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Renaissance of Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jacksonville, 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 (ages 3–7) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renaissanceofjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (904) 214-5630
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM |
| Saturday | 8:30–9:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Clint and Professor Bob provide high level instruction with focus on fundamentals and all phases of combat.”
“The family friendly atmosphere, student/instructor ratio, and highly detailed instructions made ROJ the place for myself and two kids (11 and 9).”
“The instructors really care about the students and their development and the training is great for exercise, real world self defense and self confidence!”
“The professor Felipe is fantastic with kids and he’s patient, encouraging, and really knows how to make beginners feel confident.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter just started learning judo here, and we couldn’t be happier.”
What members say
“Professor Clint and Professor Bob provide high level instruction with focus on fundamentals and all phases of combat.”
“The professor Felipe is fantastic with kids and he’s patient, encouraging, and really knows how to make beginners feel confident.”
“The family friendly atmosphere, student/instructor ratio, and highly detailed instructions made ROJ the place for myself and two kids (11 and 9).”
“The family friendly atmosphere, student/instructor ratio, and highly detailed instructions made ROJ the place for myself and two kids (11 and 9).”
“I highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to get a great workout and learn jiu jitsu from high-level instructors.”
“The instructors really care about the students and their development and the training is great for exercise, real world self defense and self confidence!”
From the reviews
We checked out a few academies in the area for about a month and this one felt like home. The family friendly atmosphere, student/instructor ratio, and highly detailed instructions made ROJ the place for myself and two kids (11 and 9). My 11 yo had been training in San Diego for seven years and 9 yo for three years.
I highly recommend Professor Clint! He is not only a very skilled practitioner of the art, he is gifted at teaching, coaching and motivating his students, making learning Jiu Jitsu fun. Even more importantly, he is an all around fantastic human being. Tough as nails, mentally and physically, but welcoming and friendly.
Great Jiu Jitsu training from a super school part of renowned Robson Moura RMNU Association. Northeastern Florida's only RMNU school with great camaraderie, healthy, safe and welcoming environment. You won't be disappointed!
We have felt part of the ROJ family from our first step on the mat two years ago. My son 8yr struggled finding a sport that would fit his personality. Traditional Rec sports were unsuccessful in gaining his interest. He quickly fell in love with Jiu Jitsu and would train daily if it were possible.
New to BJJ? Start at Renaissance of Jiu Jitsu
Renaissance of 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 Renaissance of 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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