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Gracie Trinity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 261 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Odessa, Florida

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gracietrinity.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (813) 992-5550

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1 PM
Sunday 11 AM–1 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Gracie Trinity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 27 mentions

“We love Gracie Trinity, the staff is amazing and helpful and ensures each kid on the mat is getting the proper attention.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“**Objective 1: Personalized Attention is Key** From the moment I arrived, Coach Kevin, a black belt and renowned competitor, made every effort to ensure I felt included.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“They create a supportive, encouraging group that environment while teaching discipline, respect, confidence, and practical self-defense skills.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The training environment strikes a great balance between being challenging and safe, making it a place where people of all levels can improve and feel comfortable.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gracie Trinity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“Our family has students in both Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 261 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Great coaches, great staff, and just an all around awesome environment.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“**Objective 2: Sparring Insights Matter** I vividly remember the sparring session that followed my first class, where I was eager yet nervous to test what I had learned.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 23 mentions

“They create a supportive, encouraging group that environment while teaching discipline, respect, confidence, and practical self-defense skills.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 7 mentions

“The coaches are highly knowledgeable and take the time to explain every detail, which makes a huge difference for both beginners and experienced grapplers.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Highly recommend this school; my son loves coming to train here!”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 6 mentions

“We love Gracie Trinity, the staff is amazing and helpful and ensures each kid on the mat is getting the proper attention.”

From the reviews

I can’t say enough great things about this gym and jiu-jitsu program. The instructors have created a supportive, disciplined, and encouraging environment where kids truly thrive. They strike the perfect balance between teaching strong technical skills and building confidence, respect, and resilience.

★★★★★ — Dee, May 2026

Gracie Trinity has great coaches and awesome students. All skill levels are welcomed here. These folks are very passionate on developing skilled warriors. The staff is family oriented and offer great customer service. Overall, this is an excellent place to train.

★★★★★ — Sleepy, Sep 2025

**A Warm Welcome at the Jiu Jitsu Studio** When I stepped into the Jiu Jitsu studio in Florida, I could feel a palpable energy buzzing in the air—a mix of anticipation and camaraderie.

★★★★★ — Josenni, Aug 2024

Gracie Trinity is an incredible jiu jitsu gym with a welcoming and positive atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, everyone is friendly, respectful, and genuinely passionate about training. The coaching is high level while still being easy to follow, and the attention to detail really stands out.

★★★★★ — Kyle, Apr 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Trinity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Gracie Trinity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Gracie Trinity 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie Trinity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

11548 Pyramid Dr, Odessa, FL33556

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