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SANITY JIU JITSU WINTER GARDEN
5 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Winter Garden, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sanityjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (217) 415-2292
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“Sanity Jiu Jitsu is a great place for your kids to get a good work out and improve their coordination, strength and agility.”
“Visited from Lakeland and had a great time at their Sunday women’s class and open mat.”
“I had the pleasure of joining their open mat this Sunday, and was welcomed with open arms.”
“Nice chill rolls after with cool people of all levels.”
What members say
“Sanity Jiu-Jitsu is a top-class academy with excellent coaching, great structure, and a strong team atmosphere.”
“The standards on the mats are high, the environment is professional and jon is very welcoming, and the facility is very well run.”
“The standards on the mats are high, the environment is professional and jon is very welcoming, and the facility is very well run.”
“Both are great at breaking down the techniques, explaining the areas I could improve, and what I'm doing well.”
“John and Lyanne are great gym owners.”
“Visited from Lakeland and had a great time at their Sunday women’s class and open mat.”
From the reviews
Sanity Jiu Jitsu has been a game changer for me on multiple fronts. It’s been incredible for weight loss.l which was my primary goal. But Sanity has also lived up to its name by having a significant impact on my mental well being. Amazing stress reliever.
I have had the pleasure of training with Jon Perrine for several years. As a professional educator, i can tell you with absolute certainty that you will not find a better instructor. Jon is knowledgeable, detailed, able to make difficult ideas simple, and a great communicator. On top of that, he is an excellent person.
I've been training at Sanity for the past two months, Lyanne and Jon are extremely nice and helpful. Both are great at breaking down the techniques, explaining the areas I could improve, and what I'm doing well. Thanks for the help, can't wait for the next roll. 👊 Update 11/11/24 it's been 2.
Sanity Jiu Jitsu is a great place for your kids to get a good work out and improve their coordination, strength and agility. They will train hard and learn to defend themselves while having a blast under the guidance of expert coaches!
New to BJJ? Start at SANITY JIU JITSU WINTER GARDEN
SANITY JIU JITSU WINTER GARDEN 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 SANITY JIU JITSU WINTER GARDEN
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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