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Pinheiro Jiu-Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Winter Garden, Florida
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 pinheirojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (321) 469-0827
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and I have trained twice with Professor Lucas at Atos Winter Garden, but my admiration for him began long before stepping onto his mats.”
“Whether you’re a competitor or just looking to improve your jiu-jitsu, Atos Winter Garden is definitely worth checking out.”
“It often feels almost like one-on-one coaching, and that makes a huge difference in how much you learn and improve.”
“Lucas delivers world-class instruction in a friendly, supportive environment—perfect for beginners and competitors alike.”
What members say
“Lucas delivers world-class instruction in a friendly, supportive environment—perfect for beginners and competitors alike.”
“Professor Lucas, Marianna, the coaches, and the students (adults and kids), are super welcoming and take the time to get to know you, feels like family.”
“Not only is he a world champion and a black belt, but he is also one of the most humble, welcoming, and genuine people you will ever meet.”
“His instruction is very individualized and he helps identify small details that make a big difference in your game.”
“The kids program they have was excellent and my son loved it.”
“As someone who competes, I’ve developed a deeper understanding of Jiu Jitsu over time, and watching him coach is genuinely inspiring.”
From the reviews
My son and I have trained twice with Professor Lucas at Atos Winter Garden, but my admiration for him began long before stepping onto his mats. I followed his journey months before he was even able to open his academy, and I admired the dedication, resilience, and passion he poured into bringing his vision to life.
I recently had the chance to visit Atos Winter Garden, and I was really impressed by the level of instruction and the overall atmosphere. Professor Lucas Pinheiro is World Champion and he runs a top-quality academy — the classes are well-structured, the techniques are detailed, and the training partners are both…
I absolutely love training at Atos Winter Garden. The coaches are super knowledgeable and patient, and they push you in the best way. You can tell they really care about helping you improve, no matter your level.
Professor Lucas’s Atos Winter Garden is hands-down the best spot for Jiu Jitsu in Central Florida. Lucas delivers world-class instruction in a friendly, supportive environment—perfect for beginners and competitors alike. The clean, professional facility and tight-knit team make every class fun and rewarding.
New to BJJ? Start at Pinheiro Jiu-Jitsu
Pinheiro 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.
Your first BJJ class at Pinheiro 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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