Daniel Perez Jiu-Jitsu Academy
9953 SW 142nd Ave, Miami, FL 33186, USA
9953 SW 142nd Ave, Miami, FL 33186, USA
Great atmosphere, good instructions and submissions taught and demonstrated by Daniel. Amazing students to get good rolls in.
Posted 1 year agoIf this is your fist bjj gym, consider yourself lucky. Despite being a gym in the middle of the suburbs, there’s a large number of high-level grapplers on the mat every night eager to help and break down the moves. You can join at the fitness level you’re at and there’s no shame in doing only what you can. Everyone is welcome. If you’re more experienced, rest assured the coach has thoroughly thought out each class and has direction to his gym. No random moves of the day. Every class builds upon the last, making it so that you don’t want to miss a day and be behind on the week’s sequence. There are multiple black belts on the mat nightly and plenty of other colored belts of every size (women too!) to get tough rolls with. The coach, Danny, is just an all-around cool dude who attracts good people to his gym. Fair price. No dumb rules or pressure to buy their gear. No gender segregation or cliques, just teammates. Unfortunately, I moved and no longer attend Danny’s but can still recognize 90% of the people in team pictures years later. People stay for a reason. If you have kids, this place is pretty accommodating. You might have to cover your child’s ears, but they are welcome to hang around adult classes. There’s also a pretty large kid’s class and the coaches who teach it are also good guys who genuinely love jiu jitsu. Seriously, bring your whole family.
I loved training at Daniel Perez Jiu jitsu while in Miami. I’ve been looking for a great coach and Danny and the black belt crew are some of the best strategic minds in the game today. They have a great kids program as well. Most importantly, I had the time of my life training and spending time with the team. I couldn’t stay for more than a few years because I had to move for work but I gained a family for life.
Been training for about 10 years with Daniel Perez. I can say with confidence that he has the best teaching style that I have experienced. Easy to understand, explains concepts and techniques thoroughly, and he is very patient. Train here, and you won't regret it. Great vibes all around.
Great dojo for kids. Fantastic people.
I no longer train but when I did this was the one school that made me feel at home. Amazing environment and teammates. Daniels attention to detail is second to none. If you are looking for a place to train look no further, Also he is amazing with kids !
I have been training jiu-jitsu for over 10 years and I can confidently say that Daniel Perez Jiu-Jitsu is the place to be. Daniel breaks down technique very systematically which I don’t see in most gyms. He doesn’t only teach technique but also concepts that will improve your BJJ. Daniel is also a very nice, down to earth guy that you will enjoy talking to!
I made the best decision choosing this gym for my kids to learn BJJ. From the moment I walked in (October 2022) Daniel was very warm and welcoming and came introduced himself, providing information and offered my kids (7 &13) to jump in the same day. In such a short time my kids have learned so much not only from Daniel but everyone who comes here because it is a very family, friendly dynamic. Bryant and Alexis train the kids class and they are FANTASTIC and so incredibly patient! They provide the kids discipline with lots of love. They are super driven to bring out the best in our children. My boys love coming here and being apart of this team - it has never felt like a chore for them. We will definitely be at this gym for the long run so look no further! Highly recommend!
We go to Daniel’s gym as a family. My self, husband and my three kids are part of the Daniel Perez jiu Jitsu family! This is our second home for us and our kids. Our kids love their coaches, we build a friendship with all the kids and they are all now like siblings in their own way. We love Daniel he makes us laugh each day as his showing us ways to defend ourselves and choke some people out 😂. We definitely made the right choice by joining Daniels Pérez Jiu Jitsu.
Amazing BJJ Academy all the way around. From their kids program to the advanced adults classes, sports bjj or self defense, theres something for everyone. My kids joined their program and have gained not only valuable Jiu Jitsu technical knowledge but also confidence and have an awesome time team-building with their classmates. The kids classes are one big family unit! Alexis and Bryant do an awesome job!!! Keep it up boys!!! On the adult side Daniel runs an amazing program thats easy to understand and apply to your game right away. Every day you'll be adding to your skill and building confidence. There are multiple time slots available to work around most busy schedules so you can go through your journey at your own pace. If you're on the fence about visiting come on by! See you on the mats 🤙🏻
Awesome jiu-jitsu gym. Their kids program rocks. My daughters (4 and 6) have been training for over a year and they have really improved not only their BJJ skills but also their behavioral and discipline habits. Great environment for the kiddos as it feels like a big family. Thank you coaches Alexis, Bryan and Dani for your hard work and dedication. You guys are doing great things in this place. Keep those medals coming!!!
