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Westchester's BEST Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · BJJ gym in 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 4–18) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bocajiujitsumiami.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (786) 822-1800
Hours
| Monday | 3–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 3–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Ever since my son, who is on the autism spectrum, started training at Boca Jiu Jitsu Academy, I’ve witnessed incredible growth in his confidence and awareness of his surroundings.”
“Teaching him the importance of discipline and self defense .”
Other martial arts here
“Not only is it a very active summer camp but the jiu Jitsu and judo classes have been great for my son !”
What members say
“The staff is very nice and welcoming to children and parents, I would recommend it to anyone with little kids in the Westchester area!”
“BOCA Jujitsu Academy is one of the most family oriented and friendly jujitsu gyms I have ever had the pleasure of attending as a student.”
“The instruction is very good and instructors are patient and willing to give instruction individually throughout class so that every student understands the technique being taught.”
“Not only is it a very active summer camp but the jiu Jitsu and judo classes have been great for my son ! Teaching him the importance of discipline and self defense .”
“As a female adult in a mostly male dominant sport, I feel extremely comfortable, safe, and respected when rolling with the boys.”
“Ever since my son, who is on the autism spectrum, started training at Boca Jiu Jitsu Academy, I’ve witnessed incredible growth in his confidence and awareness of his surroundings.”
From the reviews
Ever since my son, who is on the autism spectrum, started training at Boca Jiu Jitsu Academy, I’ve witnessed incredible growth in his confidence and awareness of his surroundings. As a parent, it’s been remarkable to see how this training has positively impacted his life.
I've been training with Master Boca for 6 months now, and to tell you I love it is to tell you nothing. Master Boca is a great teacher, you learn the art of Jiu Jitsu with joy, but also he is just a great guy which makes me want to come here over and over again!
My son Kayden went to the summer camp this summer and let me tell you , it is by far the best summer camp he has been to. The owner Alex and yuny are amazing with the kids and very caring . Not only is it a very active summer camp but the jiu Jitsu and judo classes have been great for my son !
Master Boca has been more than a coach to me. He is a mentor and friend. His Jiujitsu skills are beyond ordinary. Most importantly is his style, in teaching and explanation of techniques that makes me keep coming back for more.
New to BJJ? Start at Westchester's BEST Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Westchester's BEST Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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.
Your first BJJ class at Westchester's BEST Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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