Business Details
Welcome to Gracie Palm Harbor Jiu Jitsu Academy
Gracie Palm Harbor is a premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy dedicated to empowering individuals through expert instruction and a supportive community. Our facility features a 1,200 sq/ft mat space with top-tier Zebra mats, air-conditioned comfort, and amenities designed for families. With a team of highly experienced instructors, including black belts under renowned martial artists, we offer structured programs for adults and children.Our focus extends beyond physical training, fostering confidence, discipline, and lifelong self-defense skills. Testimonials highlight transformative experiences, from improved fitness to enhanced self-esteem in youth. We prioritize cleanliness, accessibility, and a welcoming environment for all skill levels.
Services
Adult Jiu Jitsu
Kids Programs
Women's Self Defense
After School Programs
Best Shape Of Your Life
Highlights and features
- We offer experienced black belt instructors with decades of combined martial arts expertise.
- Our family-friendly environment includes structured programs for children and adults.
- Testimonials praise our focus on confidence-building and practical self-defense skills.
- The academy features top-quality mats, air conditioning, and family amenities.
- We provide a 7-day free trial to experience our training without commitment.
What people say
Knowledgeable coaches
Improved self-confidence
Family-friendly environment
Structured kids' programs
Life-changing fitness results
Services
Adult Jiu Jitsu
Our adult Jiu Jitsu classes focus on practical self-defense techniques and physical conditioning. Students learn leverage-based combat strategies to neutralize larger opponents. The program emphasizes discipline, stress relief, and real-world applicability through live training scenarios.
Kids Programs
Structured Jiu Jitsu programs for children build confidence, respect, and physical coordination. Classes incorporate games and structured drills to teach self-defense while addressing behavioral development. Parents report improved academic performance and social skills in participants.
Women's Self Defense
This specialized program teaches women effective techniques to defend against common attack scenarios. Training includes situational awareness, escape strategies, and confidence-building drills tailored to female physiology and safety concerns.
After School Programs
Supervised Jiu Jitsu sessions provide structured physical activity for students after school hours. The curriculum combines fitness training with character development, offering a safe environment for social interaction and skill-building.
Best Shape Of Your Life
This program combines Jiu Jitsu techniques with cardiovascular conditioning to improve overall fitness. Participants experience weight loss, increased endurance, and muscle toning through dynamic training routines designed for all fitness levels.
People
Tony Way
Owner/Black Belt
Black belt under Bamboo Wissmann and Rob Kahn with 15+ years of experience. Former MMA fighter and world-ranked competitor, specializing in Jiu Jitsu instruction for all ages.
Brittany Way
Black Belt
Ranked in the world top 10 for Nogi Jiu Jitsu. Ten years of competitive experience with multiple championship titles, focusing on women's self-defense and youth development.
Sailor Roberts
Purple Belt
Over a decade of Jiu Jitsu training with wrestling expertise. Specializes in coaching teens and juniors, combining technical instruction with competitive preparation.
Marc Taylor
Black Belt
15+ years of Jiu Jitsu experience and training partner to world champions. Focuses on adult and teen instruction while integrating family-oriented coaching perspectives.
Michael Rocky Peticca
Blue Belt
Decade-long Jiu Jitsu practitioner with competitive success in Pan American tournaments. Specializes in youth coaching, drawing from personal experience in the academy's Littles program.
Questions
What is Gracie Palm Harbor's core offering?
We specialize in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for all ages, focusing on self-defense, physical fitness, and character development through structured classes.
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
Yes, we provide a 7-day free trial for all our programs, including adult Jiu Jitsu, kids classes, and women's self-defense.
What should I wear for my first class?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing. We recommend rash guards and shorts or leggings. No shoes required on the mat area.
How do kids benefit from your programs?
Our youth programs build confidence, improve focus, and teach practical self-defense while promoting physical coordination and social skills in a structured environment.
What makes your instructors qualified?
Our team includes black belts with international competition experience and decades of combined teaching expertise, certified under recognized martial arts lineages.
