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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ormond Beach
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ormond Beach, 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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejiujitsuormondbeach.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 386-320-6216
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“When I arrived at the academy, I was impressed by how well he interacted with the kids’ class that had just finished.”
“I started private lessons with Marc at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ormond Beach about three months ago, and it’s been a great experience from day one.”
“I was visiting Daytona / Ormond Beach area for holiday and wanted to get a training session on one of the gyms open Matt’s.”
“If you are seeking the true art of self defense Jiu Jitsu, this is a great place to start.”
“As a 46-year-old beginner who was overweight and not athletic, I was nervous at first, but now I genuinely look forward to training.”
What members say
“It was an absolute privilege to learn from such knowledgeable instructors who were willing to share their time, techniques, and insights with everyone in the room.”
“As a 46-year-old beginner who was overweight and not athletic, I was nervous at first, but now I genuinely look forward to training.”
“Even though im a white belt and new to this martial art Mr Gracie and the owner of the gym were very welcoming and patient with me.”
“It was an absolute privilege to learn from such knowledgeable instructors who were willing to share their time, techniques, and insights with everyone in the room.”
“The gym was clean, the class was a great workout, and I’m thankful I had the opportunity to stop in.”
“Nothing brings more joy to a parents heart than to hear your child say they love what they are learning and they feel important to the people that are teaching them.”
From the reviews
Attending the Jiu-Jitsu seminar was an incredible experience and something I feel truly grateful for. It was an absolute privilege to learn from such knowledgeable instructors who were willing to share their time, techniques, and insights with everyone in the room.
This place is full of passion. Passion to teach Jujitsu. My 6 year old son loves coming here. He feels like he is respected as a person and he has formed relationships with his coaches.
My 13yr old son started taking lessons about a year ago. It was his idea to take jiujitsu classes. While there are other schools in the area, we chose this academy because of the reputation of being a Gracie Certified Training Center(CTC).
I met Marc while fishing on the pier, when he came to film content for the school’s channel. When he found out I had trained back home, he invited me to come check out a class. Marc is an outstanding instructor—knowledgeable, respectful, and clearly passionate about teaching.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ormond Beach
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach
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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