WOMEN'S JIU JITSU
A welcoming, women-only mat to build genuine self-defense skills, confidence, and a community of training partners.
Women-only sessions
Women's Jiu Jitsu At Tampa BJJ
Women's Jiu Jitsu at Tampa BJJ is a dedicated, women-only space to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu among training partners who get it. For a lot of women, walking into a martial arts gym for the first time feels intimidating. This class removes that barrier entirely: it's supportive, judgment-free, and built around helping you succeed from your very first roll.
Make no mistake — this is real jiu jitsu. Because BJJ relies on leverage, timing, and technique instead of raw strength, it's arguably the most practical self-defense skill a woman can learn. It's specifically effective for the worst-case scenario every woman thinks about: what to do when someone bigger and stronger has taken you to the ground. This class teaches you how to stay calm, protect yourself, and escape.
Who This Class Is For
- Total beginners who want a comfortable, women-only place to start
- Women focused on practical, realistic self-defense
- Members who want the camaraderie of a women's training group
- Experienced women grapplers who want dedicated mat time with each other
What You'll Learn
- Realistic self-defense: escaping bad positions and creating space to get away
- How to use leverage and technique to neutralize a larger opponent
- Core BJJ positions, escapes, and submissions
- Composure under pressure — the mental side that matters most
- The confidence that comes from knowing you can handle yourself
A Community, Not Just A Class
One of the best parts of this program is the community. Training partners become friends. You'll build each other up, celebrate each other's progress, and push each other to keep coming back. That support network is a huge part of why women who start here tend to stick with jiu jitsu for the long haul.
You set the pace. Some women come purely for self-defense and fitness; others catch the bug and go on to train in our mixed classes and even compete. Both paths are completely valid, and both start on this mat.
The environment is intentionally welcoming. No egos, no intimidation, no pressure — just skilled coaching and a room of women learning a genuinely empowering skill together.
Why Train Women's Jiu Jitsu Here
A dedicated women-only session lowers the barrier to starting and makes the learning curve far more comfortable.
You get real coaching and a real community in one place — the two things that turn a nervous first class into a lasting habit.
Class Times
Our Women's Jiu Jitsu session runs weekly; see the schedule for the current time, and you're always welcome to layer in other all-levels classes.
View Full ScheduleTry Women's Jiu Jitsu — 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.
Women's Jiu Jitsu FAQ
Not at all. This class is a perfect place to start with zero background. Everything is taught from the beginning.
Yes — this dedicated session is for women, coached in a supportive, judgment-free environment. You're also welcome in our all-levels classes if and when you want them.
Very. Because it's based on leverage and technique, it's especially effective for defending yourself against a larger, stronger attacker — including from the ground.
Comfortable athletic clothes with no zippers or buttons. We'll provide a loaner gi for your free trial.
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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