“Best gym in town! I've never done jiu jitsu before but since my first day coach Marc has always gone out of the way to make class more enjoyable and helps me get the most out of every class. Training there has really been life changing. Mats are huge too!”

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Naples, FL · Team Renzo Gracie
A black belt is a white belt who never quit.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids 5–13 and adults 14+, under Head Professor Mark Cerrone, a 5th-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie. Your first week is FREE.
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Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Confidence, focus and manners, built on the mat. Every weekday at 5 PM and Saturday at 10 AM.
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Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gi and No-Gi at 11 AM and 6:30 PM on weekdays, plus Saturday. Beginners welcome, no experience needed.
See adult classes →Three steps. No pressure.
Claim your free week
Fill in the short form. It takes 30 seconds.
Pick a class time
The next screen shows open class times. Choose one and you get a text confirming it, with directions.
Your first class
Arrive 10 minutes early so we can show you around. Then train the full week.
One step from the source
Mark was one of Renzo Gracie's first students in the United States. Renzo Gracie Naples teaches the same jiu jitsu taught at the original academy in New York City.
- Carlos GracieFounder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Renzo GracieGrandson of Carlos Gracie. MMA pioneer. Team Renzo Gracie spans 20 countries and more than 300 academies.
- Professor Mark Cerrone5th-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie, awarded at Team Renzo Gracie's 30th anniversary in NYC. Training since 1996.

Renzo Gracie and Professor Mark Cerrone


“My friend Mark opened up a school. If you want to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, that's the place to be.”
Georges St-PierreTwo-division UFC champion · UFC Hall of FamerClass schedule
Monday
- No-GiAdults 14+ · all levels
- Kids Jiu JitsuAges 5–13 · 1 hour
- GiAdults 14+ · all levels
Tuesday
- GiAdults 14+ · all levels
- Kids Jiu JitsuAges 5–13 · 1 hour
- No-GiAdults 14+ · all levels
Wednesday
- No-GiAdults 14+ · all levels
- Kids Jiu JitsuAges 5–13 · 1 hour
- GiAdults 14+ · all levels
Thursday
- GiAdults 14+ · all levels
- Kids Jiu JitsuAges 5–13 · 1 hour
- No-GiAdults 14+ · all levels
Friday
- No-GiAdults 14+ · all levels
- Kids Jiu JitsuAges 5–13 · 1 hour
- GiAdults 14+ · all levels
Saturday
- Kids Jiu JitsuAges 5–13 · 1 hour
- No-GiAdults 14+ · all levels
Sunday
- No classesThe academy is closed on Sundays
“Super welcoming gym! The coaches are amazing and it's a great opportunity to learn in the lineage of Jiu Jitsu royalty. I feel very safe training here as a woman too.”
“ACTIVE AND FUN! My Kids are having an absolute blast! Coach Mark is welcoming, communicative and patient with the kids of all ages.”
“I consider myself extremely fortunate to have started my Jiu Jitsu journey at Renzo Gracie Naples… [It] has taken me from no experience to having confidence rolling with anyone in our gym, in less than a year. I can't recommend Renzo Gracie Naples enough to anyone looking to start or continue their Jiu Jitsu journey!”
“My son's grades immediately improved as well as his attention span. Teachers are raving about how much he has changed since he started this new activity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Glad we signed him up for the free trial.”
“I've been training jiu jitsu for a while and moved down to Florida… When I came through the doors of Renzo Gracie Naples, not only did I feel this great environment had a lot to offer, but also the instruction corrected and advanced my jiu jitsu very rapidly. I am thankful to be a part of this team.”
Common questions
Do I need experience or to be in shape?
No. Most people start with no experience. Class builds your conditioning, and beginners train alongside members who remember being new.
What ages do you teach?
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for ages 5–13, and Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for ages 14 and up.
How does the free week work?
Claim it with the short form, then pick your first class time on the next screen. You get a full week of classes in your program, not a single trial.
What should I wear to my first class?
Comfortable athletic clothes with no zippers or pockets, and bring water. If you need a gi, we'll get you one.
Can parents watch the kids' classes?
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch, and some end up training too.
Where are you?
4221 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 104, Naples, FL 34112. Members train with us from Naples, Estero, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers.
Straight answers

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First week FREE
Adults and kids welcome. No experience needed.
Claim your free week
Tell us who's training. On the next screen you pick your first class time. It takes 30 seconds.
- A full week of classes, not a single trial
- Adults and kids welcome
- No experience needed
Rather talk? Call or text 239-404-3432