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VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sarasota, Florida

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi

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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
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule vttsarasota.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 408-701-8173

Hours

Monday 6–7 am, 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 6–7 am, 5–9 pm
Thursday 6–7 am, 5–9 pm
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 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 VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Coach Caca is knowledgeable, professional, and focused on proper technique and safety.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

“Kids are over excited and over joy doing this classes Recommended especially if you want to burn out kiddos energy”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, the instructors are top-notch, and the sense of community here is unmatched.”

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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 VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for quality muay thai and bjj.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“Instructors all have tons of competition experience in Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA.”

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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 67 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Coach Melody does a great job working with the kids and keeps the classes fun while teaching discipline and technique.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, the instructors are top-notch, and the sense of community here is unmatched.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 13 mentions

“All the coaches and students are friendly and like a family, highly recommend for everyone to join specially if you want to take your training seriously and to the next level 💪”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“Coach Melody does a great job working with the kids and keeps the classes fun while teaching discipline and technique.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“The coaches truly care, the environment feels like family, and the gym is clean, professional, and well-run.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Coach Melody does a great job working with the kids and keeps the classes fun while teaching discipline and technique.”

From the reviews

I DO RECOMMEND the professor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt 6th Degree Caca Lima. He is very tough and high skilled martial artist, world-wide recognized by your sport achievements, titles and formation of athletes. Congratulations to Sensei Caca Lima for this new outstanding opportunity!!!

★★★★★ — Sávio, Feb 2024

I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for quality muay thai and bjj. The school is clean and the instructors make you feel welcome no matter your experience level. I will be training here on my weekends as there are 5 legitimate high level black belts whom I have much to learn from. 5 stars.

★★★★★ — Thomas, Feb 2024

Amazing gym for all levels. Beginners feel welcomed and supported, while advanced fighters get high-quality training and real challenges. The coaches truly care, the environment feels like family, and the gym is clean, professional, and well-run. Perfect for individuals and families alike. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Taylor, Feb 2026

VALE TT has the best coaches in SW Florida. They are experts at teaching techniques, and know how to push you to your limits while keeping it safe and fun. I highly recommend their BJJ and Muay Tia classes.

★★★★★ — Patrick, Feb 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, 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.

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 VTT Brazilian jiujitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

1900 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL34234

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