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Couchon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Lauderdale, 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 — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule couchonbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 619-1863
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“My wife and kids have progressed so quickly because of the level of teaching and communication at this school.”
“I would definitely recommend this gym to women that want to learn self defense or do combat sport because the members are encouraging and positive.”
“A beginner or advanced practitioner, will feel like they are getting the training they need here.”
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What members say
“Professor Will is the best coach I've ever had across all sports that I played growing up.”
“The environment is welcoming, respectful, and completely free of discrimination — everyone has a place on the mats.”
“The environment is welcoming, respectful, and completely free of discrimination — everyone has a place on the mats.”
“Our daughter Joanna loves coming to Jiu Jitsu!”
“I am currently in school for an accelerated program so I had to take a break to focus on studying, and I miss training at Couchon every day.”
From the reviews
Coach Will at Couchon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs an incredible kids academy. It has the perfect balance of structure, compassion, and flexibility, tailored to each child without it ever impacting the flow of the group.
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Couchon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu came into my life during a very difficult time, and it became exactly what I needed. Training here helped me rebuild my confidence, regain my focus, and find a genuine support network.
I LOVE THIS GYM! I don’t consider myself an athletic person, nor have I played any types of sports so training BJJ really took me out of my comfort zone. It took about 3 classes to fall in love with the sport.
Great place to get started with in BJJ. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. The people are friendly and willing to help you learn. Lots of great classes that challenge you but also encourage you to continue. You will learn BJJ but you will also meet great people.
New to BJJ? Start at Couchon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Couchon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Couchon Brazilian 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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