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Agape Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Port Richey, Florida
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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 (ages 4–14) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule agapejja.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 927-4693
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have watched them with the kids classes while waiting for the adult class to begin and it is miraculous how they are able to keep all of the kids engaged and excited to learn.”
“Being the youngest in the adult group would seem intimidating for a young teen, but everyone is so kind and encouraging to him.”
“My daughter has been coming here since the very beginning to their beginner and Gi classes.”
“What I appreciate most about Agape Jiu-Jitsu is how they focus on real-world applications.”
“It’s the kind of place where beginners feel comfortable, experienced grapplers get great rounds, and everyone pushes each other to improve.”
What members say
“The atmosphere is welcoming, Coach Jacob Annmarie Ryan and Chris are incredibly knowledgeable, and the community is both supportive and motivating.”
“The coaches make you feel like family, the kids in the class are all so wonderful, and thanks to Coaches Annmarie & Jacob we’ve seen such incredible changes in our son.”
“Coach Jacob and Coach Ann Marie are incredibly patient with the kids, taking the time to breakdown moves and encouraging sportsmanship, respect, and discipline.”
“My son trains at this wonderful school and loves it.”
“If that alone wasn’t enough, the facility is professional and clean at all times and well maintained.”
“Coach Jacob and Coach Ann Marie are incredibly patient with the kids, taking the time to breakdown moves and encouraging sportsmanship, respect, and discipline.”
From the reviews
I cannot recommend Agape Jiu-Jitsu enough! I am extremely grateful for all the coaches there, as they are incredibly patient and helpful. The environment is so welcoming and supportive, and the instruction is top-notch.
I was introduced to Agape BJJ by a friend who recommended them. I have trained at several gyms as life has moved me around. The coach’s have an impressive amount of knowledge and technique and are more than happy to share it with students. The culture of the gym is amazing and highly respectful.
Agape jiu-jitsu academy is a great place if you’re wanting to learn BJJ. The patience they have to teach is great. They have a great class for kids and it has brought the best out in my son. Great family atmosphere!
Solid place to train, dropped in for the She Devils class they have at 10am on Thursday and glad I did. Excellent experience all around and absolutely beautiful set up.
New to BJJ? Start at Agape Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Agape Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Agape Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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