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.