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Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Cooper City
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cooper City, 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 (ages 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzograciecoopercity.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 305-349-3815
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–8 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From engaging kids’ classes to challenging adult training sessions, the environment fosters discipline, character, and personal growth at every level.”
“But don’t be mistaken—both are outstanding competitors who will challenge you to push past your limits and grow.”
“I’m so grateful to be part of this community and can’t recommend their gym enough to anyone looking to learn self defense.”
“They create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone, from beginners to advanced, feels valued.”
What members say
“I’ve trained with Lauren and Allan for about 2 and a half years now and they’re honestly the best coaches you could ask for.”
“They create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone, from beginners to advanced, feels valued.”
“One thing that has always stood out to our family is how they remember everyone by name, which shows how much they genuinely care about their students and families.”
“Plus, there are so many high-level black belts that frequently train that you get an amazing wealth of knowledge and perspectives for fine-tuning your techniques.”
“But don’t be mistaken—both are outstanding competitors who will challenge you to push past your limits and grow.”
“If you’re looking for a gym with knowledgeable and approachable instructors who genuinely care about your progress, I highly recommend Renzo Gracie Cooper City.”
From the reviews
Have trained under these 2 coaches since I started BJJ 4.5 years ago (when they taught at another location). Both are experts at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and both know hoe to teach it. Some people know the craft but aren't good at teaching. Allan and Lauren are amazing.
Coach Lauren and Coach Allan are such incredible instructors!! Coach Allan is so patient and Lauren makes classes more fun because it’s so inspiring to see women in Jiu Jitsu with a high level belt teaching it to other women. It’s so empowering! The way they teach in tandem sometimes is also a really great experience!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Gym with Outstanding Instructors! The instructors are top-notch—highly skilled, patient, and truly passionate about helping every student improve. They create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone, from beginners to advanced, feels valued.
Great place with an awesome atmosphere. My mom brings my nephew here and he absolutely loves it. He is just starting out and they have been incredibly supportive every step of the way. The instructors are patient and really take the time to teach him. You can tell they care about the kids and want them to grow.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Cooper City
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Cooper City 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 Jiu Jitsu Academy of Cooper City
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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