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Gracie Barra North Orlando Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 107 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
- 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 northorlandobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (407) 895-7010
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–2 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–8 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 4–5:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Professor Lawrence is an expert at demonstrating fundamentals techniques in a way that is easy to understand, interjecting humor to help us remember the steps.”
“Huge thanks to the coaching staff for their knowledge, attention, and the experience they so generously share with the kids.”
“I also love the women's class, lead by the AMAZING Professor Sabrina, who brings a fun vibe to the female only class.”
“As a proud father and supporter of my son who has trained for two years in fundamental and competition training.”
“As a mom I always wanted my kids to learn some kind of self defense and it doesn’t get any better than this, Jiujutsu is the absolute BEST.”
“The techniques taught are comprehensive and effective, and the emphasis on fundamentals ensures a solid foundation for practitioners of all levels.”
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What members say
“Laurence and Prof Gutty are excellent with the children, my kids love them, they make learning fun, every instructor that helps is also great with all the kids.”
“The techniques taught are comprehensive and effective, and the emphasis on fundamentals ensures a solid foundation for practitioners of all levels.”
“Professor Lawrence always finds him the perfect partner so he gets a great workout in a safe and friendly environment.”
“Professor Lawrence is an expert at demonstrating fundamentals techniques in a way that is easy to understand, interjecting humor to help us remember the steps.”
“Professor Lawrence always finds him the perfect partner so he gets a great workout in a safe and friendly environment.”
“Laurence and Prof Gutty are excellent with the children, my kids love them, they make learning fun, every instructor that helps is also great with all the kids.”
From the reviews
Joining Gracie Barra North Orlando has been one of the most meaningful decisions I’ve made—not just for my jiu jitsu journey, but for my growth as a person. Professors Gutty and Lawerance have created an environment that is equal parts inviting, challenging, and empowering.
I recently joined Gracie Barra North Orlando seeking a new challenge outside my comfort zone (that would fit into my schedule as a busy mom). What I found was so much more! This place is special! The culture here feels like family, supportive and welcoming — never intimidating.
I've been training at Gracie Barra North Orlando with my husband since Feb 2018. Starting jiujitsu here has been one of my best life decisions ever made. Aside from getting a great workout in, the community of amazing professors and other students is invaluable.
My 5-year-old daughter transferred to this dojo in December, and I have seen significant improvement in her skills and confidence. The dedication and patience that each instructor provides to every student is inspiring.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra North Orlando Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Barra North Orlando Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 North Orlando Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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