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Gracie Wesley Chapel
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lutz, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciewesleychapel.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“If you have kids interested in learning wrestling or grappling, I highly recommend coming out on Tuesday nights.”
“Whether your a woman looking for self defence or an inspiring MMA fighter THIS is the place to train.”
“There's a real focus on developing the right type of game whether you are a beginner or advanced practitioner.”
Other martial arts here
“Without question the best instructors along with the best training partners of any Jiu Jitsu or MMA facility anywhere in Wesley Chapel.”
“My 14-year-old son has been training in the Tuesday night wrestling class (7–8:30pm) with Coach Eric “Cowboy” and Coach Dylan since August 5th.”
What members say
“Without question the best instructors along with the best training partners of any Jiu Jitsu or MMA facility anywhere in Wesley Chapel.”
“There's a real focus on developing the right type of game whether you are a beginner or advanced practitioner.”
“We love this place the coaches the kids the environment it just feels like one big family”
“Gracie Wesley Chapel is a great place to train, the facility and instructors are top notch.”
“There's a real focus on developing the right type of game whether you are a beginner or advanced practitioner.”
From the reviews
My son has been part of the lil ninja's class for 2 years exactly. He's loved every part of it. Coach Wrick and Isaiah work really well with the kids. My son is proud to be apart of this gym and it's given him the confidence to pursue other sports as well.
Gracie Wesley Chapel is a great place to train, the facility and instructors are top notch. Coach Wrick and Cowboy know how to motivate and push everyone to become better weather your goal is competition or to learn as a hobby.
My son and his friend have been attending the Tuesday night Wrestling class with Coach Dylan and Coach Eric. From day one we were welcomed with open arms by both of these two incredible instructors, and the class attendees as well.
Looking for a family oriented gym to help teach the kids disciple and martial arts? Looking for a place to lose a few extra pounds? Looking for a place to continue growth in your Jiu-Jitsu life? Then this is the place for you. Great instructors, great teammates, and a great location.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Wesley Chapel
Gracie Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel
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. 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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