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Gracie Barra Clermont
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clermont, 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
- Membership memberships run around $199/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 gbclermont.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (407) 347-0330
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 12–12:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 8–9 AM |
The classes they run
“I have personally been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 10 years and now I am lucky enough to have my wife and 2 young kids training with me.”
“Gracie Barra Clermont is a great place to train for everyone – whether you want to become a serious competitor, learn self defense, or even as a means to exercise and stay healthy.”
“Gracie Barra Clermont is a great place to train for everyone – whether you want to become a serious competitor, learn self defense, or even as a means to exercise and stay healthy.”
“I am only 2 months into my jiu jitsu journey and had never trained outside of the gi and was shown a great deal of patience and helped immensely.”
Other martial arts here
“Great place for your kid to learn jiu jitsu and muay thai.”
What members say
“This is a family ran BJJ Academy with great instructors and staff members.”
“From the very first day, you feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged, no matter your level or background.”
“I knew the moment I step foot at Gracie Barra Clermont that this was my home, and eventually my family for the last 5 years.”
“Gracie Barra Clermont is a great place to train for everyone – whether you want to become a serious competitor, learn self defense, or even as a means to exercise and stay healthy.”
“Gracie Barra Clermont is a great place to train for everyone – whether you want to become a serious competitor, learn self defense, or even as a means to exercise and stay healthy.”
“We really like the no nonsense teaching style, and the very large and spacious training facility.”
From the reviews
Gracie Barra Clermont does an exceptional job of taking a very intimidating leap of faith, starting a new sport, and making sure you feel comfortable, safe, and welcomed. Their customer service and support is always fast and helpful to solve anything you have an issue with.
I knew the moment I step foot at Gracie Barra Clermont that this was my home, and eventually my family for the last 5 years. I would not have been anywhere near where I am today in terms of my jiujitsu and personal development, if it wasn’t for the role models that teach, train and lead GB Clermont academy.
I have loved watching my boys and the other junior champs develop their Jiu-jitsu skills over the last two years. Professor Dave Ogden and his team of coaches are amazing! When you come to Gracie Barra Clermont you are joining a family. As my 8 year old says, "It's the BEST!" We love GB Clermont!
This is a family ran BJJ Academy with great instructors and staff members. I recommend anyone in the Clermont area, or passing through to visit and experience high level BJJ while feeling at home at Gracie Barra Clermont.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Clermont
Gracie Barra Clermont 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 Gracie Barra Clermont
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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