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Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes in Florida

48 of the 2,459 martial arts schools we track in Florida have jiu-jitsu fundamental classes. Full listings for every city are on the Florida page.

48schools
37cities
2,459schools statewide

This directory filters martial arts academies offering dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) fundamental programs designed specifically for beginners. Listed academies provide structured gi classes covering basic position control, escapes, and self-defense concepts under qualified instruction. Before booking a trial, verify class schedule availability and whether the school permits third-party gis or requires academy-branded uniforms.

Fort Lauderdale 3

  1. Carbon SG

    331 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334-2411

    Free trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Fort Lauderdale

  2. Gracie Barra Fort Lauderdale

    5439 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-3206

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Fort Lauderdale

  3. Renzo Gracie Ft Lauderdale

    535 NE 13th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1169

    Free trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Fort Lauderdale

Orlando 3

  1. Champions Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai

    448 Alafaya Trl S, Orlando, FL 32828-8974

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Orlando

  2. Gracie Barra Lake Nona

    8288 Leevista Blvd, Orlando, FL 32829-8071

    PM TUEDAY: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Orlando

  3. Orlando Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    28 W Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32806-4453

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Orlando

Tampa 3

  1. Fight Team LLC

    5555 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624-3609

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Tampa

  2. Gracie Martial Arts Tampa

    720 W Martin Luther King Blvd, Tampa, FL 33603-3134

    Mon-Thu 5:45am-9am, Sat 7:45am-2:30pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Tampa

  3. South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

    4916 S Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33611-3439

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Tampa

Clearwater 2

  1. Checkmat Clearwater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Adult and Kids Martial Arts

    1710 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765-1113

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Clearwater

  2. Gracie Barra Clearwater

    1490 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765-1314

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Clearwater

Gainesville 2

  1. Adriano Lucio Bjj, Gainesville

    7415 NW 4th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607-2176

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  2. West End Martial Arts

    3606 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608-2552

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Gainesville

Melbourne 2

  1. Brazilian Top Team Florida: Brevard | Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school

    3845 W Eau Gallie Blv, Melbourne, FL 32934

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Melbourne

  2. Control Jiu-Jitsu

    2447 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935-8007

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Melbourne

Middleburg 2

  1. Gracie Barra Middleburg

    2620 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, FL 32068-5175

    10:15 AM - 12:45 PM 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Middleburg

  2. Kaiju Jiu Jitsu

    2688 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, FL 32068-9106

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Middleburg

Orange Park 2

  1. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Orange Park

    1101 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32065-6700

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Orange Park

  2. Smiley Academy of Martial Arts/Team Combat Athletix

    1540 Wells Rd Ste 1, Orange Park, FL 32073

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Orange Park

Altamonte Springs 1

  1. 10th Planet Orlando

    195 S Westmonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714-4219

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Altamonte Springs

Bradenton 1

  1. Divine Fitness and MMA

    10604 Technology Ter, Bradenton, FL 34211-4928

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Bradenton

Brandon 1

  1. Seven Star Martial Arts

    205 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511-5261

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Brandon

Bunnell 1

  1. Spartan Academy Palm Coast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & more

    2323 N State St, Bunnell, FL 32110-3400

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Bunnell

Crestview 1

  1. Gracie Barra Crestview Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense

    763 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536-2113

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Crestview

Dania Beach 1

  1. FlowHouse Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    390 E Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL 33004-3051

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Dania Beach

Fort Myers 1

  1. Gracie Barra Fort Myers

    9961 Interstate Commerce Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913-8264

    Free trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Fort Myers

Holiday 1

  1. Aetherial Submission Grappling

    3336 Grand Blvd, Holiday, FL 34690-2205

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Holiday

Hollywood 1

  1. Rollyson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    4443 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021-6609

