7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Early Birds Adult BJJ
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Start your day with technique and sparring.
Try This Class FreeGi & No-Gi • All Levels
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Venice, FL
Gustavo Machado BJJ Venice offers adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), a practical grappling martial art, six days a week: early bird (7 AM), morning (9 AM), afternoon (4 PM) and evening (7 PM), plus a Women's Intro to BJJ class on Tuesdays at 6 PM. Train Gi on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday and No-Gi on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday, with black belt Head Instructor David Valentine. Adult classes are open to ages 16 and up, complete beginners are welcome, and your first week is free.
Pick Your Time
Adult Class Times
Four class times to fit around work, school or family.
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Morning Adult BJJ
Monday – Saturday
A full 2-hour block of fundamental and advanced training.
Try This Class Free4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Afternoon Adult BJJ
Monday – Friday
Technique drills, positional sparring and live rolling.
Try This Class Free7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Evening Adult BJJ
Monday – Friday
After-work technique, drilling and live rolling.
Try This Class Free
Tuesdays • 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Women's Intro to BJJ
A beginner-friendly class for women who are new to Jiu-Jitsu or martial arts. You'll learn the fundamentals, techniques for escaping bad positions and self-defense against a bigger, stronger person, in a relaxed and supportive setting.
No experience or fitness level needed. When you're ready, the same skills carry straight into the regular adult Gi and No-Gi classes.
- Day
- Tuesday
- Time
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Two Ways to Train
Gi and No-Gi BJJ
Gi Jiu-Jitsu is trained in a traditional kimono. Grips on the collar, sleeves and pants are part of the game, which makes it slower-paced and highly technical. We train Gi on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.
No-Gi is trained in a rashguard and board shorts without cloth grips, so it's faster and closer to wrestling and MMA grappling. We train No-Gi on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday.
Most members do both, since each one makes the other better.
Every Goal Welcome
Who Adult BJJ Is For
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Total Beginners
No experience or fitness level required. You'll learn fundamentals step by step and get in shape by training.
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Self-Defense
Learn techniques for controlling and escaping a bigger, stronger person using leverage, practiced against resisting partners.
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Fitness
A full-body workout that builds strength, cardio and flexibility, and never gets boring.
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Competitors
Tournament-ready instruction and coaching for students who want to compete.
Before Your First Class
Adult BJJ Questions
Do I need experience or to be in shape to start?
No. Most of our members started with zero experience. Classes are built for all levels, and you'll get in shape by training, not before it.
How does the free week work?
Fill out the free trial form and we'll reach out to set up your first class. You get 7 consecutive days of unlimited training in your program, with no obligation.
What should I wear to class?
Gi classes (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday) use a traditional BJJ kimono. No-Gi classes (Tuesday, Friday & Saturday) use a rashguard and board shorts. Don't have gear yet? Call us before your first class and we'll tell you what to bring.
Do you offer a women's class?
Yes. Women's Intro to BJJ meets every Tuesday, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. It's a beginner-friendly class covering Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals and practical self-defense, with no experience needed. Women are also welcome in every adult class.
What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Gi Jiu-Jitsu is trained in a kimono, and grips on the collar, sleeves and pants are part of the game, which makes it slower and more technical. No-Gi is trained in a rashguard and shorts without cloth grips, so it's faster-paced and closer to wrestling and MMA grappling. We train Gi on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday and No-Gi on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday, and most members do both.
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for self-defense?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) teaches techniques for controlling and escaping from a stronger, heavier opponent using leverage and position rather than strength, and you practice them against resisting partners. It's widely considered one of the most practical martial arts for self-defense, for adults, teens and kids alike.
Can I start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) as an adult or over 40?
Yes. Adults of all ages start BJJ, and our adult classes welcome complete beginners. You can train at your own pace and tap out at any time to stop a technique.
What does a typical class look like?
Classes combine technique instruction, drilling with a partner, positional sparring and live rolling (sparring). The morning and evening classes are full 2-hour blocks of fundamental and advanced training, while the early bird and afternoon classes are shorter sessions built around the same structure.
Do students have to compete?
No. Competing is optional. Many students train for fitness, self-defense and confidence, while those who want to compete have represented the academy on the podium at Jiu Jitsu World League Florida tournaments, with coaches in their corner.
Try a Free Week of Adult BJJ
Seven days of unlimited adult classes, Gi and No-Gi. Show up as you are.