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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pooler
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pooler, Georgia
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule poolerjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 912-346-0917
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both Instructors are absolutely amazing, I'm grateful for their time teaching my daughter how to defend herself and skills that will help her in the future.”
“There are also a number of humble yet elite competitors.”
“If you want general fitness, self-defense, high level grappling instruction, or just fellowship you can find it all here.”
“This is a comfortable place for beginners to start their jui jitsu journey and a great spot for those with experience under their belt to grow and flourish in the art.”
What members say
“It’s always a great time, great instruction and better instructors.”
“This is a comfortable place for beginners to start their jui jitsu journey and a great spot for those with experience under their belt to grow and flourish in the art.”
“He is highly technical, drills deep into fundamentals with a stoic vibe, which I believe attracts great people and drives a strong family culture.”
“He is highly technical, drills deep into fundamentals with a stoic vibe, which I believe attracts great people and drives a strong family culture.”
“I found Gracie Jiu- Jitsu and quickly watched them give my kids the skills they need to be calm, confident, disciplined.”
“I found Gracie Jiu- Jitsu and quickly watched them give my kids the skills they need to be calm, confident, disciplined.”
From the reviews
The Pooler area is blessed to have this gym. The level of technical expertise of Jiu jitsu is unmatched in the area. Also the people are super kind, inviting, and it's a great environment to learn in. Highly recommend this gym.
We are so lucky to have this school open up in Pooler. I recently moved the Savannah area and found James through his BJJ school there. I've been lucky to have lived in areas with great schools under a few legends (and have dropped in many others while traveling).
Jiu Jitsu saved my life! If you know you know. If you want to know, look no further! Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pooler is in an incredibly convenient and safe location. The level of instruction, the quality of the culture, and lineage of tradition offered by Coach James Finizio is second to none!
Gracie Jiu-jitsu Pooler and Savannah is the place for Jiu-Jitsu in this area. The instructor lineage is strong and the Pooler location is especially convenient for those living a bit further from Savannah!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pooler
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pooler 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 Pooler
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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