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Juan Reppin Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oldsmar, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule carlsongraciesaintpetersburg.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (727) 481-6882
The classes they run
“Whether you're considering BJJ for your kids or yourself, I highly recommend taking his class.”
“Training at Juan Reppin Jiu-Jitsu Academy means learning from an instructor with years of experience, not only as a competitor but also as a teacher.”
“The academy follows the Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lineage, ensuring high-quality instruction whether you’re training for self-defense, competition, or fitness.”
“Whether you’re a total beginner or an advanced competitor, you’ll get world-class instruction in a safe, supportive, and family-friendly environment.”
Other martial arts here
“We've tried many forms of martial arts over the years (karate, MMA & wrestling) with no success, and, therefore, we could never get them to stick to anything.”
“We've tried many forms of martial arts over the years (karate, MMA & wrestling) with no success, and, therefore, we could never get them to stick to anything.”
“We've tried many forms of martial arts over the years (karate, MMA & wrestling) with no success, and, therefore, we could never get them to stick to anything.”
What members say
“Whether you’re a total beginner or an advanced competitor, you’ll get world-class instruction in a safe, supportive, and family-friendly environment.”
“Whether you’re a total beginner or an advanced competitor, you’ll get world-class instruction in a safe, supportive, and family-friendly environment.”
“Whether you’re a total beginner or an advanced competitor, you’ll get world-class instruction in a safe, supportive, and family-friendly environment.”
“When I don't understand something, they take their time to show and explain and even provide other techniques that can be applied in a similar way.”
“Training at Juan Reppin Jiu-Jitsu Academy means learning from an instructor with years of experience, not only as a competitor but also as a teacher.”
“The academy follows the Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lineage, ensuring high-quality instruction whether you’re training for self-defense, competition, or fitness.”
From the reviews
Training at Juan Reppin Jiu-Jitsu Academy means learning from an instructor with years of experience, not only as a competitor but also as a teacher. Professor Juan has trained all over the world, including coaching at a special forces base, and brings a depth of knowledge you won’t find anywhere else.
Checkmat Jiu Jitsu St Pete is great! Professor Juan is world class. It's A welcoming environment for people of all levels, lots of higher ranked belts to roll with. Excellent instruction. Stop in for a class if you are in the area you won't regret it!
We are blessed to have found this Jui Jitsu place by a random Google search. My kids have never enjoyed any form of martial arts or any types of classes like this before.
Professor Juan is one of the best! He and his wife are patient and kind. We started about two months ago and couldn’t be happier with the progress our child has made! Oliver started off wanting to join a sport of some kind and when I found this place for Jiujitsu he was so excited.
New to BJJ? Start at Juan Reppin Jiu Jitsu Academy
Juan Reppin Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Juan Reppin 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.
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