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Bounty Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Merritt Island, Florida

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule bountyjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (732) 569-1231

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 5–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Bounty Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“They also host tournaments here that give back to the community of local grapplers.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I revisited self defense again, it’s been 25 years.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Whether you are a beginner or a cage fighter.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ

“Kids program is awesome, and they offer full martial arts services with jiu jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling and MMA for all ages.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Bounty Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Kids program is awesome, and they offer full martial arts services with jiu jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling and MMA for all ages.”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“Best place to learn MMA no matter if you’re interested in Jiu Jitisu, boxing, wrestling, kickboxing or all the above.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Kids program is awesome, and they offer full martial arts services with jiu jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling and MMA for all ages.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“Kids program is awesome, and they offer full martial arts services with jiu jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling and MMA for all ages.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Very welcoming to a new guy looking to learn something new.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“They also host tournaments here that give back to the community of local grapplers.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“My friend Mel, referred me & everything felt timely and right yesterday, knowing I have a lot to practice & focus on while strengthening joints & locking in phases.”

From the reviews

Great academy to train at in Merritt Island. Kids program is awesome, and they offer full martial arts services with jiu jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling and MMA for all ages. They also host tournaments here that give back to the community of local grapplers. This place is doing it right! Check them out!

★★★★★ — Jake, Oct 2025

I started boxing 4 months ago at Merritt island combat club. My technique and my strength has improved so much because of my USA boxing coach David zelner, Pat bierenday, we are training for Olympic medal 🥇 i highly recommend all levels all interested!

★★★★★ — Chahta, Feb 2025

I box every morning there 8-9:30 am nothing but great work with coach david and just overall an awesome atmosphere to be in🔥🔥🔥

★★★★★ — Lucien, Feb 2025

I have to give my community of Brevard 5 stars. David Zelner is the man! I have known him 3 years now. We started as homies. He is now my coach and training partner. Cannot say enough good things about this man. Between David and Coach Ryan these guys got it down. Knowledge. Fitness.

★★★★★ — Phillip, Mar 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Bounty Jiu-Jitsu

Bounty Jiu-Jitsu 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Bounty 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Bounty Jiu-Jitsu

585 N Courtenay Pkwy Ste 102, Merritt Island, FL32953

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