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Gracie Barra Palm Coast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Palm Coast, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Website & schedule graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 386-780-5200
The classes they run
“It is inspiring to see children, young people and adults evolving together, learning values that go far beyond the mat.”
What members say
“Gym was absolutely amazing , very clean and well taking care of , The head black belt coach was very knowledgeable and made me feel so welcomed.”
“The environment is very family-oriented, respectful, and positive, which makes a huge difference.”
“I’ve trained at a few places over the years, and Gracie Barra Palm Coast has quickly become one of my favorite academies.”
From the reviews
Academia nova e familiar em Palm Coast ( Flórida EUA), com professor altamente qualificado voltado para qualquer tipo de gosto, tanto para tecnicas de jiujitsu, como para defesa pessoal. Um ambiente agradável, moderno limpo e bonito, onde a arte do jiujitsu e ensinada com excelência e valores.
I’ve trained at a few places over the years, and Gracie Barra Palm Coast has quickly become one of my favorite academies. From day one, everyone made me feel welcome. The environment is very family-oriented, respectful, and positive, which makes a huge difference.
Great Team and Great Instructor, very good BJJ Gym, Instructor/Black Belt Flavio is very knowledgeable and a respectful guy!! Feels good to be training at Gracie Barra Palm Coast. Family Owned Business, Flavio and his wife Tais are very passionate and love what they do 👊🏻 Oss
Great BJJ gym led by awesome people! Flavio and Thaís make sure you feel welcome and take their time with each and every student. Very grateful they opened this GB location in Palm Coast! Oss 💪🏼
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Palm Coast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Barra Palm Coast | 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 Palm Coast | 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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