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Checkmat Clearwater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Adult and Kids Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clearwater, Florida
Part of Checkmat
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
- 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 4–14) — 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 checkmatclearwater.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (727) 710-6059
Hours
| Monday | 10–11:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10–11:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10–11:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10–11:30 AM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Very patient and understanding with kids, and their passion for the art shines through with every class!”
“Checkmat Clearwater is great for competitors and family alike as they have high level instruction and can also deliver thoroughly & patiently to the little ones.”
“Kauan is such a detailed instructor it makes following any class he teaches easy for beginners, and his technique is a great addition for advanced practitioners.”
What members say
“Kauan is an extremely knowledgeable instructor He provides a great atmosphere and can teach any level from beginner to advanced.”
“Kauan is such a detailed instructor it makes following any class he teaches easy for beginners, and his technique is a great addition for advanced practitioners.”
“Checkmat Clearwater is great for competitors and family alike as they have high level instruction and can also deliver thoroughly & patiently to the little ones.”
“Kauan is such a detailed instructor it makes following any class he teaches easy for beginners, and his technique is a great addition for advanced practitioners.”
“The instructor is fantastic patient, encouraging, and great with kids.”
“Checkmat Clearwater is great for competitors and family alike as they have high level instruction and can also deliver thoroughly & patiently to the little ones.”
From the reviews
Kauan is such a detailed instructor it makes following any class he teaches easy for beginners, and his technique is a great addition for advanced practitioners. Siouxsie is such an experienced and patient kid’s instructor. She is a great role model for everyone on and off the mats!
We love Checkmat Clearwater . In July will make one year with the checkmat family. Professor Kuan, and his wife Sousie are amazing instructors. My son Elijah loves it here. We have noticed such a huge growth in his confidence and strength. All the instructors are kind and very knowledgeable.
I have been training at Checkmat Clearwater for more than 6 months now and my experience has been amazing. The environment is very welcoming and the coaching is top notch. If you are looking for a great community and gym to learn jiu jitsu, this is the place.
Great place!!! Professor Kuan and Professor Suzie are loved by many but very much so loved by Jade, which is special ❤️. Very patient and understanding with kids, and their passion for the art shines through with every class! We love Checkmat Clearwater
New to BJJ? Start at Checkmat Clearwater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Adult and Kids Martial Arts
Checkmat Clearwater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Adult and Kids Martial Arts 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 Checkmat Clearwater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Adult and Kids Martial Arts
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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