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In a small town like Florence, you already drive for the things that matter — and there is no Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy here to change that. So the question is not whether to drive, but what makes a drive worth it. Gracie Barra Georgetown, about 25 minutes south on FM-487, answers that with structure: a real, worldwide curriculum and a black belt instructor. The first class is free.

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Florence is a small, close-knit community at the northern edge of Williamson County. Like most small Texas towns, it has no Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy of its own.

Families who want organized martial arts already drive into Georgetown for it. The trip is familiar — it is the same one made for school activities and sports. What matters is the program at the other end.

Gracie Barra Georgetown, about 25 minutes south via FM-487 and Williams Drive, is built to reward that drive. It teaches the official Gracie Barra curriculum — a standardized system used at more than 1,000 academies worldwide.

For kids that means four separate age-banded classes: Tiny Champs for ages 2 to 4, Little Champions I for 5 to 7, Little Champs II for 8 to 10, and Juniors & Teens for 10 and up. A child from Florence Elementary or Florence Middle School trains with true peers, on material that builds week over week.

The belt-and-stripe system gives a child visible progress all year — a clear measure a once-a-week drop-in cannot offer. And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rewards consistency, which is exactly how a 25-minute drive becomes a habit a family keeps.

Professor Fabio Villela, a Gracie Barra black belt, sets the tone of the room: calm, technical, family-friendly. The academy has earned a 4.8-star rating across 106 Google reviews since opening in 2023. A family driving 25 minutes wants to know the program is the real thing — established and credentialed. This one is.

The practical details are easy. The first class is free, there is no contract for the trial, and classes run morning through evening so a single trip can fold in with other Georgetown errands. From Florence, take FM-487 south to Williams Drive — about 25 minutes to 4402 Williams Drive, Suite 160. Call or text (737) 298-2780.

Why Florence Chooses Gracie Barra

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Florence has no BJJ academy in town — this is the nearest structured program, about 25 minutes south.

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A real, worldwide curriculum used at 1,000-plus Gracie Barra academies — built to be worth the drive.

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Four age-banded kids classes, so your child trains with true peers on a progressive curriculum.

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Black belt instruction from Professor Fabio Villela — calm, technical, family-friendly.

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Classes run morning through evening — plan one trip around your other Georgetown errands.

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Your first class is free, with no contract for the trial.

Programs for Florence Families

Adults BJJ — From Florence

Real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Florence adults. Beginner-friendly fundamentals through advanced training, taught by Gracie Barra black belts 25 minutes from Florence.

Adult & Teens Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ages 13+

Jiu Jitsu Women Only

Ages 16+

Kids & Teens BJJ — From Florence

Age-banded jiu-jitsu for Florence kids and teens — small groups, structured curriculum, and instructors who know how to teach this age. The first class is always free.

Tiny Champs Jiu-Jitsu

Ages 2-4

Little Champions I

Ages 5-7

Little Champs II

Ages 8-10

Juniors & Teens

Ages 10+

Getting Here from Florence

From Florence, take FM-487 south toward Georgetown, then connect to Williams Drive — about 25 minutes total to 4402 Williams Drive, Suite 160. The academy is near Wolf Ranch Parkway in north Georgetown, with free parking directly in front.

Gracie Barra Georgetown
4402 Williams Drive, Suite 160, Georgetown, TX 78628
(737) 298-2780

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Florence, TX?
There is no BJJ academy in Florence itself. Florence families who want organized martial arts drive into Georgetown for it. The nearest structured program is Gracie Barra Georgetown, about 25 minutes south via FM-487 and Williams Drive, at 4402 Williams Drive, Suite 160. It teaches the official Gracie Barra curriculum — a standardized system used at more than 1,000 academies worldwide — with four age-banded kids classes and adult programs led by Professor Fabio Villela, a Gracie Barra black belt. For families used to driving for school activities, it is a familiar distance, and the first class is free.
Is the drive from Florence to Georgetown worth it for kids martial arts?
For families wanting a real curriculum, yes. The drive from Florence is about 25 minutes via FM-487, and what justifies it is structure. Gracie Barra Georgetown runs four separate age-banded kids tiers, so a child from Florence Elementary or Florence Middle School trains with true peers and follows a curriculum that builds week over week. The belt-and-stripe system gives a clear, visible measure of progress that a once-a-week drop-in class cannot match. Classes run morning through evening, so a single trip can be planned around other Georgetown errands. The first class is free — a low-pressure way to decide before committing.
What ages does Gracie Barra Georgetown teach for Florence families?
Gracie Barra Georgetown teaches nearly every age. The kids program has four tiers: Tiny Champs for ages 2 to 4, Little Champions I for 5 to 7, Little Champs II for 8 to 10, and Juniors & Teens for 10 and up. Adults ages 13 and up train in the regular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program, and there is a women-only class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For a Florence family, that range means siblings of different ages — and parents — can all train at the same academy, often on overlapping schedules. The academy is about 25 minutes south of Florence, and the first class is free for every program.

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