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Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Weston, Florida

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule gordobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 954-600-7874

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

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 Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“He expertly transfers a lifetime of experience in BJJ through his outstanding ability to teach all levels of students with rock solid fundamentals and cutting edge new techniques.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 14 mentions

“The staff is great, their coach made learning fun and they are fully invested in children progress but more importantly, in ensuring my daughter is developing values for life.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Professor Gordo is himself a seasoned competitor having won the most prestigious titles on the planet in Jiu-Jitsu.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My daughter is learning self defense from amazing instructors.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Excellent environment with classes suited for beginners as well for high level competitive practitioners.”

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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 Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy — 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 89 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Great instruction by world championships which breeds excellent competition for any age.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Excellent environment with classes suited for beginners as well for high level competitive practitioners.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“I’ve been training at Gordo’s academy for 7 months now and I’m amazed by the professionalism, the high level of BJJ and the amazing family environment.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“He expertly transfers a lifetime of experience in BJJ through his outstanding ability to teach all levels of students with rock solid fundamentals and cutting edge new techniques.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“Professor Gordo is himself a seasoned competitor having won the most prestigious titles on the planet in Jiu-Jitsu.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“Academy very clean, friendship on the mats and guidance under Master Gordo.”

From the reviews

The staff is great, their coach made learning fun and they are fully invested in children progress but more importantly, in ensuring my daughter is developing values for life. Classes are held with patience, passion, and commitment.

★★★★★ — Jessenia, Nov 2017

My family and I couldn't be happier with the Academy, it has positively impacted many aspects of our lives . Our kids not only train there but are socially engaged in different activities.

★★★★★ — Bianca, Jan 2017

Professor Gordo is One of the best Instructors of the world. He leads from the frontline, always on the mats and always ready to help you. Family owned business with an high level brazilian jiu jitsu guidance. All my love and respect for this family. Bring your kids and yourself to class you will not regret it.

★★★★★ — Tarsis, Feb 2020

Best Jiu Jitsu academy!!! Master Gordo is a true leader and an inspiration to all his students. I’ve had the privilege and the honor of learning from him. Always present, always paying attention to every student. Don’t miss it for this is the best option for Jiu Jitsu.

★★★★★ — Alexandre, Feb 2020

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New to BJJ? Start at Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy

Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy

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 Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy

1637 Bonaventure Blvd, Weston, FL33326

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