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Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Deerfield Beach
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Deerfield Beach, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rogergraciedeerfieldbeach.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (469) 509-3121
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:45 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8:45 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Jiu-Jitsu has been fundamental to my daughter's growth—not just physically, but as a human being.”
“Professor André, a highly skilled black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and his wife Leila welcomed my daughter with incredible care and kindness.”
“In addition to learning self-defense, he has developed more discipline, respect, and confidence.”
“The first time I went there for a trial class with my 4 year old son I was amazed on how well they treated him!”
What members say
“The coach Andre are highly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve, regardless of experience level.”
“The first time I went there for a trial class with my 4 year old son I was amazed on how well they treated him!”
“Master Andre is a great instructor and will do his best for you or family members to feel comfortable and confident in the mat.”
“Each class is well-structured, challenging, and focused on both technique and personal growth.”
“I have been seen a huge progress in my daughter, her discipline and, compromise in jiu jitsu lessons are incredible!”
“My 7 year old absolutely loves coming to Roger Gracie Deerfield, it has been a blessing to our family.”
From the reviews
A experiência na academia de jiu-jítsu Roger Gracie está sendo excelente desde o começo .O professor demonstra não apenas um conhecimento técnico impressionante, mas também muita paciência, atenção e dedicação com cada criança, independentemente do nível.
Roger Gracie Deerfield has been a true blessing for our family. Professor André, a highly skilled black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and his wife Leila welcomed my daughter with incredible care and kindness. They were attentive, understanding her limitations and making her feel comfortable every step of the way.
The best place for your little ones to start Brazilian jiujitsu! I couldn’t be more happier. The first time I went there for a trial class with my 4 year old son I was amazed on how well they treated him! So much care and helping him through every step and making him feel comfortable… I was speechless!
The experience has been the best, my son enjoys the classes, it’s a good opportunity to practice a sport and learn discipline.
New to BJJ? Start at Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Deerfield Beach
Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Deerfield Beach 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 Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Deerfield Beach
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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