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TeamAlves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school
5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sarasota, 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 4–8) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thealvesjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 941-735-0808
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 1–5 pm |
The classes they run
“The atmosphere is positive and motivating, making it a great environment for both adults and kids.”
“Professor Manny and Professor Katrina have built a great family friendly community with a strong women’s program as well.”
“Great instruction, kids classes, awesome open mats, seminars, events, competitions.”
“My husband has been training here for a few years now and has found a great community, wide offering of class schedules and perfect for all levels.”
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What members say
“Professor Manny and Professor Katrina have built a great family friendly community with a strong women’s program as well.”
“Team Alves is not only one of the cleanest gyms I’ve trained at in my 18 years of Jiu jitsu but also by far one of the friendliest and most welcoming.”
“Team Alves is not only one of the cleanest gyms I’ve trained at in my 18 years of Jiu jitsu but also by far one of the friendliest and most welcoming.”
“Team Alves is not only one of the cleanest gyms I’ve trained at in my 18 years of Jiu jitsu but also by far one of the friendliest and most welcoming.”
From the reviews
Team Alves is not only one of the cleanest gyms I’ve trained at in my 18 years of Jiu jitsu but also by far one of the friendliest and most welcoming. Professor Alves (Manny) has created a culture of family and training where no matter your skill level you will feel welcome and safe to learn and grow as a practitioner.
Team Alves is a fantastic jiu jitsu gym. Professor Manny and Professor Katrina have built a great family friendly community with a strong women’s program as well. I would recommend Team Alves to anyone looking for the best place to train in Sarasota.
Great place to train at. I’m always met with amazing energy and rounds each time I visit. I highly recommend this academy to anyone in the Sarasota area 100%. The people, the training, and Professor are all absolutely incredible.
Training here on my annual trip to Florida is one of the things I look forward to most. Great instructors. Great guys to train with. All around fantastic.
New to BJJ? Start at TeamAlves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school
TeamAlves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school 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 TeamAlves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site