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Dade City BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dade City, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dadecitybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (352) 457-4436
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve had my son at Dade City BJJ for a year now and I truly appreciate the benefits of having my son challenge himself and learn from the coaches here.”
“I highly recommend it to any kids, teens, or adults looking to train.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, there’s always something new to learn.”
Other martial arts here
“really appreciate the time i got to have with the Black Mane crew for my first MMA workload haha WHEW!”
What members say
“Coach Ray is an amazing teacher, great with the kids, and very knowledgeable of his craft.”
“This place is great, it is inclusive and the people are very friendly, You will love the people who train here and they will always make you feel welcome.”
“Coach Ray is knowledgeable, patient, and really focus on technique and safety.”
From the reviews
#AutismAwareness I've been blessed to be a part of watching coach Ray train with the son of one of my girlfriend's. Coach Ray has a unique gift with understanding the individual needs and talents of those with autism.
Amazing Jiu Jitsu Experience! I’ve been training here and absolutely love it. Coach Ray is knowledgeable, patient, and really focus on technique and safety. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, there’s always something new to learn. It’s a great workout, builds confidence, and the community is super supportive.
My son has been going here for some time. It is an excellent gym. I highly recommend it to any kids, teens, or adults looking to train. Coach Ray is an amazing teacher, great with the kids, and very knowledgeable of his craft.
Ray is an excellent coach and cool dude I was here for one week and it was amazing experience training with all these guys lots of talent in the room also caters to those who are just starting out wether it’s bjj mma or striking this is a great gym for anyone with or without experience highly recommend I’ve been to…
New to BJJ? Start at Dade City BJJ
Dade City BJJ 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 Dade City BJJ
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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