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Gracie Apollo Beach

Gracie Apollo Beach

408 N U.S. Hwy 41, Ruskin, FL 33570, Ruskin, Florida

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Family Self-Defense
Kids Self-Defense
Women-Only Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Family Self-Defense
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • Women-Only Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Pricing

Per Class

Contact for pricing

Contact for pricing

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Welcoming atmosphere
  • Supportive community
  • World-class instructors
  • Clean facilities
  • Family-oriented environment
  • Confidence and discipline development
  • Life lessons
  • Inclusive for all ages and skill levels
  • Positive culture
  • Guest master classes

Considerations

  • Occasional unexpected class cancellations
  • Inconsistent communication about schedule
  • Reports of unprofessional behavior from ownership

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

50 reviews

5 stars

48

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

2

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Excellent

"Dedicated staff and a family environment. The program checks so many boxes with helping kids and adults in developing strength, discipline, competitiveness and the art of jiu jitsu by very qualified instructors. My daughter has trained 3+ years and it’s been invaluable. Highly recommend."

- Dwight Keels

via Google

5/11/2025

Excellent

"Our 10-year-old has been training at Gracie Apollo Beach Jiu Jitsu for the past 5 years, and we couldn’t be happier with the impact it’s had on him. The instructors are phenomenal—not only teaching self-defense, but also helping him build lasting confidence. We've seen a real transformation in how h..." Read more

- Angela Cerchiara

via Google

5/8/2025

Excellent

"I enrolled my 4- and 10-year-old thinking they’d get some exercise and confidence. Instead, they came home with fight stances, laser focus, and a new outlook on self defense. Now when I ask the kids to sweep the floor, they drop into a fighting stance. The trainers here? Absolute beasts. Probably r..." Read more

- Stephanie Howard-Barnhardt

via Google

5/8/2025

4.8

(84 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 12-9PM
  • Tuesday: 5-9PM
  • Wednesday: 12-9PM
  • Thursday: 5-9PM
  • Friday: 12-8PM
  • Saturday: 12-2PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

E

Erin Harpe

Head Coach, Coach

Certifications:

  • Black Belt - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
L

Luis Mata

Head Coach, Coach

Certifications:

  • Black Belt - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
J

John

Coach

C

Chelsea

Coach

E

Efrain

Coach

S

Spencer

Coach

J

Justin

Coach

K

Katy

Coach

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facilities
  • New training mats