Our Story

Drew Vogel began his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2003 at Balance Studios in Philadelphia under two of the highest ranking GRACIE JIU-JITSU Black Belts - Ricardo and Phil Migliarese (Relson Gracie Lineage). After completing the Instructor’s Program and over a decade of training, teaching and competing successfully, Drew and his wife Christine opened Framework BJJ in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle in 2016…

In the process we created an environment where students of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds could practice Jiu-Jitsu safely, effectively, and in a positive environment. After 6+ years of building our team, serving our community, creating a host of senior ranking Instructors, and becoming one of the top schools in Seattle, we decided to relocate to Florida and expand our brand.

Our mission is to offer the highest quality instruction in Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Self Defense and Sport for all ages, experience levels and backgrounds in our new environment. We are located inside Animal Fitness and all adult classes are taught by Owner and Head Instructor - Drew Vogel. Christine Vogel (Program Director and Instructor) leads our Kids and Women’s Only Programs. Our goal is for every student on our mats to receive the highest quality Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Gracie Self Defense instruction in a way that is safe, structured, and easy to follow.