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7 min from Lake Worth

Juniors for Lake Worth Residents

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

The Juniors program at Gracie Barra Boynton Beach serves Lake Worth students ages 9–13 with the intensity and technical focus that prepares them for adult-level BJJ. Lake Worth's taekwondo-dominated landscape means no local alternative exists at this level. Juniors train with the same Gracie Barra curriculum foundations, building toward their next belt with genuine skill behind it.

Why Train Juniors?

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The school's most technically demanding kids curriculum — advanced guard passing, back attacks, and competition-oriented combinations

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Live training rounds under coaching supervision — the experience of applying technique against real resistance

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Competition team pathways for students who want to compete in IBJJF kids/juvenile divisions or local Florida events

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Physical athleticism developed through grappling: functional strength, timing, explosive movement, and recovery

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A high-standard class environment where effort is expected and mediocrity is addressed constructively, not ignored

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Preparation for a direct transition into the adult program — Juniors students who train consistently arrive at 14 ready to compete as adults

Juniors Schedule

Monday 1 class
5:30 PM
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Tuesday 1 class
5:30 PM
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Wednesday 1 class
5:30 PM
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Thursday 1 class
5:30 PM
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Friday 1 class
5:30 PM
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Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Getting Here from Lake Worth

From Lake Worth, take Lake Worth Road or Hypoluxo Road east to Jog Road, then head north on Jog Road to Boynton Beach Blvd and turn right. The school is at 7460 Boynton Beach Blvd, Suite 101/102, in the plaza between Jog Road and Hagen Ranch Road. Alternatively, take I-95 north to the Boynton Beach Blvd exit and head west — approximately 7 minutes from central Lake Worth.

Gracie Barra Boynton Beach
7460 Boynton Beach Blvd, Suite 101/102, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
(561) 739-8934

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gracie Barra Boynton Beach the closest BJJ school to Lake Worth?
For Lake Worth residents specifically looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Barra Boynton Beach at 7460 Boynton Beach Blvd is the nearest option with a credentialed black belt instructor and a full weekly class schedule. The drive from central Lake Worth is approximately seven minutes via Hypoluxo Road or Lake Worth Road east to Jog Road, then north to Boynton Beach Blvd. The Lake Worth martial arts scene is heavily weighted toward taekwondo — BJJ at a Gracie Barra-affiliated school is rare in the immediate area, which is exactly why Lake Worth families make that short drive.
Are there BJJ classes for kids in Lake Worth?
Lake Worth does not have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children within the city. Gracie Barra Boynton Beach, seven minutes away, fills that gap with four age-grouped kids classes: Tiny Champs for ages 3–4, Little Champs 1 for ages 5–6, Little Champs 2 for ages 7–8, and Juniors for ages 9–13. Each class follows the Gracie Barra kids curriculum, with belt and stripe progression that gives children verifiable goals to work toward. Lake Worth's population has a high proportion of households with children under 18 — and this is the program closest to home that delivers real BJJ instruction at every age.

Ready to Get Started?

Your first class is free. No experience needed.