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Brabus Academy Brazilian Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lake Mary, 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 4–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 brabus.academy — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 407-436-2217
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about every student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about every student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“This was absolutely amazing, great people, thank you guys for making it possible that I got to meet my childhood hero”
Other martial arts here
“World class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA from world champion professor Leo Santos Best place to train in the Area .”
What members say
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about every student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“The academy itself is immaculately clean, exceptionally organized, and has an extremely welcoming environment for everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about every student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“The academy itself is immaculately clean, exceptionally organized, and has an extremely welcoming environment for everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners.”
From the reviews
Brabus Academy in Lake Mary is hands down the absolute best martial arts facility in the area. Professor Leo Santos is a complete professional, incredibly kind-hearted, and brings an unmatched level of elite combat sports experience to the mat.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely outstanding experience at BRABUS Academy! The academy is beautiful, spotless, and equipped with top-quality mats and facilities. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about every student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.
I love being part of the Nova Uniao family. We are led by professor Leo Santos. He has created an environment for us to excel as an international team. His experience in competition Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and leadership make Brabus a top-notch facility.
Incredible academy! Training under a world-champion coach makes a massive difference in the quality of instruction. The atmosphere at Brabus Academy is professional, friendly, and motivating. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, this is the best place in Lake Mary for Jiu-Jitsu.
New to BJJ? Start at Brabus Academy Brazilian Jiujitsu
Brabus Academy Brazilian Jiujitsu 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 Brabus Academy Brazilian Jiujitsu
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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