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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Baymeadows
4.9 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jacksonville, Florida
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 (ages 5–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejjbm.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (904) 574-1505
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We brought our children here for their Anti-Bully program and they’ve grown beyond expectation in such a short amount of time.”
“He makes sure everyone gets that one on one needed to fully understand each move which is what sets him apart to me.”
“If you are looking for a place to learn, get in shape, help your kids gain confidence and self defense, this school is for you.”
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What members say
“Coach Cliff is an amazing teacher and very patient with the kids.”
“Since my first day Coach Cliff has been very supportive and really helped me discover my love for Jiu Jitsu.”
“Since my first day Coach Cliff has been very supportive and really helped me discover my love for Jiu Jitsu.”
“Aside from this physical location, the Gracie Jiu Jitsu franchise is one of the best around and provides tons of resources to their students to learn and improve their techniques.”
“My daughter looks forward to every session because it's a great way to learn life skills.”
“We brought our children here for their Anti-Bully program and they’ve grown beyond expectation in such a short amount of time.”
From the reviews
By far the best Jiu-Jitsu dojo for kids (and everyone) in JAX. The place is kinda small but very welcoming. Coach Cliff is an amazing teacher and very patient with the kids. My two children cannot wait to come each week because it's that fun. Can not say enough about coach Cliff and his way of teaching.
My son loves going to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Baymeadows and working with Coach Cliff, Coach Abel, and Coach Melissa. They have all been extremely helpful and supportive of my son’s new journey in jiu-jitsu.
This studio and the coaches have been so wonderful and welcoming. I feel safe while I am in the studio. It's definitely been a healing process as well for me. I am a survivor of assault. And I hope this review helps other survivors.
I've been coming to GJJ Baymeadows for almost a year now and a review is long overdue. As someone with a traditional martial arts background, I can confidently say that Coach Cliff and the team of instructors do an excellent job at teaching Jiu Jitsu safely, effectively, and with a focus on the details and…
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Baymeadows
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Baymeadows 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 Jiu-Jitsu Baymeadows
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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