The instructors here are top notch(Marcelo+George)! Both very accomplished. The group is very mixed…read morewith all level belts. I can't say enough about the good vibes and atmosphere of the group. Three months in and I feel at home! I can't say enough great things about BTT!!!

Friendly atmosphere, great for families. Proven world class instructor and competitive champion…read morewith numerous awards through competition. In addition to the adult program, they have an excellent kids program as well. One of the top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools in Jacksonville! The kids program and adult program are consistently winning gold medals at the local, national, and state levels. They have added a mixed martial arts class and now offer group and private lessons. Great school!

Great environment. Small class size & calm instructor. Just what we were looking for :)read more

This place is kicken! Pun intended! It takes up two store fronts and has the film tinted…read morewindows, so you can't see in very easily. But when you open the door and step in you are thankful. It is nice and cool inside with enough sunlight coming in to make it cheerful. It has a gym quality to it with the mats covering the floors and equipment lining the walls. But what I noticed was that it was a quiet place. Maybe peaceful is the word. They offer BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), F.I.G.H.T Self Defense training, and Muay Thai and a Kid Jitsu program. The kid programs states that it will promote physical fitness, balance and coordination, mental focus, discipline and self confidence. Hell, most adults I know would benefit from this! This is definitely a place I would be comfortable in and comfortable sending my kids.

the BEST MMA & BJJ gym in all of Jax. bar none…read more home of pro fighters, that have reached the highest levels of MMA (UFC & PFL) and black belts who compete & win at the highest levels (IBJJF) as well as a stellar kids program & family knit community. GB Jax is the premiere martial arts gym in Duval. 11/10 recommend!

Got a chance to train here for several months. Great jiu jitsu school with a defined curriculum…read more They also have kickboxing classes if you are interested and some wrestling which mostly caters to high school students around the area. An all around well structured set up to learn mixed martial arts but jiu jitsu is their main area of focus. The instructors there are helpful and knowledgeable and the black belt students will help you learn as well. It has a good environment of getting everyone to learn and progress in their skills. Students from this academy also compete at MMA competitions and jiu jitsu tournaments as well. They also do separate classes for white/blue belts versus the other higher ups so students that are just beginning can learn the basics without getting overwhelmed. In addition, there are separate classes for kids and adults. Recommend this academy for people who want to get started in their jiu jitsu journey.

I travel a fair amount for work and will drop in on a local gym to train jujitsu. I enjoy seeing…read more the culture of different gyms so not to be too rusty when I get back home. The front desk was quick and helpful processing me in forr the drop in, which the running rate in Florida seems to be around $20 a visit. They allow your fist drop in for no charge and will charge the rate after that. The culture of the gym is easy and relaxed, and does not seem like it would be intimidating for a new student with clear concise instructions by friendly coaches. Family friendly also.

Excellent atmosphere - for all ages. Students train hard under experienced coaches. Highly…read morerecommended.

Coach Ashley & Coach Possum have made us feel so welcome since my daughter started taking classes…read morelast month ! She looks forward to every Monday & Wednesday class!

My son has enjoyed the teaching and practical hands-on application of techniques taught at Gracie…read moreFernandina Beach. He always leaves the class in a much better attitude and disposition than what he had from a long day at school. What he learns at Gracie FB he will keep for a lifetime. As a parent, I'm pleased to know that this will help his mental and physical growth, and have the added benefit of being able to protect himself should he ever have to. Thank you to the professors at Gracie Fernandina Beach!

In town for a conference, and needed a place to train and workout. Never dropped into another…read moreacademy, so I was very nervous and anxious. Called Larry on the phone and was given a warm welcome to stop by and train. Stopped by for their 5:30pm adult BJJ class which was proceeded by their kids class. You know it's going to be amazing when you have a swarm of happy and excited kids. When Larry showed up, the kids gave swarmed him and gave him hugs and high fives. Clear and concise instructions by coach Larry, he was patient, funny and unpretentious. Down to earth and amazing happy vibes all around. Every academy should strive to be like this place. The members are warm, welcoming and patient with my newbie white belt self. No one was grinding for a submission, and just rolling to be better. I felt safe and learned a lot! Out of town travelers, Be aware the Florida humidity is rough. 90min will feel longer , this is why their members are all beast modes. Remember to hydrate! Highly recommended, and the hype is real! Don't cheat your self and give this place a shot!

Can't give the FOYA fam enough praise on how amazing it has been to be a member at this gym. It's…read morebeen about a month of consistent training for me after a long stint away from the mat after moving to Saint Augustine from up north. I tried a few gyms in town over the years, and they were a lot of the same big egos , and hostile rolls turning me away from the sport. That is certainly not the case here. Coach Larry, Bill, Martin , Yvonne and the rest of the FOYA fam have been nothing but welcoming and have made me feel right at home after such a short time. If you're a lifelong practitioner , or new to the world FOYA is the place for you.

The new head instructor, Mr. Martinez is Amazing! He was one of my son's instructors at the…read moreJulington Creek location for the past two years and I really cannot say enough good things about him, his teaching style, energy, and commitment to the kids he instructs. Over the last two years,​ I have seen my son blossom with confidence, self-worth, discipline, and integrity and I know Mr Martinez's influence has been a big part of the changes we have seen. While we are super sad to see him go from our current location, we are very proud and excited for him in this new opportunity to run a studio of his own. I have no doubt in my mind that he will fill this role, going above and beyond and giving it everything he has.

After our 5-year-old attended Karate America Neptune Beach for 10 months, his instructor ABRUPTLY…read moreDISAPPEARED. We received no communication from the school or Karate America Headquarters (in fact...3 weeks later, we still have not received an official explanation regarding his departure). One day we showed up for training and the door was locked, the lights were off, and another parent drove up to tell us that class was cancelled that day. We never saw the instructor again after that. We tried 4 classes with new instructors (different each time) and our child left crying each time. We talked through the challenge but after 4 negative experiences and a total lack of consistency, we decide as a family that we were done with karate. I contacted Karate America Headquarters to notify them of our cancellation and they informed me that we were still bound by the 30 days notice in our contract. I asked them if they felt that was fair considering the fact that we were given ZERO notice that the head instructor was leaving. Her response was that the school was given less than 2 weeks notice and that there was nothing they could do about it. When I asked why, if they knew 2 weeks before he was leaving, that they didn't tell anyone....she said she assumed he had told his classes on his own. My guess is that they feared a mass cancellation of memberships so they kept it a secret for as long as possible until they could reach the next billing cycle. Her attempt at a compromise was to let my son continue to attend for a month and then cancel his membership...which I told her was the same thing as holding me to a 30 day cancellation. It's just so disappointing that after paying almost $2,000 for memberships and uniforms and equipment that we don't get a phone call, an email, or even a mass text about major changes in the school. And then, instead of doing the right thing and letting students opt out...they hide behind a contract to suck an extra $149 out of parents who bought into the system that would ultimately fail them.