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Carlson Gracie Plant City

5 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Plant City, Florida

Part of Carlson Gracie

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • 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 plantcitybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (813) 704-1090

Hours

Monday 10 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 12–8:30 PM
Saturday 12–3 PM
Sunday 12–3 PM

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 Carlson Gracie Plant City, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“My son has been training at Carlson BJJ for about 3years, and it has been the best experience of his life.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Whether you are looking for an entry into MMA, compete in comps for BJJ or want to learn self defense, this is the best gym you can go to in the plant city area.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Whether you are looking for an entry into MMA, compete in comps for BJJ or want to learn self defense, this is the best gym you can go to in the plant city area.”

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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 Carlson Gracie Plant City — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Whether you are looking for an entry into MMA, compete in comps for BJJ or want to learn self defense, this is the best gym you can go to in the plant city area.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“#bjj #wrestling #plantcityoriginal #adultclasses #kidsclasses #afterschoolprogram #privatelessons #tournament training #competitiontraining #local”

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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 114 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Instructor was very helpful and knowledgeable and kept the group environment safe and respectful.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced practitioner, the coaching staff takes the time to ensure you understand techniques while building confidence on the mat.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 17 mentions

“highly recommend Carlson Gracie Plant City to anyone looking for high-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in a supportive and professional environment.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced practitioner, the coaching staff takes the time to ensure you understand techniques while building confidence on the mat.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“Sam and his staff provided a warm welcoming environment for you or your child to build confidence, strength and technique.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“Whether you are looking for an entry into MMA, compete in comps for BJJ or want to learn self defense, this is the best gym you can go to in the plant city area.”

From the reviews

THIS IS THE ONE.☝️ As BJJ becomes more popular, new places for training pop up, especially in towns with new development 😉… it’s okay to get excited about a new Starbucks, or a new Chipotle, but soon enough, when that chain flavor burns out, you may be left wanting for something more authentic, more homegrown, more…

★★★★★ — Christal, Apr 2026

I dropped in for a weekend visit in Tampa and had the pleasure of training here! It’s a great gym with great atmosphere and clean mats. I was working on finishing a north south choke for a year until coach Sam showed me a few techniques that made it click right away.

★★★★★ — Ahmad, Apr 2026

Me and my kids love this gym. We have been with Sam at Carlson Gracie plant city for almost 2 years now and would recommend this gym to anyone and everyone.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Apr 2026

highly recommend Carlson Gracie Plant City to anyone looking for high-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in a supportive and professional environment. What truly sets this academy apart is the caliber of its instructors.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Apr 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Carlson Gracie Plant City

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 Carlson Gracie Plant City

109 E Reynolds St, Plant City, FL33563

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