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Gracie Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stuart, 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 (ages 4–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (772) 485-1255
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They creat a great environment for kids to learn not just Jiu Jitsu but to be a good person.”
“Not only did my partner train with Harlan in high school, our son currently trains and we LOVE Gracie!”
“The group is made up of women from all ages and stages of life all working towards self defense.”
“The combatives program has a great structure for beginners.”
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What members say
“Amazing instructors and wonderful students!”
“I am so grateful to have found such a welcoming, friendly environment for my first real experience in the Jiu Jitsu world.”
“I appreciate the structure of the programs, the number of times each week that the classes are offered as well as the friendly environment and clean facilities.”
“Each of the instructors are extremely knowledgeable with years and years of experience, they are detail oriented and they always make safety their top priority.”
“Not only did my partner train with Harlan in high school, our son currently trains and we LOVE Gracie!”
“If you have ever thought or dreamed about learning Jui-Jitsu but have allowed your fear or lack of time to stop you, take a class at Gracie Martial Arts.”
From the reviews
From my first day I was hooked and training at Gracie Martial Arts has been great! The combatives program is a great structure for beginners. The instruction is excellent and the school is an overall great environment.
Harlan and his entire team are AMAZING. Not only did my partner train with Harlan in high school, our son currently trains and we LOVE Gracie! Highly recommend their adult and children classes!
Great place! Gracie martial arts is a place that has taught me that you don’t need to be a martial artist to do martial arts. Harlan, Chanel, and Tyler make sure everyone is comfortable and have fun while still learning and being proficient in Jiu Jitsu.
Training at Gracie Martial Arts has been great! The combatives program has a great structure for beginners. The instructors are all very knowledgeable and patient, facilities are clean, and the community within the school is friendly.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Martial Arts
Gracie Martial Arts 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 Martial Arts
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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