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Gracie Barra Lake Nona
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orlando, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lp.gblakenona.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 407-440-3037
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“After visiting so many places trying to find a school that truly takes kids’ classes seriously, we finally visited Gracie Barra Lake Nona and immediately felt at home.”
“Dropped by for a class while in town for the Pan Am Tournament.”
“I first joined thinking I would just learn self-defense, but I’ve found so much more: a place of respect, friendship, and constant growth.”
“They are very welcoming to all students of all levels, parents or even if you just want to stop by to visit.”
What members say
“I dropped in for class while visiting family in Orlando and was enthusiasticly met at the door by Professor Adrian. Great feeling considering that it was 630am!”
“The facility is clean and well-maintained, providing a safe environment, and the professor and coaching staff are consistently patient, attentive, and welcoming.”
“The facility is clean and well-maintained, providing a safe environment, and the professor and coaching staff are consistently patient, attentive, and welcoming.”
“My son is having a wonderful time and learning not only Jiu jitsu techniques but also self Defense and important values such as respect and discipline.”
“They create such a positive, structured, and supportive environment that our kids absolutely love.”
“The classes are well-structured, offering practical techniques for self-defense, competition, or fitness.”
From the reviews
I can’t say enough good things about this gym! The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, there’s always something new to learn. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the community is incredibly supportive.
Dropped by for a class while in town for the Pan Am Tournament. The gym/facility was tremendously clean, easy to find, and had ample parking- even with what seemed like 20+ kids on the mats when I showed up. Prof.
Our family had an amazing experience at Gracie Barra Lake Nona for over two years. Professor Adrian was incredibly patient and supportive, especially with our son Damian, who has a speech delay.
Grace Barra Jiu-Jitsu Academy is an outstanding place to train! The instructors are highly skilled and supportive, creating a welcoming and respectful environment for all experience levels. The classes are well-structured, offering practical techniques for self-defense, competition, or fitness.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Lake Nona
Gracie Barra Lake Nona 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 Lake Nona
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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