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Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 157 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Myers, 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 (ages 4–14) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule marcelopereirajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (239) 245-2170
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and really know how to make learning fun for kids while still teaching discipline and respect.”
“Did a drop in today for no-gi at the gym and was welcomed in right away!”
“He knows exactly how to get you ready to compete at any level.”
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to helping every student improve, whether you’re training for fitness, self-defense, or competition.”
“I can’t recommend this academy enough, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grappler, this is the place to be!”
What members say
“If you’re looking for a top-notch academy with great people, an amazing environment, and world-class instruction — this is it”
“The gym is always very clean and well-maintained, and the atmosphere is welcoming for everyone, truly a family environment.”
“The gym is always very clean and well-maintained, and the atmosphere is welcoming for everyone, truly a family environment.”
“The instructors do an amazing job explaining what Jiu-Jitsu is, focusing not just on techniques but also on building confidence and character.”
“My child’s confidence and focus have grown so much since joining.”
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to helping every student improve, whether you’re training for fitness, self-defense, or competition.”
From the reviews
Training at Marcelo Pereira BJJ has been an amazing experience. The gym has helped me grow a lot, both on and off the mats. The coaching is excellent, and the team creates a strong, competitive environment that pushes you to improve.
I just started training at Marcelo Pereira Jiu-Jitsu this month with my nephew, and we’re absolutely loving it! The atmosphere is amazing — everyone is friendly, respectful, and genuinely supportive. You can really feel the positive energy as soon as you walk in.
Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been an amazing experience for our family. My children have grown so much in their technique, and they truly enjoy every class. It’s clear how motivated, confident, and happy they feel training there. The academy is spacious, always clean, and very pleasant.
Marcelo Pereira BJJ in Fort Myers is elite. The athletes and instructors are highly technical, disciplined, and constantly sharpening their game. Professor Marcelo is patient, detailed, and truly invested in every student’s growth.
New to BJJ? Start at Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian 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 Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian 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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