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Suncoast Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clearwater, 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 (ages 5–17) — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule suncoastjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (727) 560-5480
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5:15–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–1 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5:15–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–1 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have been training here for almost two years, and the progress they made is astounding, I can confidently say that this is the absolute best.”
“Great facility and community - amazing grappling and jiu jitsu program for the casual athlete and serious competitors”
“He has one of the best kids program in the area and also has a special talent to teach beginners and high level athletes.”
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What members say
“Professor Fabiano is a world-class instructor who provides high-level, detailed teaching while creating a welcoming and supportive environment.”
“If you’re looking for a place where kids can grow in confidence and discipline, or where adults can train at a high level in a welcoming environment, this is it.”
“What started with our older kids quickly turned into our entire family training here, and now we all genuinely look forward to every class.”
“Professor Fabiano is a world-class instructor who provides high-level, detailed teaching while creating a welcoming and supportive environment.”
“He has one of the best kids program in the area and also has a special talent to teach beginners and high level athletes.”
“As a family of seven, we drive over an hour each way—and it is absolutely worth it.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend this place. Real jiu jitsu experience at this gym! My kids have been training here for almost two years, and the progress they made is astounding, I can confidently say that this is the absolute best. Professor Fabiano is truly exceptional, providing top-notch guidance and support.
Great facility and community - amazing grappling and jiu jitsu program for the casual athlete and serious competitors
Suncoast BJJ – Truly a gold standard for both kids and adult Jiu-Jitsu programs. Fabiano Estrella is world-class in every sense. My family has trained at multiple gyms across the country, and what he has built here is truly phenomenal.
Our whole family trains at Suncoast Jiu-jitsu and we couldn’t be happier. Both the kids and the parents are involved, and it’s become a huge part of our lives. Professor Fabiano does an incredible job pushing the kids to be their absolute best while also making sure they’re learning discipline, respect, and toughness.
New to BJJ? Start at Suncoast Jiu-Jitsu
Suncoast 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 Suncoast 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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