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Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Naples

4.8 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Naples, Florida

Part of Renzo Gracie Academy

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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

  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule renzogracienaples.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (239) 351-1102

Hours

Monday 12 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 PM
Sunday 10 AM–2 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Naples, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“Renzo BJJ has been a great experience for myself and my son.”

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💪 Women's BJJ

“I feel very safe training here as a woman too.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“It is said that the white belt is the hardest to get in martial arts, because it takes courage to even walk through the door the first time.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“I am now addicted to Jiu-Jitsu-4Life thanks to the incredible family of athletes & world-class instructors at RGA!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“I’ve never done jiu jitsu before but since my first day coach Marc has always gone out of the way to make class more enjoyable and helps me get the most out of every class.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“The academy creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals of all ages, ensuring that everyone feels at home from their very first day.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions
🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“We’ve taken our son here about a year now and we love the gym.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 13 mentions

“I trained briefly at 3 other Jiu-Jitsu academies before I found Renzo Gracie Academy in Naples Florida.”

From the reviews

I trained briefly at 3 other Jiu-Jitsu academies before I found Renzo Gracie Academy in Naples Florida. This academy is hands down the BEST place to train BJJ on every level! I am now addicted to Jiu-Jitsu-4Life thanks to the incredible family of athletes & world-class instructors at RGA!

★★★★★ — Andy, Apr 2024

Positive and motivating environment! It is said that the white belt is the hardest to get in martial arts, because it takes courage to even walk through the door the first time. I'm truly happy that I joined this gym. The coaches live the art and inspire the students to become better versions of themselves.

★★★★★ — Anthony, May 2024

Best gym in town! I’ve never done jiu jitsu before but since my first day coach Marc has always gone out of the way to make class more enjoyable and helps me get the most out of every class. Training there has really been life changing. Mats are huge too!

★★★★★ — Steffenbonilla, Jan 2024

Super welcoming gym! The coaches are amazing and it’s a great opportunity to learn in the lineage of Jiu Jitsu royalty. I feel very safe training here as a woman too.

★★★★★ — Meredith, Jan 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Naples

Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Naples 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Naples

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Naples

4221 Tamiami Trl E #104, Naples, FL34112

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