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Alliance Venice Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Team
5 ★★★★★ 231 Google reviews · BJJ gym in South Venice, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gripbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 841-9058
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son (was 7 when he started) started attending Alliance in December 2024 and we wanted to add more activities to his schedule and this was definitely the right choice for him.”
“There was a great mix of beginners,hobbyists, and high level competitors.”
“The kids are not only learning self-defense and anti bullying skills,but also important values.”
“My 9-year-old recently transitioned from wrestling and decided to give jiu-jitsu a try for the first time.”
Other martial arts here
“The absolute best Jiu-Jitsu and MMA dojo/school in all of Sarasota county!”
“My 9-year-old recently transitioned from wrestling and decided to give jiu-jitsu a try for the first time.”
What members say
“Professor Fabio has built an amazing community here and you can tell by the way his coaches and students trained and treated eachother on and off the mats.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, with an amazing community where everyone supports each other, especially with the experienced members always ready to help the newcomers.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, with an amazing community where everyone supports each other, especially with the experienced members always ready to help the newcomers.”
“The kids are not only learning self-defense and anti bullying skills,but also important values.”
“There was a great mix of beginners,hobbyists, and high level competitors.”
“My son (was 7 when he started) started attending Alliance in December 2024 and we wanted to add more activities to his schedule and this was definitely the right choice for him.”
From the reviews
I recently moved to Venice, FL, from New Jersey, where I had been training in Jiu-Jitsu for the past decade. Since then, Alliance Venice Jiu-Jitsu has become my new home and community center.
I spent a week training while in Venice on vacation and from the time I entered the academy I was greeted with a warm welcome and smiles. Professor Fabio has built an amazing community here and you can tell by the way his coaches and students trained and treated eachother on and off the mats.
Best BJJ gym I’ve been to. The instructor is great and has a true passion for teaching. This isn’t a belt farm so if you’re looking for that keep it moving. You want to earn it? Come here! He’s great with children and very patient. Can’t recommend this place enough. Fabio is amazing!
The absolute best Jiu-Jitsu and MMA dojo/school in all of Sarasota county! Amazing coaches who truly care, a welcoming community, and an unbeatable atmosphere. 11/10—highly recommend! Shout out to coach Ben as well, a great guy 🙏 🙌
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Venice Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Team
Alliance Venice Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Team comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Alliance Venice Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Team
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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