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Elemental Jiu Jitsu and Fitness (EBJJFits) of Palmetto Bay
4.9 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Palmetto Bay, Florida
Plan your first class
- 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 (ages 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 elementaljiujitsuandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (786) 250-4005
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids are all IN at Elemental Jiu-Jitsu - from summer camp to training to after school care - my 8 and 10 yo’s can’t get enough of Coach Ernesto and his incredible team.”
“Such a great opportunity to take upon as a woman to feel safer in this crazy world.”
“Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, improve your fitness, or compete at a high level, this academy provides the perfect environment to achieve your goals.”
“They do a good warmup at the beginning of the class that includes exercises to strengthen the movements requires for self defense and that is followed by a quality training.”
“Professor Ernesto is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, ensuring that students of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, feel welcome and challenged.”
What members say
“Professor Ernesto is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, ensuring that students of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, feel welcome and challenged.”
“Professor Ernesto is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, ensuring that students of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, feel welcome and challenged.”
“I am so grateful to the gym and Coach Ernesto for always being so positive, supportive, and caring to all the teammates!”
“Coach Ernest Frye and Coach Ramen have a fitness first mentality and an endless passion to teach students the best technique at every level.”
“It’s a great workout for both body and mind.”
“Our daughter absolutely loves it—she’s hooked on the challenge, the camaraderie, and the sense of achievement.”
From the reviews
Words can't express what this program has done for me. I started the program at 230.4 lbs, I was bloated and getting overweight. Struggling with depression among other things. After 6 weeks I'm down to 209 lbs. I'm exersizing on my own more regularly and Professor Ernesto is the real deal.
My son has been training here for three months, and I’m incredibly impressed with the individual attention each student receives. The coaches truly take the time to help everyone improve, no matter their skill level. The facility is always clean and well-maintained, creating a great environment for learning.
I've been training at Elemental Jiu Jitsu and Fitness for a while now, and I can confidently say it's one of the best decisions I've made for my fitness and personal growth.
I recently started training at Elemental and I'm blown away by the level of instruction and support from the instructor. Professor Ernesto is patient, encouraging, and knowledgeable, making sure that each student is able to reach their goals.
New to BJJ? Start at Elemental Jiu Jitsu and Fitness (EBJJFits) of Palmetto Bay
Elemental Jiu Jitsu and Fitness (EBJJFits) of Palmetto Bay 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 Elemental Jiu Jitsu and Fitness (EBJJFits) of Palmetto Bay
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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