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Rolles Gracie Academy Lake Mary
5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sanford, Florida
Part of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rollesgracielakemary.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 407-708-9130
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We were thrilled for them to start the cubs class and now my son also joins the JJ crew (he’s 3).”
“I recommend signing up if you want to learn self defense or even if you want to compete.”
“BJJ training includes both aerobic and strength conditioning and has the added benefit of teaching self defense and helping kids build confidence.”
“The gym, which offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced instruction, is located just inside the 24 Hour Fitness building and is open Monday-Saturday.”
What members say
“The Professor's are very knowledgeable, hospitable, and are incredible at teaching each individual person at their own pace and skill set.”
“The gym, which offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced instruction, is located just inside the 24 Hour Fitness building and is open Monday-Saturday.”
“From front desk to instructors to the student help, all personnel is amazingly friendly and filled with a passion for this art and for passing on the knowledge to the attendees!”
“The Instructor and coaches are super friendly and really take their time to make sure you learning the technique.”
“We also wanted to enroll our son to teach him focus, self-discipline, and self-defense.”
“I recommend signing up if you want to learn self defense or even if you want to compete.”
From the reviews
Best BJJ school in Central Florida. Highly recommend. Training with an original Gracie is a unique opportunity.
I am really happy that I had the courage to start training Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 52, in November 2023. I had the honor of meeting Rolles Gracie and his teachers, they are incredible people, the environment is extremely pleasant.
I honestly love the atmosphere here. It's truly feels like family from day 1. Professor Rolles Gracie is obviously a master, and an excellent teacher. I recommend signing up if you want to learn self defense or even if you want to compete. The pricing is also affordable and training with a legend has no price.
If you do a quick Google search you’re likely to find the history of the professors at the Rolles Gracie Lake Mary Academy! The program is designed with safety and effectiveness in mind, while taking into consideration the different body types!
New to BJJ? Start at Rolles Gracie Academy Lake Mary
Rolles Gracie Academy Lake Mary 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.
Your first BJJ class at Rolles Gracie Academy Lake Mary
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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