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Amelia Island Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fernandina Beach, 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 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 ameliaislandbrazilianjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 904-624-1277
Hours
| Monday | 8–9 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10 am, 1–2 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10 am, 1–2 pm, 6–7 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our daughter has been attending the kids classes for a few months now, and we are so pleased with Amelia Island BJJ.”
“I especially appreciated the extra details he provided as a fellow "smaller" competitor.”
“Teaching is difficult, and we were welcomed with patience and never felt as if it was anything different than one on one coaching.”
“Stopped in for an open mat while I was in town on vacation, and Brandon and his team were super welcoming.”
“Brandon shows great patience with the beginners and seems like he was born to coach.”
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What members say
“Brandon as well as his wife Jess is very welcoming and Brandon is very knowledgeable as well as passionate about the sport.”
“We highly recommend this program to any parent looking for a fun, supportive, and professionally run Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy for their child.”
“The instruction was top-notch—both professional and detail-oriented—making it clear that this is a place where students truly grow.”
“Great gym with a friendly and competitive atmosphere.”
“It was a very friendly, relaxed atmosphere where everyone was focused on improving, but also taking care of each other.”
From the reviews
We are visiting from out of town and selected the drop in class. Brandon was not only extremely welcoming and hospitable, but clearly knowledgeable and a world class teacher. Teaching is difficult, and we were welcomed with patience and never felt as if it was anything different than one on one coaching.
Was able to drop in on this place while I was traveling for work. It was a very friendly, relaxed atmosphere where everyone was focused on improving, but also taking care of each other.
I personally don’t practice the sport but I have watched Brandon coach for the past several years while my husband has trained beside him. Brandon as well as his wife Jess is very welcoming and Brandon is very knowledgeable as well as passionate about the sport.
I could not recommend this gym anymore! Professor Brandon and his students were beyond friendly and welcoming. The quality and delivery of instruction is top notch within a very relaxed environment. I am more than happy to have been able to find this gym and attended the sessions that I did.
New to BJJ? Start at Amelia Island Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Amelia Island Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Amelia Island Brazilian 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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