Gracie Tampa South Martial Arts

Gracie Tampa South Martial Arts

Affiliation: Gracie
4.9183 reviews
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About Gracie Tampa South Martial Arts

Conveniently located in Tampa, our martial arts classes are excellent choices for self-defense, discipline, and fitness for all ages & fitness levels.

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4.9
183 reviews
Werther Marciales
2026-02-14

Matt Arroyo is not only an extremely high level Jiu-Jitsu and MMA practitioner himself, he is an incredible instructor, and his program is fantastic for both beginners and advanced students. The facility is also beautiful and extremely clean. I highly recommend this academy no matter what your skill level is!

Arianna Schneider
2026-02-17

My family and I love this gym! It is by far one of the CLEANEST gyms I’ve ever been to. The family that runs it is caring, honest and friendly. You feel at home while the kiddos learn with amazing coaches. We look forward to be here for many years to come!

Nosho
2026-01-28

Amazing gym, with a large mat space that is kept super clean. Very welcoming group of grapplers. Lots of excellent brown and black belts. I was visiting for 3 weeks and they were super accommodating with pricing for the duration of my stay.

Roberto Garza
2026-02-26

LET ME START OFF BY BRAGGING ON WHAT AN INCREDIBLE HUMAN BEING MATT ARROYO IS! I was a member of his online academy and i can tell you that his instruction is frigging awesome! I recently had to cancel due to things out of my control and he reached out personally to let me know he understood and that whenever i was ready to come back, the door was always open!!! I’m here to tell you that when someone at his level takes time to reach out…that not only says something about his business sense but it speaks volumes about him as a human being! IF YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN AT HIS ACADEMY……DO NOT HESITATE AND DO IT!

MR Brian BUDD
2025-11-24

My son and I dropped in to Gracie Tampa South last year. They were amazing and so welcoming. We had a great time here, the training was the best and the culture was so good to experience. Matt himself went out of his way to welcome us. Will definitely be back on our next visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?

Absolutely. We invite all prospective students to try their first class free at Gracie Tampa South Martial Arts . 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 Tampa South Martial Arts 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 Tampa South Martial Arts 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?

We primarily serve adult students. Please contact us directly to ask about availability for younger students — we're happy to point you in the right direction.