Gracie Bradenton Jiu Jitsu

Amazing programs for kids and adults to get more focused, fit, and confident. Serving the Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Parrish communities.

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
in Bradenton

Achieve your fitness goals while developing effective self-defense techniques for real-world situations.

Women's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
in Bradenton

Explore how to use jiu jitsu to defend yourself against a larger, untrained attacker, no matter your size or strength.

Kids & Teens Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
in Bradenton

Our kids BJJ program gives your child the skills and tools to protect themselves, gain confidence, and learn discipline. Our coaching team is dedicated to your child’s growth!

About our school

Gracie Bradenton is the premier Gracie Jiu Jitsu academy located in Bradenton, Florida. We serve the Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, and Sarasota communities.

Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for self-defense and competition. All levels welcome! We have classes for kids, adults, beginners, women, and athletes. We also offer a safe, clean and FUN summer camp for kids ages 6-11.

We’re the only academy in the area with an authentic Gracie lineage under Royce Gracie, one of the most influential figures in the history of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA.

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 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. We also offer 1-week paid trials for kids and 2-week paid trials for adults.

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.

What Our Students & Parents Say

I knew nothing about jiu jitsu before starting here and it can be intimidating to try something so out of your comfort zone. Everyone was so welcoming and so many people have helped me learn.

Sonny runs a great gym with a safe and fun environment with high-level jujitsu. I would recommend this gym to any level of experience looking to improve their game.

It is the best school in Bradenton by far with very high level grapplers and instruction. If you are looking to empower yourself through learning self defense and improving your fitness this is the place to be.

My 14 year old found this place so we tried it and he loved it. He goes 5 days a week. The more you go the more you learn. Everyone is very friendly!