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Fellowship Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota
5 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sarasota, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fellowshipjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 941-699-3858
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 2–5 pm |
The classes they run
“The environment is very family-oriented, which makes it perfect for kids, yet the classes and training are also excellent for adults of all experience levels.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete or simply want to learn a new sport and get in shape, you’ll benefit greatly from the high-quality instruction and positive atmosphere here.”
“I earned my blue belt through private lessons, but more importantly, I gained confidence in my body and a passion for training that I didn’t expect at this stage of life.”
“If you’re looking for a place to learn self-defense AND be part of a community that prioritizes your safety and growth, join Fellowship.”
“Everyone is also super welcoming and willing to help, great for both beginners and more experienced rollers.”
What members say
“Great gym, great instruction, great people!”
“They offer a wide range of classes, the instructors are knowledgeable and genuinely invested in their students, and the atmosphere is welcoming from day one.”
“They offer a wide range of classes, the instructors are knowledgeable and genuinely invested in their students, and the atmosphere is welcoming from day one.”
“Instruction is detailed, thorough and helpful.”
“The kids program has been great.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete or simply want to learn a new sport and get in shape, you’ll benefit greatly from the high-quality instruction and positive atmosphere here.”
From the reviews
I’m a 50-year-old actively practicing cardiologist, and training at Fellowship Jiu Jitsu with Werther over the past year has been genuinely transformative for me—physically and mentally.
Stepping into a gym for the first time to try Jiu-Jitsu can be a scary experience, but the culture and selflessness of the coaches and students here make it incredibly safe and comfortable for everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Three years ago, we walked into Fellowship Jiu Jitsu with two of our children, not fully knowing what to expect. Today, all five of us train, and it has completely changed our lives. What started as an activity has become a way of life. It’s rare that a day goes by without one of us on the mats.
Fellowship Jiu Jitsu has been an outstanding experience for both me and my son. They offer a wide range of classes, the instructors are knowledgeable and genuinely invested in their students, and the atmosphere is welcoming from day one. The kids program has been great.
New to BJJ? Start at Fellowship Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota
Fellowship Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Fellowship Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota
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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