Fabio Novaes

(1 review)

12.6 mi

Winter Haven BJJ is absolutely by far the best BJJ gym period! Professor Thompson is so passionate…read moreabout his craft and teaching it, it is absolutely motivating to walk in the gym and hear WHATS UP GUYS!!!! My girls 11 and 13 love to go to Jiu Jitsu everyday. If you have kids or want to get into jiu jitsu make this your first stop. just come and watch or join, I promise you will love it!

From the owner: Our mission has always been to combine tradition and innovation, emphasizing self defense and…read moreself-discovery rather than competition. We pride ourselves on inner-development over solely outward display. At Winter Haven BJJ, each vigorous hour spent on the mats training is seen as an opportunity to build confidence, discipline and both mental and physical strength.

Kid's gi BJJ class. Join us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night from 6-7!

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Warrior Combat and Fitness Academy

3.7

3.5 mi

I went about 2 years ago and I constantly felt like I was being attacked because I'm black and I…read moregot backed into the corner and slapped twice by a kid and when I hit back the instructor which is in fact white yelled at me and criticized me forced me to say sorry and made me cry multiple times I ran to the bathroom cried for about 30 minutes and had my first panic attack the instructor was on his first year there and came after me not only to mention that i went with my younger cousin again who is white and they had ice cream there and I had my own money and everything but I was the only black kid there they called everyone in the mat room except me and walked out I hate this place but I will go back for a week so I can prove not because I'm black,short,and a girl that I can be picked on I will be defending myself and will stand up for myself and I don't care if I get kicked out at least I will know I left my mark there

Warrior Combat Fitness Academy is a great place for our 11-yr old daughter. She is at the ( being…read morebullied stage ) in school, and we wanted her to be able to defend herself without having to go thru the fist to fist confrontation. Coach Roger and Coach Melissa teach the ways of relieving the threat and controlling the situation. Great place and staff. - Jon

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Gracie Barra Sebring

(1 review)

45.7 mi

A Clean,friendly, inviting environment with great coaches and staff. Super clean facility perfect…read morefor teaching kids self defense and confidence. Can't recommend a better place to learn BJJ Gracie Barra Sebring is the best, And with a great Adults class with world Championship coaches!

Soft opening rolls

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(1 review)

83.6 mi

West side of Ocala. The best option for martial arts training. Top notch Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and…read moregreat programs for the entire family. They provide after school care for certain schools and also have summer camps. This school is part of the Renato Tavares Association, membership gives access to world champion instruction all over the state. If you are looking to lose weight, I joined and lost 100 lbs. Jiu-Jitsu can change your life.

Matthew Bartlett (Ocala BJJ) & Master Renato Tavares

Ocala BJJ Family

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Ralph Gracie Florida - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

99.4 mi

It's honestly an amazing academy and a strong community of veterans, first responders, construction…read moreworkers, athletes, computer engineers and much more. Extremely diverse, but all positive vibes always! Definitely should stop by if you're in the area!!

Update! Still…read moretraining here and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!! Our whole family trains here and we are hoping to continue to for years to come! If you are looking for a practical self defense in a place that is family friendly, encouraging and uplifting, you need to check them out!

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Manasota Jiu Jitsu

(5 reviews)

48.8 mi

A+++ Best BJJ to train. Family environment. Great people and great vibes. Been to many schools…read morethroughout my 14 year BJJ in California, DMV, Colorado, Texas, Florida and Manasota BJJ is one of the top school on my list.

If you are an experience jiu-jitsu practitioner or just started training, I highly recommend this…read moregym. Awesome people, knowledgeable instructors, clean mats and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Alliance Jiu-jitsu Venice

(4 reviews)

68.5 mi

Visiting Florida, dropped in for some no gi. Great coaches, great people. I highly recommend this…read moregym

Excellent environment, Fabio is a great instructor, very attentive and patient. The teaching…read moremethodology is structured and meets the needs of all students. Children's classes are simply captivating. The gym is always very clean and fragrant. If you are looking for quality Brazilian jiu jitsu, this is the right place.

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Six Blades Jiu Jitsu / Sarasota BJJ

(5 reviews)

51.5 mi

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!

Full instructor Black Belt Daniel Barbacena and 4th Degree Black Belt Sensei Jeremy Harris.

