South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Fitness, MMA, Mixed Martial Arts Welcome to South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA (STJJ)! It’s truly Human Chess!!!

We offer Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai (kickboxing) and wrestling classes for ages 3 and up. We encourage a relaxed and friendly training environment with the goal of improving your self defense skills, physical conditioning, weight loss, and nutrition. A healthy lifestyle of physical activity including Martial Arts, physical conditioning, outdoor activities, and proper nutrition are what make u

p the STJJ Lifestyle. In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle and teaching a variety of martial arts. Our primary focus is Jiu-Jitsu because it does what other martial arts claim to do: provide a path for a smaller, weaker person to defeat a larger, stronger opponent through leverage and timing! We use an elaborate sequence of movements to systematically break down our opponent’s defenses until we catch them in a submission forcing them to tap out (say uncle)!!! Here is the Jiu-Jitsu formula to success: Maximum Effectiveness = Minimum Effort. Jiu-Jitsu and MMA training is not just a great self-defense and fitness system for men and women, its great for children as well. We teach children to use their "words" to avoid a physical altercation while giving them the confidence to defend themselves!

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Schedule 🇺🇸​Whether you’re hitting the mats or hitting the grill, we want to make sure you get y...
05/17/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Schedule 🇺🇸
​Whether you’re hitting the mats or hitting the grill, we want to make sure you get your training in this holiday weekend! Check out our adjusted hours below:

​📅 The Lineup

​Friday: 5:30 PM — Open Mat 🥋
​Saturday: 9:30 AM — Open Mat (No regular classes)
​Sunday: 9:00 AM — Open Mat
​Monday: CLOSED (Observe & Remember) 🫡
​Tuesday: Back to our normal scheduled programming!

​Note: Open mats are the perfect time to drill that one move you've been overthinking or just get some extra rounds in before the BBQ festivities begin. 🍔💪

​Enjoy the long weekend, stay safe, and we’ll see you on the mats!

Great time at the Women's Open Mat today!Thank you for everyone that came out!Keep your eyes peeled for the next one!
05/16/2026

Great time at the Women's Open Mat today!

Thank you for everyone that came out!

Keep your eyes peeled for the next one!

05/08/2026

PART 2 OF 2
Just raw and unedited training footage.
Enjoy!

05/08/2026

A day in the life of two jiujitseros.
Two of our advanced nogi students rolling.
An average day of jiujitsu at South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu.
3 minutes, raw and unedited.

Trading the morning coffee for evening taps. ☕ ➡️ 👣Starting May 10th, we’re moving Leg Lock Class from Sunday mornings t...
05/07/2026

Trading the morning coffee for evening taps. ☕ ➡️ 👣
Starting May 10th, we’re moving Leg Lock Class from Sunday mornings to Tuesday nights at 8:00 PM! Come get your evening dose of heel hooks and knee bars. See you on the mats!

Get ready to roll, South Tampa! 🥋 May is officially here, and the mats are heating up with some big updates and even big...
05/06/2026

Get ready to roll, South Tampa! 🥋 May is officially here, and the mats are heating up with some big updates and even bigger milestones. Here is everything you need to know to stay on top of your game this month:
​🗓️ Mark Your Calendars
​Newbreed Tampa: Let’s bring the heat! Catch the team competing on May 23rd at the USF Recreation Center.
​Summer Camp 2026: Registration is officially LIVE! ☀️ Spots are filling fast, so grab yours before they’re gone!
​📣 Schedule Shuffles
​We’ve tweaked a few times to keep things flowing:
​Open Mat: Now Friday at 5:30 PM
​Morning Muay Thai (T/Th): Now at 6:30 AM
​Muay Thai Fundamentals (M/W): Now at 5:00 PM
​🧼 Fresh & Clean
​Friendly reminder: A good teammate is a clean teammate! Keep those gis washed, nails trimmed, and stay off the mats if you’re feeling under the weather. Let’s keep the academy safe for everyone!
​🌟 May Spotlights
​Instructor Highlight: Huge shoutout to Coach John Ortolani! Between leading our MMA and No-Gi programs and prepping to become a dad of two, he’s the definition of elite discipline. 🥊
​Student of the Month: High fives for Eva Walters! 🏅 Eva’s kindness and dedication in our kids' classes make her a true standout. Way to go, Eva!
​See you on the mats! 🤙

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