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Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Greenacres, 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
- 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 3–10) — 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 carvalhobjjmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 561-828-1599
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training at Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA in Greenacres, FL for several years, and I can’t speak highly enough about the experience.”
“When I reached out to sell an advertisement for my high school’s spring show, Little Shop of Horrors at Dr Joaquin Garcia High School, he was very kind to help support our passion.”
“My oldest has been training for four years, and the benefits she’s gained go far beyond physical fitness and self-defense.”
“Sensei Christian and all the coaches have a wealth of knowledge and can break down concepts for practitioners of all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“My son has been training at Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA in Greenacres, FL for several years, and I can’t speak highly enough about the experience.”
“My daughter loves it so much and her self esteem went up once she began BJJ and kickboxing.”
What members say
“Great place to train and learn the art of Jiu Jitsu Sensi Christian is a excellent instructor that makes time for all his students.”
“Sensei Christian and all the coaches have a wealth of knowledge and can break down concepts for practitioners of all levels.”
“My family has been training at Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA for several years, and it has been an incredible experience for all of us.”
“My daughter loves it so much and her self esteem went up once she began BJJ and kickboxing.”
“Christian and his team diligently keep the students engaged in a wide variety of training exercises that specifically build up your ability to be competent at these martial arts.”
“The school is always clean and the instructors are top notch.”
From the reviews
If you're looking for a Jiu Jitsu and/or MMA gym look no further. My wife and I have been coming here now for 2 years and we love it. This place is a welcoming community, practicing high-level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
This is a beautiful family oriented gym that trains everyone interested in the art. Christian and his team diligently keep the students engaged in a wide variety of training exercises that specifically build up your ability to be competent at these martial arts.
My son has been training at Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA in Greenacres, FL for several years, and I can’t speak highly enough about the experience. Sensei Christian’s professionalism, dedication, work ethic, and integrity truly set him apart.
Christian Carvalho BJJ is the place to find great friendship, leadership, BJJ and MMA skills. I started at christian carvalho when I was 16 and incredibly shy and anxious sensei christian and the team were influential in helping me develop a sense of confidence and strong jiu-jitsu skills.
New to BJJ? Start at Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA
Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA 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 Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA
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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