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Positive Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling

5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tallahassee, Florida

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule positivebalancegrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 850-792-5341

Hours

Monday 6:30–7:30 am, 11 am–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30–7:30 am, 11 am–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 11 am–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Friday 6:30–7:30 am, 11 am–1:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–1 pm
Sunday 3–5 pm

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 Positive Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“The children's classes are excellent, where the patience and encouragement towards children from 3 to early teens is stellar.”

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Teens BJJ

“The children's classes are excellent, where the patience and encouragement towards children from 3 to early teens is stellar.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“Awesome high level sport Jiu Jitsu school offering both Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu with coaches who are also active competitors!”

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🥋 Gi 2 mentions

“Awesome high level sport Jiu Jitsu school offering both Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu with coaches who are also active competitors!”

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🏆 Competition Team 5 mentions

“Whether your goal is to just learn a new skill and get in shape or to be a high level jiu-jitsu competitor, Positive Balance help you reach that goal.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I want to learn to protect myself!”

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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 Positive Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“I never considered myself athletic, but I've always been interested in boxing and BJJ since college but never did it because I didn't think I was “fit or able to keep up”.”

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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 83 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Dylan and his father are both amazing instructors with a positive environment.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“If you're looking for high level Jiu jitsu training in the Tallahassee area, and a welcoming, positive environment, you've found the place!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 21 mentions

“The family atmosphere is evident as soon as you walk in predominantly because there are generations of they Whyte family on the mat teaching.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions
active competition team 6 mentions

“Whether your goal is to just learn a new skill and get in shape or to be a high level jiu-jitsu competitor, Positive Balance help you reach that goal.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 7 mentions

“The students are extremely welcoming, the facility is spotless, and the large, clean areas to shower and change are such a nice touch.”

From the reviews

Started training here briefly over the summer and now coming back full time to train during the school year. I’m happy to say that I’ve enjoyed every second of my time here and can see myself staying at Positive Balance for a long period of time.

★★★★★ — Antonio, Nov 2022

Brought my girlfriends children in for a trial class tonight and was impressed. I train Jiu Jitsu myself and have to say they have one of the best children's programs I have seen. They had two purple belts a white belt AND two black belts instructing. Plenty of attention available for all the children.

★★★★★ — Douglas, Mar 2020

We have been traveling from Bainbridge for 3 years now to train with this great group of people. The Coaches are amazing. We love our Positive Balance team!!!!

★★★★★ — Paige, Jun 2024

My 5 yo grandson and I have been training for over 18 months at Positive Balance Jiu Jitsu, and we've not only learned a great deal about Jiu Jitsu, but consider ourselves as part of the family atmosphere created by Dylan, Jim and Maria.

★★★★★ — Patrick, Jan 2022

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Your first BJJ class at Positive Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling

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 Positive Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling

1533-8 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL32301

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