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Gracie Barra Celebration, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kissimmee, Florida
Part of Gracie Barra
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 (ages 3–14) — 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 gbcelebration.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 407-739-4666
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids are growing stronger physically and mentally since they started at Gracie Barra Celebration.”
“She is part of the competition team and Loves every training.”
“The instructors don’t just teach self-defense — they also teach discipline, respect, confidence, and strong moral values in their students.”
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What members say
“The people in the class were friendly and welcoming, which made it easy to focus on learning and improving alongside others.”
“The people in the class were friendly and welcoming, which made it easy to focus on learning and improving alongside others.”
“At GB Celebration Professor Rodrigo is always very friendly, patient, and offers top notch detailed instruction.”
“My daughter loves ths instructors and facility.”
“The school fosters an environment of learning, competition, and safety.”
“I’ve been training at Gracie Barra Celebration for almost a year now and I have nothing but good things to say about the school, the instructor, and my training partners.”
From the reviews
Thank you to Professor Rodrigo and all members of Gracie Barra for welcoming us to train while in town from out of state. The training and facilities were outstanding and the members are very talented and friendly. We definitely recommend training here for anyone in the Celebration area. Thank you guys again!
This is truly an amazing school to learn and train at. A clean and organized facility with an excellent staff always willing to help. Professor Rodrigo hosts a diverse group of students and is accommodating to everyone that enters.
My kids are growing stronger physically and mentally since they started at Gracie Barra Celebration. Facilities are spotless. The professor and coaches are very knowledgeable and caring. They treat you like family! We love it here!
We are SO happy that we joined the GB celebration family! My son is in the little champions class and has grown and learned so much. The gym is nice and clean, there are temp checks and hand sanitizer stations! Everyone is so welcoming! The ladies at the desk are always helpful and kind!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Celebration, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai
Gracie Barra Celebration, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai 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 Gracie Barra Celebration, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai
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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