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Jacksonville Xequemate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jacksonville, 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule xequematebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (757) 352-0557
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Alex and his team have created a nurturing environment where kids not only learn Jiu Jitsu but also develop essential life skills.”
“I got the pleasure of meeting Coach Dean and Coach Alex for Gi and No Gi respectively.”
“I got the pleasure of meeting Coach Dean and Coach Alex for Gi and No Gi respectively.”
“I stopped by Jacksonville Xequemate BJJ for an open mat and had an excellent experience.”
“We trained in some self-defense BJJ techniques for an hour.”
“Very methodical and patient coaches who teach at your pace, and are experienced at training all levels from beginners to black belts.”
What members say
“This gym has great mats, excellent instruction and a friendly/clean environment to learn Ju Jitsu.”
“From the moment you step through the doors, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that puts both kids and parents at ease.”
“From the moment you step through the doors, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that puts both kids and parents at ease.”
“An emphasis on technique makes for a safe environment in which to learn a combat sport.”
“The school itself is immaculate, which is a testament to their commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.”
“My children have grown in confidence and discipline since joining and I couldn't be happier with their progress.”
From the reviews
I am in the Navy, and I visited here a week ago while on temporary duty. The coaches were welcoming and the class was great. We trained in some self-defense BJJ techniques for an hour. Then the class did some free rolling. I rolled for 30 minutes.
Big place, friendly environment, family oriented and inspiring culture! The instructors are good and very accommodating. This place is not about your membership fees like other places. They offered free classes for us to try it out. After my first FREE class I wanted to signup already! Check out this place ASAP!
I took my first class in several years at Xequemate with Allan and had an incredible time. He is a great coach and even though I'm an out of shape beginner, I felt like I belonged. I look forward to coming again, thank you for being so kind, patient, and humorous!
Excellent dojo, instructors and students are very welcoming. I came to Jacksonville for 3 week due to work and XEQUEMATE BJJ host me like family. Dojo is very clean , spacious and good variety of techniques and expertise. Highly recommend to anyone in the area!
New to BJJ? Start at Jacksonville Xequemate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jacksonville Xequemate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Jacksonville Xequemate 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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