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Studio 8 BJJ/Jean Jacques Machado - Mandarin
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jacksonville, 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 studio8bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (904) 426-7817
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has attended here for over a year and we have seen her grow in both her technical abilities, but more importantly, her self confidence.”
“A lot of classes during the week and even open mat time on Saturdays.”
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What members say
“Brandon is a great instructor and a consummate professional.”
“An incredible environment that feels like home—warm, welcoming, and everyone is treated like family.”
“An incredible environment that feels like home—warm, welcoming, and everyone is treated like family.”
“Technique is taught clearly and with purpose, and there’s a strong emphasis on fundamentals, safety, and real progress.”
From the reviews
What a great place! Brandon is an awesome instructor and goes out of his way to work with each students abilities and strives to push them to be more self confident every day.
All-around cool place, great atmosphere, helpful instructors, and plenty of space to practice. As opposed to the Gracie Jiu Jitsu place up the street, it doesn’t overcharge for monthly tuition and belt ranks and give them to you because you earn them. This place is the ideal martial arts school
An incredible environment that feels like home—warm, welcoming, and everyone is treated like family. The instructors are truly top-notch, providing exceptional guidance and support. If you're searching for a gym, your search ends here. Highly recommended!
This gym is absolutely top-notch. Professor Brandon and the instructors bring great experience and knowledge to the mat. The members here are welcoming and are always pushing you to be your best. Highly recommend!
New to BJJ? Start at Studio 8 BJJ/Jean Jacques Machado - Mandarin
Studio 8 BJJ/Jean Jacques Machado - Mandarin 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 Studio 8 BJJ/Jean Jacques Machado - Mandarin
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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