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A & M Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 244 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bjjfl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 900-6197
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“Looking for whatever we could get our hands on, the gym scheduled had a 2pm kids class Monday - Friday and a 5:30 kids class Monday/Wednesday/Friday.”
“Many places in town are offering jiu jitsu, but not all of them are doing no gi.”
“Competing here was an experience I’ll never forget and their open mats on the weekend are great preparing for competition.”
Other martial arts here
“This facility has it ALL from a clean and open mat space, to equipment for MMA, strength and conditioning, and more.”
“I just had an amazing experience at a boxing class today!”
“If you’re an MMA fighter, high end wrestling or want to improve your athleticism, this is the place”
What members say
“The coach was fantastic—super knowledgeable, encouraging, and really made sure everyone was getting the technique down while pushing us to our limits.”
“"Animals and monsters" on the mats😄 The instructors are very welcoming, kind and knowledgeable.”
“"Animals and monsters" on the mats😄 The instructors are very welcoming, kind and knowledgeable.”
“The coach was fantastic—super knowledgeable, encouraging, and really made sure everyone was getting the technique down while pushing us to our limits.”
“Competing here was an experience I’ll never forget and their open mats on the weekend are great preparing for competition.”
“This facility has it ALL from a clean and open mat space, to equipment for MMA, strength and conditioning, and more.”
From the reviews
I was in Fort Lauderdale for weekend getaway and didn’t want to miss my jiu jitsu classes back in Chicago, so I decided to look for an alternative. Many places in town are offering jiu jitsu, but not all of them are doing no gi. I was strictly looking for no gi and A and M looked as a good option for me.
It’s become common practice for our family to drop in at a jiu jitsu gym while out of town to connect with others as well as potentially learn something different from another great coach. We found A&M on Google, checked them out on Instagram and my son dropped in on a Saturday morning.
Dear A&M Jiu Jitsu I am writing to express my gratitude for the impact that MMA training has had on my life. The environment and coaching at your facility have been life-changing, profoundly influencing my personal growth and discipline.
I don’t often go to open mats as a girl it’s sometimes a little nerve wracking to find a gym I’m comfy in. I can to A&M with my bf who knows drew from comps. And I really enjoyed myself, I especially appreciated the professor being sure to layout some safety measures in order to protect us all.
New to BJJ? Start at A & M Jiu-Jitsu
A & M Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at A & M Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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