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Gracie Palm Harbor
5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Palm Harbor, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciepalmharbor.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (727) 204-5927
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–9 AM, 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30–9 AM, 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30–9 AM, 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 AM, 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4:15–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kids classes are no gi, which is good as most of conflicts in Florida happen while kids wearing shirts.”
“Even though Im still super new, I already feel more confident that I could defend myself better if I needed to, which as a woman is really important to me.”
“Kids classes are no gi, which is good as most of conflicts in Florida happen while kids wearing shirts.”
“Tony and Brittney are some of the best competitors in the world, and as an instructors they are second to none!”
“Dropped in for an open mat while traveling from out of state.”
“They commit time and energy to every student regardless of whether they are beginners or advanced competitors.”
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What members say
“Had the pleasure of dropping in on a class with Coach Rob. Amazing class, everyone was welcoming and Rob was a fantastic instructor.”
“I was a little nervous because I am in my thirties and have NEVER done any martial art or anything like it, but from the first class I participated in I knew I loved it.”
“I dropped in while traveling, and Tony and the rest of the gym were extremely welcoming.”
“Awesome techniques and personnel time from the coach”
“I don't know if I've ever sweat so much!”
“Tony and Brittney are some of the best competitors in the world, and as an instructors they are second to none!”
From the reviews
Awesome school to learn BJJ at. I had no grappling or wrestling experience before coming here but Coach Tony and the other more experienced students are always super patient and down to help teach and practice until you’re feeling confident. It’s a great atmosphere with nothing but the nicest people.
My son has been going here for over a year and my daughter just recently started the summer camps. All of the coaches are excellent, the facility is clean and I trust them immensely with my children! Tony and Brittany are wonderful people who definitely have our children's best interest in mind.
First off the gym is always clean and sanitized. The people in the classes all help and encourage eachother nonstop. Great atmosphere. Tony Way the instructor is the type you don't want to let down he's such a dedicated solid person. Knows BJJ inside and out and runs the classes with efficiency and purpose.
I cannot say enough good about this place. My daughter is 6 years old and has been going here for about a year now. Tony, the instructor, is so great with the kids. He keeps them focused, learning and having fun at the same time.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Palm Harbor
Gracie Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor
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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