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American Top Team Winter Garden – Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 151 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Winter Garden, 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 4–13) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule attwintergarden.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (407) 694-4233
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coache Marcel Ferreira and staff are amazing with kids patient, encouraging, and great at building confidence while teaching discipline and respect.”
“It's much like physical activity than for those who want to compete.”
“They have one on one sessions with them so they get up to speed before placing them with the regular group.”
“Coach Marcel is really good with the kids and provides classes for them that includes a great workout, self defense techniques, discipline, and respect, and he makes it fun!”
“His teaching style is clear, technical, and accessible for all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“There is also a Muay Thai class available on Saturdays for kids 7 and up to learn some striking and kickboxing moves.”
“There is also a Muay Thai class available on Saturdays for kids 7 and up to learn some striking and kickboxing moves.”
“My daughters have tried many sports ranging from tennis, soccer, karate, Etc.”
What members say
“The instructor is great and my son loves each class.”
“It is definitely an environment that fosters learning and practicing martial arts in a professional and welcoming manner.”
“Highly recommend this place for any parent looking for a safe, supportive, and motivating space for their child to grow both physically and mentally.”
“Coach Marcel is really good with the kids and provides classes for them that includes a great workout, self defense techniques, discipline, and respect, and he makes it fun!”
“Coach Marcel is really good with the kids and provides classes for them that includes a great workout, self defense techniques, discipline, and respect, and he makes it fun!”
“The instructor is great and my son loves each class.”
From the reviews
I can't recommend Coach Marcel's jiujitsu school enough! In just a short time, my daughters have gained invaluable life skills and confidence through a program that not only teaches self-defense but also instills self-discipline and respect for others.
My kids are taking the children's classes here and love it! Coach Marcel is really good with the kids and provides classes for them that includes a great workout, self defense techniques, discipline, and respect, and he makes it fun! He was also an extremely talented fighter and has so much knowledge.
My 8-year-old son, Emir, absolutely loves going to American Top Team Winter Garden! Every day he looks forward to 5 p.m. when he gets to train in both Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. The environment is positive, structured, and full of energy.
We are a family of three (mom, dad and son) that chose the gym mainly for bjj classes. Marcel is very knowledgeable in martial arts and teaches with care adults and kids with an impeccable attention to detail.
New to BJJ? Start at American Top Team Winter Garden – Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
American Top Team Winter Garden – Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai 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 American Top Team Winter Garden – Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
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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