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Aetherial Submission Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Holiday, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aetherialbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (727) 992-9805
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you're looking for kids' programs or advanced submission grappling, this is a place you won't want to miss!”
“He's built an amazing community, and I'm especially thankful for his dedication to hosting women's-only classes, providing a safe and supportive space for us to train.”
“Whether you're looking for kids' programs or advanced submission grappling, this is a place you won't want to miss!”
“Submission grappling, gi jiu-jitsu, striking, wrestling if you can think of it, there's a class for it.”
“I’m just in town for the holidays so I reached out to the gym about swinging through for an open mat session.”
“Whether you're a first time student or experienced martial artist they will make you feel welcome and right at home.”
Other martial arts here
“Submission grappling, gi jiu-jitsu, striking, wrestling if you can think of it, there's a class for it.”
What members say
“The instructor is very knowledgeable, and has put together a class that gets you ready to decide if carrying a is the right choice for you.”
“My first class with him and I immediately noticed a unique ability to teach that separates him from the average school.”
“Some of the hardest geezers I've ever met and definitley one of the most welcoming Dojo's I've stepped into.”
“Jay, the owner, is a phenomenal instructor—he breaks down techniques clearly and pushes you to improve, no matter your skill level.”
“Competent, friendly instruction, clean facilities, classes started on time and were as advertised.”
“He's built an amazing community, and I'm especially thankful for his dedication to hosting women's-only classes, providing a safe and supportive space for us to train.”
From the reviews
I really can't say I expected any Jui Jitsu coach (or both coaches - thanks coach K!) to be so darn good at teaching adults and kids. Teaching adults and children requires different sets of skills. Somehow, both coaches (Coach K and Jay) have the skills to instruct adults and children.
My wife and I stopped by when we were in town, and we had a great time. Competent, friendly instruction, clean facilities, classes started on time and were as advertised. Super nice people and good sparring rounds. We will definitely be back next time we're in town!
Great place to learn or sharpen your BJJ skills. There are also the options for yoga, aerial silks, kids classes, and concealed weapons education/training. Jay has the talent few can match, I would highly recommend getting involved with Aetherial.
Minor disclaimer: I’ve had only one class there… But sometimes when you get a feeling about a person or place you just know. Ya know? And I know this place rocks!! Everyone I came into contact there was incredibly welcoming and friendly.
New to BJJ? Start at Aetherial Submission Grappling
Aetherial Submission Grappling 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 Aetherial Submission Grappling
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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