Delaware Bushido Academy

Delaware Bushido Academy is a martial arts school in Smyrna, DE. The academy specializes in Gracie Jiu Jitsu and offers realistic self-defense training for adults, women, children, and non-athletes. The academy serves the Smyrna, Middletown, and Dover areas, providing a clean and encouraging environment focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle and the virtues of Bushido, including integrity, respect, and courage.

As a Gracie University Certified Training Center, the academy maintains a direct lineage to the founder of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, GrandMaster Helio Gracie. Head Instructor Howard Steele, a 2nd-degree Black Belt, has served the local community as a martial arts instructor for over 25 years. His training includes instruction from legendary figures such as Royce Gracie and Master Pedro Sauer. The academy offers specialized programs like Gracie Combatives, which utilizes the Dynamic Reflex Development process to teach 36 essential techniques through simplified drills and fight simulations. Additionally, the academy provides Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) instruction, with Instructor Steele serving as a Master Instructor who teaches defensive tactics to law enforcement professionals.

Delaware Bushido Academy is located on Pier Head Blvd.

The academy is recognized for its deep connection to the Gracie family lineage and its commitment to teaching high-level self-defense methodologies. With decades of instructional experience, the academy stands as a dedicated center for personal improvement and self-protection.

Delaware Bushido Academy provides expert Jiu Jitsu instruction and a community-focused atmosphere for all skill levels in Smyrna.