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Gracie Barra Lake Park | Flórida
5 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in West Palm 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gblakepark.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 561-313-6177
Hours
| Monday | 12–2 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 am, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–2 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 am, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids 6 & 8 have been going to the 3:30 kids class on Tuesday and Thursdays and have loved it.”
“Whether you’re training to compete, get in shape, or just learn something new, this is the place you want to be.”
“I have trained with Professor Bernardo for over a year, his group classes and one on one private lessons have grown my skill with jiu jitsu incredibly.”
What members say
“Bernardo is an amazing instructor and is very welcoming and knowledgeable.”
“When we came in, he was incredibly welcoming and made our whole family feel comfortable—especially my 3-year-old son, which was the most important part for me.”
“If you have any interest, I highly recommend trying a trial class—you’ll find not only great training but also a strong and supportive community at Gracie Barra Lake Park.”
“A huge thank you for exposing us to your culture, the art and history behind jujitsu, and the power/technique you awaken and taught us!”
“Whether you’re training to compete, get in shape, or just learn something new, this is the place you want to be.”
“My name's Gav and I've been training with Professor Bernardo at Gracie Barra Lake Park for 2 months and it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made.”
From the reviews
Our family trained with Professor Bernardo. He is an amazing kind person. We all enjoyed training with him. Good luck Professor Bernardo!🥋
I have trained with Professor Bernardo for over a year, his group classes and one on one private lessons have grown my skill with jiu jitsu incredibly. With his help I was able to compete and win my first ever tournament match.
Professor Bernardo is the best! He is one of the many reasons I have come to love jui-jitsu. Not only has he taught me so much but he has taught my son and made it fun. Great job BAM!
I recently had the pleasure of training at Gracie Barra in Lake Park with Professor Bernardo, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. Not only does Professor Bernardo make you feel at home from the moment you step into the academy, but he is also incredibly patient, caring, and always has a positive outlook on…
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Lake Park | Flórida
Gracie Barra Lake Park | Flórida 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 Lake Park | Flórida
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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