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15 min from Deerfield Beach

Juniors & Teens Near Deerfield Beach (Ages 10–14)

Pre-teen and teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — competitive-ready training and an anti-bullying toolkit.

Deerfield Beach teens who join the Juniors program at Gracie Barra Coral Springs are training in a competitive, structured environment that prepares them for adult BJJ and IBJJF competition. Live sparring rounds, technique chains, and competition-specific drilling are regular features of the weekly schedule. Monarch High School and Deerfield Beach High School students who train in this program have found that the focus required to survive a sparring round transfers directly to the mental demands of academic and athletic competition. The mat culture at Gracie Barra — where respect is required and effort is rewarded — tends to resonate particularly strongly with teenagers navigating the social complexity of high school.

Why Train Juniors?

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Full adult BJJ curriculum taught at intensity appropriate for ages 10 to 14 — not a watered-down version of kids class

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Live positional sparring under direct instructor supervision — students practice technique against real resistance

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IBJJF Kids and Teens competition preparation for students who want to test themselves in tournament settings

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Personal game development — students begin identifying which techniques and positions work best for their individual build

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Smooth transition into adult class — Juniors graduates arrive in adult training already fluent in the material

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Mat culture that respects effort above all else — teenage practitioners learn what it means to show up and work

Juniors Schedule

Monday 1 class
5:30 PM
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Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 1 class
5:30 PM
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Thursday Closed
Friday 1 class
5:30 PM
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Saturday 1 class
10 AM
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Sunday Closed

Getting Here from Deerfield Beach

From Deerfield Beach, take Powerline Road south to Sample Road and turn right (west), or take Sample Road west directly. Continue to NW 62nd Avenue and turn left (south) — the academy is at 3270 NW 62nd Ave, Suite 8, Margate, on the right. Free parking in front. About 7 miles from most Deerfield Beach addresses.

Gracie Barra Coral Springs
3270 NW 62nd Ave, Ste 8, Margate, FL 33063
(954) 913-4786

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gracie Barra worth driving to from Deerfield Beach when there are local BJJ schools?
Deerfield Beach has strong local options — ATT Deerfield Beach (4.8 stars, 113 reviews), Fight Sports (5.0 stars, 81 reviews), Roger Gracie Deerfield Beach (the first Roger Gracie academy in the US), and American Combat Gym are all credible schools. Gracie Barra Coral Springs draws Deerfield Beach students who are specifically looking for the structured Gracie Barra curriculum taught by Professor Sergio Costa, a 3rd-degree black belt and IBJJF World medalist. The commute via Powerline Road or Sample Road is about fifteen minutes. Deerfield Beach students who have cross-trained here describe the curriculum structure as the deciding factor — the week-over-week progression is more explicit than at most independent gyms.
What route do Deerfield Beach residents take to Gracie Barra Coral Springs?
From Deerfield Beach, the most direct route is Powerline Road south to Sample Road, then right (west) on Sample Road to NW 62nd Avenue, then left (south) on NW 62nd Avenue — the academy is at 3270 NW 62nd Ave, Suite 8, Margate, on the right. Alternatively, Sample Road can be taken west directly from eastern Deerfield Beach addresses without using Powerline Road. From the area near Quiet Waters Park, SW 10th Street west to NW 31st Street and then south to NW 62nd Avenue is another option. Total drive time is approximately 12 to 18 minutes depending on traffic and starting point. Free parking is directly in front of the suite.

Ready to Get Started?

Your first class is free. No experience needed.