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Birdman’s Wash n’ Fold Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vero Beach, Florida
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule birdmanbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 490-3868
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“I have been training with John for six years, over that time I have seen him provide excellent instruction and mentorship to people of all skill levels and ages.”
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What members say
“He is a great instructor who truly cares about his students and is committed to creating an incredible training environment and making it an amazing experience all the way around.”
“He has an incredible grasp of the art, and is able to communicate a great level of technical nuance to even fresh beginners.”
From the reviews
My wife and I first started hearing the legend of "The Birdman" when we moved to a new house in Vero Beach in late 2020. Since then we've been fortunate enough to train with John and learn from enough to know everything we heard was true and then some.
Birdman is a phenomenal and entertaining jiu-jitsu and fitness instructor. He has an incredible grasp of the art, and is able to communicate a great level of technical nuance to even fresh beginners.
I have been training with John for six years, over that time I have seen him provide excellent instruction and mentorship to people of all skill levels and ages. John is hungry for knowledge and eager to share it just the same.
I’ve been training under Birdman for the past six years. He has an incredible understanding of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and more importantly he has a natural and accessible teaching style which allows him to share that understanding with his students - from beginners on their first day to those with decades of training.
New to BJJ? Start at Birdman’s Wash n’ Fold Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Birdman’s Wash n’ Fold 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 Birdman’s Wash n’ Fold 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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