By far the best mixed martial arts gym for kids in Florida. The head instructor Rafael is a world…read moreclass practitioner, his technique and knowledge of the sport is second to none. The way that they teach to the kids is fantastic my 2 kids 7 years old twins boy and girl love it!!! The environment is also great and the other training kids make they feel welcomed and they more then happy to teach one's to each other. I am so happy to be part of excelente trying and family place . Ellie Buccelli

I visited this gym while on vacation in Deerfield. I was welcomed just like I am welcomed at my gym…read moreback home. Everyone in the gym (professors, coaches, training partners, front desk, etc) was super supportive and friendly. I highly recommend this establishment for both new and experienced grapplers!

The gym is in a great location and the people are amazing. Clean facilities and friendly staff make…read morefor an enjoyable experience every time. I find this to be a hidden gem

Wonderful gym and wonderful coaches. Very technical and years of experience and I highly recommend…read morethis gym.

Great people. 2.5 months in and I can say that the team…read morehere is very friendly and supportive. I look forward to every training session and only my schedule prevents me from coming more. so much fun.

Stopped in tonight for a BJJ fundamentals class as I'm still very new to jiu jitsu, I believe the…read moreclass was ran by coach Evan who was just absolutely awesome! I felt welcomed and everyone there were all really cool guys who were extremely knowledgeable and helped me with technique, positoning, they all literally answered every question I had! The only reason I give 4 starts is because there is a 40$ drop in fee which after buying a rash guard to support the gym means 95$ for a class and a souvenir. I'd love to go again but at that price it just is too much for me unfortunately but I would 100% pop in for a class again next time I'm down here! Thanks everyone in the class for helping me out and making me feel comfortable on my first ever drop in to a gym!

Beautiful clean space with very knowledgeable and attentive instructors! I would recommend for kids…read moreand adults both

From the owner: Roger Gracie Deerfield Beach is the first Roger Gracie Academy in USA owned by Roger Gracie,…read morefollows the same training program as London. The Head Coach Andre Gomes have large experience teaching kids, adults and spectrum autistic training of all ages

My son did a trial class today and he had a great time. The first 20min were pretty rigorous warm…read moreup exercises using full body muscles. The instructor had some fun games that incorporated listening and breathing exercises and then the last 15 min were role playing with some basic blocking and self defense techniques. I am not local but plan to bring my son back when we travel here.

My son has been going here for a year and he's a purple belt, also a black belt in the making, he…read moreloves it! Great lessons on and off the mat! 10/10

All this guy worries is about getting money in his pocket. He's an embarrassment to our martial…read morearts community. Look for another academy as you will regret staying in the hands of this guy !. (Sad that there no zero start to give and I'm thousands of dollars short). P.S. he gives color belts which means nothing in order for you to think he/she (child) is improving..... lol, lol,lol what a SCAM !!' P.S. the people that give them 5 is because sadly they don't know any better...... YOUR CHILD IS GETTING CLOTHES BELTS AND KNOW SHIT ABOUT DEFENDING THEMSELVES!!! Get them out of there PRONTO !

Very professional and fun BJJ gym. Eric and Vitor are great instructors and care about their…read morestudents. If you are looking for a place to learn BJJ or to further advance your current level, this is the place!

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Ive studied martial arts my whole life. Mostly striking. Im in sports rehab and have worked with…read moreseveral UFC athletes. NFL, Professional golf and many other sports. I was introduced to the instructor by a friend. Marcelo Silveira is a high ranking black belt and one of the original founders of American Top Team. Jiu jitus is a very physically demanding sport. It's also inhabited by a lot of rough trade. Its not for the weak of heart. There is a lot of hazing, bullying, ranks and cliques. You expect that going in. You learn to survive and hold your own. Its combat sports, not needle knitting. Lots of egos and attitudes. For 8 years I was a loyal student. I fought and competed and represented the school and my teammates. I tolerated the non-stop hazing. The homophobic slurs and name calling. The insults. I never complained. I went from white belt to purple belt in 8 years. During the 8 years I watched the instructor mistreat and abuse several students with years of history. Attempt to sleep with female students. Throw people out for one perceived slight or another. At one point I was suspended for not coming to class. The instructor told everyone he didnt care who had to work. If you miss class your out. Oct 6 I was rolling with the instructor and he purposely ripped my arm over my head with no warning and no opportunity to tap. My pec was torn off the bone, Torn bicep, torn rotator, permanent damage to the shoulder joint. It only went downhill from there. Tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills. 4-6 months of rehab 3-4 months I cant work. The arrogance of the instructor. No insurance. No business license. I had paid money for privates and even paid money in advance for a seminar which he has refused to return. He doesnt care about his students in the least. This man is a menace. He shouldnt be teaching anywhere. I started talking to other members in the community. This is not an isolated incident. There is a long history of this. He is known for this. Most everyone in the community stopped dealing with him years ago for his antics and behavior. This is why he has no students. This isnt sour grapes. Im not a white-belt. I was a senior student with a perfect record of conduct on the mats. A loyal teammate and one of his best students. I trusted this man as my coach and instructor and spent 8 years working my ass off and putting up with so much drama and disrespect. As a professional coach of over 30 years I am disgusted. This man uses jiu jitsu as an excuse to mistreat and abuse people. He holds jiu jitsu over peoples heads. Ive been a business owner and member of the Boca Raton community since 2009. I stand by my statements. He shouldnt be teaching. He's a low life excuse for a human. Beware.

I took a trip with my family down to Florida a few weeks ago and decided to walk into the nearest…read moregym to keep up on my training. I ended up walking into this gem in the sand! Marcelo (the owner) was very knowledgeable and welcoming. He even rolled with me (which I thought was very kind considering I was just a guest for the week). All the students had great attitudes too! I appreciated that a lot too because I've visited gyms while traveling where students and instructors were less than hospitable and just used guest as training dummies. All that said....I found my gym in South Florida!