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Champs BJJ Orlando
5 ★★★★★ 40 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule champsorlando.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 407-414-0486
The classes they run
“The owners are very compassionate and driven to teaching children what it takes for the long run, discipline, endurance, dedication, and competition.”
“The environment is clean, safe, and perfect for learning—whether you're a beginner or experienced.”
What members say
“, and I can confidently say that the head coach, Guilherme 'Poeta' Neves, stands out as one of the best instructors I've ever worked with.”
“The environment here is not only welcoming and safe but also backed by a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals.”
“Whether your a parent looking for a fun and exciting activity for your family or your and adult looking to become to best version of yourself, Champs Academy is the place to go.”
“Whether for yourself or your child, this is the perfect place to learn authentic techniques and truly excel.”
“The environment is clean, safe, and perfect for learning—whether you're a beginner or experienced.”
“The owners are very compassionate and driven to teaching children what it takes for the long run, discipline, endurance, dedication, and competition.”
From the reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely amazing BJJ academy! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and respected. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also patient, professional, and genuinely care about your progress. The environment is clean, safe, and perfect for learning—whether you're a beginner or experienced.
The instructors are out of this world. I have never experienced as much growth with any other team. I would recommend it to anybody and everybody, kids and adults. You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to change yours or you child's life for the better.
Been here a few months with both my kids, they absolutely love this place. The coaches are awesome, the picture is of my son and the owner. The owner and his wife are compassionate people and I look forward to coming here for as long as we can.
Did a drop in class. Class was great, instructors very welcoming and knowledgeable. There was a mix of experienced students and they we able to juggle working techniques for both groups well. The facility is nice, large and clean mats.
New to BJJ? Start at Champs BJJ Orlando
Champs BJJ Orlando comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Champs BJJ Orlando
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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