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Hollywood

Jacksonville 1

  1. Bill Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association

    11570 San Jose Blvd Ste 8, Jacksonville, FL 32223

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Jacksonville

Lake Park 1

  1. Palm Beach Jiu Jitsu Club

    736 Park Ave, Lake Park, FL 33403

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Lake Park

Land O Lakes 1

  1. Olympus Jiu Jitsu Academy

    3934 Lake Padgett Dr, Land O Lakes, FL 34639-4513

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Land O Lakes

Miami 1

  1. Ground Game Theory

    9766 SW 24th St, Miami, FL 33165

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Miami

Naples 1

  1. Global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    4584 Enterprise Ave, Naples, FL 34104-7016

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Naples

New Port Richey 1

  1. Agape Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    4726 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34652-4827

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All New Port Richey

Ocala 1

  1. Ocala BJJ

    2801 SW 20th St, Ocala, FL 34474-6535

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Ocala

Oviedo 1

  1. Nelumbo Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    119 Geneva Dr, Oviedo, FL 32765-7204

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Oviedo

Palm Beach Gardens 1

  1. Palm Beach Jiu-Jitsu Club

    10415 Riverside Dr Ste 105, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-4278

    Monday: 12:00 - 7:00pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Palm Beach Gardens

Panama City 1

  1. SmashBrosJJ

    1326 W 15th St, Panama City, FL 32401-2000

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Panama City

Pensacola 1

  1. Pensacola Freedom Jiu-Jitsu

    719 N V St, Pensacola, FL 32505-7530

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Pensacola

Pinellas Park 1

  1. Mastermind MMA Academy

    5627 70th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Pinellas Park

Port Orange 1

  1. Ralph Gracie Florida - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    3830 S Nova Rd, Port Orange, FL 32127-4245

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Port Orange

Punta Gorda 1

  1. Revive Jiu Jitsu Academy

    24610 Sandhill Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33983-5225

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Punta Gorda

Rockledge 1

  1. Gracie Barra Rockledge

    2208 Fiske Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955-3402

    Mon 10am-8pm, Tue 3pm-8:30pm, Wed 10:30am-8pm, Thu 3pm-8:30pm, Fri 10:30am-8pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Rockledge

Sarasota 1

  1. Manasota Jiu Jitsu

    7345 International Pl, Sarasota, FL 34240-8467

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Sarasota

St Petersburg 1

  1. Amir Academy of Martial Arts

    2700 22nd St N, St Petersburg, FL 33713-4014

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All St Petersburg

Stuart 1

  1. Gracie Barra Stuart

    2250 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994-4517

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Stuart

West Palm Beach 1

  1. Parrumpa BJJ - AttWpb

    6076 Okeechobee Blvd Suite 44, West Palm Beach, FL 33417

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All West Palm Beach

Winter Haven 1

  1. Winter Haven Jiu Jitsu - Winter Haven Martial Arts Academy - Gracie - BJJ - Judo - Step Up Provider Near Lake Wales

    6290 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884-3177

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Winter Haven
Gi Requirements: Most academies offer loaner gis for initial trial classes, but regular attendance requires purchasing an IBJJF-compliant 350-450 GSM gi costing $80 to $150.

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Good to know

How much do beginner Jiu-Jitsu classes cost in the US?

Monthly tuition for fundamental BJJ programs ranges from $120 to $220 per month for unlimited sessions. Most academies charge an initial registration fee of $30 to $50, which sometimes includes a basic white belt or starter rashguard.

What gear is required for a fundamental gi Jiu-Jitsu class?

Students need a BJJ-specific gi (kimono) made of single-weave or pearl-weave cotton, a white rank belt, and a mouthguard. Women often wear a fitted rashguard or athletic shirt underneath the gi jacket for additional comfort.

How long does a BJJ fundamentals program take to complete?

Standard introductory curricula last 8 to 16 weeks and cover 30 to 50 core techniques. Attending 2 to 3 classes per week allows students to build positional awareness before advancing to intermediate all-levels sparring.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Florida can browse 48 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Florida should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 48 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.