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Winter Haven Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 128 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Winter Haven, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule winterhavenjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 863-888-0577
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8–10 am |
The classes they run
“I have been thinking about getting my son into a sparring-oriented martial arts program when I saw an ad for Winter Haven Jiu Jitsu.”
“It's a lot of fun for the kids while also teaching them self defense and self control.”
“Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence and fitness, or a more advanced student wanting to refine your technique, you’ll find top-notch instruction here.”
Other martial arts here
“Outstanding and amazing school for anyone who wants to learn martial arts, especially Judo and Jujutsu (what I study).”
What members say
“If you’re looking for a family-friendly academy with excellent instruction and a positive atmosphere, this place is hard to beat!”
“Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence and fitness, or a more advanced student wanting to refine your technique, you’ll find top-notch instruction here.”
“We’re so grateful for the impact this place has had on our son, and we will continue to recommend it to anyone looking for a supportive and high-quality jiu-jitsu program.”
“Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence and fitness, or a more advanced student wanting to refine your technique, you’ll find top-notch instruction here.”
“But it’s the right environment to challenge and encourage my son to be active and confident.”
From the reviews
We enrolled our 7-year-old daughter, and she has developed a lot at the academy. She is more responsible and obedient. The activities at the academy have brought a lot of discipline to our daughter, and we are very happy, especially with her progress in Jiu-Jitsu.
If you are looking for a place with great instructors who really take the time to tach your kids, this is the place for you! The homeschool classes are awesome and really get the kids moving. It's a lot of fun for the kids while also teaching them self defense and self control.
A Fantastic Place to Train and Grow in Winter Haven area! Winter Haven Jiujitsu - Martial Arts is truly an outstanding martial arts school. The instructors are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely care about each student’s progress, both on and off the mat.
I have been thinking about getting my son into a sparring-oriented martial arts program when I saw an ad for Winter Haven Jiu Jitsu. It was easy to sign up, and we went for our first class.
New to BJJ? Start at Winter Haven Martial Arts Academy
Winter Haven Martial Arts 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 Winter Haven Martial Arts 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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