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Josué Garcia BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ocala, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ocalabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 813-319-3634
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–10:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–10:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–10:15 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–10:15 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great group of men, women, and children training here to become better people and athletes.”
“Nogi MMA is a wonderful place to face challenges in a safe environment.”
“Dark Horse BJJ is an awesome placed to workout, learn self defense, and make friends.”
Other martial arts here
“Nogi MMA is a wonderful place to face challenges in a safe environment.”
What members say
“Jag is great instructor under Tom Cutler and really knowledgable in many grappling martial arts as well as striking”
“Everyone at the gym is very welcoming, respectful, and makes you feel like part of the family.”
“They have learned discipline, hard work, perseverance and we as a family have grown together as well.”
“Focus on technique and real application.”
“Coach Jag and the other coaches are awesome and really train my son and the other kids there with discipline and care.”
“Under the expert instruction of Joshua Garcia, you will learn to competently defend yourself and develop the character to face your problems.”
From the reviews
I’ve trained at this gym off and on for over 2 years, and couldn’t be happier with Professor Josh’s teaching, the team he has built, and the gym as a whole. The first thing I looked for was a qualified coach, and if you take one look at coach Josh’s resume you see he has lots of experience and success in many…
My son is 5 and has been going here for about two months. Coach Jag and the other coaches are awesome and really train my son and the other kids there with discipline and care.
I have 3 kids 2 girls and I boy who attend this school. Every since the start of their training. They have learned discipline, hard work, perseverance and we as a family have grown together as well. The teachers there are great with kids and keep they motivated. Jag the owner is fantastic!
Excellent instruction from highly knowledgeable team that offers everything from a friendly environment for beginners to advanced training for veterans looking to hone their skills at the highest levels of competition.
New to BJJ? Start at Josué Garcia BJJ
Josué Garcia 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.
Your first BJJ class at Josué Garcia 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.
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