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Cardoso Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Miami, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cardosojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (305) 238-3801
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Cardoso Jiu Jitsu has been instrumental in developing my children, not just with their jiu jitsu skills, but in self confidence, sportsmanship, and discipline.”
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What members say
“Amazing coaches, great team mates.”
“He already felt more confident after his first class, and is always eager to go (2x a week is good for us).”
“Everyone is super friendly and supportive of each other with the same goal to improve and the instructors are very knowledgeable and great to work with.”
“Cardoso Jiu Jitsu has been instrumental in developing my children, not just with their jiu jitsu skills, but in self confidence, sportsmanship, and discipline.”
From the reviews
Having trained at a few other places prior, it was immediately obvious that the culture at Cardoso was different. Great environment to learn and train. Focused training, and they push you to your limits.
I'm so glad I found Cardoso Jiu jitsu! the kids jiu jitsu classes are amazing-great for building confidence, disipline, and real self defense skills If you're looking for kids martial arts or beginner friendly jiu jitsu in Miami, this is the place. Highly recommended
Everyone is super friendly and supportive of each other with the same goal to improve and the instructors are very knowledgeable and great to work with. Would highly recommend training here.
My kids have been training at Cardoso Jiu Jitsu for almost a year now and I can honestly say it's been a great experience for our Family. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and supported.
New to BJJ? Start at Cardoso Jiu Jitsu
Cardoso 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.
Your first BJJ class at Cardoso 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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