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Global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Naples, Florida
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
- 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 global1bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (239) 920-2833
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have been going to this Jiu-Jitsu academy for a few weeks now, and I’m already seeing such a positive change in their focus, confidence, and discipline.”
“I am a newer BJJ athlete and was specifically looking for women's classes to drop into on my trip and found this spot.”
“Coaching is solid kids and teen classes are at the appropriate level to learn up to intermediate.”
“Whether you are a hobbyist or a competitor, this is the BEST place for BJJ in southwest Florida.”
“I especially loved that they offer self-defense classes.”
“His teaching style is clear, direct and movements that appear very technical, he breaks down step by step so beginner, intermediate and advanced students can drill at their level.”
What members say
“Coach P is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging with the kids.”
“His teaching style is clear, direct and movements that appear very technical, he breaks down step by step so beginner, intermediate and advanced students can drill at their level.”
“He is humble and so easy to get along with but you see him bring back all that gold and you know your friend is a monster on the mats.”
“She takes the time to explain techniques in a way that is easy to understand, and he always makes sure that everyone is comfortable and safe during training.”
“The one thing that sets it apart is our coach Deninho is ranked #1 in the world and still actively competes.”
“They have kids, women’s, family, and adult classes, a big training space, with room for spectators (read:parents), and in-gym bathrooms and change rooms.”
From the reviews
GBJJ is a wonderful academy with great culture, great training hours and programs, for all ages, and its the only academy which opens 7 days a week in Naples! I joined Global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy a few months ago after getting references about Master Denihno from different sources.
I am a newer BJJ athlete and was specifically looking for women's classes to drop into on my trip and found this spot. The womens program is new and small at the moment and occurs on the other side of mat as the youth class.
My kids have been going to this Jiu-Jitsu academy for a few weeks now, and I’m already seeing such a positive change in their focus, confidence, and discipline. The coaches are incredibly patient, encouraging, and skilled at working with children of all levels.
I enjoy taking Master Denhino’s BJJ classes. His teaching style is clear, direct and movements that appear very technical, he breaks down step by step so beginner, intermediate and advanced students can drill at their level. As a senior woman I felt welcomed and everyone tries to help each other.
New to BJJ? Start at Global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Global Brazilian 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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