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Technique Jiu-jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dania Beach, Florida

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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
  • 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
  • Website & schedule techniquejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 305-879-2595

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Technique Jiu-jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“As a young Latina woman seeking to learn self-defense moves and cultivate inner stillness, I couldn't have found a better place.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“It's a place where beginners and seasoned practitioners alike come together to learn, grow, and support one another.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ

“My son has been coached by Professor Marwin for a while, is not only his mentor but we can call him his role model, thanks for all u do for Moises”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Technique Jiu-jitsu Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Professor Marwin is a life long Martial artist, he has an incredible background not only in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“From the ambience, excellent instruction, welcoming and friendly students, and overall vibe you know that you’re in the right place to learn Jiu-jitsu.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“From the ambience, excellent instruction, welcoming and friendly students, and overall vibe you know that you’re in the right place to learn Jiu-jitsu.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 13 mentions

“From the ambience, excellent instruction, welcoming and friendly students, and overall vibe you know that you’re in the right place to learn Jiu-jitsu.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 10 mentions

“Absolutely love the Technique Jiu-Jitsu Academy in North Miami, this place has been life-changing for me!”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 10 mentions

“The facilities are top-notch, with spacious mat areas and state-of-the-art equipment.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“Through the practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I've not only gained valuable self-defense skills but also found a sense of empowerment and confidence that extends beyond the mat.”

From the reviews

My son has been coached by Professor Marwin for a while, is not only his mentor but we can call him his role model, thanks for all u do for Moises

★★★★★ — Sandra, Apr 2024

Technique Jiu-Jitsu is simply exceptional. From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew I had found something truly special. The instructors are not only incredibly skilled but also passionate about sharing their knowledge.

★★★★★ — Anthony, May 2024

Absolutely love the Technique Jiu-Jitsu Academy in North Miami, this place has been life-changing for me! As a young Latina woman seeking to learn self-defense moves and cultivate inner stillness, I couldn't have found a better place.

★★★★★ — Bridgette, May 2024

The energy that you walk into at technique Jiu-jitsu academy is off the charts. From the ambience, excellent instruction, welcoming and friendly students, and overall vibe you know that you’re in the right place to learn Jiu-jitsu.

★★★★★ — Aliza, Apr 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Technique Jiu-jitsu Academy

Technique Jiu-jitsu Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Technique Jiu-jitsu Academy

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Technique Jiu-jitsu Academy

Dania Beach, FL 33004, United States

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