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Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale
5 ★★★★★ 161 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 renzogracieftl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 530-5637
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“The coaches are knowledgeable, supportive, and focused on both fundamentals and personal growth.”
“What makes this gym even more special is that I was able to introduce my son to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here as well.”
“The facility is clean, professional, and perfect for all levels—from beginners to competitors.”
“Great gym, very welcoming, good group of guys at the open mat, and good rolls.”
“The facility is clean, professional, and perfect for all levels—from beginners to competitors.”
What members say
“Renzo Gracie Fort Lauderdale is an outstanding BJJ gym with world-class instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sense of community.”
“Renzo Gracie Fort Lauderdale is an outstanding BJJ gym with world-class instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sense of community.”
“Between the outstanding instruction, welcoming atmosphere, and amazing community, this gym has become a place that both my son and I genuinely look forward to being a part of.”
“That whole week the lunch class went over bottom half guard and I’m still using techniques I learned from that class now.”
“My son feels comfortable, confident, and excited to keep coming back, and as a parent, that’s exactly what I could hope for.”
“Renzo Gracie Fort Lauderdale is an outstanding BJJ gym with world-class instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sense of community.”
From the reviews
Renzo Gracie Fort Lauderdale is an incredible academy. I have trained all over the world and their instruction is top notch. They are so welcoming and everyone I met there was respectful, friendly and tough!
Dropped in to no-gi morning class here while on vacation. Instruction emphasized fundamentals and attention to detail. Besides the high-level instruction, what resonated most with me was the camaraderie, friendliness, and welcoming environment. If I lived in the area, this would be my home gym hands down!
I’m a blue belt from an affiliate Renzo Gracie gym and I was in town for a week so I decided to check this gym out. Nothing but a good experience! I trained 4 times that week and they treated me as if I was a member.
I give this academy a 5 stars... it’s just amazing!!. As soon as you step in, you feel the great vibes, friendly and respectful people. Professors and coaches made the environment nice and healthy for everyone. If you want me to give you an advice, GO AND TRY A CLASS NOW
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale
Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale 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 Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale
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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