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YR Jiu Jitsu Team
5 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Plantation, Florida
Plan your first class
- 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 yrjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 296-4704
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Yaniv’s expertise is top-notch and at the same time it is a very family friendly atmosphere that my daughter enjoys.”
“He teaches how to succeed on the mats and in self-defense, and just as importantly he teaches how to succeed in the real world.”
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this academy welcomes you with open arms.”
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What members say
“The instruction is top-level, the environment is welcoming, and you can really tell how much care goes into every class.”
“Together with people that I consider friends and family, I have been building character, skills and determination for already 1.”
“He does this because he's passionate about the art, the discipline, and also about changing lives.”
From the reviews
Updated Review: Two + years in and I am still training at this gym, the environment here is absolutely electric. Everyone is super knowledgeable and the sensei takes safety as the number one consideration for all members. Initial Review: I love this place.
Hands down one of the best gyms in South Florida Sensei Yaniv is tough as Steel yet compassionate and Loving as velvet. He's family Man! He's a brother and disciplined Leader! Overall exceptional professional in his field. The atmosphere is postive and Great!
I would highly recommend this academy. The Sensei is highly skilled and passionate. The classes are well-structured, and they cater to all skill levels. You can feel the sense of camaraderie among the students creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
Do it!! Just go to the class!! We loved our time training with YRJJ. They welcome you like family right out of the gate. Sensei Yaniv is such an excellent role model for the younger generations. His love for not just Jiu Jitsu but the betterment of all people shows through in every class!
New to BJJ? Start at YR Jiu Jitsu Team
YR Jiu Jitsu Team 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 YR Jiu Jitsu Team
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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