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Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 196 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Miami, Florida
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 3–15) — 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 vitalbrothersbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 754-270-4176
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Me and my daughter went and we had a great time and we have been going for a long time and learning a lot of new important skills not just for ju jit su but for life too.”
“Watching him compete in his first tournament and seeing how much he had already learned was an incredible moment for me as a parent.”
“If you are looking to exercise while learning self defense and having fun, go here.”
“Then when we walked through the doors for the very first time, we were immediately welcomed with open arms and genuine care.”
What members say
“Professor Renan is not only a high level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler but an amazing coach and training partner.”
“Then when we walked through the doors for the very first time, we were immediately welcomed with open arms and genuine care.”
“Vital Brothers is one of the best Jiu Jitsu gyms in Miami, the coaches are very experienced and friendly and the schedule is great.”
“I’ve noticed a marked increase in my cardiovascular fitness and technique after joining and practicing for about one year.”
“VBJJ has truly been one of the best things that has happened to my son. He absolutely loves his professors and feels completely at home with them.”
“Watching him compete in his first tournament and seeing how much he had already learned was an incredible moment for me as a parent.”
From the reviews
Amazing BJJ Academy in North Miami! I couldn’t be happier with Vital Brothers here in North Miami. From day one, I felt how much they truly care about the kids and the parents. The instructors are incredible — patient, attentive, and always focused on teaching discipline and respect in a way the kids really respond to.
Vital Brothers BJJ is a safe, clean, welcoming, and professional place to practice BJJ. Professor Renan and Coach Priscylla provide an incredible environment to learn BJJ and grow. I’ve noticed a marked increase in my cardiovascular fitness and technique after joining and practicing for about one year.
My son trains at Vital Brothers Jiu Jitsu and it has been an incredible experience. The coaches are patient, disciplined, and truly care about the development of every student both on and off the mat. They create a positive environment that builds confidence, respect, and strong work ethic.
The instructor is the best one i’ve ever had doing bjj in Miami. He loves what he does and does it with passion. Me and my daughter went and we had a great time and we have been going for a long time and learning a lot of new important skills not just for ju jit su but for life too.
New to BJJ? Start at Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Vital Brothers 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.
Your first BJJ class at Vital Brothers 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.
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