College Park is now blessed to have a brand new Gracie Jiu Jitsu location in the area! Miguel is a…read morefantastic teacher who truly enjoys what he is doing. Regardless of whether he is leading the kids class or working with the adults in the later session, you can see Miguel's passion emanating clearly. He has a very calm demeanor that instills confidence in others. While this academy is focused on teaching you all the jiu jitsu techniques and fundamentals, the school is also focused on guiding you through the mindful aspect of the sport and working through the calm amongst the chaos. This isn't just focused on rolling, takedowns, and submissions, but rather a lifestyle to help folks leave stronger and more confident in theirselves both physically and mentally. Looking forward to seeing this academy's continued growth under Miguel's guidance!

Right as you walk into Gracie Jujitsu College Park Orlando, the first thing you will notice is how…read moreclean the entire space is. Miguel, the owner does an amazing job to ensure that the entire school is spotless. This is the first thing that showed me how passionate Miguel is about his business and for the art of jujitsu. After my first few classes, I really was able to see how passionate and knowledgeable Miguel was on all things jujitsu. At my day job I work in corporate training and to see how well Miguel is able to articulate WHAT he's doing, WHY he's doing it, then switch to real life examples, and analogies, to ensure everyone in the class is on the same page is awesome! The last thing I love about Gracie Jujitsu College Park Orlando, and Miguel, is his level of care to every student. Wether it's their jujitsu knowledge, level of fitness, or their body. I'm a little older than some of the students and Miguel is always quick to point out modifications that I could do to keep me safe and ensure that all of the other students are safe, when rolling at his school. I've been to other jujitsu spots in the past where they try to "beat you up" or prove how tough their students are, but this was the opposite at Gracie Jujitsu College Park Orlando. Miguel does an amazing job of ensuring everyone in each of the classes is safe and has a good rolling partner to come back to the next day. If you've ever had an interest in jujitsu, self-defense, or just looking for a new cardio exercise, I encourage you to give Gracie Jujitsu College Park Orlando a try!

We came to visit from San Diego for a gi workshop with our professor Johnny Tama. We were…read moreimmediately greeted with kindness that lasted up until we walked out the door for the evening. The space is absolutely breath taking and tidy. The gym is fantastic for rolling and the mats are not only clean but spacious as well. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a safe, welcoming place to learn jiu jitsu and grow. Thank you so much for hosting us!

In town for work. Contacted them through Instagram. Very responsive and welcoming. Love the…read morefacility. They have showers, towels, cold plunge and sauna. Attended class at 6:00 pm on a Tuesday. Levi was great. He is was very welcoming. The warm ups and instruction were detail oriented and focused. All of the members were all respectful and provided good, clean and competitive rolls. Can't wait to come back.

I grew up in this academy!! E play instruments, learn acrobatics, and learn a Beautiful…read moreTraditional Afro-Brazilian Martial Art!! I'll never forget all that I learned here! Our Mestre; Mestre Lazaro Santos pours his heart and soul into his students. Jessica Wernett is the Program Director; she will help you find the perfect program to meet your needs! They offer Adult Classes; Mom's Class; Kids Classes; Summer and Spring Break Camps! The kids program is out of this world!!

I was visiting from out of town and happened to be working literally next door to this studio. I…read moreended up training a couple of classes. Mestre Lazaro is an intense guy. Equal parts fun and serious. He is good with the kids, and drives the rest real hard. Warm up was a good twenty minutes or so. This was followed by back and forth execution of various kicks one after the other on a padded floor. This was followed by practicing kicks over a standing punching bag. Only after this was one allowed a water break (which was a little different from where I train where one is allowed to take a break whenever one wanted). After this the mestre assigned kick combinations and paired everyone up. I was happy that he took me aside and focused on some of my weaknesses, and explained them to me. While he was quick to demonstrate and point out mistakes with pretty much everyone in the class at all times, he did seem to take it easy and chill out during the final singing and roda. The roda consisted of playing music from the speakers for about ten minutes or so while people got in and out of the ring. I found this different from a typical school of having live music, but I guess everyone gets to go at each other in this case. The mestre decided at some point to expound on the philosophy of martial arts and went all Keanu on me about the code of the computer residing in my head, and my head controls my limbs, and so on. He is a fun guy, and I enjoyed training under him. I was charged 15$ for a class. They accept credit cards.

Hey everyone! I wanted to briefly talk about this place. This was the very first place I decided to…read moretry and practice Jiu-Jitsu. After going through their program, I can say that they truly care about their students and community. Each day I attended, I see how much joy they brought to many that attends despite the current times. Under the careful instruction of safety and guidance, you will definitely learn more about yourself and what it means to be a community. Thank you James and staff for your care and instruction! Looking forward to the next class!

Absolutely, wonderful environment. Instructors are awesome and the vibe is always positive. Big ups!read more

This school is amazing. The black belt instructors are knowledgeable and they really care about…read moretheir students. The school offers morning, noon, and evening classes please check out the website for more detail.

Awesome instructors and facility. I have trained at many different places when I travel but this is…read morewhere I started and continue to call home. They have a good mix of classes and training partners for beginners and advanced. Kickboxing and MMA classes are also offered. The best part is there kids program though. The school is very active in tournaments around the state and the kids coaches are very dedicated to having a fun and safe training environment for competitions and non competitors. My kids have been coming here for 3 years (2 years at old location)

We enjoy the school and what the children learn. We looked into numerous options and are delighted…read morewe chose American Martial Arts.

Such a fantastic facility for all ages! Such an accessible location as they are located right next…read moreto Publix. You can register for a free trail session. They offer classes for children and adults. There are a variety of different types of courses like bulletproof, self defense, Master Cycle, combative, and private sessions available. The staff is friendly and the instructor is very knowledgeable. Definitely come check them out!

The instructors are excellent. The location is easy to find an access, a bonus being able to go to…read morePublix before or after class. good for adults and they have a tremendous "bully proof" program that is well structured for kids. The curriculum is well thought out and delivered in a logical and strategic way. Five stars!

We were at this gym for about 3 years and the previous owner along with his kids were very…read moredisciplined in running the gym. Since the new owner, Adrian, has come to the gym it's been about signing up as many people as possible, but not having the staff or mat space to accommodate all the students. He does not promote based on achievements and I've seen many times where he gives a new belt to a student who never even finished the stripes on the existing belt. During my three years he has not promoted competitions nor given enough competition classes for competitors to prepare. For the few competitors at the gym, we're continuously learning the same moves because of Adrian's lack of care to separate higher belts and lower belts. He has been constantly paying attention to new students, white belts and little kids under 7 years old. In the last 4 years that my kids have done Jujitsu they have combined 40+ metals, but Adrian's lack of consistency, his wife's constant glares to myself and my kids, their frustrations regarding their own son being projected onto my kids, always walking on eggshells because no one can suggest how to make the gym better, and his child's lack of discipline, being constantly disruptive, not following directions, and just being goofy, has made us make the decision to leave. Side note- He has told me names of specific kids he calls "useless" and "just a money maker" for his gym. Self reflection is key and I pray he does it.

My kids have had an incredible experience at this gym. We were out of town, and when we returned,…read moremy kids were welcomed back with open arms! We value the incredible coaches and are very happy at this gym!