BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
IN USF AREA
Real jiu jitsu for USF Area — gi, no-gi, kids, and women's classes at Tampa BJJ, about 10 minutes southwest. First class free, no contract.
USF Area · 33612, 33620
Your USF Area Jiu Jitsu Academy
The USF area is one of our closest neighbors — about ten minutes southwest down Fletcher or Bruce B. Downs. That makes Tampa BJJ an ideal fit for University of South Florida students, faculty, and the thousands of professionals working around Moffitt, USF Health, and the surrounding Fowler Avenue corridor.
College is the perfect time to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: it's a stress-relieving, community-building activity that keeps you fit and teaches a skill you'll carry for life. We're used to working around class schedules and student budgets, and our beginner-friendly fundamentals program is built for exactly this crowd.
Programs For USF Area Students
Every one of our seven programs is open to USF Area 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 USF Area beginners with zero experience
- Advanced Gi — hard, technical gi rounds for experienced USF Area grapplers
- No-Gi & Wrestling — fast, athletic submission grappling and takedowns
- Kids BJJ — confidence and anti-bullying skills for USF Area kids ages 4–15
- Women's Jiu Jitsu — a welcoming, women-only class for USF Area women
- Competition Team — tournament prep for USF Area athletes who want to test themselves
- Private Lessons — one-on-one coaching built around your goals
Getting To Us From USF Area
Ask us about training around your class schedule. Between Fundamentals, no-gi, and open mat, USF-area students can build a routine that fits college life — and your first class is free, so it's an easy yes. You'll find us easily via Fowler Avenue, Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Fletcher Avenue, and 50th Street. We're a familiar drive for anyone who spends time around the University of South Florida, Busch Gardens, and the Moffitt Cancer Center.
USF Area Neighborhoods We Serve
We welcome grapplers from across USF Area, including the USF campus area, Terrace Park, Suitcase City fringe, University Square, and Del Rio. Nearby, we also serve Temple Terrace, New Tampa, Carrollwood — so if you have friends or family in the next town over, bring them along.
Local Landmarks Near Our USF Area Members
- the University of South Florida
- Busch Gardens
- the Moffitt Cancer Center
- the USF Riverfront Park
- the old University Mall 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 USF Area family can train.
No Contracts
Month-to-month, first class free. Worth the short drive from USF Area.
Free Trial Class For USF Area Students
Live in or near USF Area? Claim your free Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at Tampa BJJ in New 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) 501-2886.
USF Area Jiu Jitsu FAQ
Yes. Tampa BJJ is located at 10006 Cross Creek Blvd in New Tampa, about 10 minutes southwest from USF Area. We welcome USF Area students of all ages and experience levels, and your first class is free.
We're about 10 minutes southwest from USF Area, reachable via Fowler Avenue, and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Many USF Area 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 USF Area 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 USF Area 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) 501-2886