Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · Lakewood Ranch, FL

Every belt.
Every age.
Every day.

Gi and no-gi jiu jitsu for adults and kids, taught on clean mats by coaches who still compete. Beginners welcome. Open 7 days a week.

Book a free class See the schedule

Come train with us!

Manasota Jiu Jitsu offers multiple classes a day in gi and no gi Jiu Jitsu, and we are open 7 days a week. We teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to students in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Sarasota. We have classes for kids, beginners, experts and everyone in between. Call head coach Clayton Lyon at (941) 504-8122 for more information!

Respect at every rank

White belt or black belt, everyone on our mat is treated the same.

Coaching built for you

Fitness, self-defense or competition: we tailor training to your goals.

Train smart, stay healthy

Quality learning without injury, on clean, high-quality mats.

Programs

Find your class

Multiple classes a day, seven days a week. Not sure where to start? Fundamentals is built for your first months on the mat.

Gi Fundamentals

The core positions, escapes and submissions of jiu jitsu, broken down step by step. The best way to begin, and the best way to sharpen your basics.

Mon · Wed · Fri — 5:45pm

Gi Jiu Jitsu

Technique, drilling and live rolling in the traditional kimono. Grips, guards and control that build a complete game.

Mon · Wed · Fri — 11:30am
Mon · Wed — 7:00pm

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

Fast-paced grappling in shorts and a rash guard. Leg locks, wrestling-style takedowns and pressure passing.

Tue · Thu — 11:30am & 7:00pm

Kids Jiu Jitsu

Ages 6 and up. Confidence, discipline and fitness in a safe, active and fun class. Learn more

Tue · Thu — 5:45pm

Open Mat

Free rolling with training partners of every size and rank. Ask questions, test your game, make friends.

Fri — 7:00pm
Sat · Sun — 10:00am

Weekly schedule

On the mat 7 days a week

Schedule can change on holidays and tournament weekends. Call or text before your first visit.

Ages 6+

Kids Jiu Jitsu

They come for the games.
They stay for the confidence.

Our kids classes are led by Professor Clayton and Coach Chachi: a tight ship, a lot of encouragement and a never-give-up attitude. Every class follows the same structure, so kids always know what comes next.

Warm-up and fundamental movements
Technique of the day
Positional drilling with a partner
A competitive game to finish

Kids who want to compete can add extra classes and grappling time. Your child's first class is free, so you can see if they love it before any commitment.

Book a free kids class

Black belts of Manasota Jiu Jitsu on the mat

Gi & No-Gi

Adult Jiu Jitsu

Never trained?
Perfect. Start here.

Most of our adult students walked in with zero experience. Whether you want to get in shape, learn to defend yourself or step on the competition mat, we build the training around your goals, with classes every day of the week.

New to the mat? Begin with Fundamentals: the core positions, escapes and submissions, broken down step by step. You train with partners of every size and rank, and nobody gets left behind.

Book a free adult class See class times

Coaches

Learn from people who still train

Clayton Lyon

Head instructor · Co-owner

Teaches most of our classes, from kids and fundamentals to adult gi and no-gi. Clayton competes in gi and no-gi tournaments and runs the academy day to day.

Travis Hart

Co-owner · Thursday No-Gi

Known as “The Limb Collector” for his heavy-pressure passing and control.

Lisa Lyon

Black belt · Wednesday Fundamentals

Our first female black belt, promoted in August 2019. Lisa is also an Assistant Principal with Sarasota County Schools.

Christopher “Viccy” Carey

Thursday Evening No-Gi

Brings competition experience and the newest techniques to every class.

Chris “Chachi” Baguette

Kids Program

Runs a tight ship, pushes kids to do their best and teaches them to never give up.

Your first class

Your first visit, step by step

Every black belt on our mat started as a beginner. Here is how your first visit goes.

Reach out

Call, text or send the form below. Tell us your experience and goals, and we'll suggest the right class.
Show up 10 minutes early

Wear comfortable athletic clothes without zippers, or a gi if you have one. Bring water and flip-flops for off the mat.
Learn at your pace

A coach walks you through warm-ups and technique, and you'll drill with a training partner. You decide if and when to roll.
Find your rhythm

Talk with us about memberships and a training plan that fits your week.