BJJ Swamp Academy

“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”

“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.”

“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!!!”

“Stopped by to train one night while in town for work and had a great experience. Ken was very professional and knowledgeable. The school was very clean and the over all atmosphere was very welcoming. I would definitely recommend the swamp academy to anyone looking to train in the Gainesville area. Looking forward to training there in the future.”

“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Swamp Academy has been an amazing experience for my son. Since joining, he’s grown tremendously in both confidence and discipline. The environment is positive, supportive, and structured in a way that really helps kids thrive. He also started attending the striking class on Wednesdays and absolutely loves it—it’s become one of the highlights of his week. He’s even asked for a reflex bag and a heavy bag to practice with at home. Ken is an incredibly experienced instructor who truly cares about the kids, and that care is obvious in everything he does. All of the instructors are terrific—patient, encouraging, and really great at working with children of all ages and skill levels. If you’re considering martial arts for your child, I can’t recommend Swamp Academy enough. It’s been a game changer for our family.”