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Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tampa, Florida
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule collectivemmatampa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 521-5545
Hours
| Monday | 9:30–11:30 AM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30–11:30 AM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–3:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Coach is super friendly and welcoming, his gi fundamentals class are very good.”
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
“I’ve been taking Kickboxing lessons at Collective for the last couple months and love the place.”
What members say
“Jake was a great instructor for my first kickboxing class at Collective Jiu-Jitsu.”
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
“I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.”
“Coach is super friendly and welcoming, his gi fundamentals class are very good.”
From the reviews
I absolutely love training here! Coach Aalon and Coach Armand are not only incredibly skilled but also super supportive and down-to-earth. Everyone’s vibe is positive, respectful, and motivating. It feels like a real community here, like a family!
Coach Cruz is the best, just started here from my home gym back in MD. Coach is super friendly and welcoming, his gi fundamentals class are very good. He goes in to the perfect amount of depth explaining and performing the moves. Great teacher and is always there to help you improve.
i love this gym. it’s my go to when i’m in tampa. Aalon is what truly makes it special. such a high level martial artist who truly cares about his students. with experience at the highest levels of MMA, you can’t ask for a better coach!
I have been to other MMA schools and the great thing about Collective Jiu Jitsu is while they have experienced fighters at their school they are additionally beginner friendly.
New to BJJ? Start at Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Collective Jiu Jitsu & 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 Collective Jiu Jitsu & 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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