Get fit. Learn to defend yourself. Leave your day on the mat.
Beginners welcome · Stuart, Florida
“I walked in with zero experience and zero fitness and was made to feel welcome from the first minute. The coaching is detailed, the room is friendly, and nobody tries to hurt you. Six months in I've lost weight, I sleep better and I actually look forward to training. If you're on the fence, book the free class.”
“Great experience at Traktion. The instructors were patient and took the time to teach me the basics during my free class. I felt comfortable right away and learned a lot. Looking forward to coming back!”
“I joined the women's class as a complete beginner and it's the best decision I've made this year. Professor Heitor and Coach Chloe explain everything clearly and the other women in the room look after each other.”
“I've trained at a few academies and this one is properly run. Classes start on time, there's a real curriculum instead of random techniques, and the higher belts roll with control. No ego problem here, which is rare.”
“The evening schedule works perfectly around my job and the no-gi classes are the best conditioning I've ever done. Welcoming, tough, and genuinely fun.”
“Excellent instruction for adults of any level. I came for self defence and stayed for the training partners. Highly recommend!”
“I walked in with zero experience and zero fitness and was made to feel welcome from the first minute. The coaching is detailed, the room is friendly, and nobody tries to hurt you. Six months in I've lost weight, I sleep better and I actually look forward to training. If you're on the fence, book the free class.”
“Great experience at Traktion. The instructors were patient and took the time to teach me the basics during my free class. I felt comfortable right away and learned a lot. Looking forward to coming back!”
“I joined the women's class as a complete beginner and it's the best decision I've made this year. Professor Heitor and Coach Chloe explain everything clearly and the other women in the room look after each other.”
“I've trained at a few academies and this one is properly run. Classes start on time, there's a real curriculum instead of random techniques, and the higher belts roll with control. No ego problem here, which is rare.”
“The evening schedule works perfectly around my job and the no-gi classes are the best conditioning I've ever done. Welcoming, tough, and genuinely fun.”
“Excellent instruction for adults of any level. I came for self defence and stayed for the training partners. Highly recommend!”
Most people who walk through our door haven't trained in years — or ever. Every adult class at Traktion starts from the fundamentals and is led by a coach, so you learn real technique at a pace your body can handle, with partners who train safely.
An hour on the mat clears your head better than anything else in your week, and the conditioning takes care of itself. No experience is needed, and the first class is always free.
Community
What happens on the mats is only half of it. Burger nights, cookouts and after-class hangs are where the Traktion family really comes together — no belts, no egos, just good people who train hard and laugh harder.
Walk in as a beginner and you leave with a room full of friends who will push you, check on you and celebrate every stripe with you.
BeginnersStart your jiu jitsu journey the right way. Our beginner program gives new students the technique, movement and strategy to build a solid foundation for long-term progress.
Intermediate & AdvancedFor students with solid fundamentals who want to expand their technical skills and performance, with complex techniques, deeper strategy and extended live sparring.
All LevelsA special Saturday morning session focused on the evolution of your jiu jitsu. Open format: work the positions you want to develop with the professor's guidance.
Self-DefenseReal-world self defence taught by Professor Heitor Senra in a clean, professional environment — practical skills for real-life situations.
Women OnlyA women's-only jiu jitsu and self-defence program built to help you feel strong, supported and capable, on and off the mats.
PrivateA personalised class just for you — your schedule, your pace, your limitations. Same Traktion methodology, with belt and stripe progression like group classes.
See what a typical adult class looks like at Traktion Jiu Jitsu.
Every adult class is led by a qualified coach walking the mat — never a drop-in running warm-ups.
Head Coach & Black Belt
Professor Heitor leads the adult program at Traktion, from your first fundamentals class through the competition team — with a curriculum built around technique, safety and self-defense that works outside the gym.
Good jiu jitsu takes time, and adults learn it best when the path is clear. Our curriculum was built step by step so you leave every class knowing exactly what you worked on — from your very first session.
Learn → Refine → Apply
Fundamentals, gi and no-gi classes that build on each other instead of random techniques.
Control a bigger, stronger person and end a bad situation without throwing a punch.
An hour of jiu jitsu burns more than the gym and you never look at a clock.
Early morning, lunchtime and evening classes, plus weekend open mats.
Mats sanitised daily, strict hygiene rules, and coaches supervising every round.
Higher belts roll with control and beginners are looked after, not tested.
People come for jiu jitsu and stay for the training partners they train beside.
Traktion is a training academy first. Classes are structured, supervised and hard in the right way, so adults keep showing up — and see the difference in their fitness, their focus and their confidence within a few weeks.
Book a Free Trial ClassMorning, lunchtime and evening classes, plus weekend open mats.
Real moments from our adult classes.
Pick a class time that fits your week. It takes about a minute and there's nothing to pay.
Wear a t-shirt and shorts or leggings with no zips. We'll lend you a gi if the class needs one.
No pressure and no contracts on day one. If it clicks, we'll talk about the membership that fits you.
We're the adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu home for Stuart, St Lucie County, Martin County, Palm City and Jensen Beach. Tell us your experience level and we'll point you to the right class — the first one is free, with nothing to buy and no commitment.
Fill in the form below and we'll confirm your free trial class. It takes less than a minute — nothing to buy and no commitment.
Prefer to talk first? Call us at (772) 243-7003.