I was in town on business and looking for a place to train. I filled out the contact form and was…read moreimmediately contacted by Jules via text. Jules was very responsive in providing all of the info for me to "drop in" to the Advanced class on Thursday at 6:00 pm. The class was taught by Professor Mateo. He was very welcoming. The students were as well and I felt right at home. Great instruction and 30 minutes of hard but controlled rolling. Everyone was great. Good mix of ages at class. (I am 48). Cant wait to have the opportunity again.

Gracie Tampa South is an exceptionally great gym!…read more I've had the opportunity to train at several gyms over the past 30 years, and I have never experienced this level of quality of service, excellent facilities, knowledgeable and effective coaching and most importantly a positive environment. My whole family, my wife and three daughters have been training Jiu Jitsu and MMA for more than 5 years. I don't take who my wife and daughters train with lightly. We visited many gyms in the Tampa area before deciding to join Gracie Tampa South. Now after nearly a year of training here, I feel qualified to share my assessment. The kids and teen programs are second to none. Not only do the coaches provide absolutely impeccable technical instruction, they create an environment that engages the kids, keeps them positive and motivated. My three daughters have never been more excited and motivated to train than they are at GTS. The competition program, again is exceptional, and the GTS Competition team's performance and results shows this clearly. You really have to experience how these coaches are so good at creating an awesome environment for the kids to learn all the amazing lessons that come from training Martial Arts. There is a very specific reason that this gym is such a great place. It comes from the top down. This attitude of professionalism, positivity, and the creation of such an exceptional environment to train is due to the exceptional leadership of the owner and head Coach Matt Arroyo and his family. Not only is the coaching and support staff so good, but frequently the very best MMA personalities in the world will be hosted by the GTS team. I've had more opportunities to train with World Champions in just the last year at GTS than in any other place. It's an attitude of excellence from the leader that permeates the whole gym. I have never experienced a more safe and effective environment for my family to train in over 30 years. Without hesitation or reservation, I wholeheartedly recommend Gracie Tampa South MMA. It is an exceptional place, and I count myself and my family as fortunate to have the privilege to train here.

Ever since I was little I was in a karate and quit later on but then I thought about rejoining so I…read morelooked for a Academy for Martial arts that close and we tried out APEX! And I don't regret it! Definitely recommend

Amazing! - Instructors are very professional, nice, and…read moregood to the kids! - My son enjoys the classes very much. - Definitely family friendly - They have after school programs. - Affordable prices - Children can try the first class for free

I'm a skeptic with everything I try for the first time. Let's just start there. I was nervous about…read moretrying BJJ in fear of stronger guys trying to "prove themselves" and seriously injuring me. My brother has been here over 2 years now so I decided to give it a try. Side note: if your a skeptic like me they give beginners a free trial to see if you like it. I have to admit I did not expect to like it. I have seriously come to love BJJ but I think a large part is because of this dojo. Everyone here is so respectful and patient!! No one is trying to injure anyone. Especially if you're new, they will walk you through how to take them down just so you can learn. I love all the coaches here!! Coach Bobby and coach Craig are very informative and kind! Who can take BJJ? Anyone! Girl or guy, young or old, there's no discrimination. Everyone becomes one big family! Still afraid to try it? Why? It's free to try! So go ahead, you won't lose out on anything! Come see how nice everyone is!! I honestly feel it's very practical for everyone to know, great self defense! (Not to mention it's an amazing workout!)

Great group of people, super friendly and the owner is very attentive to new students. I've tried…read moreufc gym/10p/bteam and I gotta say, I'll be going here for now on

My son goes there the best for beginners. The staff is so supportive and takes the time too teach…read moretechniques

I have always enjoyed the lessons as you can tell we arent there to mess around, instead we are…read morereally there to learn useful skills that we can take with our entire lives whether for competing or for self defense. Now that I have taken the Muay Thai class, I am more comfortable in my ability to defend myself and others who I love. The coach is a good coach who is respectable and good at teaching, and the customer support is good.

