/night

Rates available until January 16, 2026, or until all rooms are booked.