Montanha Jiu Jitsu Miami

This is a great place to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The head instructor, Prof Daniel Montanha da Lima or «Montanha» has over 30 years experience in Jiu Jitsu and all classes are either taught by him or one of his black belts. There are classes taught every day of the week including Sundays. Everyone here gets along, everyone is a family. There are no egos. The quality of teaching and level of detail is superb. I am very happy and grateful to train here and would recommend this place to everyone.

I can’t say enough… Prof Montanha de Lima and his team of instructors do a superb job with my children & adults-​myself included. They exemplify and encourage respect for the Prof’s, students, and for the BJJ culture and discipline… and YES there are women here, all are welcome, any level of athleticism-​regular attendance will condition you anyway.
As for the physical aspect of this discipline… I can say that first hand it has had more benefits than cross fit, kettle bells, AND p90x combined!
You will get an ALL body workout (ever felt ur anterior neck down to your sartorius muscle sore from one session?) starting with a warm up that most people would consider a workout in itself… then continue with the techniques which test all of your physical attributes, as well as ur mental focus… then finish with some competitive sparring rounds where your own endurance, speed, core strength, and technique is tested.
I say this tops all of the other gyms and programs because of the strenuous aspect, but mostly because you also learn how to actually defend yourself in a very realistic way… unlike many other martial arts forms, you get up close, on the floor, body contact in every class-there’s no pretending what the real scenario would be like.
Like any commitment to your health/​wellness, it’s not something you do once a week-​if you try it, you’ll find yourself making all sorts of dojo time because it’s addictive in a very healthy way:)
Sidenote to parents: My kids and I are totally wiped out after each class, which is just the icing on the cake! My (otherwise very thin and lanky)13 yr old has built up more muscle definition in a full body, core focused way in less than a month going to class and practicing at home-​forget the heavy lifting we all tried in jr high/​high school to get those guns lol. This has made him much more confident, and has encouraged him to continue to be more active, in gym, in cross country, and in his DIET. WOW, is all I have to say. Both boys get so much encouragement here, it’s just great!

Great Jiu Jitsu school in Miami with one the best professors. Daniel «Montanha» de Lima was personally prepared and instructed by Grand Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.
This school is part of the Gracie Barra family of schools which gives you the ability to train all over the world.
For those with kids, this school has a fanastic kids program.