BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
IN ST. PETERSBURG
Real jiu jitsu for St. Petersburg — gi, no-gi, kids, and women's classes at Tampa BJJ, about 25 minutes southwest. First class free, no contract.
St. Petersburg · 33701, 33702
Your St. Petersburg Jiu Jitsu Academy
St. Petersburg is one of Tampa's most beloved established communities, and it's a straightforward drive south down Dale Mabry Highway to reach our South Tampa mat — roughly fifteen minutes with no downtown traffic. If you're near Downtown St. Pete, Beach Drive, or Vinoy Park, Tampa BJJ gives you a premier place to train that's worth the trip across the bay.
St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg Students
Every one of our seven programs is open to St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg beginners with zero experience
- Advanced Gi — hard, technical gi rounds for experienced St. Petersburg grapplers
- No-Gi & Wrestling — fast, athletic submission grappling and takedowns
- Kids BJJ — confidence and anti-bullying skills for St. Petersburg kids ages 4–15
- Women's Jiu Jitsu — a welcoming, women-only class for St. Petersburg women
- Competition Team — tournament prep for St. Petersburg athletes who want to test themselves
- Private Lessons — one-on-one coaching built around your goals
Getting To Us From St. Petersburg
Members cross the Howard Frankland Bridge from Downtown St. Pete, Old Northeast, and Snell Isle to train with us for the caliber of the coaching and the warmth of the community. Come see why so many St. Pete grapplers make the drive — the first class is always free. You'll find us easily via I-275 and the Howard Frankland Bridge, heading straight into South Tampa. We're a familiar drive for anyone who spends time around Beach Drive, Vinoy Park, and Straub Park.
St. Petersburg Neighborhoods We Serve
We welcome grapplers from across St. Petersburg, including Downtown St. Pete, Old Northeast, Snell Isle, and the Beach Drive corridor. Nearby, we also serve Downtown Tampa, South Tampa, Davis Islands — so if you have friends or family in the next town over, bring them along.
Local Landmarks Near Our St. Petersburg Members
- Downtown St. Pete
- Beach Drive
- Vinoy Park
- Straub Park
- Snell Isle
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 St. Petersburg family can train.
No Contracts
Month-to-month, first class free. Worth the short drive from St. Petersburg.
Free Trial Class For St. Petersburg Students
Live in or near St. Petersburg? 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.
St. Petersburg Jiu Jitsu FAQ
Yes. Tampa BJJ is located at 4806 N Manhattan Ave Suite C in South Tampa, about 25 minutes southwest from St. Petersburg. We welcome St. Petersburg students of all ages and experience levels, and your first class is free.
We're about 25 minutes southwest from St. Petersburg, reachable via Dale Mabry Highway. Many St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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