Kids No Gi Classes

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Bully Proof Kids Classes

Bonnet Springs Park

4.8

(92 reviews)

5.7 mi

This park is amazing that is how I can describe it,not only it is huge but it is also beautiful and…read morehas so much for the kids to do while enjoying the outdoors there is also a kids museum close by. There is plenty of parking here but we aware you will be walking a lot thru this park even if you park close or not. For the kids I recommend bringing a bathing suite as there is a little river where the kids can play and get wet also bring snacks and drinks it gets very hot and there isn't to many places here to buy food or drinks. If there is an event like there was when we visited, be ready to park on the far side of the park and walk also you can bring bikes,scooters and skates to this park. This is truly a hidden gem in Lakeland,Fl and we enjoyed visiting here.

Always a five star experience…read more There is so much parking and depending on what you want to do you can park close to where you want to be. We always park close to the main playground and start there. It's actually a giant circle when you think about it, so we start at that playground then we move on to where there's the owl playground and the spinning carousels. Then we continue onwards to the treehouse, from the treehouse we go to where there's the main building where they had shaved ice and you can get food if you want then it's an easy walk back to the car. We always bring the kids scooters because the walk is a little far for them, they are five and seven. I did learn this time around that if you are older like my in-laws this park may be a little too spaced out, especially when it's hot outside. However, there is a tram that will bring you from place to place so we did end up taking the tram from the main building back to where we parked. We spent about an hour racing around just giant park. There is a lot of shade, but also you do need sunscreen. It is a majority outside and everyone knows how hot Florida gets. I think it is brilliant that at the main building they have shaved ice. Also, at the treehouse they sell drinks, a water bottle was three dollars, which was actually pretty reasonable so I got the kids water. Even though it's hot in Florida I really like the kids spending time outside so this is a fantastic place to spend a couple hours. I'm sure we could spend even more time here if we ever decide to check out rooftop bar or the food place, but for now we've only experienced the multitude of playgrounds. It never feels crazy, busy, but that's probably because it is so spread out that families can be all over this huge park.

One of the public event spaces in a treehouse

Ron in a vest

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Elite World Gymnastics

3.7

10.6 mi

I was in this gym for almost 7 years and I am disappointed. The coaches only care for money. I was…read morekicked of the team for not going to a competition in Michigan. Here is the worst part they lie to your face and say you are already registrated for competition that you didn't approve of. The could care less about the kids they just want your money. Another thing is they already pulled 200 buck. They say that you have to pay for another month after leaving the gym. But they pulled it for 2 months and we never got the money back. Come to this gym if you just want to get robbed

My daughter is a cheerleader for the Brandon Allstars and her high school in Hillsborough County,…read moreand I bring her all the way to Lakeland because she loves taking tumbling classes and private lessons with Mr. Miesha. Her skills have tripled in just a couple of months here, and I feel like my money is finally actually leading to improvement in her skills. I highly recommend this gym

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Warrior Combat and Fitness Academy

3.7

3.5 mi

I went about 2 years ago and I constantly felt like I was being attacked because I'm black and I…read moregot backed into the corner and slapped twice by a kid and when I hit back the instructor which is in fact white yelled at me and criticized me forced me to say sorry and made me cry multiple times I ran to the bathroom cried for about 30 minutes and had my first panic attack the instructor was on his first year there and came after me not only to mention that i went with my younger cousin again who is white and they had ice cream there and I had my own money and everything but I was the only black kid there they called everyone in the mat room except me and walked out I hate this place but I will go back for a week so I can prove not because I'm black,short,and a girl that I can be picked on I will be defending myself and will stand up for myself and I don't care if I get kicked out at least I will know I left my mark there

Warrior Combat Fitness Academy is a great place for our 11-yr old daughter. She is at the ( being…read morebullied stage ) in school, and we wanted her to be able to defend herself without having to go thru the fist to fist confrontation. Coach Roger and Coach Melissa teach the ways of relieving the threat and controlling the situation. Great place and staff. - Jon

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Laureate Park Aquatic Center

4.8

(4 reviews)

51.5 mi

If you live in this area, you are very lucky to have such an amazing waterpark to attend at no cost…read morebecause this is a public pool that looks so fancy I was wondering first if this was a hotel

Fantastic pool and clean facilities! Perfect for a morning swim or weekend splash. Staff were…read morefriendly and helpful, making it a great place to relax and have fun.