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Gracie Barra Kissimmee
4.9 ★★★★★ 203 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbkissimmee.co — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 321-800-3778
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“School is very welcoming for all ages, from children all the way to seniors to learn the art.”
“I took the women's only class today with Coach Lana.”
“They also offer MMA Tues an Thurs nights but you need to train 1 full month boxing, muay thai, bjj gi an no gi on a weekly basis.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about each student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“Highly recommend if you want to improve your jiu jitsu or just simply learn for self defense.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about each student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
Other martial arts here
“They also offer MMA Tues an Thurs nights but you need to train 1 full month boxing, muay thai, bjj gi an no gi on a weekly basis.”
“They also offer MMA Tues an Thurs nights but you need to train 1 full month boxing, muay thai, bjj gi an no gi on a weekly basis.”
“They also offer MMA Tues an Thurs nights but you need to train 1 full month boxing, muay thai, bjj gi an no gi on a weekly basis.”
What members say
“The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about each student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“From the front desk to the expert coaches, Gracie Barra Kissimmee offers one of the most friendly, welcoming environments you'll ever find.”
“They have detail oriented coaches who prioritize both the physical and emotional safety of every child.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about each student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“From the front desk to the expert coaches, Gracie Barra Kissimmee offers one of the most friendly, welcoming environments you'll ever find.”
“The sense of camaraderie among everyone was incredible, the coaching was top-notch, and the facility is spotless.”
From the reviews
This review is long overdue. I had the pleasure of “visiting” Gracie Barra Kissimmee for a few months in the winter in 2024 and then again in winter of 2025. Professor Igor and the other instructors are so knowledgeable and caring.
From the moment I walked through the doors of Gracie Barra Kissimmee, I knew I had found something truly special. The energy here is unreal — welcoming, empowering, and filled with a sense of community that you just don’t find everywhere.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this academy truly deserves one. I just finished my trial week, and I can honestly say that every positive thing you read about Gracie Barra is absolutely true. The 6:30 a.m.
The environment is uplifting an contagious. Alot of high level Black Belts and Brown Belts to learn from. The mat space is huge, and there's a ton of people to train with. (Main Coach)Igor Andrade 6th degree is also just one stripe away from coral belt.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Kissimmee
Gracie Barra Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee
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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