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Mattix Academy

5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Davie, Florida

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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 4–9) — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule mattixacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 954-864-9174

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 12–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 12–9 pm
Friday 12–8 pm
Saturday 3–5 pm
Sunday 6–8 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Mattix Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 14 mentions

“My son has been a student for almost 2 years and has learned a lot about jiu jitsu but also his behavior and self confidence have improved as well.”

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Teens BJJ

“Would definitely recommend to any wrestler who graduated high school and have no place to grapple.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“A recommend it for kids, adults, families, competitors, whoever you are, you will love it!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“The academy contains two outstanding, knowledgeable, and friendly instructors always eager to teach and work one on one with any student that needs help with a certain technique.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“If you have every wanted to dip your toes into BJJ or look for a great workout while learning self defense, this is the place for you.”

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🌱 Beginners

“Ricky is a amazing teacher, the students are very friendly, excellent environment with classes suited for beginners as well for high level competitive practitioners.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Mattix Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“My son has been a member of V Pro K MMA Academy almost for 2 years.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 75 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“V Pro K in my opinion must be one of the greatest BJJ academies found in south Florida associated under Master Pedro Sauer(Rated one of the best instructors in the world).”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“What makes this academy amazing is not just the quality instruction you get from Sensei Ismael, Ricky, Johnny, but the friendly, welcoming atmosphere of everyone involved.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 20 mentions

“The academy contains two outstanding, knowledgeable, and friendly instructors always eager to teach and work one on one with any student that needs help with a certain technique.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The academy contains two outstanding, knowledgeable, and friendly instructors always eager to teach and work one on one with any student that needs help with a certain technique.”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“If you have every wanted to dip your toes into BJJ or look for a great workout while learning self defense, this is the place for you.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Ismael really makes you feel like part of the family and he has a fantastic kids program.”

From the reviews

This is a wonderful school with caring and loving instructors. They have different programs great for building character, fitness and/or quality martial arts. Several instructors have abroad experience, high rankings in several federations and most importantly, genuine and lovely people.

★★★★★ — Andrea, Jun 2017

Incredible experience at this BJJ academy! From day one, I felt welcomed by the team of dedicated and passionate instructors. The facilities are impeccable, and the atmosphere is friendly and encouraging. Training with the team is quite a challenge, given the excellent level they have.

★★★★★ — Greg, Mar 2024

V Pro K in my opinion must be one of the greatest BJJ academies found in south Florida associated under Master Pedro Sauer(Rated one of the best instructors in the world).

★★★★★ — Yhan, Aug 2017

My sons have been training at Mattix Academy for the past year, and I’m truly blown away. The level of training and knowledge they’ve gained is nothing short of incredible. Not only are they developing strong skills in jiu-jitsu, but they’re also growing in discipline and confidence.

★★★★★ — Veronica, Apr 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Mattix Academy

Mattix 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Mattix 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Mattix Academy

4301 S Flamingo Rd #103, Davie, FL33330

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