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Galactic Jiu Jitsu Jupiter

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tequesta, Florida

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Competition team

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  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Phone +1 561-800-3700

Hours

Monday 5 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 5 am–8:30 pm
Friday 5–8:30 am
Saturday 8:30 am–1 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 Galactic Jiu Jitsu Jupiter, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition Team

“Whether you want to train to compete or just as a hobby, you can achieve your goals here with Coach George.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“A safe space to learn self-defense and gain some self-confidence, then this is your place!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“George is a great coach for all levels of experience.”

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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 Galactic Jiu Jitsu Jupiter — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“Coach George is an amazing coach and I have been training with him for 5 years now.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Coach George and the other students make for an amazing/welcoming environment.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“Coach George and the other students make for an amazing/welcoming environment.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions
💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“A safe space to learn self-defense and gain some self-confidence, then this is your place!”

From the reviews

Coach George is the best coach out there. He is super knowledgeable, and is an all around great guy. He is the best at explaining things to make it the most understandable for you, regardless of experience level. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Aug 2022

Ladies...and gents too, but especially ladies. If you're looking for a safe space to train... A safe space to learn self-defense and gain some self-confidence, then this is your place! Coach George is absolutely amazing.

★★★★★ — Christina, Aug 2023

I’ve been training here for about 2 years. George (Professor/gym owner) has a lifetime of martial arts experience and has a gift for teaching. Great vibe, all ages and experience levels welcome (my whole family trains here now) He can get you ready for the Octagon, teach you some basic self defense or just have a…

★★★★★ — John, Aug 2022

One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was to join Galactic Jiu Jitsu. I started in October of 2022 at the age of 54. Now at 58, my confidence has never been higher. Coach George and the other students make for an amazing/welcoming environment. Everyone is so willing to help and support each other.

★★★★★ — Paul, Nov 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Galactic Jiu Jitsu Jupiter

Galactic Jiu Jitsu Jupiter 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.

Call about beginner classes: +1 561-800-3700

Your first BJJ class at Galactic Jiu Jitsu Jupiter

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 Galactic Jiu Jitsu Jupiter

660 US-1, Tequesta, FL33469

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