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Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Naples, 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
- 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 (ages 4–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule marcelopereirajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 239-245-2170
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–9 am |
| Wednesday | 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7–9 am |
| Friday | 6–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“With over four decades of experience, Marcelo clearly knows his craft, and his classes are high-energy, action-packed, and full of rolling opportunities for kids.”
“Whether you’re looking to learn something new, stay in shape, or compete at a high level, this is the place to be.”
“If you are looking for high level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu either for completion or self defense this gym is definitely it.”
“It's a place where everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners, supports each other's growth and successes.”
What members say
“He is a world class professor who focused on the details and clearly cares about the kids he instructs.”
“Professor Marcelo and his instructors were so welcoming and kind and taught great technique that we can’t wait to put into practice when we return to Canada.”
“My husband, myself and my 7 year old son were down in Naples visiting family and trained at Marcelo’s Naples gym.”
“Professor Pereira and his coaches are extremely patient, detail-oriented, and always willing to explain both the physical/technical as well as spiritual breakdown of the art.”
“My daughter started training at 5 years old and loves everyday she gets to go and work with Marcello and the other instructors and Juniors.”
“The level of instruction is top-notch, with Marcelo bringing his extensive competition experience and deep understanding of the art to every class.”
From the reviews
Words cannot describe the gratitude I feel for my experience over the years. Between the camaraderie and brotherhood, the technical expertise which is taught there with such patience and grace to children, combined with the personal hands-on loving approach from Professor Marcelo Pereira that pervades the entire…
We spent our spring break in Marco Island, Florida, and made it a point to pack Ronan's gis for some drop-in classes along the way. Ronan is 11 and has been training jiu-jitsu for 11 months — he loves to roll, so finding a school nearby felt like the obvious choice.
My husband, myself and my 7 year old son were down in Naples visiting family and trained at Marcelo’s Naples gym. Professor Marcelo and his instructors were so welcoming and kind and taught great technique that we can’t wait to put into practice when we return to Canada.
Our daughter trains here, and we truly couldn’t be more grateful for this gym. From day one, we were welcomed like family. The instructors are incredibly patient, kind, and genuinely invested in each child’s growth.
New to BJJ? Start at Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Marcelo Pereira Brazilian 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 Marcelo Pereira Brazilian 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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