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Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Venice, Florida

Judo dojo Kids & teens Competition

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gtflathletics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (941) 499-1010

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-mat times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Judo classes on the schedule at Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo, confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Judo 6 mentions

“My child has grown up as a student here and it's been one of the best decisions my family has made.”

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🥋 Adult Judo 2 mentions

“My child has grown up as a student here and it's been one of the best decisions my family has made.”

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🏆 Competition (Shiai) 2 mentions

“Students learn skills, get a workout and make friends but also train to compete if they desire.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“In addition to the pleasant experience we had, it will be great for discipline and self-defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Judo dojos are often multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 12 mentions

“He has not only experienced a superior level of Jiu Jitsu training but he has learned the importance of self discipline and respect.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“In addition to the pleasant experience we had, it will be great for discipline and self-defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, wrestling, or sambo alongside your judo, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 respectful, no-ego dojo 6 mentions

“My child has grown up as a student here and it's been one of the best decisions my family has made.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Solid traditional technique focus and you will also get instruction in all the modern techniques.”

🏆 active competition team 2 mentions

“Students learn skills, get a workout and make friends but also train to compete if they desire.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“He has not only experienced a superior level of Jiu Jitsu training but he has learned the importance of self discipline and respect.”

From the reviews

I thoroughly appreciate the gym's spaciousness, its excellent mats, and the excellent staff. Professor Charles is outstanding, Sensi Shawn is outstanding, Professor Vieira is outstanding. They also offer judo for children with Sensi Shawn and BJJ with Professor Vieira.

★★★★★ — Adrian, Apr 2025

Top judo and juijitsu training in the world! Solid traditional technique focus and you will also get instruction in all the modern techniques. If you want to improve then you need the best training and sparring partners which you will get here!

★★★★★ — Brian, Apr 2025

I took my 9-year-old daughter to a trial jiu-jitsu class and she loved it. In addition to the pleasant experience we had, it will be great for discipline and self-defense.

★★★★★ — Glacieli, Apr 2025

Great instruction and facilities for both kids and adults to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Apr 2025

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Your first judo class at Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo

Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Judo is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your sensei, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Venice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Judo

521 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL34285

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