BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
IN SOUTH TAMPA
Real jiu jitsu for South Tampa — gi, no-gi, kids, and women's classes at Tampa BJJ, minutes from Hyde Park. First class free, no contract.
South Tampa · 33609, 33611, 33629
Your South Tampa Jiu Jitsu Academy
South Tampa is one of Tampa's most beloved established communities, and it's a straightforward drive down Dale Mabry Highway to reach our mat — just minutes from Hyde Park, with no downtown traffic. If you're near Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, or Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa BJJ gives you a premier place to train close to home.
South Tampa families value quality, and they can tell the difference between a watered-down martial arts franchise and a real Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy. That's exactly what we offer: authentic instruction, an all-levels team, and programs for every member of the family from age four up.
Programs For South Tampa Students
Every one of our seven programs is open to South Tampa residents. Whatever brought you to jiu jitsu — self-defense, fitness, competition, or your kid's confidence — there's a class for you:
- Adult Fundamentals — the perfect starting point for South Tampa beginners with zero experience
- Advanced Gi — hard, technical gi rounds for experienced South Tampa grapplers
- No-Gi & Wrestling — fast, athletic submission grappling and takedowns
- Kids BJJ — confidence and anti-bullying skills for South Tampa kids ages 4–15
- Women's Jiu Jitsu — a welcoming, women-only class for South Tampa women
- Competition Team — tournament prep for South Tampa athletes who want to test themselves
- Private Lessons — one-on-one coaching built around your goals
Getting To Us From South Tampa
Members from Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, and Ballast Point train with us for the caliber of the coaching and the warmth of the community. Come see why so many South Tampa locals make us their home mat — the first class is always free. You'll find us easily via Dale Mabry Highway, Manhattan Avenue, or Kennedy Boulevard. We're a familiar drive for anyone who spends time around Bayshore Boulevard, Hyde Park Village, and MacDill Air Force Base.
South Tampa Neighborhoods We Serve
We welcome grapplers from across South Tampa, including Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Ballast Point, Bayshore Beautiful, and Beach Park. Nearby, we also serve Davis Islands, Westshore, Downtown Tampa — so if you have friends or family in the next town over, bring them along.
Local Landmarks Near Our South Tampa Members
- Bayshore Boulevard
- Hyde Park Village
- MacDill Air Force Base
- Palma Ceia
- the SoHo District
The Tampa BJJ Difference
Real Instruction
Authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, not a watered-down franchise cardio class.
All Levels
From total beginners to competitors — everyone has a place on the mat.
Family Friendly
Kids, women's, and adult programs so the whole South Tampa family can train.
No Contracts
Month-to-month, first class free. Worth the short drive from South Tampa.
Free Trial Class For South Tampa Students
Live in or near South Tampa? Claim your free Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at Tampa BJJ in South Tampa. No contract, no pressure — just come train.
- A free, no-obligation trial class in the program that fits you
- Loaner gi available — just show up in comfortable clothes
- Beginner-friendly coaching — you will not get thrown to the wolves
- No contracts. Month-to-month, cancel anytime.
You're Booked In Spirit!
Thanks — we got your request and we'll reach out within one business day to lock in your free class. Can't wait? Call us at (813) 819-6652.
South Tampa Jiu Jitsu FAQ
Yes. Tampa BJJ is located at 4806 N Manhattan Ave Suite C, about 10 minutes from Hyde Park and the heart of South Tampa. We welcome South Tampa students of all ages and experience levels, and your first class is free.
We're about 10 minutes from most of South Tampa, reachable via Dale Mabry Highway. Many South Tampa members build a simple two-or-three-day-a-week training routine around the short drive.
We do. Our Kids BJJ program runs age-split from 4 to 15 and is popular with South Tampa families looking to build their children's confidence, focus, and self-defense skills.
Absolutely — one full class, completely free, with no contract and no obligation. It's the best way for South Tampa residents to experience the coaching and community before joining.
Definitely. Most of our members started with zero experience. Our Adult Fundamentals program is built for day-one beginners, and the culture is friendly and ego-free.
Your First Class Is On Us
Walk in a stranger, leave part of the team. Book your free trial or call the academy directly — we'll get you on the mats this week.
(813) 819-6652