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The Orlando Grappling Club
5 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orlando, 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.
Modern gym with a welcoming vibe featuring Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes.
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule orlandograpplingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 321-300-3750
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I visited OGC for open mat and honestly can’t say enough great things about the experience.”
“I’m a beginner and it was challenging but not to the point where I felt overwhelmed.”
What members say
“Coach Levi is a great instructor — super knowledgeable and really cares about everyone’s progress.”
“The members are all super welcoming and friendly, and the facility is top-tier — clean, modern, and has everything you need.”
“I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to keep up but she explained everything at a nice Slow pace and she was extremely friendly 10 out of 10 recommend!”
“I have about 7 years grappling experience (purple belt) and immediately learned new high-level technique and concepts in just one class.”
“The members are all super welcoming and friendly, and the facility is top-tier — clean, modern, and has everything you need.”
“Practical and juijitsu centric warm-ups that roll directly into positional coaching with a focus on smooth and efficient technique.”
From the reviews
I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to practice Jiu Jitsu without any affiliation. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Showers are always clean. Healthy snacks are always available to members. The real kicker is the cold plunge tubs available at all times. Zen vibes. OGC is the future!
I’ve been to many gyms, but there hasn’t been one I would truly call home until I started training at Orlando Grappling Club. I first came in for an open mat and met Damian, the gym’s team captain. Training with him was an eye-opening experience.
I visited OGC for open mat and honestly can’t say enough great things about the experience. Upon arrival I was greeted by coach Levi who gave me a tour of the club and it’s many amenities from saunas, to cold plunges and showers with towel service.
OGC was great to train at while I visited Orlando! I have about 7 years grappling experience (purple belt) and immediately learned new high-level technique and concepts in just one class. Very skilled training partners here and a beautiful facility.
New to BJJ? Start at The Orlando Grappling Club
The Orlando Grappling Club 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 Orlando Grappling Club
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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