Sarasota · Florida

Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC

6300 Tower Ln #3, Sarasota, FL 34240

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About Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC

Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy (NEK Jiu-Jitsu) on Tower Lane in Sarasota, Florida is led by black belt Professor Thomas Walker, who started in boxing in 1984, added judo in the late 1990s, and teaches both traditional Gracie self-defense jiu-jitsu and modern American combat sport jiu-jitsu. Walker trained under Chad "The Beast" Hardy and in the Gustavo "Guga" Machado lineage, and is also a certified advanced boxing coach and a certified trainer in sports nutrition. He is assisted by Coach Joseph Kyser, a retired fire department lieutenant and special education teacher with more than fifteen years of BJJ training under Professor Delman Carlvaho.

Pricing

Memberships

Monthly Memberships3×/week · 'Attend up to 3 classes per week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:15 PM.' Open to individuals aged 11 and up, any skill level. Promotions and belts included at no extra cost.

$185/mo

Visits & passes

Single Private LessonOne hour, 1-on-1. A guest or training partner can be brought or provided free.

$150 drop-in

Bulk Private Lessons$100 per lesson when buying a 10-lesson package ($1,000 total, 'Save $500' against the $150 single rate).

$100 drop-in

Drop in classesVerbatim 'Drop in classes $40. A signed waiver is required by every individual participating.'

$40 drop-in

Programs

Kids
Self-Defense

Weekly Schedule

10:00 AM

Advanced Competition

6:00 PM

Advanced Competition

7:00 PM

All Levels

Mon

10:00 AM

Advanced Competition

6:00 PM

Advanced Competition

7:00 PM

All Levels

Tue

—

Wed

10:00 AM

Advanced Competition

6:00 PM

Advanced Competition

7:00 PM

All Levels

Thu

—

Fri

10:00 AM

Advanced Competition

6:00 PM

Advanced Competition

7:00 PM

All Levels

Sat

—

Sun

—

Instructors

Thomas WalkerBlack Belt

head

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie → Renato Tavares → Gustavo "Guga" Machado

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the head instructor at Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC?+

The head instructor is Thomas Walker, a black belt with lineage through Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie, Renato Tavares.

Does Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC accept drop-ins?+

Yes, Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC accepts drop-ins for $40 per class. Contact the gym to confirm availability.