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Ohana Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 82 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
- Membership memberships run around $300/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 ohanabjjacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 546-3440
Hours
| Monday | 7–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and I have both trained here, and from the very beginning we’ve felt nothing but welcomed and supported.”
“The classes are well-structured with a great balance of gi and no-gi, plus plenty of work on takedowns.”
“The classes are well-structured with a great balance of gi and no-gi, plus plenty of work on takedowns.”
“It feels like a family is the perfect balance between competition training and all a round training if you want to loose weight or stay in shape.”
“The training environment is clean, safe, and supportive, making it perfect for practitioners of all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“As a new white belt starting their BJJ and MMA journey, I am thrilled to have found this gym that is welcoming and creates a great environment to grow.”
“I priced quite a few places for karate/taekwondo in Broward County with prices ranging from $179-$300 a month for services.”
What members say
“Great atmosphere, great people, and excellent professors who truly care about their students.”
“As a new white belt starting their BJJ and MMA journey, I am thrilled to have found this gym that is welcoming and creates a great environment to grow.”
“As a new white belt starting their BJJ and MMA journey, I am thrilled to have found this gym that is welcoming and creates a great environment to grow.”
“The techniques taught are effective, and the drilling and sparring sessions are always well-organized and fun.”
“It feels like a family is the perfect balance between competition training and all a round training if you want to loose weight or stay in shape.”
“The gym is always clean and well cared for, which really shows how much pride Monique and Bruce take in what they do.”
From the reviews
Here's a positive review for Ohana Jiu Jitsu Academy: *5/5 Stars* "I've been training at Ohana Jiu Jitsu Academy and I can honestly say it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about each student's progress.
For those who don’t know, Ohana means family and thats exactly how I’m treated there. If you want to learn BJJ from high level black belts that don’t mind explaining the same drill multiple times to you(me because I’m a little slow😂)then this is the place for you!
As a new white belt starting their BJJ and MMA journey, I am thrilled to have found this gym that is welcoming and creates a great environment to grow. The instructors are patient but will push you to be your best. Every time you go inside, you can guarantee you will come out better than you were before.
What a blessing! They have an excellent kids marital arts class! It is a welcoming, fun, neat, and organized atmosphere! The coaches are very helpful and attentive. Our four children (ages 11, 9, 7, and 5) really enjoy participating in the kids martial arts classes!
New to BJJ? Start at Ohana Jiu Jitsu Academy
Ohana Jiu Jitsu 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.
Your first BJJ class at Ohana Jiu Jitsu 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.
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