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Gracie Tampa South MMA and BJJ

Gracie Tampa South MMA and BJJ

1345 W Gray St, Tampa, FL 33606, Tampa, Florida

+1 813-319-5800
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Judo
Kickboxing
MMA
Wrestling

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Judo
  • Kickboxing
  • MMA
  • Wrestling

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and welcoming community
  • Knowledgeable and professional instructors
  • Clean and spacious facility
  • Family-like atmosphere
  • Positive and supportive environment
  • Flexible and convenient schedule
  • Comprehensive kids programs
  • Strong competition team
  • Effective intro program

Considerations

  • Isolated reports of unwelcoming behavior

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

50 reviews

5 stars

49

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

1

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Excellent

"Such an amazing gym with amazing instruction and friendly members! I took the 6AM class with Will and the instruction and rolls were top notch! Can’t wait to go back for the women’s class tomorrow morning."

- Brooke Pierce

via Google

4/25/2025

Excellent

"Great facilities, coaches, staff, everything. If you have any interests in martial arts, this is the place."

- Sebastien

via Google

4/23/2025

Very Poor

"Went to this gym with full intentions and open heart. Was told to leave the gym because I'm outside life. Never going back to this place. I'd rather be dead then go back to this gym."

- Danyer Conde

via Google

4/19/2025

4.9

(148 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 9AM-9PM
  • Tuesday: 6AM-9PM
  • Wednesday: 6AM-9PM
  • Thursday: 6AM-9PM
  • Friday: 6AM-8PM
  • Saturday: 9AM-2PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

M

Matt Arroyo

Head Coach, Owner

D

David

Instructor

W

Will

Instructor

C

Caleb

Instructor, Front Desk

J

Josh

Master Instructor

C

Christine

Coach

Location

Amenities

  • Cage
  • Free weight area
  • Spacious mat space

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