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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Fort Myers
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Myers, 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bjjsouthwestflorida.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 516-305-2199
Hours
| Monday | 9:15 am–12:30 pm, 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:15 am–12:30 pm, 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:15 am–12:30 pm, 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:15 am–12:30 pm, 6:15–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10:45 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is the ONLY bjj gym in Lee County that you will find a Gracie Humaita direct lineage black belt, and it's absolutely worth it for you and your kids!”
“Honestly such an amazing atmosphere , definitely great for all individuals from various training backgrounds (Beginner to Expert) !”
What members say
“The head Professor is very skilled and is backed and supported by 5 other amazing black belts.”
“Honestly such an amazing atmosphere , definitely great for all individuals from various training backgrounds (Beginner to Expert) !”
“The coaches and students were very friendly and happy to have a visiting student for a short time.”
“Coach Leah explained everything so simple and clear that anyone can grasp the technique.”
“This is the ONLY bjj gym in Lee County that you will find a Gracie Humaita direct lineage black belt, and it's absolutely worth it for you and your kids!”
“The location is small but very clean and welly managed.”
From the reviews
Loved the introductory class. Coach Leah explained everything so simple and clear that anyone can grasp the technique. It also gives a good work out while learning and having fun.
The best BJJ gym in Southwest Florida!! I love the environment and the people there. The coaches are friendly and ready to give all information you need.
Leah’s class for women was amazing! I had never been to a jiu-jitsu class before and she was super helpful and patient in teaching me and the other ladies. I definitely recommend trying the classes here, everyone is nice and helpful 🙌🏼
Great training environment everyone one here treats you like family. Not to mention that the gym has six black belts that consistently come and teach class lots of knowledge and expertise that gets passed along to you.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Fort Myers
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers
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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