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The People’s Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lantana, 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 (ages 3–12) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule thepeoplesjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (561) 951-7773

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 9 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 People’s Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 12 mentions

“Coach Eric & Tubby are amazing coaches my boys loved training with them☺️ We would definitely recommend them for your children and even adults!”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Technically proficient in all aspects, excellent at teaching and creating a conducive learning environment and top tier competitors.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They have learned incredible self defense/ technique which is so important for young ladies to have/know and they have SO much fun while doing it!”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you or your child is stepping onto the mat for the first time or already has years of training, this is 100% the place to be.”

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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 People’s Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“The top things you look for in a mixed martial arts gym is exactly what you'll find at The People's Jiu Jitsu facility.”

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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 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Coach Eric & Tubby are amazing coaches my boys loved training with them☺️ We would definitely recommend them for your children and even adults!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“They offer top-notch instruction for kids starting as young as 3 years old, and the environment is both professional and welcoming.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“Cleanliness, discipline, professors that push you past your existing limits, a family environment, and the knowledge of great people.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Technically proficient in all aspects, excellent at teaching and creating a conducive learning environment and top tier competitors.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Cleanliness, discipline, professors that push you past your existing limits, a family environment, and the knowledge of great people.”

From the reviews

If you're looking for the BEST kids’ and Adult jiu jitsu program in West Palm Beach, look no further! My daughter and son-in-law have poured their heart, soul, and world-class expertise into building an incredible martial arts program over the last 10+ years in the community of west palm beach.

★★★★★ — Jr, Jun 2025

My favorite part of the week is going to my Jiu-Jitsu classes. I’ve been practicing this sport for a few years now and have trained at several different gyms, but The People’s Jiu-Jitsu has really stuck with me.

★★★★★ — Oscar, Jun 2025

My daughters are now 10 & 6 have been taking Ju Jitsu classes with coach Tubby & Eric for about two years now and I’ll tell you that I have witnessed, first hand just how much confidence, strength and skill they’ve gained by training with their coaches whom not only teach but personally demonstrate and work hands on…

★★★★★ — Idalia, Jun 2025

The people’s jiu jitsu is hands down the BEST jiu jitsu program in the palm beach area. Tubby and Eric have built more then just a team and more then just another school. They will help you achieve personal goals, instruct you in realistic self defense, and increase self confidence.

★★★★★ — Julio, Jun 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at The People’s Jiu Jitsu

The People’s Jiu Jitsu 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at The People’s Jiu Jitsu

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 People’s Jiu Jitsu

6240 S Congress Ave Ste G1, Lantana, FL33462

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