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."