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Pythagoras Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Punta Gorda, 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
- 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 pythagorasjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 813-450-5168
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He is a amazing competitor, teacher, father and you will learn from the best and you and your kids will learn valuable life lessons and self defense skills from him and his crew”
“He is a amazing competitor, teacher, father and you will learn from the best and you and your kids will learn valuable life lessons and self defense skills from him and his crew”
“The team is very friendly and welcoming and as it's a smaller gym, you'll get more one on one instruction from one of the best blackbelts in the area.”
“•Reasonable pricing with extra open mat practice on Saturdays and some holiday open mat gatherings for those looking for community.”
“He is a amazing competitor, teacher, father and you will learn from the best and you and your kids will learn valuable life lessons and self defense skills from him and his crew”
“His Jiu jitsu is proven to be effective against the highest levels and he’s skilled enough to teach the newest beginners!”
What members say
“The team is very friendly and welcoming and as it's a smaller gym, you'll get more one on one instruction from one of the best blackbelts in the area.”
“The team is very friendly and welcoming and as it's a smaller gym, you'll get more one on one instruction from one of the best blackbelts in the area.”
“The team is very friendly and welcoming and as it's a smaller gym, you'll get more one on one instruction from one of the best blackbelts in the area.”
“The place to be if you want to get started in Jiujitsu or to grow your knowledge and fundamentals as a hobbyist or competitor.”
“He is a amazing competitor, teacher, father and you will learn from the best and you and your kids will learn valuable life lessons and self defense skills from him and his crew”
“The gym is clean, welcoming, and filled with people who genuinely care about others.”
From the reviews
I have trained with Spencer many times. He is a highly skilled competitor who has competed on many of the biggest stages in the sport. Having said that, he is an even better teacher! Anyone in the area will benifit from training at Pythagoras. All levels.
Spencer has completely gone out of his way to help my jiujitsu game and is amazing at teaching. He is clean and friendly to all. I highly recommend Pythagoras he is professional and respectful, all around a GREAT environment for kids and adults of all ages
I have taken many classes under Spencer in the past. He has changed my entire leg lock game by really breaking it down and helping me understand. If your looking to start BJJ, or improve your skill set, I would highly recommend checking them out!
Spencer is top notch! He is not only a successful competitor but an awesome teacher! If you want to attend a great Jiu Jitsu school in the Punta Gorda area, Pythagoras Jiu Jitsu is the one!
New to BJJ? Start at Pythagoras Jiu-Jitsu
Pythagoras 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 Pythagoras 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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