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Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA

5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Greenacres, Florida

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi 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

  • 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

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 Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 20 mentions

“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.”

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Teens BJJ 2 mentions

“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.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“My oldest has been training for four years, and the benefits she’s gained go far beyond physical fitness and self-defense.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Sensei Christian and all the coaches have a wealth of knowledge and can break down concepts for practitioners of all levels.”

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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 Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 9 mentions

“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.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“My daughter loves it so much and her self esteem went up once she began BJJ and kickboxing.”

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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 48 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great place to train and learn the art of Jiu Jitsu Sensi Christian is a excellent instructor that makes time for all his students.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Sensei Christian and all the coaches have a wealth of knowledge and can break down concepts for practitioners of all levels.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“My family has been training at Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA for several years, and it has been an incredible experience for all of us.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My daughter loves it so much and her self esteem went up once she began BJJ and kickboxing.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“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.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“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.

★★★★★ — Matthew, May 2021

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.

★★★★★ — Aetherseraph, Jun 2024

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.

★★★★★ — Ivan, Apr 2025

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.

★★★★★ — Charlotte, Oct 2022

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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.

See their beginner class info

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.

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 Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA

2234 Jog Rd, Greenacres, FL33415

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