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Brazilian Top Team, Jacksonville FL
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jacksonville, 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 4–15) — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bttjax.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (904) 440-8934
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has a lot of fun while learning self-confidence and working through tough situations.”
“Super knowledgeable in the art and discipline of jiujitsu in the GI and Nogi.”
“Super knowledgeable in the art and discipline of jiujitsu in the GI and Nogi.”
“No need to be a hard-core competitor, and no fear if you're completely new to the process.”
“George and Tony taught an AMAZING women’s self defense class to my Christian divorced women’s group.”
“Great place for adults and kids of all levels.”
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What members say
“Great place with great instructors and great people.”
“The school has a strong sense of camaraderie and brotherhood, and I felt welcomed from day one.”
“The price is the best ever, he can train everyday, all of the instructors are top notch and great family environment.”
“There is a high level of jiu-jitsu being taught here, but the techniques are broken down into steps that anyone can learn.”
“My son has a lot of fun while learning self-confidence and working through tough situations.”
From the reviews
The school is awesome! Excellent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction provided by multiple time World Champion Marcelo Salazar Bergo. Friendly atmosphere, excellent kids program, and a very large well equipped facility.
My niece and nephew were in town visiting. I called ahead to see if they could just integrate into a class. I brought them in to the evening class and they were easily able to go along with the kids. The staff are really welcoming! In speaking with one of the Mothers, she indicated her husband took the adult classes.
George and Tony taught an AMAZING women’s self defense class to my Christian divorced women’s group. They taught us skills to defend ourselves that were simple and effective. They were knowledgeable and passionate about woman’s safety. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back for classes or recommend friends and family here.
Great instruction and amazing facility. Super knowledgeable in the art and discipline of jiujitsu in the GI and Nogi. Professor Marcello Bergo is articulate in his delivery of the technique. Professor George Bemister is also deliberate in passing the knowledge to his colleagues and students
New to BJJ? Start at Brazilian Top Team, Jacksonville FL
Brazilian Top Team, Jacksonville FL 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 Brazilian Top Team, Jacksonville FL
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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