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Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Pembroke Pines

5 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pembroke Pines, Florida

Part of Renzo Gracie Academy

BJJ gym Free trial 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

  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule renzograciepines.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 954-440-8966

Hours

Monday 11 am–8 pm
Tuesday 11 am–8 pm
Wednesday 11 am–8 pm
Thursday 11 am–8 pm
Friday 11 am–8 pm
Saturday 11 am–1:30 pm
Sunday Closed

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 - Pembroke Pines, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 16 mentions

“The class schedule is diverse, catering to all levels from beginners to advanced, with classes for kids, teens, and adults.”

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Teens BJJ

“The class schedule is diverse, catering to all levels from beginners to advanced, with classes for kids, teens, and adults.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“The class schedule is diverse, catering to all levels from beginners to advanced, with classes for kids, teens, and adults.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Pembroke Pines — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 108 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great professor, great coaches and staff.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“These exceptional teachers have a remarkable ability to cater to both beginners and advanced trainees.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 14 mentions

“The front desk staff are professional and friendly, always ready to assist with any questions or concerns.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“The facility is clean and well-maintained, and the classes are well-structured, offering a great balance of technique, drills, and sparring.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“They have created a nurturing, inclusive, and safe environment where my son feels confident and motivated to learn.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“At GB Pines, the students support and encourage each other throughout their jiu jitsu journey especially before competitions, It truly feels like a family.”

From the reviews

My 7-year-old son and I cannot recommend Gracie Barra Pembroke Pines highly enough. Over the past six months, the transformation we've seen in our young champ is nothing short of remarkable.

★★★★★ — Jason, Nov 2023

I’ve been training here for over a year now, and it truly feels like family. Coach Sean has built an incredible environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and challenged to grow. I’ve made unforgettable memories and great friendships along the way.

★★★★★ — Eddy, Feb 2026

My son has even coming here since they opened. Coach Sean and his team are absolutely amazing. They are patient and do a great job with all the kids. My son has learned a lot and has gotten so good. I highly recommend coming here.

★★★★★ — Jolene, Jan 2024

I highly recommend this jiu-jitsu gym! The instructors are highly skilled and create a welcoming, supportive environment. The facilities are top-notch and always clean. The class schedule is diverse, catering to all levels from beginners to advanced, with classes for kids, teens, and adults.

★★★★★ — Becky, Dec 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Pembroke Pines

Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Pembroke Pines 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Pembroke Pines

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 - Pembroke Pines

12592 Pines Blvd #103, Pembroke Pines, FL33027

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