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Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu

Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu

Affiliation: Gracie
532 reviews
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About Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu

At Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu, we are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dedicated to helping students of all experience levels discover the transformative power of this martial art. Located in Florida, Florida affiliated with Gracie, our academy welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced grapplers.

Our experienced instructors bring years of dedicated training and a genuine love for the art to every class. We emphasize strong fundamentals, technical precision, and a supportive training culture where every student is encouraged to grow at their own pace.

We offer Adult programs designed to serve our diverse student body. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, competition, or simply the challenge of learning a complex martial art, Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu has a class for you.

Come experience the Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu community for yourself. Your first class is on us — we look forward to welcoming you to the mat.

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Reviews

5
32 reviews
jenalomba
2023-01-02

Both instructors and students are knowledgeable and welcoming at John Michael's jiu jitsu academy. My favorite quality is probably their sense of humor, but their kindness is helpful to someone new to the realm of jiu jitsu. I am not a full-time resident, but as others have mentioned, you can find a home, away from home, here in this community. This school recently relocated to one side of Body Exchange Boxing (see separate review for these folks) so you are best off coming in for the most accurate scheduling for both entities.

Michael Mac
2022-10-16

I trained muay thai for the first time with Jon Michael. Excellent instructor, very insightful, great sense of humor too. I would highly recommend this school to anyone. Looking forward to bringing my daughter there to train with him.

Marsha Evans
2020-01-09

John Michael is by far the best instructor we have ever had for martial arts. For the kids’ classes, I couldn’t BELIEVE how well he connected with them and seriously changed their lives for the better - bringing confidence, skills, discipline and respect to a seriously high level. My son is now graduating from high school and STILL embodies the principles that JM instilled in him from an early age. Cannot thank you enough for your impact on their lives

Noel McNally
2020-01-08

As an active martial arts Academy owner...I chose to visit Gracie Florida Jiu Jitsu to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I could not recommend this club highly enough, nor the professor. A very well taught...expert in his field and such a fun, family environment to learn. Thank you so much for making my Martial Arts journey so much more than limited to one Martial Art John Michael.

DANIEL D
2020-01-09

This is our home away from home where my 2 sons and I train when we are in town several times a year. With Direct Gracie Jiu Jitsu lineage, you can be assured you are receiving top notch training and education. Whatever your goals are, self defense, competition training, weight loss, Professor John-Michael will help you reach your goals while providing unwavering support and encouragement throughout your journey. You WILL work hard, but you will look and feel the results. 🤙🏽

Frequently Asked Questions

IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?

Absolutely. We invite all prospective students to try their first class free at Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu. It's the best way to experience our training environment, meet our coaches, and see if BJJ is right for you. No experience or equipment needed — comfortable athletic clothing is fine.

DO I NEED ANY EXPERIENCE TO START?

No experience necessary! Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu welcomes complete beginners. Our instructors break down every technique step by step, and our community is known for being welcoming and patient with new students. Everyone starts as a white belt, and that's exactly where you should start too.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY FIRST CLASS?

For your first visit, comfortable athletic clothing works perfectly — a t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants. Once you commit to training regularly, you'll want to invest in a gi (kimono). Our coaches can recommend quality options at a range of price points.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN?

Most students at Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu train 2 to 3 times per week and see consistent progress. Showing up regularly matters far more than training intensely once in a while. We offer multiple class times throughout the week so you can find a schedule that fits your life.

DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR KIDS?

Yes! We offer dedicated programs for children and teens at Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu. Our youth classes focus on discipline, respect, confidence-building, and the fundamentals of BJJ in a safe, fun environment.