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Gracie Barra Fort Myers
4.3 ★★★★☆ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Myers, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 gbfortmyers.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 239-744-7884
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It has almost been a month since my 4year old has been coming here and I can already see major progress and confidence in my daughter !”
“Don't let those reviews sway you to make a judgement without giving us a visit and trying it yourself.”
What members say
“Professor Davidson is amazing with the kids and students of all ages.”
“The school stays true to the philosophy of discipline, respect, and effective Jiu-Jitsu while also fostering a welcoming and family-friendly environment.”
“The school is very welcoming, clean and exciting and Professor Randys attention to the small details really helps us get those extra steps ahead.”
“I'll start by saying that we've trained with Gracie Barra throughout the country and other Jiu-jitsu gyms for a good while now.”
“After a couple of hours of training hard it was nice to know that I could quickly shower in one of the private showers to clean up before I head to work.”
“The school stays true to the philosophy of discipline, respect, and effective Jiu-Jitsu while also fostering a welcoming and family-friendly environment.”
From the reviews
To new students and parents, welcome to true BJJ! A place that respects everyone and makes no distinctions. Here, each student will be valued according to their own limitations and learning pace. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was created so that the weakest and most insecure could feel confident and protected.
A Truly Exceptional Experience at Gracie Barra Fort Myers! I recently enrolled my great niece in several classes at Gracie Barra Fort Myers while I was visiting, hoping to spark her interest in martial arts—and I was absolutely blown away by the experience. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was electric.
The atmosphere at Gracie Barra Ft. Myers has completely transformed. It now feels welcoming, supportive, and truly like a family. Professor Toledo has been a huge part of this change! he values kids for their knowledge and effort, not just the time they’ve been on the mats.
I'll start by saying that we've trained with Gracie Barra throughout the country and other Jiu-jitsu gyms for a good while now. This Gracie Barra, truly embodies the core values of the Gracie family.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Fort Myers
Gracie Barra Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers
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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