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Gracie Plant City (Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, & Kickboxing)
5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Plant City, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracieplantcitybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 365-8994
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is fundamental to know how to defend yourself and compared to other places this is the best (affordable, schedule, and location) Absolutely would recommend to anyone.”
“My kids and I 100% support GRACIE PLANT CITY Ask for Ian or Nicole they will answer all your questions… you will love it here!”
“Nicole is great; she offers the women’s class on Saturday and if you can attend one of her gi classes, do it!”
“Nicole is great; she offers the women’s class on Saturday and if you can attend one of her gi classes, do it!”
“The room is filled with high-level competitors, experienced veterans of the sport, and training partners who push you to grow every single session.”
“Each instructor offers incredible lessons and it truly is the most fun you’ll have while learning to fight and protect yourself, especially from a female perspective.”
“The environment is welcoming, the training is top-notch, and everyone—from beginners to experienced grapplers—gets the attention they need to improve.”
Other martial arts here
“My husband goes here and does Muay Thai and BJJ.”
What members say
“I’ve trained with coach Ian for almost a decade, he is an exceptional instructor! Very humble, great communicator, and know his bjj!”
“The environment is welcoming, the training is top-notch, and everyone—from beginners to experienced grapplers—gets the attention they need to improve.”
“Ian has been a wonderful addition to the family; he is very patient and thorough with his programming and really helps us understand techniques and talks through everything.”
“Ian has been a wonderful addition to the family; he is very patient and thorough with his programming and really helps us understand techniques and talks through everything.”
“The room is filled with high-level competitors, experienced veterans of the sport, and training partners who push you to grow every single session.”
“My kids and I 100% support GRACIE PLANT CITY Ask for Ian or Nicole they will answer all your questions… you will love it here!”
From the reviews
My husband goes here and does Muay Thai and BJJ. He loves the atmosphere, cleanliness, and the trainers. The owner is welcoming and friendly. They have kids class which we are looking forward to when our boy gets of age to train.
I’ve trained at a lot of martial arts gyms over the years, and most of them had something valuable. Whether it’s good training partners, a solid class structure, or a unique style. But Gracie Plant City and Gracie Brandon are on a completely different level. What separates them is the system. Everything is intentional.
I can’t say enough good things about Gracie Plant City. The environment is welcoming, the training is top-notch, and everyone—from beginners to experienced grapplers—gets the attention they need to improve. The instructors genuinely care about helping you grow both on and off the mats.
I can’t say enough about this place! As a student, we have the honor of being trained by some wondering instructors/professors. Nicole is great; she offers the women’s class on Saturday and if you can attend one of her gi classes, do it!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Plant City (Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, & Kickboxing)
Gracie Plant City (Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, & Kickboxing) 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 Plant City (Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, & Kickboxing)
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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