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Gracie Barra Plantation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Plantation, 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 gb-plantation.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 305-315-5937
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I should have enrolled my son sooner, Excellent school, teaching not only jiu jitsu but also discipline, focus, and helping my son get in shape while having fun.”
“Whether you’re training for self-defense, fitness, or competition, this is the place to be!”
“Great atmosphere for beginners the teachers are patient and detail oriented the kids have a great workout and learn a lot.”
What members say
“If you’re looking for a family friendly atmosphere to learn from one of the best instructors in this space GB plantation is the place for you.”
“Expert instruction, warm and welcoming environment, and an energy within each training session that compels you to want to improve.”
“If you’re looking for a family friendly atmosphere to learn from one of the best instructors in this space GB plantation is the place for you.”
“Professor Lyra gave us a warm welcome, explained everything in detail, and I can tell he truly cares about making you better.”
“Whether you’re training for self-defense, fitness, or competition, this is the place to be!”
“I just want to say how thankful I am for Gracie Barra Plantation and everything it’s done for my child.”
From the reviews
Great gym, great team, and the MOST supportive no-nonsense professor! Whether you are doing BJJ as a hobby, health reasons, or interested in competition, there is no other gym that will get you to your goals quickly while learning the BEST martial arts from an amazing professor.
I came in for the free into class this evening and it was fantastic. Professor Lyra gave us a warm welcome, explained everything in detail, and I can tell he truly cares about making you better. I am excited and eager to continue and grow with them!
Couldn't have thought of a better place to start my Jiu Jitsu journey. Expert instruction, warm and welcoming environment, and an energy within each training session that compels you to want to improve.
My daughter loves this place. The professor is fantastic, and he creates a great environment for the kids to learn.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Plantation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Barra Plantation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense 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 Plantation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
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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