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Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota (BJJ-SRQ)
4.8 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sarasota, Florida
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 gmbjjsrq.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 941-248-7305
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The gym is always clean and welcoming, and Professor Luan is incredible with the kids, patient, encouraging, and great at keeping them engaged while they learn.”
“The instruction is top-notch—whether you’re training to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete (which is never mandatory).”
“I dropped in for an open mat today as I am down in SRQ visiting my family for the holidays.”
“Professor Luan creates a space where kids learn respect, discipline, and self-defense, while adults find a supportive team that pushes them to be their best.”
Other martial arts here
“I did a bit of wrestling in college, but it wasn’t till I came here that my wrestling really started to grow.”
What members say
“The instructor was welcoming and very knowledgeable.”
“The gym is always clean and welcoming, and Professor Luan is incredible with the kids, patient, encouraging, and great at keeping them engaged while they learn.”
“As a personal trainer and gym owner who has trained in endless gyms over the years, I can hands down say that this is one of the most friendly gyms I've stepped into.”
“Observed Black Belts go around to each team learning the moves of the day and ensure they understood the finer points of the technique.”
“The gym is always clean and welcoming, and Professor Luan is incredible with the kids, patient, encouraging, and great at keeping them engaged while they learn.”
“Professor Luan creates a space where kids learn respect, discipline, and self-defense, while adults find a supportive team that pushes them to be their best.”
From the reviews
This place is the translation of a family on the mat. An amazing environment for anyone interested in learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Everyone on the mats is friendly. The gym is very clean and welcoming. Great place to train and have fun. Best school in Sarasota. Keep up the great work y’all!
I was in Sarasota on vacation and found this school, I sent an email and was invited along by Justin. Had a great class taken by Adam and Javi and some rolls too. They waived the mat fee (other gyms in area were looking to charge $30+), a great place for visitors or anyone looking to start BJJ
Was visiting from Central Florida and wanted a good Jiu-Jitsu experience. Multiple people from Sarasota recommended this gym. Was welcomed in, made to feel like I was one of their students.
Very clean and well run bjj school. I was in town for a few days and wanted to try out a local academy, Adam was very welcoming and put on a great class. I would highly recommend....
Your first BJJ class at Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota (BJJ-SRQ)
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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