Our Programs
Carlson Gracie Lakeland offers Competitive and Beginners Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes, After School Care and Health & Fitness Programs.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting.

Kid's After School Care
Our after-school program offers pickup from most north and central Lakeland schools.

Kid's Summer Camp
Our summer camp runs all summer, from the last day of school until the day before school starts.

Homeschool Only Programs
Homeschool Students have the option to take a class during the day and a way to get P.E.

Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a form of boxing with kicking and punching and is a great cardio workout.

Health & Fitness Programs
Our ‘Lakeland Bootcamp’ is a cross-training style program to build strength and healthy habits.

Judo
Judo is sport that emphasizes the use of quick movement and leverage to throw an opponent.

MMA Striking
Full-contact combat sport based on striking and a mix of techniques from various other arts.

Women Only
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes that are Women only for those not wanting a co-ed training environment.

Competition Team
Competition training is offered to those who have become proficient in the fundamental techniques.

Seminar Speaking
Need a speaker at your next event? Looking to take your class of students to the next level?

Merch Store Coming Soon
Our Merchandise store is coming soon! Click below to be added to the notification launch list.
Why Choose Us
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/fəˈmilyə/ • noun HISTORICAL
- a household or religious community under one head, regarded as a unit.
Your Goals
We care about your goals and what you want to achieve.
Build Individuality
We want you to learn, develop and become the best YOU can be.
Team Building
Taking the best You and developing you in to being part of a team.
We are Family
Being part of a unique family of disciplined, individuals who all understand the value of the training family.
About Our School
Our mission is to develop people of all ages to become their best selves through the study and practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
What Current Families are Saying?
Carlson Gracie Lakeland
921 Shadow Drive #10, Lakeland
5.0 75 reviews
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Anthony Stone
This gym has been great to us. Definitely happy to be part of this growing establishment. Coach Mark and is Remarkable when training the youth. He definitely knows how to build their confidence and instill good obedience into our youth. Highly highly recommend coming to check us out. … More You will not be disappointed.★★★★★ 5 months ago -
Chris Pugh
Our son has been attending for about 6 months now and he absolutely loves it. He works with coach Kyle on the south-side during the week and with coach Mark at this gym for competition training on Saturdays. Coach Mark is amazing working with the kids and the class is all business … More - in a good way. Couldn't ask for anything more.★★★★★ 5 months ago -
EDG-AR-15
This is an awesome bjj fight gym for kids and adults, my two kids go to attand the after school program and they love and pretty soon my third one will too. Coach Rafa is a great coach with a lot of knowledge and coach Mark is deeply invested in coaching the kids he coaches them … More as if he was coaching a the adults for competition they’re both best coach hands down!!!!★★★★★ 5 months ago -
Michael Richter
My wife and I looked for summer programs that were open in the mist of the 2020 covid shutdown. To our surprise Carlson Gracie Lakeland was still open and in full swing. They offered a safe and clean environment for my son. Fast forward 8 months and he is still going and love grappling … More with his new friends. The life skills he is learning from this gym will stick with him forever! He even got me to join and start doing rolling on the Mats. I have met some amazing people at this place! They truly love this sport are super open to new comers and teaching you about BJJ!!!!! Stop in and get hooked★★★★★ a year ago -
Michael Johnson
Great gym with friendly environment. I was visiting from out of town and Professor Rafa and the coaching staff and students made me feel very welcome. Whenever I’m in Lakeland this will definitely be the gym I train at. If you are in central Florida and looking for a good BJJ gym, … More make sure you check out Carlson Gracie Lakeland★★★★★ 9 months ago
