Martial Arts & BJJ Classes in Longwood, FL

Gracie Barra Seminole isn't near Longwood or serving Longwood from somewhere else — we're in Longwood, right on West State Road 434 between I-4 and US 17-92. If you've searched "BJJ gym Longwood," "martial arts classes Longwood FL," or "jiu jitsu Longwood FL," this is the academy those searches are pointing to: a Gracie Barra school built for this town, with a full schedule of kids and adult classes running seven days a week.

A Martial Arts School for the Whole Family

Whether you're searching for kids martial arts in Longwood or a martial arts school near me for yourself, the program lineup here covers every age and every goal, all on the same Longwood mat:

• Little Champions (ages 4–6, Gi) — Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00–6:00 PM. Our youngest students build confidence, focus, and friendships, with belt progression through the Gracie Barra Kids curriculum.
• Juniors (ages 7–13, Gi) — Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 5:00–6:00 PM.
• GB1 Fundamentals (adult, Gi) — the foundation of the adult program: core techniques, positions, and concepts, built for beginners.
• GB2 Advanced (adult, Gi) — live training and competition prep for students ready to push further.
• No-Gi BJJ — GB1 & GB2 No-Gi classes run through the week, no kimono required.
• Open Mat — Monday–Saturday, 1:00–2:00 PM, plus Sunday, 12:00–2:00 PM, open to members and non-members alike — an easy, low-pressure way to see the academy before you commit to anything.
• Private Classes — one-on-one or small-group (up to four people) sessions, Monday–Saturday. Not included in standard membership.

See the full programs lineup or the weekly class schedule for exact days and times.

Who Teaches Here

Every class on this mat is led by an experienced Gracie Barra instructor: Head Professor Rodrigo Costa (4th Degree Black Belt), Professor John Montaldo (Black Belt), Professor Sammy Rider (Black Belt), Coach Heidi Cogburn (Brown Belt), and Coach Keith Gumbs (Brown Belt). Read their full bios on the instructors page.

Finding Us in Longwood

Gracie Barra Seminole is at 1060 W State Road 434, Suite #100, Longwood, FL 32750 — on West SR 434 between I-4 and US 17-92, easy to reach from anywhere in town.

Hours: Mon 7:30 AM–7:00 PM · Tue–Thu 6:30 AM–7:00 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–7:00 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–5:00 PM · Sun 12:00–2:00 PM (Open Mat)

Why Longwood Trains BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — also known as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, after the family that helped bring the art to the United States — is a leverage-based grappling art, widely practiced for self-defense by women and men, kids and adults alike — no size or strength advantage required to learn it well. Coach Heidi Cogburn, a brown belt and defensive-tactics instructor for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, has also taught dedicated women's self-defense courses. It's one more reason Longwood families and adults searching "jiu jitsu Longwood FL" or "gracie barra longwood" end up here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages are your kids classes in Longwood?

We offer two age groups: Little Champions (ages 4–6) trains Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00–6:00 PM, and Juniors (ages 7–13) trains Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5:00–6:00 PM.

I've never trained before — where do I start?

GB1 Fundamentals is built for beginners. Book a free trial class and we'll get you started.

Do you have No-Gi classes?

Yes — GB1 & GB2 No-Gi classes run through the week; see the full schedule at gbseminole.com/#schedule.

What are your hours?

Monday 7:30 AM–7:00 PM · Tuesday–Thursday 6:30 AM–7:00 PM · Friday 7:30 AM–7:00 PM · Saturday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM · Sunday 12:00–2:00 PM (Open Mat).