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Tradition Jiu-Jitsu Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Port St. Lucie, Florida

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule traditionbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 772-775-2247

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
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 Tradition Jiu-Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 18 mentions

“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, kid or adult, you’ll find high-quality instruction and well structured techniques that truly help you grow.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Not only are they incredible competitors and skilled instructors, but they are genuinely amazing people who truly care about their students.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners

“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, kid or adult, you’ll find high-quality instruction and well structured techniques that truly help you grow.”

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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 Tradition Jiu-Jitsu Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Mateo and Valeria are amazing instructors that truly care about you and have a love for the sport.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, kid or adult, you’ll find high-quality instruction and well structured techniques that truly help you grow.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 25 mentions

“Highly recommend this academy to anyone looking for a supportive, safe, and positive environment for their kids!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, kid or adult, you’ll find high-quality instruction and well structured techniques that truly help you grow.”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“I highly recommend training here if you’re interested in bettering your jiujitsu game or even just getting into great shape!”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughters have grown confidence and one incredible community!”

From the reviews

Welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Felt right at home once my family and I started our jiu jitsu journey here with Trafition jiu jitsu. Looking forward to growing and perfecting our Jiu jitsu skills

★★★★★ — Amadeo, May 2025

This place has been nothing short of AMAZING. I have my two daughters enrolled (7 & 5 years old) and they love it . It’s a perfect mix between professional discipline and extension of family. Matteo and Valeria have so much knowledge, and they break it down to you in a non-intimidating way.

★★★★★ — Adrian, Apr 2026

A+++++ Phenomenal, Patient & Highly Knowledgable Owners/Professors. My kids love the academy and look forward to training. It’s a Safe & Friendly environment for me & my Family. Great Training and Great Vibes all around. Highly recommend!!

★★★★★ — Ibis, May 2025

My husband and I have been Tradition Jiujitsu Academy since last summer. We appreciate the teaching style they offer and the attention to detail they put into every movement/technique and every student both adults and kids.

★★★★★ — Kiana, May 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Tradition Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Tradition Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Tradition Jiu-Jitsu Academy

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 Tradition Jiu-Jitsu Academy

11958 SW Tom Mackie Blvd Ste 119, Port St. Lucie, FL34987

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