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18 min from Parkland

Juniors: Parkland Teens at Gracie Barra Boca Raton

Pre-teen and teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — competitive-ready training and an anti-bullying toolkit.

The Juniors program serves Parkland teens ages 13–15 with training intensity that prepares them for adult BJJ. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students in this program develop the focused discipline and physical conditioning that support a demanding academic schedule — and the Gracie Barra belt progression gives them a non-academic achievement system that builds genuine confidence.

Why Train Juniors?

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Near-adult training intensity — teens are treated as serious students, not managed through a watered-down curriculum

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Live sparring in a supervised environment — teens apply technique under real pressure and develop composure under adversity

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Full Gracie Barra curriculum coverage — the same progression used in 1,000-plus schools worldwide, pitched at Juniors level

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Competition preparation for those interested — regional, state, and IBJJF-level events are accessible from this program

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Focus, discipline, and physical conditioning that transfer to demanding academic environments in Boca Raton and surrounding areas

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Direct progression into the adult program at 16 — Juniors graduates are technically and mentally prepared for adult training

Juniors Schedule

Monday 1 class
5:30 PM
Juniors & Teens (10-14 years old)
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Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 1 class
5:30 PM
Juniors & Teens (10-14 years old)
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Thursday Closed
Friday 1 class
5:30 PM
Juniors & Teens (10-14 years old)
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Saturday 1 class
10:30 AM
Juniors & Teens (10-14 years old)
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Sunday Closed

Getting Here from Parkland

From Parkland, take Lyons Road south to Yamato Road and turn left (east), then turn right on S Rogers Circle. Alternatively, use the Sawgrass Expressway east to I-95 south, exit at Yamato Road (exit 48), turn right, then right on Rogers Circle. Gracie Barra Boca Raton is at 1141 S Rogers Circle, Suite 1 — about 18 minutes from most of Parkland.

Gracie Barra Boca Raton
1141 S Rogers Circle, Suite 1, Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 931-3921

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a BJJ school in Parkland, Florida?
There is no dedicated BJJ school within Parkland's city limits. Families in Parkland who want structured Jiu-Jitsu training drive south to Boca Raton or east to other Broward schools. Gracie Barra Boca Raton at 1141 S Rogers Circle is the closest school offering a full-range curriculum — age-banded kids classes from age 3, adult programs, and a dedicated Women's Only track — about 18 minutes from most of Parkland via Lyons Road south.
Do Parkland families drive to Gracie Barra Boca Raton for kids BJJ?
Yes. Parkland families regularly make the 18-minute drive to Gracie Barra Boca Raton because no comparable kids BJJ program exists closer to home. The age-banded curriculum — Tiny Champs (3–5), Little Champs 1 (6–8), Little Champs 2 (9–12), and Juniors (13–15) — is the primary draw. Alliance BJJ in West Boca, the nearest competitor for Parkland families, does not offer age-banded kids classes starting at age 3 or a dedicated Women's Only program.

Ready to Get Started?

Your first class is free. No experience needed.