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Art of War Jiu Jitsu St. Augustine
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in St. Augustine, Florida
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aowjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 904-609-0927
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Drew is great, my daughter loves working with him and he is teaching her some new skills and how to use her game to excel!”
“I highly recommend this gym to anyone—from beginners to experienced practitioners—looking to train in a supportive and high-quality environment.”
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What members say
“I’ve been training at Art of War Jiu Jitsu in World Gulf Village for the past few months with Coach Andrew, and it’s been a great experience overall.”
“The members have all been very welcoming, and the gym has an awesome, positive vibe that makes you want to keep coming back.”
“On a personal note, Andrew and Britt are good people, they have been very supportive of our daughter and our family during hard times.”
“My son joined recently and I can already see a major improvement in his technique.”
“Professor Drew is great, my daughter loves working with him and he is teaching her some new skills and how to use her game to excel!”
“She’s very young and has trouble staying focused but Professor Andrew and Coach Brit are extremely patient and persistent with her.”
From the reviews
So glad to have a BJJ place close to where we live, plus the instructor and the facility is top notch. My son joined recently and I can already see a major improvement in his technique. Coach Andrew (the main instructor) is extremely patient and very good with kids.
I’ve been training at Art of War Jiu Jitsu in World Gulf Village for the past few months with Coach Andrew, and it’s been a great experience overall. Coach Andrew is extremely technical, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve, regardless of skill level.
Great instructors, great location, and clean place. My son absolutely loves going and looks forward to every session. He previously did Taekwondo but prefers the more hands on approach and fun atmosphere.
Professor Drew is great, my daughter loves working with him and he is teaching her some new skills and how to use her game to excel!
New to BJJ? Start at Art of War Jiu Jitsu St. Augustine
Art of War Jiu Jitsu St. Augustine 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 Art of War Jiu Jitsu St. Augustine
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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