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Empowered Martial Arts & Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu Tampa

Empowered Martial Arts & Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu Tampa

8610 Citrus Park Dr, Tampa, FL 33625, Tampa, Florida

+1 813-749-6075
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Family Self-Defense
Kids Self-Defense
Self-Defense Fundamentals

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Family Self-Defense
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere
  • Supportive environment for all levels
  • Friendly and encouraging staff
  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Personalized attention and flexible pacing
  • Confidence, discipline and respect building
  • Holistic physical and mental training
  • High-quality mats and equipment
  • Accommodating special needs
  • Positive community feel

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

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Excellent

"As an experienced jiu-jitsu practitioner who had moved from overseas and was looking for a new place to train, I had the opportunity to check out Gracie Humaita, and I must say I was immediately impressed with their facilities and environment. While I was still considering the schedule and pricing,..." Read more

- Daniel Whately

via Google

4/20/2025

Excellent

"My daughter loves this place she is building her self confidence. Teachers are great, lovely environment, a lot of support and encouragement."

- Daisy Diaz

via Google

4/20/2025

Excellent

"Update: I've been training now with John Geyston and Gage Blevins for over 2 and 1/2 years now and can't recommend this place enough. John trains with Royler and has multiple seminars a year at our gym, and he evens trains with Rickson on occasion for privates. We truly have a great gym. Great pla..." Read more

- Patrick Kelly

via Google

12/28/2024

5.0

(57 reviews)

Trial Offer

Free Trial: Free trial class

Business Hours

  • Monday: 12-8:30PM
  • Tuesday: 12-8:30PM
  • Wednesday: 12-8:30PM
  • Thursday: 12-8:30PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 8AM-1PM
  • Sunday: 9:30-11AM

Instructors

J

John Geyston

Owner, Head Instructor, Hanshi

A

Aimee (Amy)

Owner

G

Gage Blevins

Sempai, Instructor

Z

Zack

Sempai, Renshi

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Convenient parking
  • High-quality mats and equipment

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