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The Jungle MMA and Fitness

4.7 ★★★★★ 261 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orlando, Florida

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • Membership memberships run around $189/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule jungleorlando.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 407-601-5425

Hours

Monday 11 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 11 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm
Friday 11 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at The Jungle MMA and Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 16 mentions

“Listen… the level of professionalism and attention shown to the kids in the 5pm sessions is unparalleled with any other place we’ve been.”

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Teens BJJ

“I’ve wrestled all of high school and wanted a place to continue building my skills.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“beginners, hobbyists, to competitors, to pro fighters, even old ppl like me, etc.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Thanks for making this a positive experience and place for our kids to learn about discipline, self-defense, and offer great growth opportunities.”

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🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“It’s gotten me into the best shape of my life, the coaches are amazing and patient it’s perfect for every one of all skill levels.”

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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 The Jungle MMA and Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 6 mentions

“As a parent I prefer that the little gorillas classes are a good mix of strict training with a little fun mixed in to tire the kids out with fundamentals in Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu.”

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🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“After I moved to Orlando for work, I’ve spent hours searching the best MMA gyms in the area and was referred by countless people to join the gym.”

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🥊 Boxing

“This was my first time trying out boxing and the instructor was very nice and supportive!”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“Great place for kickboxing Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“Not only did the team help build my wrestling back up, but I also fell in love with BJJ and soon will be adding Muay Thai into the routine.”

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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 261 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great coaching staff, sizable facility including free weights, with an overall positive and supportive environment.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“Recently, my son brought a father and son from our church to try the gym, and they couldn't stop talking about how welcoming, professional, and well-run everything was.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 20 mentions

“Recently, my son brought a father and son from our church to try the gym, and they couldn't stop talking about how welcoming, professional, and well-run everything was.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“She’s learning true fighting techniques that could save her life at some point in the future and is learning respect/discipline because of the methods Coach Alec applies.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Thanks for making this a positive experience and place for our kids to learn about discipline, self-defense, and offer great growth opportunities.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“beginners, hobbyists, to competitors, to pro fighters, even old ppl like me, etc.”

From the reviews

I moved to Orlando knowing nobody and am so happy to have found this gym! Great environment and awesome coaches! Update: I have now been here about four years and happier than ever with the family I've made here ❤️

★★★★★ — Katja, Aug 2025

I joined Jungle 2 years ago. It is my second MMA gym and I love it. Great coaching staff, sizable facility including free weights, with an overall positive and supportive environment. Kids and adult class Monday - Saturday. The gym has active fighters involved with local and regional fight promotions.

★★★★★ — Mark, Sep 2023

Listen… the level of professionalism and attention shown to the kids in the 5pm sessions is unparalleled with any other place we’ve been. The patience that each of the coaches shows with each and every one of the kids in session is amazing.

★★★★★ — Judith, Aug 2022

Everyone was super nice and helpful! This was my first time trying out boxing and the instructor was very nice and supportive! Already signed up for more classes! 🤗 My partner and I were pretty new so if we’re making any mistakes in the photos please forgive us lol.

★★★★★ — Courtney, Mar 2021

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New to BJJ? Start at The Jungle MMA and Fitness

The Jungle MMA and Fitness 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at The Jungle MMA and Fitness

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 The Jungle MMA and Fitness

1419 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL32803

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