The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are for the individual who wants to learn the very best Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at an extremely proficient level. The Jiu-Jitsu classes place emphasis on very technical and advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques with and without the Gi (uniform). The Gi classes are devoted to Sport Jiu-Jitsu training (using the belt ranking system of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation). The No Gi classes are devoted to submission grappling with and without MMA striking (ground and pound) incorporated into the class.
The Jiu-Jitsu classes are taught by Gracie Barra Black Belt, Professor Ryan L. Cook. With over 17 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and as a world renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Referee, you can be assured to get the attention to detail necessary for excellence.
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I’ve been around the world and I can say from experience that Gracie Barra Evolution in Tampa, Fl. is one of the best schools out there.
For over 15 years now my work has required that I travel extensively to be face-to-face with my clients, often times up to 3 weeks of travel per month. At the same time I’ve been addicted to BJJ for almost 6 of those years. For those of you who love the sport, you know training on a regular basis is a must. So I had a major problem; how to train and travel. My solution was to simply visit schools around the world as I traveled the world. And so I did. As I traveled all across the US and abroad I would look up the top schools in the area and train with them for the week.
All of these schools were very welcoming. They had wonderful competitors and instructors. However the school that stood out in my mind as being one of my favorites, was Gracie Barra Evolution.At Gracie Barra Evolution you get top notch easy to understand and clearly explained instruction. You will find a nice mix of BJJ belt levels and a martial arts schedule that includes more than just BJJ. My favorite perks are sparring with a very tough and supportive team of fighters and even being able to roll with the professor himself. A privilege I did not often experience throughout my travels.
Again I’ve been around the world and I’ve trained in many places, Gracie Barra Evolution in Tampa, Fl. is one of the best places for me.
-Isaac Valdez, BJJ Purple Belt
