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Fort Lauderdale Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 137 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Lauderdale, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ftljj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 802-9831
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids learn not only self defense but also discipline, focus, courage with a big emphasis on integrity, respect, honor, compassion, and honesty.”
“The kids learn not only self defense but also discipline, focus, courage with a big emphasis on integrity, respect, honor, compassion, and honesty.”
“friendly, cooperative and unintimidating to beginners of any age or background.”
Other martial arts here
“He has achieved black belts in Karate, Judo and Jiu jitsu.”
“He has achieved black belts in Karate, Judo and Jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Great instruction, safe and welcoming environment, and lots of classes to choose from.”
“After our first class and seeing the professionalism the dojo exhibited as well how much my child loved it, we signed him up immediately!”
“They create a fun, supportive and engaging learning environment, and they help each child to learn at their own pace.”
“Bruce takes time to observe students learning styles and break down techniques in a way they can understand.”
“My child has blossomed under their guidance, developing not only impressive Jiu-Jitsu skills but also increased confidence and discipline.”
“So, if you are looking for an authentic helio gracie jiu jitsu martial arts school, with awesome teachers, then this might just be the place for you and your kids!”
From the reviews
I can’t say enough good things about this school. Great instruction, safe and welcoming environment, and lots of classes to choose from. Bruce Belfield is a highly skilled instructor. Bruce takes time to observe students learning styles and break down techniques in a way they can understand.
As parents we try to offer our children the best education and best choice of schools. We try to expose them to what we believe will make them successful and accomplished in life. I can truly say that Fort Lauderdale Jiu jitsu fits well in that regard. Bruce Belfield is highly skilled in martial arts.
Blown away by this place! I had been wanting to put my 6 year old in jiu-jitsu after learning all the amazing benefits it offers! I had toured two local places in Fort Lauderdale prior to learning about this place. The two other places were very unstructured and had poor communication.
The best school to learn all aspects of jiu-jitsu...Stand-up self-defense, striking, throwing techniques, and ground fighting! In addition, the defensive systems that Helio Gracie developed later in life are not known by many...but they're taught right here in Ft Lauderdale!
New to BJJ? Start at Fort Lauderdale Jiu Jitsu
Fort Lauderdale Jiu Jitsu 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 Fort Lauderdale Jiu Jitsu
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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