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Carlson Gracie Kissimmee
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kissimmee, Florida
Part of Carlson Gracie
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 carlsongraciekissimmee.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 321-443-7866
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 1–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
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What members say
“Bathroom, a/c, family owned gym welcoming for all!”
“Professor Mike and Coach Harley are an awesome team at Carlson Gracie Kissimmee.”
From the reviews
I have trained at this gym for a few weeks now. I love the people and the atmosphere is amazing. You can't get more caring and knowledgeable coaches than Michael and Harley. I hope to see you there soon.
Awesome Brazilian Jiujitsu in Kissimmee, FL! Professor Mike and Coach Harley are an awesome team at Carlson Gracie Kissimmee. Their location is always clean and inviting.
Awesome place to train at! Bathroom, a/c, family owned gym welcoming for all! If your in the area go give them a try! A comfortable gym to call home!
New to BJJ? Start at Carlson Gracie Kissimmee
Carlson Gracie Kissimmee 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 Carlson Gracie Kissimmee
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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