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Old School Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jacksonville, Florida
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule oldschoolbjjjax.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (904) 619-7268
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The professor here is very professional and teaches a systematic approach to learning the art from the foundations up and he makes it fun too.”
“With what's happening in this crazy world, fathers need to provide a way for their children to protect themselves from physical threat.”
“He’s great at giving one-on-one tips, which I really appreciate.”
“You will not find a more family friendly academy with this level of self defense and BJJ instruction in Jax!”
“The classes are not only engaging and challenging, but also tailored to accommodate students of all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“The mats are clean and high quality for both BJJ and wrestling, or Striking and MMA and they also have some cardio equipments.”
“Now all 7 of my kids train with us, and my wife trains in boxing at the gym.”
“The mats are clean and high quality for both BJJ and wrestling, or Striking and MMA and they also have some cardio equipments.”
“As a former martial artist in two types of karate, this place is perfect for families or individual instruction.”
What members say
“Great facility, plenty of space, nice clean, well taken care of mats, great instruction and really cool training partners.”
“I had no martial arts background when I first brought my middle son to our first class 6 months ago, and honestly didn’t know what to expect.”
“Our entire family takes multiple classes a week here and everyone always feels extremely welcomed, supported, and safe.”
“The professor here is very professional and teaches a systematic approach to learning the art from the foundations up and he makes it fun too.”
“The mats are clean and high quality for both BJJ and wrestling, or Striking and MMA and they also have some cardio equipments.”
From the reviews
Family. That is definitely the place everything begins and ends at Old School. I had no martial arts background when I first brought my middle son to our first class 6 months ago, and honestly didn’t know what to expect. A friend of mine had started with his son and finally talked me into trying it.
I travel a lot so I've the opportunity to train at quite a few BJJ gyms / academys, and my sessions at Old School have been awesome....Great facility, plenty of space, nice clean, well taken care of mats, great instruction and really cool training partners...
I was a visitor from out of town and Professor Bill and his students were extremely welcoming and engaging. It was awesome to see Professor Bill interact with all students on the floor, me included. I never felt like a visitor or out of place.
This is a great place for people of all ages! Our entire family takes multiple classes a week here and everyone always feels extremely welcomed, supported, and safe. It’s always very clean and doesn’t have any smell like other gyms I have visited.
New to BJJ? Start at Old School Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Old School Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Old School Brazilian 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 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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