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Gracie Barra Homestead Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

4.7 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Homestead, Florida

Part of Gracie Barra

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons

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 $200/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 786-647-1540

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30–9 pm
Thursday 5:30–9 pm
Friday 5:30–9 pm
Saturday 11:30 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 Gracie Barra Homestead Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“My son was too tall for the kids class and was included into the teens/adult group and they made him fit right in.”

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Teens BJJ

“My son was too tall for the kids class and was included into the teens/adult group and they made him fit right in.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Gracie Barra of homestead is such a amazing place for kids and adults to exercise and learn self defense!”

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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 Gracie Barra Homestead Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“I really enjoyed MMA and wanted to experience it.”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“The biggest Jiu Jitsu school in the world now in homestead and with one of the best professor Daniel Rego ( Black Belt 6 degree ).”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“I’ve wanted to join jiujitsu for a while and can say the gym is very welcoming and Professor Daniel has helped me in teaching me jiujitsu.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“I’ve wanted to join jiujitsu for a while and can say the gym is very welcoming and Professor Daniel has helped me in teaching me jiujitsu.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Profesor Daniel is an Encyclopedia of techniques and submissions , aside from that he is a great person with a good heart that is always there for you on or off the mat .”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughter and son loves to train here , her coaches and professor are amazing.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 3 mentions

“Gracie Barra of homestead is such a amazing place for kids and adults to exercise and learn self defense!”

From the reviews

Amazing School for all ages. My son is taking classes and I started with him as well to keep him inspired. I am competing at 44 years old. I cannot believe it. Excellent class routine where you will learn a new grappling technique every day, roll, stretch, do a specific exercise and gain much more than you expected.

★★★★★ — Hermann, Sep 2021

I started this gym at the top of 2021 as a new years resolution. I really enjoyed MMA and wanted to experience it. From the beginning professor Daniel and everyone in the gym was EXTREMELY welcoming and very eager to assist and teach.

★★★★★ — Francisco, Sep 2021

Good training, good vibes. You will learn BJJ here and make great friends. Highly recommend. Proffesor Daniel Rego is a legend of the art and an amazing instructor.

★★★★★ — Mario, Oct 2020

The biggest Jiu Jitsu school in the world now in homestead and with one of the best professor Daniel Rego ( Black Belt 6 degree ).

★★★★★ — Claudio, Dec 2020

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Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra Homestead 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.

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 Gracie Barra Homestead Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

13400 SW 288th St, Homestead, FL33033

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