3300 SW Archer Rd #100, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Common Questions: Why should I start training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu? BJJ is a sport that is designed to allow a smaller opponent to be able to go up against a larger opponent through use of technique,...
I started training at the swamp about 8 months ago. This isn’t the first gym I’ve trained at but it’s definitely been my favorite. The community here is something that is so welcoming, a lot of different backgrounds, and people at different training levels making it a great place to learn and really craft your own practice. There is a great group of women here and they even have a women’s class every Friday night! Lots of social events to really get to know everyone including training trips down to the Ft. Lauderdale region. 10/10 recommend this place to anyone starting at any level
Posted 9 months ago
Incredible place to train, very kind with the men and the women. Training is as easy or as tough as you’d like to make it and the coaches are very helpful and understanding. I highly recommend swamp academy for anyone wanting to train in the area. I drop in from time to time and I’m always expecting and getting good training in.
Posted 5 months ago
Have trained here for about 3 years. I found Swamp and Ken about 1 or 2 years after being in remission from stage 2 lymphoma. my first week i think i hit almost every class on the schedule (including the 6:30AM Wednesday morning class). Over the next few months i found a beauty in jiu jitsu and felt free to explore the art rather than “do it the correct way”. i really think that is what kept me going even when i would get smashed into the mat by 200+ lbs purple belts. slowly i became part of the community. after a few competitions, numerous potlucks and a couple promotions Swamp feels like a place safe from the distractions of the world. i have never once heard Ken tell someone “the right way to do jiu jitsu” (even though that’s a common question on Friday mornings from the new white belts). if you’re looking for a community where your training partners will hold you accountable and keep you sharp, this is the gym for you. steel sharpens steel. ate ó fim.
Posted 9 months ago
Stopped by while working in the area to see about drop in. Professor Ken and crew were very hospitable. Went back the next night to Gi class. Awesome crew, great place to train! Thanks guys and gals for welcoming me and great rolls! Definitely looking forward to coming back! Highly recommended for the locals.
Posted 5 months ago
I'm in town all week for a work conference and needed a place to drop in and train. BJJ Swamp academy was just a few blocks from my hotel so I decided to go here and I'm so glad that I did. The instructor (Kenneth) was super welcoming and the team was really friendly and made me feel welcomed. Had some awesome drills and rolls tonight. I highly recommend this academy. If I lived in the area this would definitely be my home gym. OSS!!!
Posted 1 year ago
