Jiu-Jitsu near Winter Springs, FL

Winter Springs sits at the east end of State Road 434 — and Gracie Barra Seminole sits right on that same road, a few miles west in Longwood. There's no highway hop and no maze of side streets to learn: leave Winter Springs, get on SR 434, and head west. That's the entire trip to the mats. If you've searched "jiu jitsu Winter Springs," "BJJ Winter Springs FL," or "martial arts near Winter Springs," this is the academy at the other end of that road — a full Gracie Barra school running kids and adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi BJJ, and Open Mat most days of the week.

Getting Here From Winter Springs

The route is about as simple as it gets: one road, no detours. Head west out of Winter Springs on State Road 434 and stay on it — Gracie Barra Seminole is at 1060 W State Road 434, Suite #100, in Longwood, on the stretch of SR 434 between US 17-92 and I-4. No side streets to memorize, no shortcut needed.

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An After-School Run Down 434

For Winter Springs families, the weekday kids schedule lines up with an easy after-school drive: Little Champions (ages 4–6, Gi) trains Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00–6:00 PM, and Juniors (ages 7–13, Gi) trains Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5:00–6:00 PM — both landing right around a typical school pickup. If you've been searching "kids jiu jitsu Winter Springs" for something that actually fits a weeknight, the timing is built for exactly that drive down SR 434.

The weekend widens things further. The academy is open Saturday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM, and Sunday Open Mat runs 12:00–2:00 PM, open to members and non-members alike — a low-pressure way for a Winter Springs family to stop by, watch a class, and get a feel for the room before signing up for anything.

Training For Adults Too

The adult program runs on the same SR 434 mat. GB1 Fundamentals is the entry point for anyone new to brazilian jiu jitsu near me searches — core positions and movement before live training. GB2 Advanced is for students ready to push further, and No-Gi BJJ classes run through the week for anyone who'd rather train without the kimono. Tuesday through Thursday, the doors open early at 6:30 AM, so a before-work session from Winter Springs is realistic too. See the full programs lineup and weekly schedule, or meet the team on the instructors page.

Why Winter Springs Trains BJJ Down SR 434

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, with 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 part of why Winter Springs residents searching "martial arts school near me" or "self-defense classes near me" make the short trip down SR 434 to a full Gracie Barra martial arts school instead of settling for something closer but narrower.

Visit Us

Gracie Barra Seminole is easy to find on West SR 434 in Longwood. Use the map below, get turn-by-turn directions, or reach out directly.

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gracie Barra Seminole in Winter Springs?

Not quite — we're in Longwood, straight west on State Road 434 from Winter Springs. Every class runs at 1060 W State Road 434, Suite #100, Longwood, FL 32750, just down the road.

Do you have jiu-jitsu classes for kids?

Yes. Little Champions (ages 4–6, Gi) meets Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00–6:00 PM, and Juniors (ages 7–13, Gi) meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5:00–6:00 PM.

Can adults with no experience join?

Yes — GB1 Fundamentals is the beginner path for adults with zero experience. Book a free trial class to get started.

When is Open Mat?

Open Mat runs Monday–Saturday, 1:00–2:00 PM, and Sunday, 12:00–2:00 PM. Sunday Open Mat is open to members and non-members alike.

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