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Shield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Winter Garden, Florida
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shieldbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (413) 433-8931
Hours
| Monday | 7–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“A true black belt fully recognized and approved by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF).”
“They have a unique way of teaching that feels like you are doing a private class even though there’s a lot of people on the mat !”
“Whether you're looking to build strength, learn self-defense, or just be a part of a great community, I couldn't recommend Ricardo's BJJ class more.”
“The group is incredible, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment that is welcoming for both beginners and more experienced practitioners alike.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve had the privilege of being trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) by Ricardo, who is not only a seasoned MMA fighter but an awesome teacher as well.”
What members say
“Been there for just 2 weeks and I’m already seeing progress on myself, the environment is amazing and the coach Ricardo is by far the best I have ever had in any sport”
“The group is incredible, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment that is welcoming for both beginners and more experienced practitioners alike.”
“The group is incredible, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment that is welcoming for both beginners and more experienced practitioners alike.”
“Riccardo and the teams focus on safety, proper training, and technique is really encouraging.”
“Shield BJJ has a great leader and classes are held in a very clean and extremely well organized facility.”
“Training at Shield BJJ helped me gain a lot of confidence by learning amazing self defense skills of this amazing martial art !”
From the reviews
Shield BJJ has a great leader and classes are held in a very clean and extremely well organized facility. There is a huge benefit from learning the gentle art directly from a naturally born and raised Brazilian! A true black belt fully recognized and approved by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF).
Shield BJJ is the place to go if you are serious about learning Brazilian Jiu jitsu Amazing facility , with a great vibe and a dedicated and super experienced coach that will make your BJJ game to go another level . Coach Rato is the real deal and you will definitely have a great experience learning from him .
Training at Shield BJJ helped me gain a lot of confidence by learning amazing self defense skills of this amazing martial art ! They have a unique way of teaching that feels like you are doing a private class even though there’s a lot of people on the mat ! Great place , great vibes , great class !
I’ve had the privilege of being trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) by Ricardo, who is not only a seasoned MMA fighter but an awesome teacher as well. His expertise in martial arts is simply unmatched, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to each class.
New to BJJ? Start at Shield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Shield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Shield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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