Why We Love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Fall in Love With BJJ Through Our Classes!

From ultra-challenging classes for kids to advanced BJJ for women, there is something for everyone in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is sharing the four big reasons why we love the gentle art of BJJ and why you will too!

Men sparring on mat in blue gi

Learn To Overcome Challenges

Jiu-Jitsu with Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy teaches the fundamentals our clients need to win in and out of the classroom. With the support of your instructors and your training class, you become part of a group of people that are only interested in your success! To overcome obstacles in both life and the classroom, it takes identifying the challenge, creating a plan to overcome it, and then putting that plan into action. Once you learn the process, challenges become much more manageable.

Classes For Everyone

The gentle art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does offer something for everyone! With our BJJ Kids or Teen Classes, we teach the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu but to a younger audience. BJJ All-Levels Class (ages 13+) combines all levels to cover off the basic building blocks of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We even offer specialized sessions for women with our Situational Awareness and Basic Self-Defense classes. No matter your skill level or physical fitness, we have classes to suit you!

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Lower Stress Levels

Are you currently experiencing anxiety? Stress from work or at home? The best way to work through these issues is by hitting the mat! Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a physical and mental workout, thereby lowering stress levels. People who engage in vigorous exercise regularly actually produce extra endorphins than people who lead more sedentary lifestyles. Many of our clients feel that working out is almost similar to taking mild anti-depressant!

Build Muscle

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is most definitely a self-defense-based practice, but it can also help you define or build muscles in the process too! Our trainers can help you meet any fitness goals you have and teach you the techniques of BJJ. Classes pair technique and strength training to offer our members extensive training sessions that tick all the boxes.

Students listening to instructor

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all about focus, fitness, and fun; that’s why our members love us so much! If you’re interested in seeing how Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy can work for you, we invite you to visit us today! We are Sarasota’s finest BJJ Academy, and we are passionate about helping you achieve your goals.