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Champions Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 171 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orlando, 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 3–18) — 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 mmaorlando.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 407-809-5258
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2 pm |
The classes they run
“The instructors are deeply committed to the kids, helping them refine their skills and supporting their progress every step of the way.”
“My daughter has successfully competed in three in-house tournaments, and my son participated in his first last month.”
“My eldest daughter and I joined recently so that she could get some solid self defense moves before she leaves for college.”
Other martial arts here
“The Muay Thai program is equally impressive, led by Coach Brandon, who pushes students to their limits while keeping classes motivating and enjoyable.”
“They're not just coaches, they're mentors who genuinely care about your growth in MMA, Jujitsu, and Muay Thai.”
“Champions helped me have an opportunity to be a assistant coach for wrestling for the highschool.”
What members say
“Coach Maui (Brendon) and Coach Kai are amazing, and we leave feeling like we’ve learned solid technique, as well as feeling stronger and accomplished.”
“Everyone was so welcoming, and the instructors made the entire experience feel comfortable, supportive, and engaging.”
“The members of the gym feel like family, but can match your energy whether you want to flow roll or go hard and every class had me smiling.”
“Coach Maui (Brendon) and Coach Kai are amazing, and we leave feeling like we’ve learned solid technique, as well as feeling stronger and accomplished.”
“Beyond their technical progress, the impact on my son’s confidence has been profound; he is more engaged and carries himself with a new sense of self-assurance.”
“My daughter has successfully competed in three in-house tournaments, and my son participated in his first last month.”
From the reviews
My 6 & 5 took a trial class and they enjoyed it. Teachers are very patient to the kids and their technique is very appropriate for kids those ages. So far so good
Champions is the place to be for families to come together to learn something positive as well as discipline and a new way of thinking in life. Being at champions also open many doors for myself. Champions helped me have an opportunity to be a assistant coach for wrestling for the highschool.
My daughters and I have all started to come here and we love it! My youngest started a few years ago in the kids class, and is now old enough to do the adults class. My eldest daughter and I joined recently so that she could get some solid self defense moves before she leaves for college.
Nice facility, world-class instructors, and great environment. This gym has something for everyone. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, weight room, and sauna. I have trained here for 9 years, and I hope to train for many more.
New to BJJ? Start at Champions Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
Champions Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai 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 Champions Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
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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