Wrestling
Near Bartow, FL
While we don't offer a dedicated wrestling program, wrestling is a core component of our MMA and BJJ training at Gracie Barra Davenport — and you'll develop serious takedown skills on our mats.
Wrestling Is Core to What We Do
Wrestling — takedowns, double-legs, single-legs, sprawls, and mat control — is one of the most dominant attributes in modern martial arts. The best BJJ and MMA practitioners are often decorated wrestlers, and the takedown game is an essential part of the training at Gracie Barra Davenport.
Our MMA program, led by ranked professional Thiago Belo, includes dedicated wrestling content: double-leg and single-leg takedowns, sprawl defense, cage/clinch work, and transitions from takedown to ground control. In our BJJ program, guard pulling, stand-up grappling, and takedown entries are all part of the No-Gi curriculum.
If you're looking for a comprehensive grappling program that includes wrestling fundamentals alongside the submission skills of BJJ and the striking of Muay Thai, Gracie Barra Davenport is exactly what you're looking for.
Wrestling Skills You'll Develop at GB Davenport
- Double-leg and single-leg takedowns
- Sprawl defense and takedown prevention
- Cage/wall work and clinch control
- Ground-and-pound from dominant positions
- Transitions from takedown to submission
- Conditioning and athleticism training
Getting Here from Bartow
Head west on US-98/SR-540 → Take I-4 West → Exit at Champions Gate / Grandview Pkwy. We're at 6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport. About 20 miles from downtown Bartow.
About 20 miles · about 25 minutes
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Three disciplines, seven programs — for kids starting at age 3 through adult competitors.
Gracie Barra Davenport
Bartow is the county seat of Polk County and home to nearly 20,000 residents. Gracie Barra Davenport is about 20 miles west — a 25-minute drive via US-98 and I-4 to 6250 Grandview Pkwy.
As the county seat, Bartow has deep roots in Polk County — and so do we. Several Bartow families are part of our training community. We're located at 6250 Grandview Pkwy — 6 days a week, morning through evening.
FAQs — Wrestling Near Bartow
Is there a Gracie Barra school in Bartow, FL?
There is no Gracie Barra school in Bartow. The nearest is Gracie Barra Davenport at 6250 Grandview Pkwy — about 25 minutes west via US-98 and I-4.
Where can I find MMA training near Bartow?
Gracie Barra Davenport offers MMA training led by ranked professional Thiago Belo, about 20 miles from Bartow. We also offer BJJ and Muay Thai for all ages.
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