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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Green Cove Springs
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Green Cove Springs, 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 (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 graciegreencove.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 904-449-8711
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have three boys in the youth class, and they absolutely love it; and not only do they look forward to going, but they’ve learned a lot — and in a short amount of time at that!”
“Beyond teaching effective self-defense techniques, they also emphasize important life skills such as discipline, respect, confidence, and perseverance.”
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What members say
“Professor Martin is extremely knowledgeable and shows he truly cares about teaching and continuing this art form by the way he instructs and leads.”
“The coaches are so welcoming, engaged, professional, and encouraging.”
“In addition, he always creates a safe and supportive environment where everyone can learn and grow.”
“Beyond teaching effective self-defense techniques, they also emphasize important life skills such as discipline, respect, confidence, and perseverance.”
“They teach skills for on the mat as well as out in the world- our kids are excited to go every time, and we love to be a part of this wonderful establishment and community.”
“The Gracie bully proof curriculum is truly effective.”
From the reviews
If you want to better yourself, physically, mentally, and emotionally then this place is for you. First responder and veteran discounts available. Professor Martin is extremely knowledgeable and shows he truly cares about teaching and continuing this art form by the way he instructs and leads.
Professor Tim Martin is a very thorough teacher. Comrodary and instructions are well established, Great place to train with a great group of people. My 2 kids , 9 &11, enjoy training there also and their confidence level goes up each class. The Gracie bully proof curriculum is truly effective.
I’ve been training at Springs Jiu Jitsu for five months now and I can honestly say that it's been an incredible experience so far. What really sets Springs Jiu Jitsu apart is Professor Tim. From the moment I walked in the door, I could tell that he truly cares about his students and their progress.
I can’t recommend Springs Jiu Jitsu and Professor Tim enough. Learning here has been an incredible experience. The atmosphere is both fun and friendly, making every session enjoyable. Professor Tim’s expertise and teaching style create an environment perfect for learning Jiu-Jitsu.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Green Cove Springs
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs
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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