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Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Venice, Florida

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gtflathletics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (941) 499-1010

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–12 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 Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 6 mentions

“My child has grown up as a student here and it's been one of the best decisions my family has made.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Students learn skills, get a workout and make friends but also train to compete if they desire.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“In addition to the pleasant experience we had, it will be great for discipline and self-defense.”

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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 Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo 6 mentions

“Great instruction and facilities for both kids and adults to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Great instruction and facilities for both kids and adults to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“My child has grown up as a student here and it's been one of the best decisions my family has made.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Solid traditional technique focus and you will also get instruction in all the modern techniques.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Students learn skills, get a workout and make friends but also train to compete if they desire.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“He has not only experienced a superior level of Jiu Jitsu training but he has learned the importance of self discipline and respect.”

From the reviews

I thoroughly appreciate the gym's spaciousness, its excellent mats, and the excellent staff. Professor Charles is outstanding, Sensi Shawn is outstanding, Professor Vieira is outstanding. They also offer judo for children with Sensi Shawn and BJJ with Professor Vieira.

★★★★★ — Adrian, Apr 2025

Top judo and juijitsu training in the world! Solid traditional technique focus and you will also get instruction in all the modern techniques. If you want to improve then you need the best training and sparring partners which you will get here!

★★★★★ — Brian, Apr 2025

I took my 9-year-old daughter to a trial jiu-jitsu class and she loved it. In addition to the pleasant experience we had, it will be great for discipline and self-defense.

★★★★★ — Glacieli, Apr 2025

Great instruction and facilities for both kids and adults to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Apr 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo

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 Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo

521 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL34285

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