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War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Leesburg, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule warpeacemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (352) 460-4827
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Started taking my kids here 1 month ago, and I have already seen increased discipline, confidence, and respect while decreasing attitude and laziness.”
“And especially if you’ve never trained before this is the place to start.”
Other martial arts here
“I dropped into War and Peace MMA after several months off any Jiu-Jitsu or MMA training.”
“My son and I attend both bjj and kickboxing classes here.”
What members say
“Amazing coaching, great environment and I would highly reccommend anyone who is in the area to go be apart of this great community thats building.”
“Mark and his people were very welcoming and helped me acclimate back into the training fold with no issues.”
“Coach Mark Peace is super down to earth, very patient, has great communication skills, and is just overall an excellent teacher and has the background and experience to back it up.”
“The coach and owner, Mark, is very detailed and takes his time to make sure everyone learns and learns the right way.”
“If you're willing to put the work in you will catch an amazing workout and be on the path to your fitness and MMA goals.”
“With my first jiu jitsu competition being this weekend, I wanted to stay on that mats and keep training.”
From the reviews
If you are looking to feel good and accomplished and wanting to learn how far you can push yourself. You have found the right place @ War & Peace MMA & Jiu-jitsu. Coach Peace is great with the kids class and the adults.
I absolutely love attending these classes and being apart of the war & peace team. If you’re looking to get into shape, learn how to defend yourself or are just looking for somewhere new to train than look no further.
My son and I attend both bjj and kickboxing classes here. Neither of us had any prior training before and we’ve both learned so much in a very short time. My son was having behavioral/respect issues beforehand which is why we joined and his attitude has completely changed already in a positive way.
Two of my kids, niece, and nephew take classes each week. I love the flexibility that is offered. I love watching new skills be taught each week. It's obvious that Coach Mark and Coach Heather not only have the knowledge to pass along, but you can tell they truly care.
New to BJJ? Start at War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
War & Peace MMA & 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 War & Peace MMA & 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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