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Programs at South Lakeland.
Carlson Gracie Rafa Santos South Lakeland offers classes each week to both kids, teens and adults.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Build confidence as instructors guide in using correct form as you learn and progress through the sport as well as compete on our competition team.

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (also known as BJJ) is designed specifically for kids under the age of 13 years old. In this program, we will teach them the basics and fundamentals of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Homeschool Only Programs
Is your student homeschooled? Our homeschool program offers classes exclusive to homeschool students during the day as an outlet for physical education and a team-building environment.

Kid's After School Care
Our after-school program offers pickup from most north and central Lakeland schools. We have classes 4 days a week followed by a free day on Friday where children are allowed to play and socialize amongst themselves or play organized games with our coaches.

Our summer camp runs all summer, from the last day of school until the day before school starts the following school year. Drop-off is as early as 7am and pick-up is by 6pm daily. We have daily field trips such as Park, Splash Pad, Defy, Adventure Island, GatorLand, Dinosaur World, Zoo, Petting Farm, WonderWorks, Gandy Pool, MOSI, Crayola Experience and Skate World.
South Lakeland Class Schedule
Monday
- 11:00 AM - YOGA | Coach Mary
- 4:30 PM - Kids Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5-7) | Coach Marc
- 5:00 PM - Kids Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8-12) | Coach Marc
- 6:00 PM - No Gi Jiu Jitsu | Coach Marc
Tuesday
- 5:00 AM - BJJ Open Mat | Coach Saul
- 11:00 AM - Gi Jiu-Jitsu | Coach Marc
- 4:30 PM - Kids No Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5-7) | Coach Marc
- 5:00 PM - Kids No Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8-12) | Coach Marc
- 6:00 PM - Gi Jiu-Jitsu | Coach Marc
Wednesday
- 11:00 AM -YOGA | Coach Mary
- 4:30 PM - Kids Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5-7) | Coach Marc
- 5:00 PM - Kids Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8-12) | Coach Marc
- 6:00 PM - No Gi Jiu Jitsu | Coach Marc
Thursday
- 5:00 AM - BJJ Open Mat | Coach Saul
- 10:00 AM - Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu | Coach Marc
- 11:00 AM - No Gi Jiu-Jitsu | Coach Marc
- 4:30 PM - Kids Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5-7) | Coach Marc
- 5:00 PM - Kids Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8-12) | Coach Marc
- 6:00 PM - Gi Jiu-Jitsu | Coach Marc
Friday
- 6:00 PM - Open Mat
Saturday
- No Classes
Saturday
- No Classes
Instructors at South Lakeland.
Images coming soon of all team members.


Rafa Santos
Owner | Head Instructor
- Phone: (863) 777-0443
- Email: CarlsonGracieBJJRS@gmail.com


Marc Spiro
Instructor | Kids & Homeschool
- Phone:863-210-8728
- Email: CarlsonGracieBJJRS@gmail.com
