09. May 2019

The heat is on and we're turning it up at Gator Family BJJ. Already a member? Bring a friend so they can experience all the benefits of Jiujitsu. Not a member yet? What are you waiting for? Try all of our programs risk free for a full week with an All Access Pass! Acro Yoga is a fun way to increase coordination and build muscle control. Just a 10 dollar drop in fee gets you started. Miss Zoey welcomes beginners every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5:30 PM. Kids Jiujitsu is only 80 per month and...

02. May 2019

The Gator Family is excited to announce a new teen class! Beginning on Monday May 6th young men and women ages 11 to 15 years old will have their own program. Bridging the gap between kids and adults, our teen program will focus on more detailed techniques without the intimidation of grappling adults. Teen class will be Monday and Wednesday at 6:15 PM. Upfront pricing $80 per month No Contracts Stop in at 127 E New York Ave. Downtown DeLand to get started.

11. April 2019

The Gator Family is gearing up for competition. While competition is encouraged, it is not mandatory. This Friday April 12th 2019 from 5 to 7PM. we invite all members to attend this training. Even if you never want to compete. We need referee's and safety monitors. You will also learn the International Brazilian Jiujitsu Federation rules and points system which is required as part of our curriculum for promotions. The 2019 World Masters Championships will be held in Las Vegas in August. We are...

19. January 2017

If you really want to know happiness and realize your dreams, you have to be willing to take a leap of faith despite being afraid. All too often, we hold back and play it safe in order to avoid becoming successful, feeling embarrassed, being hurt, or possible failure. What if Bill Gates had been frozen by fear? We cling to fear from our childhood experiences and become like Linus, from the cartoon strip Peanuts, clinging to his security blanket. It’s our responsibility to acknowledge, face,...

10. January 2017

There are literally hundreds of ways to exercise. From very basic movements to extreme sports. From free push ups in your living room all the way to paying hundreds of dollars for a personal trainer. Finding the best way to exercise and something that is a good fit for you can be a daunting task at the least. Enter→ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a Martial Art. The Martial Arts have been around for centuries. In recent years the words Martial Arts conjures up visions of Danielson at the All Valley...

28. September 2016

If you're just starting out and have been training Jiu-Jitsu for a few months. You are probably asking yourself “am I getting any better?” Here's a pop quiz to help you find out! Am I training regularly? Am I drilling the techniques my Instructor demonstrates with purpose? Am I rolling with all my Teammates? Am I giving Jiu-Jitsu 100% If you answered”YES” to all four questions. You most definitely are getting better at JiuJitsu. The reason you may not see it is simple. Your Teammates...

19. August 2016

I have a new student that recently joined our adult Jiu Jitsu program. After a class the other day, he asked me what he should be working on. I gave him some quick pointers trying not to overwhelm him and just keep it simple. I've been thinking a lot lately since our conversation. Trying to remember almost seven years ago when I first started, the things that would have helped me the most. Here are just a few tips if you have just started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Breathing The first thing that I...

02. August 2016

Jiu Jitsu has given me many goals, a sense of purpose and the drive and discipline to go after those goals.I believe there is no program out there that encompasses physical education and character development like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does.Below are a few reasons to consider Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for your Child or yourself over or in addition to Team Sports:1. Self-DefenseThis is the number one reason why most people decide to study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It teaches you the techniques to defend...

02. August 2016

Here's the lowdown on why you should train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with your kids. 1. You and your child can enjoy a fun time away from the television. It’s true; there is something that your family can participate in, other that TV time: martial arts classes. Your child will benefit from having a training partner at home that they can workout with, and you will gain the benefit of being able to pry your child away from the TV or their toys to practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Martial arts practice...

15. July 2016

For the last several months my friend would come to work and all he wanted to talk about was this thing called Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I asked him last week isn't the first rule of Fight Club to not talk about Fight Club, He laughed out loud and when he finally finished wiping the tears from his eyes he explained to me that it was the best thing that had ever happened to him and once again invited me to a class. I could tell my friend was having fun and I could see he had lost a couple pounds and...