BJJ Gyms in Florida, United States

Diego Ramalho Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Diego Ramalho BJJ is led by Professor Diego Ramalho, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under world champion André Galvão. With prestigious titles including No-Gi World Champion and IBJJF Pan American medalist, Diego brings an exclusive methodology to Pensacola built from years of international competition experience and world-class training. The academy focuses on using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a comprehensive tool for self-defense, personal growth, healthy weight loss, and lifestyle transformation. The training philosophy emphasizes technical excellence, real-world urban self-defense applications, and creating a welcoming environment where students of all levels can develop discipline, focus, and self-confidence. Classes are structured to provide both physical conditioning and mental development, with emphasis on respect, empathy, and consistent progression. Diego's mission extends beyond training competitive athletes—he welcomes everyone from complete beginners to high-level competitors, offering specialized programs for kids (ages 3-15), women seeking empowerment and self-protection skills, and adults looking for effective self-defense and fitness alternatives to traditional gyms. The academy provides a supportive community atmosphere with structured methodology designed for sustainable long-term development.

Dream Art Pensacola

The Academy of Pensacola is a proud member of the Dream Art Project team, founded by black belt middleweight world champion Isaque Bahiense. As one of the world's most exciting martial arts competition teams, Dream Art brings elite-level training to Pensacola, Florida. The Academy of Pensacola is a grappling arts gym specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (following IBJJF guidelines), No-Gi, Kickboxing, Judo, and MMA. They cultivate a fun and challenging environment where students learn from experienced instructors and train with supportive teammates. The facility features a clean, well-lit, air-conditioned 2,500-square-foot training area with 2-inch Fuji mats and changing rooms. The gym offers classes for the entire family, from kindergarten to retirement age. Their Little Sharks program welcomes children ages 3-6, while Kids BJJ and No-Gi programs serve ages 7-15. Adult programs include Fundamental BJJ, Advanced BJJ, No-Gi, Kickboxing, and MMA, with classes offered throughout the week to accommodate busy schedules. Students have the opportunity to attend seminars with some of the most famous competitors in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA.

10th Planet Pompano Beach, FL

1st 10th Planet black belt instructor, coach Matt Walsh, has been a devoted student of the system since 2008.  In 2013 he started teaching classes in 10th Planet gyms including premier moons like the ones in San Francisco and San Diego.  Coach Matt has years of experience in the world, national, and regional no gi competition scene having regularly taken the podium in all categories. In recent years his training focuses more on coaching and assisting students/ training partners in their competitive careers. With an extensive background in allied health he devotes his efforts as a coach towards the wellbeing and longevity of his students. © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

Apollo Beach Jiu-Jitsu

Gracie Apollo Beach is a family-oriented martial arts academy founded in February 2018 by Professor Luis Mata and Professor Erin Harpe, both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts under Rob Kahn and Matt Arroyo. The academy is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages achieve their personal goals through self-defense training, discipline, and confidence-building programs. Professor Luis Mata brings over 13 years of jiu-jitsu experience and 6 years of MMA experience to the academy. He began training in 2007 at age 16 and competed in prestigious tournaments including the IBJJF World Championship, IBJJF New York Open, and Abu Dhabi Professional Jiu-Jitsu Trials. As a professional submission grappler, Luis coached the 2018 Kids International champions. Professor Erin Harpe is a two-time IBJJF World Champion (2014 blue belt, 2015 purple belt) and professional MMA fighter signed with Invicta Fighting Championship. She started training at age 5 under her father, Royce Gracie black belt James Harpe, and moved to Tampa in 2013 to train with the Gracie Tampa Network. The academy offers specialized programs for all experience levels, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids, teens, and adults, striking classes (kickboxing and Muay Thai), women's self-defense, HIIT training, and youth programs. The training philosophy emphasizes practical self-defense, physical fitness, and building confidence in a supportive, family-friendly environment. Gracie Apollo Beach serves Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Tampa, and surrounding communities in Florida.

Brazilian Top Team - Palencia

Brazilian Top Team Palencia is a proud affiliate of Brazilian Top Team, one of the oldest and most decorated martial arts teams in the world. Established in 2000 by a group of Carlson Gracie students led by Murilo Bustamante, Brazilian Top Team developed and created new training techniques for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission wrestling, and mixed martial arts. Through strict professional work and extensive study of martial arts, BTT established itself as one of the best mixed martial arts teams globally. At BTT Palencia, students train under the guidance of experienced instructors who emphasize technical excellence, proper leverage, and the fundamental principle that a smaller, weaker person can defeat a bigger, stronger opponent through technique. The gym offers comprehensive training programs for both children and adults, with a focus on creating an enjoyable and easily grasped learning environment. Training includes both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, allowing students to develop well-rounded grappling skills. The coaching staff at BTT Palencia brings decades of combined experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts. Head instructor Michael Brennan is a 3rd degree black belt under Marcello Bergo with a direct lineage to the Gracie family through Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie, Carlson Gracie, Murilo Bustamante, and Marcello Bergo. As a lifelong martial artist, Mike holds black belts in Kajukenbo and Shaolin Goju and is an inductee in the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2011). The team also includes Mike Bland, a 4th degree black belt and retired police sergeant with over 25 years of coaching experience, and Reed Hepperly, a black belt with more than 30 years of grappling experience who founded the first BJJ school in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.