COMPETITION TEAM
Structured competition prep, in-corner coaching, and a team that trains, travels, and wins together.
IBJJF & local circuits
Competition Team At Tampa BJJ
The Tampa BJJ Competition Team is for members who want to test themselves. Competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu accelerates your growth like nothing else — it exposes exactly what works under pressure, sharpens your mental game, and forges a bond with teammates who go to war beside you. Whether your target is a local super-fight or an IBJJF podium, the team is how you get ready.
Competition training is different from regular class. It's periodized around events, more intense, and highly specific — we build game plans, drill your A-game until it's automatic, and simulate the pressure of match day so nothing surprises you on the mat.
Who The Team Is For
- Members ready to commit to a competition schedule and the training it demands
- Grapplers who want honest feedback and a higher standard of training
- Athletes who thrive on goals, pressure, and measurable progress
- Teammates who want to represent Tampa BJJ on the podium
What Team Training Covers
- Building and drilling a personal competition game plan
- Match strategy: scoring, stalling penalties, and clock management
- Peak conditioning and pre-event preparation
- Mental performance — nerves, focus, and composure under the lights
- In-corner coaching and match-day support at events
How The Team Works
The competition class is invite-based, because the training is demanding and everyone in the room needs to be pulling in the same direction. That doesn't mean it's closed off — it means we want you to have the base and the commitment to get the most out of it. Talk to a coach about joining; if you're not there yet, we'll map out exactly how to get ready.
Team members train together, drill together, and show up for each other at tournaments. When one of us competes, the whole team is in that corner. That shared experience — the early mornings, the weight cuts, the wins and the tough losses — is what makes a competition team feel like a family.
You don't have to be a natural to compete. Some of our most improved members are the ones who were terrified of their first tournament and did it anyway. The team is built to carry you through that, one event at a time.
Why Compete With Tampa BJJ
You get structured, event-focused preparation and real in-corner coaching — not just 'good luck out there.'
You represent a New Tampa academy with a genuine team culture. Win or lose, you're never out there alone.
Class Times
Competition Class meets Saturday mornings (invite only). Members typically pair it with Advanced Gi and Open Mat for extra rounds — see the schedule.
View Full ScheduleTry Competition Team — First Class Free
One free class. No contract, no pressure, no sales pitch on the mat. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll get you booked into the right class.
- 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.
Competition Team FAQ
The competition class is invite-based. Train with us, talk to a coach about your goals, and we'll let you know when you're ready or how to get there.
Not at all. The competition team is one option among seven programs. Most members never compete — and that's completely fine.
We target local circuits and IBJJF-style events. Your coach will help you pick the right events for your level and goals.
No — everyone starts somewhere. We prepare first-time competitors thoroughly and corner you on match day so you're never on your own.
Other Programs
Beginners start hereAdult Fundamentals
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Blue belt & upAdvanced Gi
Blue belt & up
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Grip-free grapplingNo-Gi & Wrestling
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Ages 4–15Kids BJJ
Ages 4–15
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Women-only sessionsWomen's Jiu Jitsu
Women-only sessions
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1-on-1 coachingPrivate Lessons
1-on-1 coaching
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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