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Splendid Savage Jiu jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Palmetto Bay, 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 — 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 splendidsavagejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (786) 499-2721
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great for kids, small classes and great coach, my 9 years old son loves these classes.”
“Whether you’re here for self-defense, fitness, or to improve your jiu-jitsu practice, you’re taken care of every step of the way.”
“If you've never trained before or have some experience, this is a great place to train at.”
What members say
“Great for kids, small classes and great coach, my 9 years old son loves these classes.”
“I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking for a place to train and be part of a welcoming, inspiring community!”
“I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking for a place to train and be part of a welcoming, inspiring community!”
“Carlos teaches with patience, attention to detail, and a commitment to your development.”
“If you want to learn Jiu-Jitsu without the nerve-wrecking feeling of large classes or competitions, this is definitely the place for you.”
“By the way, I've looked around at other dojos to compare prices and I've found the prices here to be very affordable compared to other dojos.”
From the reviews
From the moment you walk in, you feel the respect and positive energy in the room. Everyone here makes you feel supported and valued. Charlie is incredibly knowledgeable and respectful, creating a safe environment where you can truly grow and learn.
I have been training with Professor Carlos around 5/6 months, and I can tell you this is now my sacred place, where I disconnect, I get more self confidence and burn some calories, all at the same time. I try 2 classes and I fall in love of this art immediately. Give this a try
Ladies and gentlemen!! This is the place to be both splendid and savage. Learn to defend yourself and gain confidence. Jiu Jitsu is an amazing sport and if you join SPLENDID SAVAGE JIU JITSU I promise you will have a blast! Highly recommend ❤️
I drive from Coral Gables and pass at least three other academies to train with Carlos at Splendid Savage Jiu Jitsu. What brings me there is not only his knowledge of jiu jitsu, but also who he is as a person. He is a genuinely good human being who cares about his students.
New to BJJ? Start at Splendid Savage Jiu jitsu
Splendid Savage Jiu jitsu 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 Splendid Savage 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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