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Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sarasota, Florida
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nekjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 941-500-4800
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I brought my son in this past Saturday because he’s shown a huge interest in learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (thanks John Wick!”
“He wants everyone to succeed and is very passionate and has real world experiences to back up his reasoning why everyone should learn jujitsu.”
“I highly recommend Northeast Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu, especially if it’s your first time jumping into martial arts.”
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What members say
“My son and I enjoyed training with instructor Tom. Great group of people, friendly and respectful.”
“I highly recommend Northeast Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu, especially if it’s your first time jumping into martial arts.”
“Great place to train and learn with a great instructor and everybody was very welcoming.”
“My daughter and I love going to Northeast Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu!”
“It’s incredibly clean, the coaches are highly knowledgeable and professional, and the owner is down-to-earth with a genuine passion for teaching.”
From the reviews
My friend and I had never been to a class before and just starting out, Tom and the rest of the class made us feel very welcomed and took the time with us to learn. He is an awesome instructor. 5 stars!
Expert knowledge and small group sessions. Highly recommend if you're serious about learning martial arts from qualified and veteran instructors.
My son and I enjoyed training with instructor Tom. Great group of people, friendly and respectful.
Just recently signed up with my son. The atmosphere is great ,the coach is very professional.
New to BJJ? Start at Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC
Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC 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 Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC
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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