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HumbleGrounds Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hernando, Florida

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule humblegroundsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 352-340-2622

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 HumbleGrounds Jiu Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 14 mentions

“Our son started nine months ago and the coaches were welcoming and took extra time to catch him up with the other children.”

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💪 Women's BJJ

“They also have women’s class I joined which I recommend all the ladies to try”

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🩳 No-Gi 2 mentions

“Multiple things to train Gi, NoGi, kick boxing, mma!”

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🥋 Gi

“All the coaches are awesome GI and No Gi.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Whether you’re a competitive athlete looking to compete or learn how to defense yourself or to get in shape, as long as you’re a good person, all mindsets are welcomed.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“There are classes for every age and practice, mma, cardio, private lessons, Bjj, wrestling.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They teach respect, safety, team work, self defense, and more.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“My kids started with no experience and have learned so much in a short period of time.”

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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 HumbleGrounds Jiu Jitsu Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“Of all the gyms/academies I’ve trained at over the years of doing bjj/kickboxing/mma, humble grounds has to be the healthiest gyms I have ever been a part of.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Multiple things to train Gi, NoGi, kick boxing, mma!”

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🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Of all the gyms/academies I’ve trained at over the years of doing bjj/kickboxing/mma, humble grounds has to be the healthiest gyms I have ever been a part of.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“There are classes for every age and practice, mma, cardio, private lessons, Bjj, wrestling.”

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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 91 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great facility with excellent coaches who genuinely care about helping people succeed.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Our son started nine months ago and the coaches were welcoming and took extra time to catch him up with the other children.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 23 mentions

“Of all the gyms/academies I’ve trained at over the years of doing bjj/kickboxing/mma, humble grounds has to be the healthiest gyms I have ever been a part of.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“There's been a noticeable improvement in my sons behavior as far as self discipline from taking classes here.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Whether you’re a competitive athlete looking to compete or learn how to defense yourself or to get in shape, as long as you’re a good person, all mindsets are welcomed.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Great facility with excellent coaches who genuinely care about helping people succeed.”

From the reviews

I have two girls that go to the homeschool group on Monday and Wednesday. These coaches are amazing and take their time to make sure the kids know the correct and safe way to do each thing. This is a truly amazing place for adults and kids. I wouldn't want my kids to go anywhere else.

★★★★★ — Alieschia, Jan 2026

I moved to Florida 2 years ago, the first thing I did when I got down here was look desperately for a new Jiu Jitsu school. Instead I found a group of people that I consider family now. Everyone from the owners, the teachers and students are amazing people.

★★★★★ — Scott, Sep 2024

For all levels ! Want to try something new? Come drop in and see what we're about. Whether you're a local, or trying to find a gym while visiting, competitors, or hobbyists alike have a place here! There are classes for every age and practice, mma, cardio, private lessons, Bjj, wrestling. Humble Grounds has it all !

★★★★★ — Lucas, Jun 2026

My son recently started BJJ classes here and he loves it!! I can see the difference in his self-confidence already. I highly recommend HumbleGrounds for all ages. The instructors are professional, experienced, and make you feel like family. It's a 40 minute drive for me and worth every minute!!

★★★★★ — Angela, Feb 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at HumbleGrounds Jiu Jitsu Academy

HumbleGrounds Jiu Jitsu Academy 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.

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Your first BJJ class at HumbleGrounds Jiu Jitsu Academy

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 HumbleGrounds Jiu Jitsu Academy

2780 N Florida Ave, Hernando, FL34442

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