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Whether your goal is fitness, focus, or self-defense, we’re here to support your journey. Join the Raiz family and see why we're Sarasota’s top choice for martial arts.
🥋 Welcome to Raiz Jiu-Jitsu
Sarasota’s Home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Self-Defense
At Raiz Jiu-Jitsu, we help kids, teens, and adults build confidence, discipline, and real-world self-defense skills in a supportive, family-friendly environment. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned athlete, our world-class instructors and proven programs will guide you every step of the way.
👊 Get in shape, gain confidence, and learn how to protect yourself. From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing to MMA for kids, our classes are designed to challenge, inspire, and empower.
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At Raiz Jiu-Jitsu, we help kids, teens, and adults build confidence, discipline, and real-world self-defense skills in a supportive, family-friendly environment. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned athlete, our world-class instructors and proven programs will guide you every step of the way.
👊 Get in shape, gain confidence, and learn how to protect yourself. From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing to MMA for kids, our classes are designed to challenge, inspire, and empower.
🌟 Why Train at Raiz?
🥋 Led by Black Belt Professor Leo Lerner – Over 20 years of professional martial arts experience
💪 Beginner-friendly & family-focused – No experience needed to get started
👨👩👧👦 Programs for all ages – Kids (5–12), Teens, and Adults
🔐 Real self-defense skills – Learn to stay safe and strong
📍 Convenient Sarasota location – Flexible schedule with classes 5 days a week
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💪 Beginner-friendly & family-focused – No experience needed to get started
👨👩👧👦 Programs for all ages – Kids (5–12), Teens, and Adults
🔐 Real self-defense skills – Learn to stay safe and strong
📍 Convenient Sarasota location – Flexible schedule with classes 5 days a week
Mixed Martial Arts
We offer the best Sarasota Mixed Martial Arts program for adults and kids. Learn from the best MMA instructors in the area. Who are dedicated to providing a stable family style environment where you can safely excel.
Whether your plan is to compete, learn self-defense, lose weight or meet new like-minded people, we’re here to get you there. The benefits of Mixed Marital Arts classes are endless.
Mixed Martial Arts is the combination of Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling, boxing and other types of martial arts.
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Whether your plan is to compete, learn self-defense, lose weight or meet new like-minded people, we’re here to get you there. The benefits of Mixed Marital Arts classes are endless.
Mixed Martial Arts is the combination of Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling, boxing and other types of martial arts.
What We're Proud Of
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50+ Adults
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50+ Kids
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20+ Years of Experience
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100% Positive Feedback
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Martial Arts Benefits
Discover the transformative benefits that martial arts training brings to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Self Defense Skills
Gain peace of mind knowing you have the necessary skills to defend yourself in the case of a real threat. This is important for both adults and children.
Increased Confidence
Commit to practicing and improving, and you will naturally improve your self-esteem. Success and dedication in one area of life translate to all the others.
Full Body Workout
Jiu-jitsu provides a real full-body workout. You'll find an increase in overall mobility and endurance, improved pressure response, and muscle gain.
Self Improvement
Achieving your goals here depends on you. We promote self-reliance and independence. As you progress you'll gain self-discipline and personal growth.
More Energy
Research shows that exercise such as jiu-jitsu produces physical changes in the brain that promote better memory and learning skills.
Increased Flexibility
Low stances and ground maneuvering improve flexibility and mobility which will benefit your overall health. Being more flexible improves posture and soreness.