10528 Lake St Charles Blvd, Riverview, FL 33578, USA
Gracie Brandon is a MMA facility specializing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, and Wrestling, for Kids an Adults.
If you're looking for a top-notch Jiu Jitsu and MMA gym, Gracie Brandon is the place to be! The staff here are incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and truly dedicated to helping you succeed. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The instructors are not only experts in their craft but also amazing teachers who take the time to ensure each student grasps the techniques and concepts. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter, you'll feel challenged and encouraged every step of the way. The gym’s culture emphasizes respect, discipline, and camaraderie, making it an ideal place to grow both as an athlete and a person. I couldn’t recommend Gracie Brandon more highly! Take it from someone who has and family has trained here for 11 years!
Posted 1 year ago
Gracie Brandon redefines the concept of a martial arts gym, providing a welcoming atmosphere that resembles a family unit. My family participates in the kids' and adults program on a weekly basis. The instructors are highly respected for their expertise, patience, and professionalism. A variety of programs and training camps are offered, tailored to suit individual training requirements. This gym has played a pivotal role in enhancing my family's confidence and skill set, offering a unique community that fosters meaningful connections. Robby and Terri Donofrio are exceptional individuals who genuinely care about the well-being of each student. For those seeking improved confidence, grappling and fighting skills, and a supportive community, Gracie Brandon is an outstanding choice.
Posted 10 months ago
My boys attended Gracie Brandon for several months. While we do not have any negative feedback regarding the instruction, there were several factors that ultimately led us to cancel our membership and joining another BJJ facility. We move around frequently due to my husband's job. Our boys have been to several gyms across the country. Gracie Brandon, by far, has been the most overpriced, for the least amount of training. We were paying nearly $400 for both of them to train for 3 days a week, at only 45 mins per lesson. We didn't mind the cost initially, until we suddenly received a bill of $55 for our son's belt promotion. I can understand if this was done to offset the cost of the belt, but not when that belt costs $15.50. It makes sense why nearly every child was promoted that day. The nail on the coffin... Our oldest son has expressed on several occasions his desire to participate in a BJJ tournament. He was elated when he learned that Gracie Brandon was hosting an in-house tournament. My husband and I planned on signing him up until we realized that not only would Gracie charge for his participation in the tournament, but also for each spectator (INCLUDING PARENTS) who came to watch. It’s almost laughable. At the end of the day, we understand this is a business and they can do whatever they want, and charge whatever they want. But to us, it felt like they were more interested in squeezing every dime out of you at every opportunity they could, than preserving the culture of jiujitsu. My review of Gracie Brandon is not intended to dissuade anyone from joining the gym. It is simply to provide my honest feedback so that others can take these points into consideration when looking around for a BJJ facility. We are now at another Gracie location where we are paying half the cost for both of our boys and receiving more instruction.
Posted 10 months ago
DO NOT ATTEND! I'm not the type to ever leave a bad review, but let this be the first. My daughter did not want to go back after the staff left her feeling unsafe. They charged my credit card 2x without my authorization after I told them I was not happy with the service they provided. They did not contact me and try to make things better, ask any questions, ask if I wanted to continue, ask to charge me after I made a one time payment. They do not care about their customers, they just care about your payments into their pockets. I DO NOT recommend! Please share.
Posted 8 months ago
This is the best gym I could have ever asked to be a part of. The most welcoming owners and workers and it’s truly a family environment. If you have kids and want to get them into self defense or simply make friends, this is the place to go. Coach Ian and Coach Richard are THE BEST.
Posted 10 months ago
