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Freedom Jiu Jitsu Collective

5 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Freeport, Florida

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • 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 freedomjjc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 850-280-7001

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 5:30–8 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 5:30–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–1:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Freedom Jiu Jitsu Collective, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 19 mentions

“You can tell they’re not doing this as a job but pure love and passion not only for jiu-jitsu but for coaching the children so glad we’re part of an amazing team.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“Thank you, Freedom BJJ, for allowing me to drop in to your Tuesday evening No Gi Class.”

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🥋 Gi

“Thank you, Freedom BJJ, for allowing me to drop in to your Tuesday evening No Gi Class.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Doesn't matter if you're a competitor or just doing it for fun we all work together to support each other's goals and visitors are always welcome!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“They have classes for all skill levels, all ages, and even offer that one-on-one opportunity when you absolutely have to get it down.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“Started taking my son to Freedom Jiu-Jitsu Collective open mats on Saturdays just to drill and roll with different people and get more experience.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The Collective brings in different types of Jiu Jitsu practitioners to help elevate your game whether you’re looking for Self Defense or Sport.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“They have classes for all skill levels, all ages, and even offer that one-on-one opportunity when you absolutely have to get it down.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Freedom Jiu Jitsu Collective — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤸 Wrestling

“We’ve also joined the wrestling Academy you need to check that out top-notch wrestlers at a top-notch Academy.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 109 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“If you’re looking for a gym that combines top-tier training with a positive environment and excellent coaching, this is the place.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Beyond learning Jiu Jitsu, our sons have become part of a supportive and welcoming community, making great friends along the way.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 13 mentions

“They really know how to connect with the kids and push them to be their best, all while fostering a fun and supportive atmosphere.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“John showed some great technique for breaking guard, and I loved the drilling portion of the class, I know drilling is where the money is at!”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughter and I love training here.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“This gym prioritizes skill development over simply advancing belts—students earn their ranks through hard work and are well-prepared for competition.”

From the reviews

Probably the greatest extracurricular activity if you want to see your kid grow into an independent problem solver. The staff are wonderful! From Jessica taking your enrollment and being your answer to all things Step Up For Students (SUFS) to the excellent leaders who step up and teach your kid self confidence,…

★★★★★ — Anthony, Mar 2026

Thank you, Freedom BJJ, for allowing me to drop in to your Tuesday evening No Gi Class. The owners welcomed me at the door and Jessica helped me check in and introduced me to the instructor John.

★★★★★ — Karl, Jan 2026

Started taking my son to Freedom Jiu-Jitsu Collective open mats on Saturdays just to drill and roll with different people and get more experience. We instantly fell in love with everything they had going on there. So much knowledge ( 3 different black belt teachers) amazing training partners with all different styles.

★★★★★ — Ghost, Feb 2025

I’ve been training by at Freedom Jiu Jitsu for almost a year. Very solid group of training partners. You couldn’t do any better in the Freeport area. The Collective brings in different types of Jiu Jitsu practitioners to help elevate your game whether you’re looking for Self Defense or Sport.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, Feb 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Freedom Jiu Jitsu Collective

Freedom Jiu Jitsu Collective 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Freedom Jiu Jitsu Collective

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Freedom Jiu Jitsu Collective

317 FL-20, Freeport, FL32439

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