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Gracie Barra Melbourne | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in West Melbourne, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbmelbourne.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (321) 802-9022
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kindergartner is very tall for her age and had been badly bullied, and beaten up by older kids on a local playground.”
“I attend the women’s class and has helped me tremendously with self confidence and a much needed mental health break from the business of life.”
“I also signed up for the women’s only self defense class that they offer and I’ve been loving the experience.”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and dedicated to helping students of all levels improve their technique and confidence.”
What members say
“Professor Bernardo and Coach Michelle are extremely knowledgeable and provide a very welcoming environment for both new and experienced students.”
“Professor Bernardo and Coach Michelle are extremely knowledgeable and provide a very welcoming environment for both new and experienced students.”
“I appreciate the highly skilled coaches always creating such a positive energy environment & genuine family atmosphere, it makes every training session enjoyable and fulfilling.”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and dedicated to helping students of all levels improve their technique and confidence.”
“They foster a friendly, supportive environment for all of their students and are especially great with kids.”
From the reviews
If I could give 6 stars, I would. My kindergartner is very tall for her age and had been badly bullied, and beaten up by older kids on a local playground. Her personality went from happy and outgoing to nervous, anxious, and very shy. A few months later, Gracie Barra Melbourne was opening.
After bringing our son to the kids classes for 6 months I felt encouraged to join the adult classes. Coach Bernardo is knowledgeable and really cares about the safety of the students. It is a very friendly environment where beginners are treated respectfully by staff, coaches and more experienced students.
We signed up our 9 year old Daughter and her father to train in Jiu Jitsu here and it’s one of the best decisions we’ve made. The professors and coaches are amazing and they actually care about the people and that care goes beyond just inside the building.
Professor Bernardo and Coach Michelle, the owners of Melbourne Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu, far exceeded my expectations from the beginning. Coach Michelle went above and beyond when I Initially reached out to inquire about classes for my son. She responded so quickly, was super informative/knowledgeable and kind.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Melbourne | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Gracie Barra Melbourne | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Melbourne | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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