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Mano A Mano Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kissimmee, 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 (ages 11) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mamjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 321-437-3324
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Pedro and Derrick create an incredible balance between fostering a welcoming, family-like environment and pushing those who want to compete at a high level.”
“The Torres brothers outdid themselves teaching self defense to a bunch of new BJJ practitioners.”
“An Outstanding Jiu-Jitsu School for All Levels!”
“I highly recommend their school to any parent looking for a safe, encouraging environment for their kids.”
Other martial arts here
“There’s also a judo program that is fantastic and I truly am grateful and thankful to Pedro and derrick for opening a gym with a family vibe that still has high level jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Great instructors, feels like a family, not just a number in a gym, wants you to do better, and will give constructive criticism, as well as celebrate your accomplishments.”
“The Torres brothers are sweet, kind, warm, welcoming, and deeply competent BJJ teachers and practitioners!”
“There’s also a judo program that is fantastic and I truly am grateful and thankful to Pedro and derrick for opening a gym with a family vibe that still has high level jiu jitsu.”
“This gym has amazing people, solid fundamentals, and coaches who make you feel welcome and who have the ability to handle detailed questions.”
“Pedro and Derrick create an incredible balance between fostering a welcoming, family-like environment and pushing those who want to compete at a high level.”
“Not only are they patient and skilled instructors, but they’ve also helped him grow in confidence both on and off the mats.”
From the reviews
An Outstanding Jiu-Jitsu School for All Levels! If you're looking to elevate your Jiu-Jitsu game, this is the place to be! Pedro and Derrick create an incredible balance between fostering a welcoming, family-like environment and pushing those who want to compete at a high level.
What a GREAT group of people. Very kind and welcoming right from the minute of meeting each person. I got some great rolls in today rolling with a black belt, brown belt, purple belt, and two blue belts. I’m grateful for this group; lots of talent here!
There are many great jiu-jitsu gyms in the Kissimmee, Florida area, and among them are the Torres brothers, who are not just exceptional instructors but also wonderful individuals. I have known these two since my days as a blue belt training at Alliance Atlanta.
My teenage son has been training here, and I can’t thank them enough for the positive impact they’ve had on him. Not only are they patient and skilled instructors, but they’ve also helped him grow in confidence both on and off the mats.
New to BJJ? Start at Mano A Mano Jiu Jitsu
Mano A Mano Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Mano A Mano 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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