Jacksonville
The flagship. MMA-ready. Where Prof Roberto built it.
- Address
- 8210 Cypress Plaza Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Phone
- (904) 555-0100
- Programs
- BJJ · MMA · Kickboxing · Wrestling · Kids (3+)
EST. 2008 · GRACIE BARRA ACADEMY
Organized Jiu-Jitsu. Two Mats. One Academy.
World-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Jacksonville and St Johns — taught by black belts who compete, coach pros, and care about the kids at the back of the room.
4.9★
Average rating across 685+ reviews
15+
Years teaching in North Florida
100+
Pro MMA athletes coached across UFC, Bellator, PFL
2
Locations under one roof
TWO MATS, ONE STANDARD
Pick the mat closest to home.
Same curriculum. Same Gracie Barra lineage. Two facilities built around the communities they serve.
St Johns
Near Nocatee. Family-first. Sauna + cold plunge on-site.
- Address
- 10440 US-1 Unit 115-116, St Augustine, FL 32095
- Phone
- (904) 506-0100
- Programs
- BJJ · Kids (5+) · Women's (GBF)
OUR LINEAGE
From Rio de Janeiro to North Florida.
The Gracie Barra association was founded in 1986 by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. in Rio de Janeiro. It has since produced 10 Black Belt World Champions and grown to more than 900 schools worldwide, all teaching the same organized curriculum.
Profs Roberto Cuartero III and Juan Romero brought the Gracie Barra system to North Florida — Jacksonville first, then St Johns to bring the same standard closer to families in Nocatee and St Augustine. Two mats. One academy.
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WORDS FROM THE MAT
685+ reviews. 4.9 stars.
Best place to learn BJJ in Jax from exceptionally experienced Professor Roberto and other students in the most welcoming environment.
My oldest started at Gracie Barra Jacksonville until we moved to St. Augustine this year. Thankfully this gym is run by the same professors — all three of my kids now train here.
The coaches and professors are highly skilled, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about the progress of each student.
Your first class is on us.
No contract. No pressure. Just step on the mat and feel it.