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Gracie Barra Deerfield Beach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Deerfield Beach, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 561-849-2105
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“With out a doubt I would train under him any day of the week and will be happy for my kids to experience his strong teachings of jiu jitsu .”
“It is a truly complete facility with top-notch infrastructure for training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense.”
“Highly recommended for anyone from beginners to advanced practitioners!”
Other martial arts here
“Professor Andre’s been my black belt jiu jitsu professor since I started in mma .”
What members say
“The professors and coaches are excellent professionals—extremely knowledgeable, welcoming, and dedicated to their students' growth.”
“The professors and coaches are excellent professionals—extremely knowledgeable, welcoming, and dedicated to their students' growth.”
“We’ve had a wonderful experience at Gracie Barra Deerfield Beach.”
“The environment is welcoming, clean, and family-oriented, making everyone feel comfortable from day one.”
“We highly recommend this school to anyone looking to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, build confidence, and be part of an amazing community.”
From the reviews
Deerfield beach FL is in good hands . Professor Andre’s been my black belt jiu jitsu professor since I started in mma . By my side in plenty of my fights and in the mats always guiding me . I enjoy his jiu jitsu training , very structured and sticking to basics .
We’ve had a wonderful experience at Gracie Barra Deerfield Beach. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about each student’s growth, both on and off the mats. The environment is welcoming, clean, and family-oriented, making everyone feel comfortable from day one.
Gracie Barra Deerfield Beach is an outstanding academy! It is a truly complete facility with top-notch infrastructure for training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense. The professors and coaches are excellent professionals—extremely knowledgeable, welcoming, and dedicated to their students' growth.
Putting my son on Professor Felipe Moutinho’s team was one of the best decisions I have ever made. He is now more disciplined, confident, focused, and calm. Professor Felipe teaches much more than Jiu Jitsu. He teaches respect, self control, and how to stand up to bullying without becoming aggressive.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Deerfield Beach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Barra Deerfield Beach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense 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 Deerfield Beach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
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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