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New Smyrna Beach Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Edgewater, Florida

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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

  • 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 nsbjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
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 New Smyrna Beach Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 9 mentions

“Tyler and Pete are amazing with the children, the facility is clean, and their knowledge and skill can benefit anyone seeking to better themselves.”

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Teens BJJ

“We had everything from local high school kids to middle-age, high calorie grapplers (that'd be me, y'all).”

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🩳 No-Gi

“I did a 7 day trial (you can also sign up or pay a drop in fee; they offer no contracts and no initiation fees for new students), and I attended a no gi class.”

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🥋 Gi

“I did a 7 day trial (you can also sign up or pay a drop in fee; they offer no contracts and no initiation fees for new students), and I attended a no gi class.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The kids recently did a competition in Orlando and they did awesome, with many winning medals!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I’ve gained confidence, strength, and real-world self-defense skills thanks to their guidance.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“They are a great group of guys who are all about teaching beginners.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“Tyler is a great coach and genuinely cares about everyone he trains , you can feel it when you’re around him.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“Great instruction and awesome people making the gym a welcoming and hard working place.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 18 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, making it a welcoming environment for both beginners and advanced students.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“We go over great techniques in class and have question and answer segments often.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“The kids recently did a competition in Orlando and they did awesome, with many winning medals!”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“Tyler and Pete are amazing with the children, the facility is clean, and their knowledge and skill can benefit anyone seeking to better themselves.”

From the reviews

I have been training for 2 years now at Prodigy NSB. best decision i have made in years. I started when i was 50 years old. My health was my main reason for starting JiuJitsu. I am stronger now than i was 20 years ago. So many benefits. Professor Tyler and the whole team are like family now. Come by and check it out.

★★★★★ — Stonebroke, Nov 2023

The gym is very clean, welcoming, and family oriented. Professor Tyler and the coaches are phenomenal instructors. We go over great techniques in class and have question and answer segments often. It has been a great experience for my family and I. Everyone is always willing to help one another grow and get better.

★★★★★ — Mo, Nov 2023

One of the The best decisions I ever made. Professor Tyler has created a great environment to learn and progress. The team is always ready to accept new members. An Amazing crew that have become my family. a great place to start your Journey.

★★★★★ — Chris, Nov 2023

Kids Brazilian Jui Jitsu class is great! The instructors work very closely with the kids and the class is both fun and competitive. The kids recently did a competition in Orlando and they did awesome, with many winning medals!!!

★★★★★ — Millie, Mar 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at New Smyrna Beach Jiu Jitsu

New Smyrna Beach Jiu Jitsu 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at New Smyrna Beach Jiu Jitsu

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. 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 New Smyrna Beach Jiu Jitsu

415 N Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater, FL32132

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