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Daniel Perez Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Miami, 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
- 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 danielperezbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (305) 979-9563
Hours
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 1–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have been attending a little under a year, DP and his instructors have done an excellent job helping both my kids learn the art, and compete at tournaments.”
“Monday Wensday and Friday are gi classes of course don't worry if you don't own a gi you can come Tuesday or Thursday.”
“My kids have been attending a little under a year, DP and his instructors have done an excellent job helping both my kids learn the art, and compete at tournaments.”
“From their kids program to the advanced adults classes, sports bjj or self defense, theres something for everyone.”
“His academy has a welcoming environment and is a great place for everyone to train, from beginners to advanced students.”
Other martial arts here
“The students are competitive in both bjj and mma, but most importantly the training room is safe and accommodating.”
What members say
“I’ve been looking for a great coach and Danny and the black belt crew are some of the best strategic minds in the game today.”
“His academy has a welcoming environment and is a great place for everyone to train, from beginners to advanced students.”
“Therefore I greatly recommend you guys reading this to give it try people there would help you regardless of previous knowledge of the sport they are an extremely friendly bunch.”
“Easy to understand, explains concepts and techniques thoroughly, and he is very patient.”
“This is our second home for us and our kids. Our kids love their coaches, we build a friendship with all the kids and they are all now like siblings in their own way.”
“My kids have been attending a little under a year, DP and his instructors have done an excellent job helping both my kids learn the art, and compete at tournaments.”
From the reviews
Let’s cut straight to the point: I dumped my GF at the time to spend more time here. If that doesn’t tell you all you need to know, I can’t help you. Daniel Perez Jiu Jitsu over everything. I’ll cheat on my girl before I cheat on my professor.
Have you ever just look at yourself in the mirror and think there are things you want to change? Well when you walk in through the door of Daniel Perez Brazilian ji- jitsu those changes start to happen, not only that he is one of the best self defense instructor I met but the camaraderie between him and his students…
Daniel is a fantastic instructor and a great person. His academy has a welcoming environment and is a great place for everyone to train, from beginners to advanced students. Additionally, he received his black belt from 5 time world champ and UFC title contender, Demian Maia.
I made the best decision choosing this gym for my kids to learn BJJ. From the moment I walked in (October 2022) Daniel was very warm and welcoming and came introduced himself, providing information and offered my kids (7 &13) to jump in the same day.
New to BJJ? Start at Daniel Perez Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Daniel Perez Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Daniel Perez Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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