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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu College Park Orlando
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orlando, 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 3–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejiujitsu407.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You can expect he will practice extreme patience with the young kids while still reinforcing the messages most parents are sending their children at home.”
“His personal touch and genuine care for his students make this place the perfect choice for anyone seeking to learn self-defense in a supportive and empowering environment.”
What members say
“Miguel is a fantastic instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable about his craft, very patient with his students and always has a smile on his face.”
“The environment is safe, welcoming, and fun, while still teaching important skills like discipline, respect, and perseverance.”
“His personal touch and genuine care for his students make this place the perfect choice for anyone seeking to learn self-defense in a supportive and empowering environment.”
“He's remarkably knowledgeable, always courteous, and genuinely easy to talk to and learn from, making complex techniques accessible.”
“If you’ve ever had aninterest in jujitsu, self-defense, or just looking for a new cardio exercise, I encourage you to give Gracie Jujitsu College Park Orlando a try!”
“I highly recommend this school if you care about your child developing their self-confidence and becoming a great citizen in general.”
From the reviews
Gracie University at College Park CTC (Certified Training Center) is absolutely fantastic! 5 stars A++ I'm a white belt student from another Gracie University CTC and one of the incredible benefits is that I get to train at other GU CTCs for free while on vacation for up to an entire month each year!
I have seen Miguel teach both of our kids and other peoples’ children. He is a truly compassionate and dedicated teacher. He knows his craft and he comes up with brilliant ideas to keep kids of all ages engaged and motivated. He also really focuses on character development.
Miguel is exceptional with my son and the other young children. He keeps a great balance of fun, learning, structure and discipline. My son has gained self confidence and focus that was lacking before… and he LOVES coming to class.
Right as you walk into Gracie Jujitsu College Park Orlando, the first thing you will notice is how clean the entire space is. Miguel, the owner does an amazing job to ensure that the entire school is spotless. This is the first thing that showed me how passionate Miguel is about his business and for the art of jujitsu.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu College Park Orlando
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu College Park Orlando 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 College Park Orlando
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. 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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