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Leongolden Gracie Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ormond Beach, Florida
Part of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule leongoldengracie.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (386) 346-5834
Hours
| Monday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“So far this is a great opportunity for my son he's loving it and the instructors a very attentive I'd have to give it five stars so far”
“As a complete beginner, I was a little nervous about starting, but everyone at LeonGolden Jiu Jitsu made me feel welcome from day one.”
Other martial arts here
“After giving karate a try for a couple weeks my sons much preferred the art of Jiu Jitsu.”
What members say
“Nice family environment, friendly and kind owners, very nice and knowledgeable professors, beautiful and clean gym, everyone is very welcoming, great team feel!”
“After meeting and getting to know the owners, I see their commitment to providing the best training opportunity with superior instruction, and a clean and welcoming facility.”
“After meeting and getting to know the owners, I see their commitment to providing the best training opportunity with superior instruction, and a clean and welcoming facility.”
“After meeting and getting to know the owners, I see their commitment to providing the best training opportunity with superior instruction, and a clean and welcoming facility.”
“Whether you are brand new or experienced, they meet you where you are and help you level up with confidence.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for more than just a place to train, Leonholden Jujitsu is it. From the moment you walk through the doors, you can feel that this academy is built on genuine care, respect, and purpose. The owners are truly incredible people.
My two boys started training a few months ago and I am thankful to have found a gym like this so close to home. After giving karate a try for a couple weeks my sons much preferred the art of Jiu Jitsu. They have grown in strength and control while also building resilience, toughness, and confidence.
Nice family environment, friendly and kind owners, very nice and knowledgeable professors, beautiful and clean gym, everyone is very welcoming, great team feel! They make BJJ fun and learning for all.
It is soooo amazing here! The instructors are great and everyone has such a good way of making you feel welcome ! They do such a good job of teaching all levels :)
New to BJJ? Start at Leongolden Gracie Academy
Leongolden Gracie 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 Leongolden Gracie 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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