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Ma-k-co Bros' Jiu-Jitsu Team
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tampa, Florida
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
- Today see hours ·
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1:30 PM, 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1:30 PM, 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches, Memou, Carlos and their wives are amazing with the kids—super patient, encouraging, and they really take the time to help each child improve.”
“If you're looking to compete or just get a workout in, this is a fantastic place to come train - can't recommend it enough.”
“It’s also been a fantastic bonding activity we get to challenge ourselves physically while learning valuable self-defense skills and respect for the art.”
“The classes are challenging but beginner-friendly, and you can really tell everyone is passionate about helping you improve.”
What members say
“My son and I started attending this class with the incredible instructors Memou and Carlos.”
“My son absolutely loves coming to class, and today was my daughter’s very first day—she left excited and already asking when she gets to come back!”
“I highly recommend this jiujitsu class to anyone looking for a positive, family-friendly environment that promotes growth, resilience, and teamwork.”
“breakdown all the techniques and make sure everything is understood and take time putting together a great class!”
“If you're looking to compete or just get a workout in, this is a fantastic place to come train - can't recommend it enough.”
“The space itself is clean , spacious, and simple, which I admire when it comes to training.”
From the reviews
My son and I started attending this class with the incredible instructors Memou and Carlos. Since joining, we’ve both noticed major improvements in our confidence, coordination, and focus.
I can’t say enough great things about this gym and the people behind it. Memou and his brother Carlos have created something really special here. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the positive energy and strong sense of community they’ve built an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and…
Absolutely love Ma-k-co Bros Jiu-Jitsu Team! It really feels like one big family the moment you walk in. The coaches, Memou, Carlos and their wives are amazing with the kids—super patient, encouraging, and they really take the time to help each child improve.
Macaco and Carlos are great guys, teachers, and, in my opinion, leaders in the Tampa jiu jitsu community. I regularly cross train with them, and they have always invested in me like I'm their student. The thing I'm most impressed by is their huge network of coaches and practitioners in the area.
New to BJJ? Start at Ma-k-co Bros' Jiu-Jitsu Team
Ma-k-co Bros' Jiu-Jitsu Team 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 Ma-k-co Bros' Jiu-Jitsu Team
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. 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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