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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton
5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Boca Raton, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracieboca.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 561-851-3700
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Basel is absolutely the best, my both kids go here and I can’t recommend him enough, he is amazing with kids, patient, encouraging and knows how to keep them focused.”
“If you’re looking for a safe and comfortable environment to learn self defense and improve self confidence this is the place.”
“These classes are structured and organized, and welcome to all levels of experience.”
Other martial arts here
“I am a college student who, for months, had been contemplating giving Jiu-Jitsu a try, but was overwhelmed by the sheer number of MMA gyms around the Boca Raton area.”
What members say
“Coach Basel is absolutely the best, my both kids go here and I can’t recommend him enough, he is amazing with kids, patient, encouraging and knows how to keep them focused.”
“Lastly, Gracie Boca Gym has been very welcoming family and though I only recently started I think I may have found my home away from home!”
“I know a lot of students have an awesome time in the kid version, and as for adult, it's a friendly atmosphere that really trains the body to master each technique.”
“I know a lot of students have an awesome time in the kid version, and as for adult, it's a friendly atmosphere that really trains the body to master each technique.”
“I’ve rarely seen my kids so comfortable and confident around other adults.”
“I had to opportunity to visit Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton this week from another gym and I had an amazing experience.”
From the reviews
I recently started in the Gracie Combative's program at Gracie Boca Raton. So far the classes have been way more than I expected. Coach John & Basel are amazing coaches and I have begun picking up the principles and lessons much quicker than I thought I would.
We absolutely love this place. Coach Basel is just incredible with kids, patient, encouraging and truly gifted at connecting with them. Coach John is awesome, and together they create such a positive, welcoming environment. I’ve rarely seen my kids so comfortable and confident around other adults.
I've been taking this class for two years now, only 1-2 days a week and love every time I revisit the Dojo. Can't speak more highly. These classes are structured and organized, and welcome to all levels of experience.
Very happy with my experience here for the past couple months learning the Gracie Combatives program! If you’re looking for a safe and comfortable environment to learn self defense and improve self confidence this is the place.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton 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 Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton
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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