My kids have been attending a little under a year, DP and his instructors have done an excellent job helping both my kids learn the art, and compete at tournaments. The kids class has top notch instructors, very knowledgeable and very patient. Bryan and Alexis do a great job with kiddos. Daniel does a fantastic job at not only teaching but creating a family with all his students. If you’re looking for a place to learn BJJ for you or your kids. This is the place to be!
This is a wonderful school. A great environment for everyone!!!
Very nice place , like the fact that everybody help each other very familiar place .
Every time I come back home to Miami so far this has been the gym to go! Love the community here!
I’ve been attending to this gym for 1 year and 1/2 and so far it’s been excellent. Atmosphere, Cleanliness, and Curriculum are 10/10. Daniel Perez’s and Demian Maia‘s methods and systems are top notch for your jiu jitsu game to excel. Also, you get to play chess before class to warm up mentally.
I visited Daniel Perez over this weekend and got a chance to train with him and his students and they are top notch. Daniel shares high level Jiu jitsu in a very friendly environment. The students are competitive in both bjj and mma, but most importantly the training room is safe and accommodating. I will be sure to visit every time I am in Miami!
Great place to practice BJJ in a very familiar environment.
After trying 3 other schools I found this to be the best Jiu Jitsu instruction in Miami. Techniques are explored deeper than I've seen elsewhere. At Daniel Perez Jiu Jitsu, you're taught techniques in a sequence that builds upon previous instruction as opposed to learning a random 2 moves then rolling. If you've plateaued in your Jiu Jitsu journey, this academy is the solution.
Let’s cut straight to the point: I dumped my GF at the time to spend more time here. If that doesn’t tell you all you need to know, I can’t help you. Daniel Perez Jiu Jitsu over everything. I’ll cheat on my girl before I cheat on my professor.
Been here since I was a kid, this academy is not like any other. Here we are all a family. Danny is an amazing teacher and the most supportive person ever! He takes his time to help you with a move that you don't understand. If you want to begin doing jujitsu, this is the place you want to be at! He isn't just your professor, but also your friend. Danny's way of teaching is so easy to understand and you catch on fast. I've trained here for about 5 years now, and its changed my life completely and for the better! ~Maria
Daniel is a fantastic instructor and a great person. His academy has a welcoming environment and is a great place for everyone to train, from beginners to advanced students. Additionally, he received his black belt from 5 time world champ and UFC title contender, Demian Maia. If you’re looking to get in shape, lose weight, compete, or just have fun...go see Danny.
Best school in Miami. Amazing instructor.
Excellent school with an incredible feeling of partnership. You really feel as a family member. My two kids and I practice jujitsu together and this has change our lives for better. Feel free and have your first free class before join other place.
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Have you ever just look at yourself in the mirror and think there are things you want to change? Well when you walk in through the door of Daniel Perez Brazilian ji- jitsu those changes start to happen, not only that he is one of the best self defense instructor I met but the camaraderie between him and his students make the experience worth it. Therefore let me give you a little background on proffesor Perez, he is Demian maia (Google him if you don't know who he is, you are welcome ) first American Black belt. Not to mention that he has over 10 years of experience in Brazilian jiu-jitsu but not only that, this school is also an MMA school in which you can learn striking with grapplimg and how to use it in a self defense purpose. Given these point don't take my word for it experience it yourself first day is free of charge! Monday Wensday and Friday are gi classes of course don't worry if you don't own a gi you can come Tuesday or Thursday. Therefore I greatly recommend you guys reading this to give it try people there would help you regardless of previous knowledge of the sport they are an extremely friendly bunch.
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