Palm Beach Gardens Martial Arts

Palm Beach Gardens Martial Arts offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Gi and No-Gi training, fundamentals classes, executive classes for beginners, wrestling classes, and free trial options for new and returning students. It also offers Muay Thai group classes for all experience levels, Little Warriors preschool martial arts classes for ages 2-6, Elite Warriors for ages 7+, Special Needs Martial Arts with individualized instruction, private lessons, conditioning, a Homeschool Pod, PE for Homeschool & Co-Op, School Day Transportation (PUMA), a School Affiliate Program, and parent coaching.

Programs

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Gi and No-Gi training; free trial options for new and returning students; fundamentals and executives classes for beginners; wrestling classes also offered.
• Muay Thai — Group classes for all experience levels.
• Elite Warriors — 7+ · Designed for ages 7-12.
• School Day Transportation (PUMA)
• Little Warriors — 2-6 · Preschool Martial Arts classes.
• Conditioning
• Special Needs Martial Arts — Individualized instruction for children at their own pace.
• Private Lessons — One-on-one instruction.
• School Affiliate Program
• Homeschool Pod — Includes martial arts, yoga, languages, tutoring, creative projects and field trips.
• Parent Coaching — Parent coaching rooted in martial arts discipline techniques; sessions available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
• PE for Homeschool & Co-Op — Martial arts training, life skills, and enrichment activities in a supportive and structured environment.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old

About the provider

Palm Beach Gardens Martial Arts was founded by Igor Almeida in 2011. In 2012, Professor Igor met Natasha Quiza Almeida, and they decided to open a new academy together. The academy says its mission is to improve the quality of lives of its students by unifying everyone as a family and providing a place for students to enjoy, learn and grow outside of their homes. It also says it focuses on RESPECT & HONOR. Its Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes use a ranking and graduation system certified by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

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What families say

“PBGMA is my home away from home. I am not a member, but I often travel to the area and train here whenever I am in town. From day 1, Igor and Natasha have been extremely warm and welcoming and treated me as one of their own.” — Ridge Crum

“A few years ago I walked into the gym looking for a fun way to get into better physical shape and learn some self-defense techniques. While I certainly found those things, I couldn’t have imagined everything else that was waiting for me: challenges, friendships, guidance, rewards.” — Gregory Day

“PBGMA has truly been such a positive impact with my 3 year old. Although his attention span is normal for a toddler, the second he steps into class, he pays attention and learns so much.” — Brianna Rush

Last updated September 14, 2026.