Jiu Jitsu has been one of the most challenging, fun, and humbling experiences I have ever been…read morethrough. And Fabio's gym is the most incredible place where everyone feels like family. For the gym itself, it's simple, clean, and in an easily accessible area with plenty of parking. There is plenty of scheduling at both locations (Brandon and Lakeland) with Fabio being the actual instructor for each class and if he isn't, it specifies on his website. The pricing is the cheapest out of all other gyms I have seen and there is no contract. Fabio is incredibly understanding that life gets hard and if you need to take a break or anything else you can always cancel your membership and renew it when you're back. Under no other mentor or coach have I ever seen such a respectful and appreciative community for each other. Every time you show up to a class people welcome you in whether it is your first time there, or your first time back after you took a break. Fabio has changed so many peoples lives, including my own, through what he teaches and the way that he does it.

Fabio Novaes is hands down the best BJJ within 100 miles! Fabio's record, reputation, instruction,…read moreand competition success is bar-none the best you'll find. Fabio is from the original Carlson Gracie school in Sao Paulo and teaches 90% of the classes himself. The kids' classes are always packed with kids rolling very technical and having fun. All of Fabio's classes are technical, fun, and challenging. No school comes close to us in tournament success. Our BJJ works. We've produced A LOT of IBJJF BJJ world champions. Fabio won't even do contracts. You pay month-to-month, If you need to quit, take a break, whatever you just call, and they do it over the phone. It's just him and his wife running the school. They are even more affordable than the other schools, have more mat space, and offer day and night classes. If you just want a black belt without earning it, go elsewhere. There are a lot of bogus bjj schools around here. If you want to be good and know your jits is effective, see Fabio. The first week is free.

We've come by a couple times and taken the morning class. He seemed high-ranking but we've haven't…read morerolled with the gi on yet but he manhandled my fiance like no one else ever has. I really liked it.

I have my two daughters attend Sensei Harris kids classes. My girls have learned so much not just…read morein self defense, but discipline, confidence, and skills they may never learn. Not only do they include great strength exercises before class, Sensei Harris tends to each kids needs, and pairs them up to other kids equally, and also challenges their inner will to help increase their self-motivation and self-image. Weve been to other JJ academies locally and out of state and hands down this is the best one we've been to so far. highly recommend.

Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu is located on University Parkway and is taught by Professor Jeremy Harris…read more Professor Harris provides all of his students with the essential knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The experience has been nothing short of fun! Not only are you getting a great workout, but you are also learning techniques that have been passed on by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champions. The facility welcomes those who are experienced in the Martial Art or are just beginning on the journey. If you are ever in town and want to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ribeiro is the place!

After 5 years of dropping in to 25+ different BJJ gym, I can easily say 10th Planet St. Pete is in…read morethe top 3. Amazing training routines, friendly training parters, and amazing coaching. The gym itself is also incredible and I will definitely be visiting again. #10P4L

Peter is an awesome coach very friendly with a lot of competitive expierence. Great vibe, welcoming…read moreteam. I highly recommend!

Fantastic instructors and facility. Very clean. everybody is super kind. I thoroughly enjoy coming…read moreto classes.

I've trained at a few gyms. By far the most welcoming and well kept. Plenty of class times to fit…read moreyour schedule. Solid instruction. Solid group of dudes.

Jiu jitsu is more than self defense. It is about learning about yourself, building yourself up, and…read morecreating bonds. Gracie Fishhawk does all of that and more. Travis and Josh have done a phenomenal job of building people up and changing lives and improving families. Jason and Dylan only add to this. I could not have a better place to call home.

Best school around for kids, teens and adults. Total family atmosphere. Amazing teachers. Zero…read moreego. They teach Wrestling, No Gi, Gi and Muay Thai Kickboxing.