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Mike Price's Martial Arts & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · BJJ gym in St. Petersburg, Florida

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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 7–13) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule mikepricema.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (727) 415-3294

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:15 PM
Tuesday 4–8:15 PM
Wednesday 4–8:15 PM
Thursday 4–8:15 PM
Friday 4–8 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Mike Price's Martial Arts & Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 19 mentions

“Both of my kids have been going twice a week for four years, and it’s been great for their confidence, discipline, and overall growth.”

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Teens BJJ

“This is a great place to take your teenager for a self defense class before they go to college.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“His Adult Program provides lots of one on one teaching in various types of martial arts, including conditioning and stamina exercises.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 10 mentions

“He combines both striking and grappling techniques along with self defense strategies for bullies or bigger threats.”

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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 Mike Price's Martial Arts & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“My family and I have been participating at Mike Price’s MMA for many 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 44 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 8 mentions

“The students are also a big factor, everyone is so welcoming and always looking to help one another.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“He combines both striking and grappling techniques along with self defense strategies for bullies or bigger threats.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“His Adult Program provides lots of one on one teaching in various types of martial arts, including conditioning and stamina exercises.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“I love seeing how much my daughter looks forward to his classes and love the dedication she has.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“Both of my kids have been going twice a week for four years, and it’s been great for their confidence, discipline, and overall growth.”

From the reviews

Mike is the real deal with a no nonsense approach to self defense. You want to earn a black belt from Mike you should be prepared to spend a few years at least to attain the black belt rank. He is awesome with children as well. I rate his skill level on all aspects of martial arts at the highest level.

★★★★★ — Blair, Jan 2018

5 STARS!!! My daughter has been going to Mr. Price’s class for some time now. I love seeing how much my daughter looks forward to his classes and love the dedication she has. She’s learned so much about self defense, being prepared and paying close attention.

★★★★★ — Beckie, Sep 2020

I’ve been training with the adult fitness class for about a year now and it’s definitely the best exercise routine for myself. I’ve tried personal trainers and gyms in the past, however I’ve had the most results with this school.

★★★★★ — Preston, Apr 2022

Fantastic school! I attend the adult classes and my son also attends private lessons with Mr. Price. I have trained at several other schools in the area over the last 30 years and I believe that the style taught here is hands down the most useful. Mr.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Aug 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Mike Price's Martial Arts & Fitness

Mike Price's Martial Arts & Fitness 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Mike Price's Martial Arts & Fitness

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 Mike Price's Martial Arts & Fitness

6171 Central Ave Ste b, St. Petersburg, FL33710

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