Gracie Apollo Beach
408 N U.S. Hwy 41, Ruskin, FL 33570, Ruskin, Florida
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
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4 stars
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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
Erin Harpe
Head Coach, Coach
Certifications:
- Black Belt - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Luis Mata
Head Coach, Coach
Certifications:
- Black Belt - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
John
Coach
Chelsea
Coach
Efrain
Coach
Spencer
Coach
Justin
Coach
Katy
Coach
Location
Amenities
- Clean facilities
- New training mats