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Hamiltons Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lakeland, 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 (ages 5–15) — 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 hamiltonsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (863) 701-6633
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:45–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids’ class is pure fun from monster-tag warm-ups into simple how to escape and bridging the foundation between children activities to real life self defense.”
“The kids’ class is pure fun from monster-tag warm-ups into simple how to escape and bridging the foundation between children activities to real life self defense.”
“Pat creates a family-based atmosphere where everyone feels welcome—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner.”
What members say
“I’ve trained with Pat for over 15 years, and I can honestly say he is one of the best instructors and people you’ll ever meet.”
“Pat creates a family-based atmosphere where everyone feels welcome—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner.”
“Coach Patrick and the crew welcomed us like family, very personable, treating each participant with a personalized experience and growth path.”
“Hamilton's has taught my nephew so much about preserverance, discipline and he now knows many solid jiu jitsu techniques.”
“Our kids love Hamiltons Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“He is great with the kids and makes learning Jui-Jitsu so fun for them while also teaching them important skills and building their confidence.”
From the reviews
My daughter is 4 years old and has been coming here for 4 months so far, and she absolutely loves it. At first she was unsure, but I've seen so much growth in her discipline, her competiveness, and her motivation. Patrick is such a great coach/trainer/mentor. The kids absolutely love him.
I’ve been training at Hamilton’s for a few months and it’s been awesome. The gym culture is super welcoming, especially for beginners. Pat offers top notch world class training and the teammates are all super supportive. If you’re looking for a great place to train in Lakeland then this is it.
Our daughter has been attending classes for just over a month and has truly enjoyed her experience. The instructor strikes a great balance between focused training and allowing the kids to have fun. It’s been a positive and engaging environment that she looks forward to each week.
My daughter has been attending Patrick Hamilton jiu jitsu school for about a year now. She did her her first Jiu-Jitsu competition a month ago. she also got some new friends and she's always happy to go to Jiu-Jitsu jitsu. Patrick is knowledgeable as well as training in the sport and competing regularly.
New to BJJ? Start at Hamiltons Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Hamiltons Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Hamiltons 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.
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