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Torres Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.6 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jacksonville, Florida

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule torresjiujitsufl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (904) 719-0607

Hours

Monday 6–8 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Torres Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“Lead instructor is very patient with both kids and adults.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Great community and focused work instruction for all 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 Torres Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Instructor has many years of MMA experience including army combative.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“He has a heart for teaching with both a BJJ and wrestling background.”

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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 9 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Looking for a gym that combines top-notch instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sense of respect?”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“Looking for a gym that combines top-notch instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sense of respect?”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“Our facility offers a spacious, well-maintained mat area and a solid group of adult practitioners who train with focus, discipline, and mutual respect.”

From the reviews

Discover the Perfect Jiu-Jitsu Community for All Ages! Looking for a gym that combines top-notch instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sense of respect? You’ve found it.

★★★★★ — Casey, Aug 2025

Small group size allows for good instruction. Instructor has many years of MMA experience including army combative. Good group to roll with and learn from.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Nov 2023

My son has been coming for half a year. The amount of confidence and stability he has gotten is worth it: solid team and strong coaches.

★★★★★ — David, Aug 2025

Lead instructor is very patient with both kids and adults. He has a heart for teaching with both a BJJ and wrestling background.

★★★★★ — Jacob, Aug 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Torres Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Torres Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Torres Brazilian 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 Torres Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Trinity Christian Academy, 800 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, FL32221

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