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Tampa Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tampa, 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
- 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
- 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 tampajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (813) 951-4865
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7–10 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As if that wasn’t enough, the kids’ classes are fun, interactive and informative (a very hard combination to find).”
“A higher belt even offered to show me some basic techniques at the end of the open mat.”
“We get a lot of mat time and that has helped me develop very quickly in my abilities in sport jiu jitsu and self defense capabilities.”
“Ryan and the other instructors are so knowledgeable and patient to the point that whether you're experienced or a complete beginner, you will find value in every class you attend.”
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What members say
“Tampa Jiu Jitsu is has the best instructors of any school I have ever been in, this includes even schools that teach things other than martial arts.”
“Ryan and the other instructors are so knowledgeable and patient to the point that whether you're experienced or a complete beginner, you will find value in every class you attend.”
“From the moment I walked in, Ryan and his team created an environment that was welcoming, professional, and deeply respectful.”
“Ryan has an especially unique knowledge of the Gracie basics because of the many years he spent learning the techniques from the Gracies themselves.”
“I had the privilege of attending a session at Tampa Team Balance Gracie Jiu-Jitsu through their Jiu-Jitsu Warriors veteran program — and it absolutely exceeded expectations.”
From the reviews
I joined Tampa Jiu Jitsu after moving to Tampa 4 months ago. I was looking for a gym similar to the one I trained at in Chicago - down to earth, laid back, honest, with good instruction and one that was more about teaching BJJ than making money and locking contracts.
I had the privilege of attending a session at Tampa Team Balance Gracie Jiu-Jitsu through their Jiu-Jitsu Warriors veteran program — and it absolutely exceeded expectations. From the moment I walked in, Ryan and his team created an environment that was welcoming, professional, and deeply respectful.
I started training jiu jitsu 2 years ago at this gym after my friend brought me with him to one of the classes. Immediately I fell in love with bjj and the people here. We get a lot of mat time and that has helped me develop very quickly in my abilities in sport jiu jitsu and self defense capabilities.
Me and my friend were insecure about switching gyms because we didn’t know how it was going to be, but we knew it was time to do so. So we decided to try Tampa Jiu Jitsu. Since the very beginning this academy exceeded everything we hoped for.
New to BJJ? Start at Tampa Jiu-Jitsu
Tampa 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 Tampa 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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