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GORDO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CAPE CORAL
5 ★★★★★ 128 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cape Coral, 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
- 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 gordobjjcapecoral.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (239) 475-6561
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If your kid isn’t at Gordo Ju Jitsu learning a form of self defense that will boost self confidence, resilience, strength and sportsmanship, then what are you really doing?”
“She’s now getting ready for her second tournament in April, and the support and preparation from the Professor has been outstanding.”
“If your kid isn’t at Gordo Ju Jitsu learning a form of self defense that will boost self confidence, resilience, strength and sportsmanship, then what are you really doing?”
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What members say
“We are so happy seeing my son have full confidence in himself, and the professor and his team are great beyond words.”
“Professor Rodrigo is a 2nd degree black belt, under Master Roberto “Gordo” Correa, and his self-defense emphasis is immediately apparent from the first class.”
“Beyond the technique, the palpable sense of care from professor Rodrigo, the genuinely welcoming feeling of community make the mat feel like a second home.”
“Beyond the technique, the palpable sense of care from professor Rodrigo, the genuinely welcoming feeling of community make the mat feel like a second home.”
“From the first day we walked in here, we felt so welcomed and I love watching both of my sons grow in their learning and love of martial arts.”
“The facility is spotlessly clean, and the coaches are so patient and full of knowledge.”
From the reviews
My 5-year-old daughter has been training at Gordo Jiu Jitsu and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. The coaches are amazing with kids..patient, encouraging, and they make the classes both fun and structured. She has grown so much in confidence, discipline, and focus since starting here.
Gordo Jiujitsu has been an incredible experience for our daughter! The instructor is very experienced, patient, supportive, and truly care about each child’s growth. We’ve seen such positive changes both on and off the mat. So grateful to be part of this team! Highly recommend.
Joining Gordo Jiu-Jitsu has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From day one, Professor Rodrigo has made every class feel inclusive, welcoming, and fun.
We would highly recommend Gordo BJJ! My son has been attending for a few months now, and first impressions mean a lot to me. From day one, he was hooked. Not only is learning Jiu-Jitsu an incredibly valuable skill, but the confidence he has gained since joining has been amazing to watch.
New to BJJ? Start at GORDO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CAPE CORAL
GORDO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CAPE CORAL 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 GORDO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CAPE CORAL
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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