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Gracie Lab Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Miami, 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 — 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 gracielabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids train at the New York location, and it has been such an incredible experience for our family.”
“Not only will you learn the art of jiujitsu with incredible coaches but your kids will learn discipline, patience, determination and most of all self defense/confidence.”
“The instruction is clear and technical, but still beginner-friendly.”
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What members say
“Not only will you learn the art of jiujitsu with incredible coaches but your kids will learn discipline, patience, determination and most of all self defense/confidence.”
“From day one, the coaches were welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping everyone grow — no matter your experience level.”
“From day one, the coaches were welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping everyone grow — no matter your experience level.”
“Huge shoutout to Instructor Thiago — his attention to detail, technical knowledge, and ability to explain complex techniques clearly make a massive difference.”
“True Brazilian jiu jitsu taught by true life long practitioners… Gracie lab standards are set at the top when it comes to instruction of the art and lineage.”
“Not only will you learn the art of jiujitsu with incredible coaches but your kids will learn discipline, patience, determination and most of all self defense/confidence.”
From the reviews
Absolutely love this jiu-jitsu gym! From day one, the coaches were welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping everyone grow — no matter your experience level. The instruction is clear and technical, but still beginner-friendly.
We are beyond excited to welcome Gracelabs BJJ to Miami! Our kids train at the New York location, and it has been such an incredible experience for our family. The level of instruction, discipline, confidence-building, and community they’ve created is truly special.
Gracie Lab Jiu-Jitsu stands out for both the quality of instruction and the atmosphere. The academy feels welcoming and professional, and the level of coaching is clearly high. There’s a real respect for the art and lineage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and it shows in the way the gym is run.
The level of instruction is outstanding. The coaches are highly skilled and knowledgeable. Huge shoutout to Instructor Thiago — his attention to detail, technical knowledge, and ability to explain complex techniques clearly make a massive difference.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Lab Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Lab Jiu-Jitsu 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 Lab Jiu-Jitsu
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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