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Novus Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Plantation, 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 — 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
- 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 novusjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 888-8078
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re brand-new to jiu-jitsu, a seasoned practitioner, or a high-level competitor, NOVUS is an amazing place to grow and sharpen your skills.”
“The open mats are goated with 2 ogs running the place Mark and Gianni.”
“Whether you’re brand-new to jiu-jitsu, a seasoned practitioner, or a high-level competitor, NOVUS is an amazing place to grow and sharpen your skills.”
What members say
“Highly recommend Novus if you’re in the area or visiting — great vibes, great coaching, great gym.”
“Giann and Mark are absolutely phenomenal instructors providing an incredibly clean, welcoming, and motivating atmosphere.”
“Giann and Mark are absolutely phenomenal instructors providing an incredibly clean, welcoming, and motivating atmosphere.”
“Phenomenal high level instructors that take the time to break every detail down for you highly recommend training with them”
“Giann and Mark are absolutely phenomenal instructors providing an incredibly clean, welcoming, and motivating atmosphere.”
From the reviews
I dropped in at Novus Jiujitsu twice in December and had an amazing experience both times. The gym is super clean and well maintained. Giann and Mark are fantastic coaches; really knowledgeable and great at breaking things down in a way that’s easy to follow.
If you truly want to LEARN Jiu Jitsu, this is the place. Giann and Mark are practitioners dedicated to coaching every student with a system that is intentional, fun, engaging, and challenging.
Super awesome cool 🔥🔥 no gi spot!! The open mats are goated with 2 ogs running the place Mark and Gianni. Some of the nicest and most technical bjj guys in Florida very greatful to be able to training with them. The stuff Gianni showed me about heel hook defense I have been doing for years.
Giann and Mark are absolutely phenomenal instructors providing an incredibly clean, welcoming, and motivating atmosphere. Every class is thoughtfully structured with the perfect mix of technique, drilling, and live rolling.
New to BJJ? Start at Novus Jiujitsu
Novus Jiujitsu 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 Novus Jiujitsu
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.
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