BJJ in Miami

Miami is the largest and most lineage-diverse BJJ market in Florida, with 55 indexable academies spanning all of Miami-Dade County from Wynwood and Brickell through Kendall, Westchester, and the South Dade suburbs. No single chain dominates — the roster is an unusually democratic mix of major lineage affiliates, well-known independents, and multi-sport MMA gyms. The headline named lineages include **Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters** in Doral (Carlos Gracie Sr. lineage), which anchors the Rilion family network across the metro. **Atos Miami** (D'avila Jiu-Jitsu) brings a high-competition pedigree to the city. **Gracie Barra** runs two Miami-area locations — South Miami and Kendall — with the Gracie Barra South Miami and Gracie Barra Kendall flags. **Gracie Humaita** is represented by Goat Shed. **Renzo Gracie** shows up through Andre Gusmao Academy. **Carlson Gracie Miami** carries the traditional Carlson flag. **Favoreto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu** runs two Miami locations — Coconut Grove and Brickell — under six-time World Champion Prof. Desiree Favoreto, one of the most visible women-led academies in the country. The independent bench is dense and varied: Fight Sports Club, Fight Sports the Falls, 305 Grappling, Mortalis Jiu Jitsu, Sanctum BJJ, Gama Filho Martial Arts, Ground Game Theory, and a long tail of neighborhood academies. The Kendall corridor and Westchester both have standalone options for residents who want to avoid the I-95 / Palmetto Expressway commute. Price band is $150–$220/mo for adult unlimited; a free trial week is widely available.