Jiu-Jitsu
Near Lake Wales, FL
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the world's most effective ground-based martial art — and Gracie Barra Davenport brings it to Polk County with certified instruction for every age and skill level.
The World's Most Complete Grappling System
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a ground-based martial art that teaches leverage, technique, and submission grappling. Unlike striking arts, BJJ allows a smaller, less athletic person to control and submit a larger opponent using joint locks and chokes — making it one of the most practical self-defense systems ever developed.
At Gracie Barra Davenport, we teach both Gi (traditional uniform) and No-Gi BJJ using the certified Gracie Barra curriculum — the same system used at 900+ GB schools worldwide. Whether you're a white belt stepping onto the mat for the first time or a seasoned competitor, there's a class built for you.
Classes run 6 days a week at 6250 Grandview Pkwy in Davenport — with morning, afternoon, and evening options for adults, teens, and kids starting at age 3.
Why Train BJJ?
- Effective for all body types — technique beats size
- Proven in real competition: UFC, ADCC, and the Olympics
- Builds confidence, discipline, and mental toughness
- Safe training environment with controlled sparring (rolling)
- Structured belt progression from white to black belt
- One of the best full-body workouts available
Getting Here from Lake Wales
Head west on US-27 → Continue toward Davenport → Turn right on Grandview Pkwy. We're at 6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport. About 17 miles from Lake Wales.
About 17 miles · about 20 minutes
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Lake Wales is a historic Polk County city with a growing population of over 16,000. Gracie Barra Davenport is just 17 miles north — an easy 20-minute drive on US-27 to 6250 Grandview Pkwy.
Lake Wales families looking for certified, structured martial arts training make the drive to us — and the US-27 route makes it one of the easiest commutes in the county. We offer Jiu-Jitsu, along with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA — all under one roof at 6250 Grandview Pkwy.
All Programs at Gracie Barra Davenport
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Gi & No-Gi · All levels · Ages 14+
AdultsMuay Thai & Kickboxing
Striking · All levels · Ages 14+
AdultsMixed Martial Arts (MMA)
BJJ + Wrestling + Striking · Ages 14+
KidsKids Jiu-Jitsu
Ages 3–13 · Gi & No-Gi · Anti-bullying
KidsKids Muay Thai
Ages 6–13 · Striking fundamentals
KidsKids MMA
Ages 6–13 · BJJ + Muay Thai + Wrestling
FAQs — Jiu-Jitsu Near Lake Wales
Are there BJJ classes near Lake Wales, FL?
Gracie Barra Davenport offers certified BJJ classes about 17 miles north of Lake Wales on US-27. We teach Gi and No-Gi BJJ for kids (ages 3+) and adults, 6 days a week.
What martial arts schools are near Lake Wales?
Gracie Barra Davenport at 6250 Grandview Pkwy in Davenport is one of the top-rated martial arts schools near Lake Wales — a 5.0-star Google rating with BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA for all ages.
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