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Ralph Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 171 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Port Orange, 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
- Membership memberships run around $120/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ralphgraciefl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (386) 675-3668
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 8–10 AM, 4:30–8:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 8–10 AM, 4:30–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8–10 AM, 4:30–8:45 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I enrolled my son here three months ago, switching from another BJJ place and my son was very hesitant to train at a new facility.”
“My husband and I also enjoy competing in tournaments on occasions too.”
“amazing community, if you wanna learn REAL self defense or take up REAL jiu jitsu as a hobby, this is your place!”
“The instructors are not only highly skilled but also patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in everyone’s growth—whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”
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What members say
“The instructors are not only highly skilled but also patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in everyone’s growth—whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”
“The instructors are not only highly skilled but also patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in everyone’s growth—whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.”
“It’s more than just learning techniques—it’s about building confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“The coaches transformed my daughter and helped her learn discipline and become confident in herself and abilities.”
“My husband and I also enjoy competing in tournaments on occasions too.”
“The other coaches and professors are great as well if you want a place that teaches you the real Brazilian Gracie Jiujitsu you should start here!”
From the reviews
I enrolled my son here three months ago, switching from another BJJ place and my son was very hesitant to train at a new facility. Professor Regis went out of his way to make my son comfortable and within one class he was hooked! Then Professor Regis talked my wife and I into doing some classes, now we are hooked!
My family and I have been learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Professor Regis at Ralph Gracie Florida for over 2 years now! We love it and feel we have gained a new family! Professor Regis has made a very safe environment for men, woman and children to come and learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
We decided to sign our oldest son up for BJJ at Ralph Gracie three years ago when he was six. He was very timid at the time and hesitant to start. However, it didn’t take long before he was reminding us about his classes.
Dropped in to train at Ralph Gracie Florida while visiting the area. The energy in the room was welcoming and positive from the moment I stepped on the mat. Training was technical, respectful, and safe - everyone was mindful and supportive, which made it a great environment to learn and roll.
New to BJJ? Start at Ralph Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu
Ralph Gracie Florida 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 Ralph Gracie Florida 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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