Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu
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Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a Northeast Florida academy led by Master Luiz Palhares, an 8th degree red and white belt who trained under Rolls and Rickson Gracie and taught at Rickson's academy in Los Angeles before settling in Jacksonville. The school teaches gi and no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu alongside judo, wrestling, Muay Thai and boxing, with specialist instructors for each. Programs cover children, women, beginners and a competition team, and the academy has a long relationship with local police, offering combatives training for military and law enforcement. Professor Pedro Palhares is a recent IBJJF no-gi world champion. The gym also hosts open jiu-jitsu tournaments each year and provides clean mats, changing rooms and showers.
- Address
- 9759 San Jose Blvd, Suite #3, Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA
- Sports
- Jiu Jitsu · Judo · Boxing · Muay Thai · Wrestling
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
- Affiliation
- USBJJF and Gracie lineage (Rolls Gracie, Rickson Gracie)
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Women-only classes
- Beginners' course
- Competition team
- Private lessons
- Military & first responders
Your first visit
- Trial
- Free first class
- Visiting from another gym
- Book ahead
Prices
MonthlyAdultsMembershiptwice a week
US$145.00MonthlyKidsMembershiptwice a week
US$110.00MonthlyAdultsMembership3 times a week
US$165.00MonthlyKidsMembership3 times a week
US$130.00MonthlyAdultsMembership
US$185.00MonthlyKidsMembership
US$150.00Per class
US$30.00One-off
US$60.00Monthly
US$250.00From the gym's website, checked 5 October 2026.
Coaches
- Luiz Palhares
Head coachJiu Jitsu
- Pedro Palhares
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Mike Castillo
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Brad Coursey
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Thomas Asher
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Matthew Schank
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Dinesh Rao
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Colin Taylor
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Joe Harbin
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Carlos Jimenez
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Melissa Taylor
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Robbey Pye
CoachWrestling
- Joshua Kim
CoachJudo
- Steven Nichols
CoachMuay Thai
- Rudy
CoachBoxing
- Amber
CoachJiu Jitsu
Facilities
- Changing rooms
- Showers
Contact
- @luizpalharesjiujitsu
Questions about Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Where is Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu?
Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu is at 9759 San Jose Blvd, Suite #3, Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA.
Which sports does Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu teach?
Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Boxing, Muay Thai and Wrestling.
Can I try Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu before joining?
Yes. Your first class at Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu is free.
How much does Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu cost?
Prices at Jacksonville Gracie Jiu Jitsu: Silver 2x Week: US$145.00 a month, Silver 2x Week: US$110.00 a month, Gold 3x Week: US$165.00 a month, Gold 3x Week: US$130.00 a month, Platinum Unlimited: US$185.00 a month, Platinum Unlimited: US$150.00 a month, Drop-in: US$30.00 a class, Joining fee: US$60.00 one-off, Adults · Membership · Unlimited · No contract: US$250.00 a month, Adults · Membership · No contract: US$660.00 and Adults · Membership · No contract: US$1,250.00.
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