BJJ Near Auburndale, FL — Schedule & Programs at GB Davenport

If you live in Auburndale and you have been searching for a serious BJJ school, your closest legitimate Gracie Barra academy is about 25 minutes east on US-92. Gracie Barra Davenport runs adult and kids Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA six days a week — and a steady group of our members make the Auburndale-to-Davenport drive several times per week. Here is what to expect.

The Drive from Auburndale

From central Auburndale, US-92 East takes you straight through Polk City corridor into Davenport. Most members report a 22–30 minute drive depending on time of day. Off-peak (mid-morning and late evening) is fastest. We are at 6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport, FL 33837 — directly off US-27, easy to find, plenty of parking. Several Auburndale members carpool with neighbors who train in the same time slots.

Programs You Can Train

Gracie Barra Davenport is a full-curriculum academy. You will not find a one-coach side hustle here — we run real programs with structured schedules:

• Adult BJJ (Gi and No-Gi): fundamentals, advanced, and open mat sessions throughout the week.
• Kids BJJ: age-split groups starting at 3 years old, focused on technique, respect, and confidence.
• Muay Thai: striking, clinch work, and pad rounds for adults and kids.
• MMA: coached by Thiago Belo, blending BJJ, wrestling, and Muay Thai into one system.
• Homeschool classes: daytime sessions for homeschool families across Polk County.

Why Auburndale Families Make the Drive

A few reasons keep showing up in conversations. First, structure — every class has a syllabus, a warm-up, technique instruction, and live training. No "show up and roll" chaos. Second, the coaching team is large enough that you actually get attention, not stuck in a corner. Third, Gracie Barra Davenport is part of the global Gracie Barra network — over 900 schools worldwide — so a blue belt from our mats is recognized anywhere on the planet. Fourth, our 5.0 Google rating reflects the culture you walk into on day one.

Schedule a Visit Before You Sign Anything

Do not commit to a 25-minute drive on a school's word alone. Come in, walk the mats, meet the coaches, watch a class. If it feels right, we will talk about programs and pricing. If not, you have lost an hour and gained a clear picture of what good BJJ looks like. We serve Polk County and northern Osceola — including Auburndale, Polk City, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Davenport, Champions Gate, Haines City, Four Corners, and Poinciana.