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Spartan Academy Palm Coast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & more
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bunnell, 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
- 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 (ages 5–14) — 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
- 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 spartanpalmcoast.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (386) 206-6308
Hours
| Monday | 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 9–11:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My husband and 3 kids have been training here since 2021 and coming with no previous knowledge of the sport, it quickly became a second home to us with a bonus family.”
“I've been training at Spartan Academy for close to 2 years, the environment is amazing and can be enjoyed by anyone from an absolute beginner to a seasoned competitor.”
“Whether you’re looking for fitness, self defense, or to become an elite BJJ fighter, you can’t go wrong with the top notch instructors at Spartan Academy!”
“I've been training at Spartan Academy for close to 2 years, the environment is amazing and can be enjoyed by anyone from an absolute beginner to a seasoned competitor.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been to multiple JiuJitsu\MMA gyms and this is by far the best.”
What members say
“Igor is an amazing coach and you can tell that he puts a lot of thought into the techniques that he teaches.”
“I've been training at Spartan Academy for close to 2 years, the environment is amazing and can be enjoyed by anyone from an absolute beginner to a seasoned competitor.”
“My husband and 3 kids have been training here since 2021 and coming with no previous knowledge of the sport, it quickly became a second home to us with a bonus family.”
“Igor is an amazing coach and you can tell that he puts a lot of thought into the techniques that he teaches.”
“I've been training at Spartan Academy for close to 2 years, the environment is amazing and can be enjoyed by anyone from an absolute beginner to a seasoned competitor.”
“The gym is very clean and Hivi at the front desk is very welcoming, helpful, and takes great pictures.”
From the reviews
As a member of the Spartan Jiu-Jitsu Academy for almost 2 years now and it’s been an amazingly healthy experience. Our Head Instructor Igor is an active IBJJF black belt competitor and teaches a systematic curriculum taking you through all the positions, controls and submissions of both modern Jiu-Jitsu and…
This place is AMAZING! My teenage daughter loves taking classes here. The coaches are very knowledgeable and passionate. They always go above and beyond and take great care of the kids. Their administrator is fantastic too. She keeps the entire operation running smoothly and is always there for the parents.
My husband and 3 kids have been training here since 2021 and coming with no previous knowledge of the sport, it quickly became a second home to us with a bonus family.
Great gym and community to be a part of, great for any level person interested in training. They offer the best kids program in the area for entry level all the way up to advanced competitors. Spartan has some of the best coach’s and training partners you could ask for.
New to BJJ? Start at Spartan Academy Palm Coast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & more
Spartan Academy Palm Coast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & more 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 Spartan Academy Palm Coast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & more
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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