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Vickery Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Myers, 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.
Plan your first class
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule vickerybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (239) 313-0756
Hours
| Monday | 12–2 PM, 7–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2 PM, 6:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–2 PM, 6:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 6–8:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Her passion for Jiu Jitsu radiates in everything she does, especially in the way she leads her women’s and kids’ programs.”
“Our younger daughter loves the kids class and my older daughter and I have been attending the women's classes.”
“All levels from beginners to experts benefit from this gym.”
Other martial arts here
“Vickery Jiu-Jitsu offers world class BJJ Thai Boxing classes in an incredibly friendly and encouraging atmosphere.”
“Whether you're a pro looking to hone certain parts of your game or an amateur enthusiast just looking for a great hobby, Vickery Jiu-Jitsu and MMA is the place to go.”
What members say
“I have trained all over the US and Europe, and for a fact this gym has the best guys and Carl Vickery may just be the best instructor I have ever met.”
“Everyone is very welcoming and Carl is a great teacher, he truely cares for each of his students.”
“Kristina pours her heart and soul into every class, creating a space that is empowering, supportive, and truly inspiring.”
“The training was absolutely top-notch and I left with new techniques that i've added to my game and even some fixes on old techniques I already had.”
“I am from an awesome Pedro Sauer affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, and I will say the guys at Vickery BJJ made me feel right at home.”
From the reviews
I spend two weeks in Fort Myers every winter, and when I'm I'm town, this is where I train BJJ, I've trained all over the US and in Europe and Professor Carl, Kristina and the gang are without a doubt the most gracious and hospitable hosts I've ever had.
I live outside Chicago and own a small gym. I dropped in while visiting the area. I drop in a lot of gyms when I travel. This was one of the most welcoming gyms I've been to. Every person that came in personally walked up and introduced themselves. Everyone was I rolled with was a ton of fun and very skilled.
Kristina Youngquist is, without a doubt, the most amazing teacher you will ever meet. Her passion for Jiu Jitsu radiates in everything she does, especially in the way she leads her women’s and kids’ programs.
Definitely one of Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA gyms in the USA. I have trained all over the US and Europe, and for a fact this gym has the best guys and Carl Vickery may just be the best instructor I have ever met... aside from the Awesome Jiu Jitsu, it’s a great environment for the family.
New to BJJ? Start at Vickery Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Vickery Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 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 Vickery Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
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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