BJJ Gyms in Florida, United States

American Combat Gym

American Combat Gym is South Florida's premier MMA training facility located in Deerfield Beach. With over 26 years of combined experience, the gym offers world-class martial arts instruction for all skill levels, especially beginners. The gym specializes in making newcomers feel welcome, comfortable, and confident from day one in a supportive, ego-free environment. The gym offers comprehensive training programs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (both Gi and No-Gi), Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Boxing. Their Combat Kids program provides BJJ, boxing, and MMA fundamentals in a fun, safe environment for children ages 5-14. All programs are designed to accommodate complete beginners while also providing elite-level training for competitive fighters. Head coach and owner Charles "Chainsaw" McCarthy is a UFC veteran and former cast member of The Ultimate Fighter Season 4, holding a 4th degree BJJ black belt. Charles brings over two decades of elite combat sports experience and has hand-selected and personally trains each coach on staff to ensure every student receives world-class instruction. The gym has trained hundreds of members and maintains a 5-star rating from its community.

Bayside Jiu Jitsu

We offer classes for kids, teens, and adults. We specialize in real-world self defense tactics as well as tournament-oriented jiu jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most effective and efficient forms of self defense. Tracing it roots back to the battlefields of samurai, jiu jitsu utilizes joint locks, chokes, timing and leverage to dominate aggressors. In the early 1900’s, Japanese practitioners migrated to Brazil to spread the art. It was at this time Carlos Gracie Sr. and Helio Gracie, the forefathers of BJJ, began studying these battle-tested techniques. Over several decades, the Gracie family adapted and improved upon them and eventually showcased their art to the world in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

A & M Jiu-Jitsu

A&M Jiu-Jitsu in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, embodies a philosophy of "Modern Jiu-Jitsu with an old school work ethic." Founded by Devin and Dru Phoenix in September 2017 after their previous gym closed during the pandemic, they created A&M to keep their martial arts community together. The gym features a spacious mat area designed for both technical training and hard work. The founders bring complementary experience to A&M. Dru Phoenix has trained since 2009 and coached since 2017, while Devin began training in 2020 and continues as a dedicated student. Together, they've built a gym culture that stays focused but laid-back, welcoming every type of fighter. Their approach emphasizes having fun while building strong fighters who genuinely enjoy the craft, empowering students to pursue personal goals whether in competition, self-defense, or fitness. The coaching team includes experienced instructors Dru Phoenix, Gerard Dudamell, Garrett Fosdick, Joshua Thanos, and Carlos "Rock" Acevedo. A&M takes pride in their supportive community atmosphere, where members support each other both on and off the mat. The gym offers comprehensive training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, and strength & conditioning for both adults and children. Their vision is to continue growing and training world-class athletes in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, with aspirations of developing UFC-level competitors.

Athlas Training Team

Athlas Training Team is a premier mixed martial arts academy located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offering a comprehensive range of training programs for both adults and children. With a spacious 7,000 square foot facility, the academy provides instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, Judo, Wrestling, and Cardio Kickboxing. The academy offers over 39 adult classes and 25 kids classes each week, ensuring there's a program perfectly suited to every schedule and skill level. Their After School Little Champs and Future Champs programs provide children with a safe and caring environment to develop discipline, self-confidence, self-defense skills, and athletic abilities. Students train in a professional environment that emphasizes both technical development and character building. Athlas Training Team maintains high standards for training, requiring students to wear academy-branded uniforms and follow traditional gym etiquette. The facility is equipped with professional-grade mats, showers, lockers, free parking, a pro shop, and vending machines. The academy welcomes visitors with day passes, week passes, and monthly options, and offers a trial class for $29.99 that includes an academy T-shirt. They also provide exclusive discounts for military personnel, police officers, and school teachers.

Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale

Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale is a premier mixed martial arts training facility located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded and led by Master Jorge Luiz de Mello Fernandes Junior (known as Master Junior), the academy offers comprehensive training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA, Wrestling, and Judo. The gym operates out of a spacious 7,000 square foot facility designed to accommodate both children and adults at all skill levels. The academy provides a structured training environment with 39 adult classes and 25 kids classes each week, ensuring flexible scheduling options for all members. Programs are tailored to different age groups and skill levels, from Little Champs (ages 3-7) and Future Champs (ages 8-12) to comprehensive adult programs ranging from fundamentals to advanced competition training. The gym emphasizes discipline, self-confidence, athletic development, and self-defense skills in a safe and supportive community atmosphere. Master Junior Fernandes serves as the head instructor and owner of Athlas Training Team Fort Lauderdale. With extensive experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a strong competition background, he leads a dedicated coaching staff that provides personalized instruction across all martial arts disciplines. The gym welcomes visitors from around the world and offers various membership options, including unlimited access, limited weekly classes, and private training sessions with Master Junior himself.

Carbon Submission Grappling

Carbon SG offers the highest level of no-gi Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling training in South Florida. Located in Fort Lauderdale, the gym is led by world-class coaches AJ Sousa (3rd degree black belt, World Champion), Martin Corvetto (black belt, No-Gi World Champion), and D1 Big Ten wrestler Erich Byelick (3x NHSCA National Champion from Northwestern University). The team brings over 20 years of combined experience and real competition pedigrees to guide students from beginners to elite competitors. The gym's training philosophy emphasizes a structured curriculum that blends elite Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling methods in a supportive, inclusive environment. Their approach breaks the status quo of traditional Jiu Jitsu with organized structure, meta study of evolving grappling techniques, and full game development covering all aspects of submission grappling. Classes are carefully sequenced from fundamentals to advanced systems, ensuring progress is intentional rather than accidental. Carbon SG features over 2,000 sq ft of training space with an 80-inch high-def TV for instructional content, mezzanine viewing area, changing rooms, gear storage, and free Wi-Fi. The facility also includes a 1,000 sq ft outdoor exercise turf area with weight training equipment, hot/cold showers, and a cold plunge for recovery. The gym serves the Fort Lauderdale community with programs for adults, children, and competitors, with all kids classes live-streamed to parents through the website or mobile app.

Checkmat Riverview

Checkmat Riverview is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School for Adults & Kids ran by Professor Mauricio Carra

Everyone Jiu-Jitsu

Everyone Jiu-Jitsu (EVR1 BJJ) has been proudly serving Cooper City and Miami Shores since 2019, dedicated to changing lives one person at a time through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, education, and coaching. The academy operates two locations with a world-class team of instructors who have competed at the highest levels internationally. The training philosophy at Everyone Jiu-Jitsu is built on the belief that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or experience level. The academy provides a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members, creating an environment where individuals can achieve, develop, and succeed in their personal goals. The realistic and practical approach to teaching enables every member to achieve greatness and live their best life. Professor Marcos Escobar, a 6th degree black belt under Master Leo Castello Branco (Carlson Gracie lineage), leads the academy alongside Professor Luiz Fernandes, a 4th degree black belt. Escobar is a 2x World Masters Champion and 2x No-Gi Worlds Champion with a professional MMA record of 2-0-0. Professor Fernandes is a former Brazilian National Wrestling Team member, 10x Brazilian National Wrestling Champion, and Pan Games Silver Medalist who trained under Master Andre Pederneiras at Nova Uniao. The coaching staff also includes Instructor Nick Veloso, a dedicated blue belt 4 degrees who demonstrates exceptional leadership and technical growth.