Our standard memberships are $ 175 per month for adults and $ 175 per month for kids. Your first class is FREE if you’re considering joining Xequemate and want to experience the gym before signing up. Come meet our instructors, see what training is like, and decide if Xequemate is the right fit for you. No previous Jiu-Jitsu experience is required.

We also offer a $ 150 per month military rate and family bundle options for households with multiple people training.

Want to save even more? Choose our 1-Year BJJ Membership and pay for the year in full to receive 1 month FREE.

Memberships are automatically billed monthly beginning on the date you sign up. You can access and manage your membership information anytime through the Login/Sign Up section of our website.

Already train BJJ and just visiting Jacksonville? We offer a $ 20 drop-in rate for experienced grapplers who want to train with us for the day without becoming a member. Whether you’re visiting Jacksonville, passing through town, or normally train at another academy, you’re welcome to stop by and get some rounds in with the Xequemate team.

The free first class is intended for prospective students interested in joining our academy, while the drop-in is for visiting grapplers who simply want a day of training.

Have questions about pricing, your first class, or which membership is right for you? Fill out our contact form and Sarah will reach out by phone, text, or email to help you get started.

Absolutely! Most people who walk into a Jiu-Jitsu gym started with zero experience. You don’t need to know the terminology, be in great shape, or have any martial arts experience before your first class.

Our instructors and teammates at Xequemate Jiu-Jitsu in Jacksonville, FL will help you learn everything as you go. We pride ourselves on having a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere where beginners can feel comfortable asking questions and learning at their own pace.

Still nervous or not sure what to expect? Fill out our contact form and Sarah will reach out by email, phone, or text as soon as possible. She can answer your questions or simply walk you through exactly how everything works before you ever step onto the mats.

Gi Jiu-Jitsu is practiced wearing the traditional Jiu-Jitsu uniform consisting of a jacket, pants, and belt. The Gi can be gripped and used as part of many techniques.

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu is practiced in athletic clothing, typically a rash guard and grappling shorts.

We offer both styles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Jacksonville, and training both is a great way to develop a well-rounded game.

If you're brand new, don't worry about buying Jiu-Jitsu gear before you come in. Regular, comfortable workout clothes are fine for your first Gi or No-Gi class. We can provide temporary gear during your first class if needed.

Flip-flops or slides are highly recommended because you'll be taking your shoes on and off whenever you enter and leave the mats.

We also have Jiu-Jitsu gear available for purchase at the gym when you're ready for your own.

No. You don't need to “get in shape first” to start BJJ. Jiu-Jitsu can be what helps you get there.

Training provides a full-body workout while helping develop strength, endurance, mobility, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. Because you're also learning techniques and solving problems with a training partner, many people find it much more engaging than a traditional workout.

Everyone trains at their own level, so come as you are.

Because Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a close-contact sport, good hygiene is extremely important. We train closely with one another, so everyone has a responsibility to help keep their teammates and our mats clean.

Please arrive clean, wear freshly washed training clothes or a clean Gi, keep your fingernails and toenails trimmed, and make sure your feet are clean before stepping onto the mats.

If you're sick or have a contagious skin condition, please wait until you're healthy before returning to training. Your teammates will appreciate it!

Never. Shoes are not permitted on the mats.

Just as importantly, you should wear shoes whenever you step OFF the mats. We don't want someone walking around the restroom or gym barefoot and then bringing whatever is on the floor back onto the training mats.

Clean feet + clean mats = happier training partners. 😄

When you enter the gym, you'll find our check-in kiosk near the front door. Enter the personal passcode you created when signing up to check into your class. This allows us to keep track of your attendance and training progress.

After checking in, put your belongings away, take off your shoes, and come join us on the mats. Students typically begin stretching and warming up together before instruction starts.

If it's your first day and you're unsure what to do, just introduce yourself. We'll take it from there.

Our Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is for ages 3–15 and gives children a structured, positive, and age-appropriate environment to learn BJJ, stay active, and have fun.

While they're learning Jiu-Jitsu, we're also focused on helping kids develop confidence, discipline, respect, perseverance, focus, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that can carry over into school, sports, and everyday life.

As students get older and gain experience, we also recognize that every child develops differently. Some of our larger or more experienced kids may be invited to train with the adult class when our instructors feel it would benefit them. This gives advanced students the opportunity to work with training partners closer to their size and skill level while continuing to challenge their Jiu-Jitsu.

If you're unsure which class would be the best fit for your child, just reach out. We're happy to talk with you about their age and experience and help you find the right place for them in our Kids BJJ program in Jacksonville, FL.

Their first class is free, so they can experience Xequemate and meet our instructors and teammates before you decide to sign up.

It can be a great activity for them. Jiu-Jitsu gives children opportunities to accomplish difficult things in small steps, interact with teammates, learn from mistakes, and see their own improvement.

Confidence isn't something we expect kids to walk through the door already having. It's something we want to help them build.

Open Mat is optional additional training time after our adult class.

There isn't a traditional structured class during this time. You can roll with teammates, drill the technique you just learned, work through a position you've been struggling with, ask questions, get additional rounds in, or simply hang out and spend time with the team.

For beginners, it's a great opportunity to practice and ask questions at your own pace. For experienced grapplers, it's valuable extra mat time to troubleshoot positions, sharpen your game, and get more rounds in.

Open Mat is also a big part of the social side of Xequemate. A lot of friendships are built after class when everyone is simply hanging out on the mats.

Absolutely.

Xequemate isn't only a beginner-focused academy. Our mats include multiple black belts and numerous experienced, high-ranking practitioners, giving experienced grapplers plenty of opportunities for technical training and challenging rounds.

Whether you're relocating to Jacksonville, visiting the area, or simply looking for a new BJJ gym in Jacksonville, FL, we'd love to have you come train with us.

Yes. Xequemate Jiu-Jitsu is a Luiz Palhares affiliated academy.

Our affiliation connects our Jacksonville academy to an established Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lineage while allowing us to maintain the welcoming, laid-back culture that has become such an important part of Xequemate.

Yes! Competition is absolutely part of our team.

Our students and instructors have competed at many levels, and our mats include experienced competitors and coaches who can help students prepare for competition.

That said, you never have to compete to belong here. Some people train because they love competition. Others train for fitness, self-defense, confidence, stress relief, or simply because Jiu-Jitsu becomes the best part of their week. Both are equally welcome at Xequemate.

Absolutely. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches practical skills for controlling another person, escaping difficult positions, staying composed under pressure, and understanding how to use leverage and technique rather than relying solely on strength.

Several of our instructors also incorporate real-world self-defense concepts into their teaching.

That's completely normal, and you don't have to figure everything out by yourself.

Fill out the contact form on our website and Sarah will personally follow up by email, phone, or text. Ask as many questions as you'd like, or simply tell her you've never trained before and want someone to explain how your first visit works.

Once you arrive, we'll show you where everything is, introduce you to the team, and help you get started.

Your first job isn't to know Jiu-Jitsu. It's just to walk through the door. We'll help with the rest.