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Evolv Jiu Jitsu Palm Coast
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Palm Coast, 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 (ages 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 evolvbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 904-302-8430
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1:30 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1:30 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The professor and coaches are incredible with the kids—they’re patient, caring, and make every class fun and engaging.”
“First class instruction from Cory Taylor for all levels beginner to advanced competitors!”
“Amazing place nice people went for the open mat with my son and daughter and had a blast”
“First class instruction from Cory Taylor for all levels beginner to advanced competitors!”
What members say
“Professor Cory is an amazing instructor, knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in his students’ growth.”
“Corey is a really kind instructor who genuinely cares about his students and creates a welcoming environment for everyone.”
“Corey is a really kind instructor who genuinely cares about his students and creates a welcoming environment for everyone.”
“Cory's teaching is fine tuned, well explained, and detailed - I look forward to every class and absorb all I can.”
“The environment was welcoming, the coaches were great with kids, and she left smiling and excited to return.”
“From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed into a beautiful, clean, friendly space.”
From the reviews
Professor Cory is an amazing instructor, knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in his students’ growth. He breaks down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand for all levels. The academy has a welcoming, supportive atmosphere with a strong culture of respect and hard work. Highly recommend Evolv Jiu Jitsu.
First class instruction from Cory Taylor for all levels beginner to advanced competitors! Clean, comfortable, and family environment for all!
I have been training with Cory for years and still getting choked out by him LOL! In all seriousness, this academy is nothing short of amazing. Cory's teaching is fine tuned, well explained, and detailed - I look forward to every class and absorb all I can.
Great gym, great coaching and great atmosphere. 💯% recommend for anyyyy level. Check them out.
New to BJJ? Start at Evolv Jiu Jitsu Palm Coast
Evolv Jiu Jitsu Palm Coast 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 Evolv Jiu Jitsu Palm Coast
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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