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Gracie North Port Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Port Charlotte, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracienorthport.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 500-1978
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“10/10 recommend Gracie North Port for competition training, self defense and the children's programs are awesome.”
“10/10 recommend Gracie North Port for competition training, self defense and the children's programs are awesome.”
“I have had private lessons with dom as well which he approaches with professionalism and I highly recommend to students of any level.”
“10/10 recommend Gracie North Port for competition training, self defense and the children's programs are awesome.”
“He is able to take anyone from a complete beginner and instruct them to be able to actively participate in their own growth in this martial art.”
What members say
“Professor Dom is a great teacher, He loves Jiu-Jitsu and teaches in a manner that emanates both his joy and detailed understanding of the sport.”
“Professor Dom was welcoming, professional and took the time to learn about my own skill set so that we could engage in a thoughtful and safe manner.”
“Professor Dom was welcoming, professional and took the time to learn about my own skill set so that we could engage in a thoughtful and safe manner.”
“Professor Dom is a great teacher, He loves Jiu-Jitsu and teaches in a manner that emanates both his joy and detailed understanding of the sport.”
“10/10 recommend Gracie North Port for competition training, self defense and the children's programs are awesome.”
“I came from Canada to escape the snow during February and trained several times at his Do Jo, Gracie North Port Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
From the reviews
Coach Dom is one of my students and of the highest caliber when it comes to instruction and student care. Dom worked as my assistant before branching out on his own, he knows this business well and he's an outstanding martial artist.
Dominic Gonzalez is a phenomenal coach and has something to offer anyone interested in Brazilian Jujitsu from beginner to advanced. His credentials go without saying as he is highly respected for his ability within the SWFL jujitsu community.
I've been practicing BJJ with Dom for about a year now. Each and every class my skills sharpen and my knowledge deepens. He has makes class fun and informative. The group has been very welcoming. I look forward to training at Gracie North Port.
Dom is a fantastic jiu jitsu coach: not only does he possess an array of skills and vast knowledge on the topic but more importantly he is able to convey this information to a wide array of people’s of varying levels of fitness, athleticism, experience, and comfort with grappling.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie North Port Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gracie North Port Brazilian 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 North Port Brazilian 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 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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