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Raiz Jiu Jitsu Sarasota
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sarasota, Florida
Plan your first class
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule raizjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 813-422-4349
Hours
| Monday | 9:30–11 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30–11 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids recently started taking classes at Raiz Jujitsu, and I have nothing but great things to say about this place!”
“If you want to learn the art you want an instructor who is a winning competitor, in addition, the rest of the staff are excellent.”
Other martial arts here
“I love training here and learn Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA.”
“Hands down, this is the best place to train if you truly want to learn real mixed martial arts.”
What members say
“Coach Leo and the rest of the Coach team are excellent, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in your progress.”
“Their patience and attention to detail create an environment where beginners and experienced fighters alike can grow.”
“Over time the instructors and students became familiar faces and eventually felt like family.”
“They take the time to break techniques down step by step and make sure you truly understand what you are doing.”
“If you train here, you will work hard, sweat, be challenged, and earn every bit of progress you make.”
“It has been great watching our son’s confidence go up and his skills improve!”
From the reviews
Hands down, this is the best place to train if you truly want to learn real mixed martial arts. Raiz MMA Academy is not one of those schools that simply hands out belts or promotions without real effort. The training here is world class, and you cannot come in and half commit.
The owner & instructor, Leo, is awesome! He is great with the kids, and the kids all love him. You can tell that he genuinely loves teaching. He is patient and encouraging. It is obvious that he truly cares about his students. Being in the school feels like being part of a family.
Leo is a fantastic and very patient instructor. I really enjoy his encouragement to the kids. The kids listen and improve fairly quickly. It is an exciting and very positive environment of learning and discipline. My son loves how fun the classes are. The space is always safe and clean.
Having two special needs boys I was worried about not giving them the tools to defend themselves from bullies and life. But not anymore since they started training I seen their confidence grow with Professor Leonardo and Luiza. They have patience with all the kids in the class. Would recommend them to anyone.
Your first BJJ class at Raiz Jiu Jitsu Sarasota
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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