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Ponte Vedra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule pvbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (904) 822-0304

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 7–8:30 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–12:30 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 7–8 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Friday 12–1:30 PM, 3:30–7 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
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 Ponte Vedra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 19 mentions

“John runs an excellent program for both kids and adults with a similar format to most schools including dynamic warmup, technique, drilling and sparring.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“It is typical to have 6 black belts at open mat, and there is no shortage of great training partners, male or female.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“This is the one activity that consistently keeps him grounded while teaching valuable self-defense and life skills.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Ponte Vedra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“I started training Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai there and have made life long friends as well!”

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🤸 Wrestling

“My daughter trains 6 days a week in Jiu Jitsu (plus a wrestling class) and has made the best friends a child could have there.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 60 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“I was so impressed with how welcoming and well-structured the classes are—especially for kids!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“I had contacted and visited a few martial art studios in the area and knew this was the one for our family after meeting Professor John!”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in my child’s focus, respect, and self-confidence since starting here.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“The facility is clean, well-organized, and welcoming.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 16 mentions

“As a parent, finding an activity that builds both confidence and discipline in my child was incredibly important—and this place delivers on all fronts.”

From the reviews

I can’t say enough great things about this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program in Ponte Vedra. As a parent, finding an activity that builds both confidence and discipline in my child was incredibly important—and this place delivers on all fronts.

★★★★★ — Robert, May 2026

I was fortunate to find Professor John and the Ponte Vedra BJJ team late in my jiu jitsu career. John runs an excellent program for both kids and adults with a similar format to most schools including dynamic warmup, technique, drilling and sparring. Each children’s match is supervised 1:1 with an adult black belt.

★★★★★ — Mark, Oct 2023

Our son started at PVBJJ almost a year ago. The practice came highly recommended from a friend with a similarly energetic 6 year old. The atmosphere is loving and welcoming while also holding high expectations. My favorite part is the amount of movement happening during the hour long class.

★★★★★ — Katharina, Aug 2024

I was so impressed with how welcoming and well-structured the classes are—especially for kids! The instructors give clear, consistent guidance and create an environment where kids can stay engaged and focused, which is so important (especially for those with attention challenges).

★★★★★ — Emily, Apr 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Ponte Vedra 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.

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 Ponte Vedra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

880 A1A N #14, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL32082

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