Sarasota · Florida

Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota

1599 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

4.894 reviews · via Google

About Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota (BJJ-SRQ)

Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota (GM BJJ-SRQ) is the Sarasota, Florida academy of the Gustavo Machado BJJ Association, on Main St downtown. Its curriculum is built around a 13-week BJJ Fundamentals programme for ages 13 and up, an All Levels class open to students who complete it, open mat, and separate Little Kids (4-6) and Big Kids (7-12) classes running Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Teaching is led by black belts Justin McQuown, a former military and government security specialist promoted by Gustavo Machado in 2018, and Luan Andrei Albuquerque, a professional grappler and IBJJF American National No-Gi champion who holds his black belt from Roberto 'Gordo' Correa and Marcio 'Pe de Pano' Cruz; association president Gustavo 'Guga' Machado is a 6th-degree black belt under Gordo.

Pricing

Memberships

Registration FeeOne-time fee on all new memberships, includes an academy gi. Explicitly does not apply to drop-in and weekly rates. This is the ONLY figure printed on the /pricing page - every membership tier (Adults 18+, Military/LE/First Responders, Teens 13-17, Little Kids/Big Kids) is listed as 'Contact Academy'.

$150

Programs

Gi
No-Gi
Kids
Beginners
Competition
Self-Defense
Open Mat

Schedule

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Instructors

Justin McQuownBlack Belt

head

Lineage: Gustavo Machado → Roberto 'Gordo' Correa → Carlos Gracie Junior

Luan Andrei AlbuquerqueBlack Belt

Head instructor; professional grappler

Lineage: Roberto 'Gordo' Correa → Marcio 'Pe de Pano' Cruz

Gustavo 'Guga' MachadoBlack Belt

President, GM BJJ Association (6th degree)

Lineage: Roberto 'Gordo' Correa → Carlos Gracie Junior → Jean Jacques Machado

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota?+

The head instructor is Justin McQuown, a black belt with lineage through Gustavo Machado, Roberto 'Gordo' Correa, Carlos Gracie Junior.

Does Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota have open mat?+

Yes, Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.