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Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Tallahassee
5 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tallahassee, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tallahasseejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 850-508-1132
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12 pm, 5:15–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 5:15–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–12 pm, 5:15–7 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 5:15–7 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12 pm, 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“My kids are there 5-6 times a week and classes are now an integral part of our family schedule.”
“They have more confidence and have found a real community in the teen class.”
“Dropped in for open mat while in town and had a great experience at Black Tie Jiu-Jitsu Tallahassee.”
“He also does a great job creating a a cohesive, welcoming, safe environment for beginners as well as a challenging environment for experienced martial artists.”
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What members say
“He’s been a great professor and has also become a really great friend too.”
“He also does a great job creating a a cohesive, welcoming, safe environment for beginners as well as a challenging environment for experienced martial artists.”
“He also does a great job creating a a cohesive, welcoming, safe environment for beginners as well as a challenging environment for experienced martial artists.”
“Everyone I rolled with had good etiquette and showed control of their technique.”
“Thankfully, the men are gentlemen cause they caught me in a D’arce and a clean heel catch and release.”
From the reviews
My 13 year olds have been attending here almost 2 years and love it. They have more confidence and have found a real community in the teen class. Shane has a more laid back approach which is different from some other schools and it has been a great fit for our family.
Been training at WMA with my husband for about 8 months now and it’s become such a huge part our lives. Coach Shane really cares about his students and he’s passionate about what he does. He’s been a great professor and has also become a really great friend too.
I’ve known Shane for over a decade. It’s been Awesome to see him turn his lifetime of experience training martial arts into a safe, fun, and challenging environment for others to better themselves through martial arts. Shane’s instruction has a high level of detail.
Dropped in while traveling for work and nothing but positive things to say. Prior to my drop in, the email exchange with Coach Shane was really helpful. He definitely understands the "customer service" side of the business. The training was fast paced, interesting, and fun.
New to BJJ? Start at Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Tallahassee
Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Tallahassee 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 Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Tallahassee
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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