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

I can't recommend this place more. Everyone of all belt colors is super nice, helpful, and most of…read moreall, knowledgeable. If you want to feel part of the family the first time you step on the mats while getting top notch instructional, this is your place.

The trainers are exceptional. Hands down the best gym in the Bay Area. The staff is very genuine…read moreand they treat you like family.

I have been to a lot of different gyms and none of them can compare to CPF. We have been taking…read morefitness classes here for about a year and a half, and it never gets old. They are constantly incorporating new challenges into their classes and adding new workouts so you can never get complacent. This place will definitely test your strength, endurance, and dedication. We thought we were in great shape when we started here, until that first class had us on the ground in a puddle of our own sweat. This place is definitely for motivated people who are ready to come in and kick butt and push themselves beyond their limits. Brice Peoples is the absolute best trainer we have ever worked with, and he will not let you slack. All the trainers are tough, insanely knowledgeable, and will always push you beyond your limits. If you haven't been in for your free class yet, you're seriously missing out.

Perfect Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school - I've been training here for 8 months. I trained MMA for 1.5…read moreyears 8 years ago. You don't need any prior experience to start. My experience prior allowed me to train under about 3 different instructors. That fact makes me confident to say that coach Ben is the best. Coach Ben's classes are organised in a step by step easy to understand process. The facility is clean and spacious. It has an inviting atmosphere and everyone is friendly. I'm a slow learner and they do a good job working with that here. Coach Ben is good at communicating in a clear and encouraging way. Coach Jen is very knowledgable and informative about anything beyond the mat. They both make a great team and it's impressive how well the location is run. As a student I'm grateful for the work they do which is motivating for me to stay commited to training. This is the best place to train Jiu-Jitsu and I wouldn't want to train anywhere else or with anyone else.

I have been attending this dojo for a few months now and I have seen an improvement in my progress…read more Professor Ben and the coaches are very knowledgeable, patient and professional. If you are in the Tampa Bay Area and are looking into getting into Jiu Jitsu, come checkout Gracie Largo. It will change your life like it did mine.

I was in P.Park a week- I went in this gym everyday -…read more No weird rituals, no men to bow to; no crazy uniforms. Just wash ya feet and get after it. Gym has a bathroom and a Shower huge plus ! The folks at this gym are good solid rolls. They are nice until you attempt submissions. If you're looking for a place to get some good smashing in this is it. To the coach's yall are doing something cool here. Keep it up. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Top tier training with coaches who actively compete in Jiu Jitsu! Our training system is designed…read moreto help our students develop their skills in the most efficient way possible. We offer morning and evening sessions seven days a week to accommodate any type of schedule. Our staff is always available to answer questions and give you the help you need to succeed on and off the mat!

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.

It's a great dojo. Teaching my grandkids discipline and self defense. I love watching the small…read morekids go at it. Fearless little tots

From the owner: Mixed Martial Arts for ALL no matter what level or age. Judo-Brazilian Jiujitsu - Muay Thai - MMA -…read moreSubmission Wrestling - Self Defense. We offer kids and adult classes. Come in for a free week trial.

The best, Gracie Barra has the best instructor, the best curriculum, and the nicest people. Just…read morego in and be welcomed!

Over a decade ago I was fortunate enough to begin my BJJ journey under professor Eduardo de Lima…read more Due to the education and inspiration derived from his instruction, I've won many championships, opened my own school, and grown as a human being. I cannot recommend this school enough. Don't miss the opportunity to train with one of the best instructors in the US, it just might change your life.

Finally a real MMA gym that knows thier stuff! Beautiful and clean and Coach Bill is fantastic and…read moreextremely knowledgeable. This gym is the real deal!

I've had the privilege of training under coach Bill for a few years. I cannot express enough how…read morepassionate and enthusiastic he is about martial arts that is actually practical. I say that with an emphasis because there are a lot of Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) gyms popping up these days that focus on wining matches and scoring points. You must do your own research and due diligence to pick a gym that's right for you. I have been training BJJ for over 10 years now and my best advice for you is to register for a free trial class. There's no amount of review-reading you can do that will compare to the feedback you get from your first class. Then, decide if it's for you or not. Fair? One standout aspect you should know about Blast MMA and coach Bill is that he is a well-rounded martial artist. He doesn't just do jiu jitsu. He does wrestling, Judo, and striking (MMA) as well. It's natural to assume oh if he does other things, maybe his jiu jitsu or his striking may not be as good. Uh uh. That's not the case here. He's at the same level in all of them! The way I see it, coach Bill views them all as different parts making up one single, complete art. They aren't siloed or separated for him. I've seen him coach BJJ tournaments, Muay Thai matches and MMA fights - big and small. He's done it all. You can expect to absorb all of his knowledge here at Blast MMA! I don't personally do striking but you'll surely be doing a lot of take downs (Judo, wrestling, MMA) here. Once you advance in ranks, you will learn many kinds of leg locks. You will also learn back attacks, chokes and submissions that coach Bill has tested and refined over the years. You can expect powerful techniques that work in any settings - a self-defense situation, a BJJ tournament, or an MMA fight. The "Power Kimura" that he taught me is still a part of my game today. In case you don't yet understand all the above BJJ and MMA lingo, don't worry about it. If you have been wondering about starting your fight journey, all I have to say is register for that free trial class. That's exactly how I got hooked - a free trial class. I had been thinking about training for a couple years before that. I wished I started sooner. Don't do what I did. Start NOW! If you live in the area, I cannot think of a better, well-rounded gym than Blast MMA. You're going to learn so much!

Consider me obsessed! I've boxed at a handful of studios before, but this is probably my favorite…read moreto date. The space, the energy, the instructors... just amazing. Really excited to keep coming back and keep getting stronger!!

I really enjoy these classes! And the owner was helpful in resolving an experience where the class…read morewas overpacked. I appreciate it and look forward to coming back again and again.