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PSF Ocala Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ocala, 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
- 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 psfocala.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 352-405-0566
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 am, 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“If you have kids and are looking to get them involved in jiu-jitsu, bring them here.”
“If you're looking for no-gi Jiu Jitsu anywhere near Ocala, this is the place!”
“If you're looking for no-gi Jiu Jitsu anywhere near Ocala, this is the place!”
“You can tell this is a place where people take their training seriously, compete at a high level, and support one another along the way.”
“Watching a coach take the time to make sure the kids are understanding and working one on one when needed is awesome.”
“Have competed against them a couple times and had the pleasure of dropping in for an open mat a couple weekends ago; 10/10 would recommend!”
Other martial arts here
“They were my first experience with BJJ and MMA besides boxing and they have multiple trainers and accept everyone of every experience level.”
“They were my first experience with BJJ and MMA besides boxing and they have multiple trainers and accept everyone of every experience level.”
What members say
“We have multiple classes a day, everyday with great coaches with a plethora of knowledge who are even better men off the mats.”
“This gym has it all, from world class instruction, amazing training partners to a well managed and welcoming facility.”
“Im new to BJJ and dropped in for their open mat, everyone was welcoming and understanding (white belt here).”
“His knowledge, experience, and attention to detail are second to none.”
“Have competed against them a couple times and had the pleasure of dropping in for an open mat a couple weekends ago; 10/10 would recommend!”
“I've been to, and trained at, many schools (Pedro Sauer, Renzo Gracie, Rigan Machado) and this is by far the best instruction and culture I have ever come across.”
From the reviews
Absolutely amazing Coach, Gym, atmosphere and everyone that trains is friendly and welcoming. The gym is a PSF affiliate and their training comes from the best organization that is recognized around the world.
I’ve been staying in Ocala this past week and training at Pedigo Submission Fighting “The Burdhouse.” Out of all the gyms I’ve visited, it’s definitely one of my favorites. Great coaches and gym culture, nice people, and a lot of high level competitors.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Amazing Academy! This is by far one of the best academies I have ever seen. The environment is incredibly welcoming, respectful, and motivating. From the owners to the coaches and students, everyone creates a positive atmosphere where people genuinely want to help each other improve.
If you're looking for no-gi Jiu Jitsu anywhere near Ocala, this is the place! Jeremy and Erik are incredible instructors, as are their other instructors. Their competitors prove how great they are. I've been training at PSF Burdhouse for almost a year and absolutely love it.
New to BJJ? Start at PSF Ocala Jiu Jitsu
PSF Ocala 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 PSF Ocala 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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