Home › Florida › North Miami Beach › Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu Academy
Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Miami Beach, Florida
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 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- 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 aureliobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 786-358-5872
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Academy has a great very well educated coaches who really take care of kids, helping kids fall in love with jiu jitsu, gain confidence and have fun.”
“Our kids/ teenager absolutely love it and I look forward watching them grow.”
“Getting the chance to spar with a professional BJJ & MMA warrior 1-on-1 is a privilege that simply can’t be measured.”
“Every class with Professor Marcus or Professor Eduardo is filled with real-world, practical BJJ for self-defense AND for competition.”
Other martial arts here
“When you see that a true MMA legend Marcus “Maximus” Aurelio opened a Jiu Jitsu Academy in Aventura, you go check it out.”
“BJJ classes will definitely get you in shape here… but if that’s not your thing… then you have to try out their kickboxing classes (if that doesn’t get you in shape… nothing will).”
What members say
“Recently, another legendary high level black belt instructor named Brayner has joined Marcus.”
“Francesca in the front desk and the whole team makes the atmosphere welcoming and supportive, making it a great place for kids to learn and make friends.”
“Francesca in the front desk and the whole team makes the atmosphere welcoming and supportive, making it a great place for kids to learn and make friends.”
“The gym has a positive culture, a very systematic approach to teaching, and high-level instructors who are truly dedicated to the art.”
“Our kids love training here so much that even my husband and I were inspired to join, and now all of us look forward to every session.”
From the reviews
One of the Most Amazing Experiences We’ve Had as a Family Celebrating my son’s 8th birthday at this Jiu-Jitsu school was truly one of the most incredible experiences we’ve ever had. From the very beginning, the team was attentive, professional, and full of passion for what they do.
The best BJJ school I’ve had the pleasure of being a part of. Myself and my kids enjoy the experience. The coaches and the sensei, all together bring in a combined knowledge of over 50 years worth of experience. The curriculum is excellent and the classes are easy to follow.
Great place! Everyone is friendly and the class is instructed well. The Jiu-Jitsu classes is challenging and really helps kids problem solve. I’ve seen shy kids become really confident. Prices stay the same for Adults and Kids which is great and very family friendly.
When you see that a true MMA legend Marcus “Maximus” Aurelio opened a Jiu Jitsu Academy in Aventura, you go check it out. When you see that Marcus himself is actually there, training and treating each kid like his own child, you stay forever!
New to BJJ? Start at Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu Academy
Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu 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.
More BJJ gyms near North Miami Beach
Pantera Jiujitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Valente Brothers Jiu-Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 162 reviews