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City of Palms Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 259 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Myers, 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 5–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cityofpalmsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (239) 766-5199
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids program is awesome and the coaches are very attentive and really ensure every single person is understanding the techniques.”
“If you’re looking to compete this is the spot to go as well, plenty of the athletes at City of Palms compete regularly.”
“The coaches are top notch, the gym is super welcoming, and they do a great job with instruction at all skill levels.”
What members say
“Coach is so much knowledgeable and really show love, respect and support for his students and for travelers.”
“Professor Brock, was super welcoming and is very enthusiastic about jiu jitsu and teaching it no matter the skill level, or age.”
“Everyone there is extremely helpful and supportive, and the atmosphere is very comfortable and you get the feeling they want you to enjoy the learning experience.”
“The classes strike a perfect balance between high-energy, challenging sparring rounds and technical, positional training that sharpen your skills.”
“The kids program is awesome and the coaches are very attentive and really ensure every single person is understanding the techniques.”
“If you’re looking to compete this is the spot to go as well, plenty of the athletes at City of Palms compete regularly.”
From the reviews
I checked out City of Palms Jiu Jitsu while I was in town over Christmas break, and was glad I did! Professor Brock, was super welcoming and is very enthusiastic about jiu jitsu and teaching it no matter the skill level, or age.
Over two years of showing up to this academy to have our kids train. Coach Brock and Coach Danielle have helped develop our kids confidence and self control. Having our kids train at this academy has been one of the best decisions we have made as parents.
I’ve been on the mat for over 4 years across 3 different academies, and in just 6 months at City of Palms BJJ, I can confidently say this has been the best academy experience I’ve ever had. As a combat veteran, the veteran community here immediately made me feel at home.
City of Palms BJJ Gym is a great gym for anyone looking to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The culture here is incredibly welcoming and fosters a true passion for learning. Whether you’re just starting or have years of mat time, Brock, the other coaches and training partners create an environment that pushes you to grow.
New to BJJ? Start at City of Palms Jiu Jitsu
City of Palms Jiu Jitsu 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 City of Palms Jiu Jitsu
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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