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Hugo Leite BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clermont, Florida

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi

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  • 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 — 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
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  • Website & schedule hugoleitebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (321) 444-9549

Hours

Monday 10–11:20 AM, 4:40–8:20 PM
Tuesday 6–7 AM, 4:40–8:20 PM
Wednesday 6–7 AM, 10–11:20 AM, 4:40–8:20 PM
Thursday 6–7 AM, 4:40–8:20 PM
Friday 10–11:20 AM, 6–7:20 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Hugo Leite BJJ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“My kids love doing jiu-jitsu at this gym, the teachers are super attentive and dedicated to helping them learn the sport, I highly recommend it.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The sensei is not only highly skilled but also patient and dedicated to helping every student, from beginners to advanced practitioners.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 40 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Knowing Hugo for almost 2 years as my coach and friend. Great coach, his gym is friendly environment, really respectfully place.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“This academy has everything you could ask for—a fantastic sensei, a welcoming family environment, and top-tier instruction that helps you develop real skills on the mat.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“This academy has everything you could ask for—a fantastic sensei, a welcoming family environment, and top-tier instruction that helps you develop real skills on the mat.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“We really appreciate how patient and encouraging Coach Hugo is when explaining techniques, and how well he communicates with our son.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Clean and comfortable Space totally recommend this place.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“His overall fitness and endurance have improved, even started to notice how is getting leaner as he is building muscles, in addition to a big confidence boost for him!”

From the reviews

If you're looking for an amazing place to train Jiu-Jitsu in Clermont, look no further than The Hugo Leite BJJ! This academy has everything you could ask for—a fantastic sensei, a welcoming family environment, and top-tier instruction that helps you develop real skills on the mat.

★★★★★ — Roger, Mar 2025

Returning to Jiu-Jitsu training was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The gentle art has this unique ability to bring people together, to include, and to show that regardless of physical limitations or experience level, everyone can improve day by day.

★★★★★ — Xico, Feb 2026

Professor Hugo, a black belt in jiu-jitsu, is much more than a master on the mat — he is a true example of discipline, humility, and leadership. With extensive experience and deep knowledge of the gentle art, he teaches techniques with clarity, patience, and passion.

★★★★★ — Vilmar, Jun 2025

Our son has been training with Coach Hugo for about two and half months now, and we’ve already seen amazing progress. His overall fitness and endurance have improved, even started to notice how is getting leaner as he is building muscles, in addition to a big confidence boost for him!

★★★★★ — Abdallah, Nov 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Hugo Leite BJJ

Hugo Leite BJJ 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Hugo Leite BJJ

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 Hugo Leite BJJ

2400 S Hwy 27 Ste 4109, Clermont, FL34711

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