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Nelumbo Jiu-Jitsu Academy-BJJ Oviedo

4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oviedo, Florida

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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 bjjoviedo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 407-365-7722

Hours

Monday 9 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–8:30 pm
Friday 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
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 Nelumbo Jiu-Jitsu Academy-BJJ Oviedo, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 19 mentions

“Before I signed up my daughter we went to 3 different places and since the first time my daughter tried out a class here we both loved it.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Whether your goal is to compete one day or simply to have fun, make friends, and get in shape, this academy is the best one to learn Jiu Jitsu in the area”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I joined the women self defense program here and it’s been life changing.”

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🌱 Beginners

“Before I signed up my daughter we went to 3 different places and since the first time my daughter tried out a class here we both loved it.”

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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 Nelumbo Jiu-Jitsu Academy-BJJ Oviedo — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 30 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Best Jiujitsu Instructor! He is amazing with the children we have made a home here we love you Casa Branca!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“If you are looking for the neighborhood Jiu-jitsu gym where everyone on the mat is your family look no further.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“🙌🏽 highly recommended staff 💪 impeccable catalog of classes 📚 after-school program great for socializing and discipline work One of the best Jiu-Jitsu Schools around.”

From the reviews

If you are looking for the neighborhood Jiu-jitsu gym where everyone on the mat is your family look no further. Eddie has been my instructor since I was 13 years old and I have seen him produce champions on a consistent basis.

★★★★★ — Scott, Jun 2021

Sensei Torres is an amazing instructor with kids and adults alike. My kids have been under his guidance for just over a year and they both love the art of BJJ. I also just recently began taking lessons and he makes the classes fun, interactive and a great workout also.

★★★★★ — Philip, Mar 2020

My son has been taking classes and has in the after school program as well. Great instruction in classes and support with homework during the after school program. Family atmosphere and I have seen amazing growth in my son since he first came to BJJOviedo.

★★★★★ — John, Jun 2018

Excellent. 10 stars! My son has been going here for a year. The people that run this academy are wonderful. We do after school, BJJ classes, and summer camp. HIGHLY recommended.

★★★★★ — Celeste, May 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Nelumbo Jiu-Jitsu Academy-BJJ Oviedo

Nelumbo Jiu-Jitsu Academy-BJJ Oviedo 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 Nelumbo Jiu-Jitsu Academy-BJJ Oviedo

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 Nelumbo Jiu-Jitsu Academy-BJJ Oviedo

119 Geneva Dr Suite B, Oviedo, FL32765

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