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The Jiujitsu Project
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tarpon Springs, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jjpusa.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (727) 237-4401
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“I brought my son to the toddler/5-6 year olds class about a year ago now.”
“There's also a free women's class that I have jumped into a couple of times.”
“Visiting FL and did a drop in for a Wednesday lunch time NoGi class.”
“Josh Wood is a fabulous and caring coach-first timer and I love the one-on-one attention!”
“They also have great open mats and Judo classes with an incredible Judo instructor Rueven.”
“Josh Wood is a fabulous and caring coach-first timer and I love the one-on-one attention!”
Other martial arts here
“They also have great open mats and Judo classes with an incredible Judo instructor Rueven.”
What members say
“Professor Mike is very knowledgeable and loves his craft .”
“In addition to all of that, from the head instructor, Professor Michael Geery, to the most recently minted white belt, all were uniformly polite, kind, respectful, and welcoming.”
“In addition to all of that, from the head instructor, Professor Michael Geery, to the most recently minted white belt, all were uniformly polite, kind, respectful, and welcoming.”
“Each of the instructors are helpful and work with each student to help them understand the techniques.”
“There's also a free women's class that I have jumped into a couple of times.”
“Professors Mike is very fair and prioritizes discipline, effort, & safety during every class.”
From the reviews
Due to work obligations and my folks living nearby, I had the privilege of dropping in at The Jiujitsu Project In Tarpon Springs. (My home gym is my beloved Oregon Pound -- Please visit if you're ever in Oregon!). I travel a lot, and the first thing I always do is find a BJJ gym so I can keep up with training.
Recently relocated from NYC and came to this gym. Professor Mike is very knowledgeable and loves his craft . I was welcomed here with open arms . Very humble environment. Good for all levels . Kids class is also amazing . Good vibes . Good energy here. Everyone here is very respectful & kind. Excellent bjj here
Traveled to Florida for vacation and I need a gym to keep active on the holidays. They were all very welcoming and the facility was very clean! The instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable! I recommend the gym to everyone! Next time I come back to Florida this is most definitely the gym I will be going too!! OSS!
My family and I train here. The people are awesome training partners, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Each of the instructors are helpful and work with each student to help them understand the techniques. I highly recommend this place for anybody who would like to learn BJJ.
New to BJJ? Start at The Jiujitsu Project
The Jiujitsu Project comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 The Jiujitsu Project
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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