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Denys Darzi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton
4.9 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Boca Raton, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lp.denysdarzibjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 561-503-8440
Hours
| Monday | 3:15–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10 am, 3:15–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30–10:30 am, 3:15 pm–12 am |
| Thursday | 12 am–8:45 pm |
| Friday | 9–10 am |
| Saturday | 9–10 am |
| Sunday | 9:30–10:30 am |
The classes they run
“It has been incredible for my son’s confidence, discipline, and focus, and you can really see the positive impact in his everyday life.”
“They're patient, encouraging, and know exactly how to connect with young children while still teaching them respect, focus, and valuable self-defense skills.”
“I would recommend this gym to anyone interested in taking jiu-jitsu, whether you’re a beginner or an expert or somewhere in between”
What members say
“Great Professor with huge knowledge.”
“The instructors are highly knowledgeable and create a welcoming environment that makes each class both productive and enjoyable.”
“The instructors are highly knowledgeable and create a welcoming environment that makes each class both productive and enjoyable.”
“The attention to detail in techniques, the focus on discipline, and the encouragement to keep improving really set this academy apart.”
“It has been incredible for my son’s confidence, discipline, and focus, and you can really see the positive impact in his everyday life.”
“It is also a very clean facility, which is very much appreciated.”
From the reviews
We absolutely love it! My 5-year-old son looks forward to every single class—he’s truly found a place where he feels confident, supported, and excited to learn. The energy is always positive, and the environment is both disciplined and fun. What really makes this place special is the team of professors.
My son has been training at Denys Darzi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for many years, and I recently started training as an adult. This is a phenomenal school with a welcoming and encouraging culture. Denys and his instructors have decades worth of experience and teach in a way that’s both effective and understanding.
I can’t recommend this Jiu Jitsu gym enough! The atmosphere is welcoming, professional, and motivating from the moment you step on the mats. Professor Denys Darzi and Foguinho (Leandro) are world-class instructors who not only have incredible technical knowledge but also the patience and passion to break everything…
I took my son in for an assessment to see if he was ready to join and from moment the class started until the end, i was so impressed with the patience, kindness, and diligence of the instructors with my almost 4 year old.
New to BJJ? Start at Denys Darzi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton
Denys Darzi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton 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 Denys Darzi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton
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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