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Framework BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Indian Harbour Beach, 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 (ages 40–60) — 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 frameworkbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (321) 250-5488
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–1:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’m very comfortable with my wife and children training at Framework, which is a massive statement when considering a training environment.”
“They offer women classes taught by an experienced female instructor that will safely guide you through the beginning steps.”
“Framework provides a controlled environment for women to start training in self defense and Jiu Jitsu foundations.”
“Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelts Drew and Christine Vogel, offer high level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in a safe environment for all levels of training experience.”
Other martial arts here
“They’re great people, equally great BJJ & Judo practitioners, and know a thing or two about pulling a community together.”
What members say
“Chrissy and Drew have created a great environment, I feel like I’ll be able to train until I’m 90 years old and also like I’m getting the best instruction I’ve had in many years.”
“Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelts Drew and Christine Vogel, offer high level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in a safe environment for all levels of training experience.”
“The owners, Drew and Christine, are great people, super welcoming and kind, the students are very friendly and it was a very welcoming and positive environment!”
“Drew is not only an excellent practitioner, but his detailed and simple to understand instruction makes Jiu Jitsu accessible to everyone.”
“I really liked the cozy feel of the gym itself; everything was very clean and they had a lot of cool decor and plenty of benches and even sofas!”
“They offer women classes taught by an experienced female instructor that will safely guide you through the beginning steps.”
From the reviews
I had the opportunity to come by and train at Framework BJJ and I had a great experience! The owners, Drew and Christine, are great people, super welcoming and kind, the students are very friendly and it was a very welcoming and positive environment! I would absolutely train here again (and plan to!
I trained with Drew & Chrissie in Seattle under the Framework banner. I live and train in Chicago now. But I still consider Framework (read wherever these guys are) home. Go check them out. They’re great people, equally great BJJ & Judo practitioners, and know a thing or two about pulling a community together.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelts Drew and Christine Vogel, offer high level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in a safe environment for all levels of training experience. They are humble, friendly and care about everyone who walks onto their mats. Framework is an excellent place to start your Jiu Jitsu journey.
Drew and Chrissie cultivate a fantastic culture and both are excellent practitioners of the art of Jiu Jitsu. You'll be in great hands at Framework! Chrissie has done much to further the practice of Jiu Jitsu for women for both self defense and sport, being a great role model through consistency and determination, and…
New to BJJ? Start at Framework BJJ
Framework BJJ 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 Framework BJJ
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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