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Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa
4.7 ★★★★★ 142 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tampa, 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
- Membership memberships run around $299/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 5–12) — 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 marciocruzbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 406-4449
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 2:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 2:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 2:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 2:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 2:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instruction here is world-class — every coach takes the time to teach proper technique and push you to get better, no matter your skill level.”
“My daughter, partner and I have consistently attended the Muay Thai and BJJ classes at the New Tampa location for the past 9 months.”
“I have seen a significant confidence boost in my teenager and 6yr old.”
“I currently train Gi and No-Gi and have been through the fundamental program.”
“I currently train Gi and No-Gi and have been through the fundamental program.”
“The competition team and advanced classes will test your limits in the best way possible.”
“They are very good for one on one training for beginner- especially for very young kids to make them comfortable.”
“The coaches and professors are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, and always willing to teach—whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter, partner and I have consistently attended the Muay Thai and BJJ classes at the New Tampa location for the past 9 months.”
What members say
“Professor Saulo is the best, he is strict and kind and knows exactly the balance between pushing them and having fun at the same time.”
“The coaches and professors are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, and always willing to teach—whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner.”
“I have only been to a few adult BJJ classes due to personal schedule conflicts but it seems to be a friendly learning environment also.”
“The instruction here is world-class — every coach takes the time to teach proper technique and push you to get better, no matter your skill level.”
“The adult Muay Thai classes are a fun way of conditioning and improving cardio while also learning proper striking techniques.”
“Our son loves MCBJJ and the instructors are great!”
From the reviews
My daughter, partner and I have consistently attended the Muay Thai and BJJ classes at the New Tampa location for the past 9 months. We've thoroughly enjoyed our experience with the Marcio Cruz team so far.
Amazing and outstanding! When I decided to enroll my daughter, I could never imagine how wonderful it would be. My daughter loves the classes. The lessons that the kids learned are also for the parents and helped us a lot to improve discipline.
I have been training here for about a year and a half. The instruction you receive is great all of the professors will really take the time to work with you on the technique. I currently train Gi and No-Gi and have been through the fundamental program.
I've been training at Marcio Cruz BJJ for many years, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The instruction here is world-class — every coach takes the time to teach proper technique and push you to get better, no matter your skill level.
New to BJJ? Start at Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa
Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa 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 Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa
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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