Gracie Bradenton Jiu Jitsu
Classes for All Ages & Skill Levels
Whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or want to sharpen your skills, our jiu jitsu and kickboxing programs are for students of all backgrounds. We welcome everyone regardless of age, skill level, or fitness. If your goal is to get in shape, learn self-defense, or find a new passion, there’s a place for you here where learning and growth are always the priority.
How We're Different
At Gracie Bradenton, we do things a little differently. With a laid-back, approachable culture and a strong community of students, including a large and active women's group, we strive to create a welcoming space for everyone. Our 12 expert coaches bring nearly 100 years of combined knowledge and teaching experience to help you grow and excel in a supportive, friendly environment.
Come in & Try a Free Class
Ready to see what Gracie Bradenton is all about? Getting started is simple! Join us for a free class and experience our welcoming community, expert instruction, and supportive environment firsthand. With flexible membership options and an easy signup process, there’s nothing holding you back. Take the first step and start your journey today!
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Achieve your fitness goals while developing effective self-defense techniques for real-world situations.
As a martial art, jiu jitsu has tons of physical, mental, and social benefits, and best of all, anyone and everyone can do it.
Become part of something positive and learn new skills from trained martial arts professionals with extensive knowledge and experience.
Women's Jiu Jitsu
Get off the boring treadmill and explore how to use jiu jitsu to defend yourself against a larger, untrained attacker, no matter your size or strength.
Kate, our head women's coach, is here to make you a skilled grappler against any opponent—male or female.
Jiu jitsu is a great martial art because you can start anytime, at whatever skill or fitness level you're at. Plus, Gracie Bradenton's female students support each other to help foster each person's growth with every class.
Kids & Teens Jiu Jitsu
Give your kids the lifelong gifts of personal success, confidence, discipline, and self-defense. Martial arts classes benefit growing children far beyond the academy and in many real-world scenarios.
Our structured Brazilian jiu jitsu classes are meant to help develop coordination, physical fitness, mental strength, as well as gain valuable social skills.
Through positive reinforcement, we can bring out the best in your children to help them succeed in life.
What Our Students & Parents Say
"This place gave me my start in jiu jitsu, and it's always a pleasure to train with them! Some of the absolute toughest jiu jitsu people I know and very dedicated to what they do."
"Gracie Bradenton jiu jitsu exceeded my expectations. My son loves it there. Thank you so much."
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gracie Bradenton Located?
Our address is 5268 East State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34208. We're not too far from I-75 and we're in the same plaza as Thai Wasabi and Peach's restaurants. In the plaza, we're located at the end, next to the florist shop.
Do you train gi or no-gi?
Right now, all of our classes are no-gi. We do have open mat after every class, so you're always welcome to coordinate with other students to bring your gi and practice in the gi then.
Am I required to wear Gracie Bradenton branded gear?
No, in fact you can wear gear repping other schools if you'd like. We want students to wear whatever they're more comfortable training in.
What is your drop in rate/mat fee for visitors?
We do not charge short-term visitors when they drop in for training. We just ask that you leave us a Google review if you have a good experience!
Do you have a free trial?
Both children and adults are able to come to try a free class any day Monday through Friday. You can book a free class online or stop by prior to any class to try it out.
Do you train MMA fighters?
Yes, but first you need to be an active BJJ student at Gracie Bradenton with at least a blue belt (by our standards). Then we need to work with you to get proficient in other areas, like striking and wrestling, before we will consider putting you up for an amateur fight representing our gym. These criteria are in place for to maintain the safety of our fighters and our school's reputation.
How do you handle promotions and is there a fee?
At Gracie Bradenton, students are tested every time they live roll or compete in tournaments. Our coaches can observe students' progress each class, so we don't feel the need to formally test, especially since a person's performance can vary based on many factors for a given day.
We have two regular promotion ceremonies each year: one in May and one in December. Coaches can also use their discretion to give out belts or stripes during a normal class.
Gracie Bradenton will also NEVER charge any fee for advancement. We believe that our students pay with their commitment, dedication, and effort, and we are honored to see our students improve. It's about more than money for us. Rank is earned here.
Want to learn more about us and the classes we offer?
Provide your info here and someone from our team will reach out with additional info and access to our limited-time special offers.
You'll also receive more information about our weekly class schedules for our adult and kids programs.