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Gracie Apollo Beach offers kid’s martial arts, teen’s martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, striking classes that include kickboxing and Muay Thai, women’s self-defense, HIIT and personal training, a summer camp, and an after school program. The academy offers structured classes that include martial arts and fitness for all ages, with programs that use positive reinforcement and an after school option that focuses on respect, discipline, and fitness instead of unstructured time. Its martial arts summer camp includes both fun and learning for kids of all ages.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and program options are available Monday–Friday during daytime and evening hours, and on Saturday during daytime hours.
Gracie Apollo Beach is a family-oriented martial arts academy dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals through self-defense training, discipline, and confidence-building programs. The leadership team includes Coach Luis, Erin, Professor Luis, and Coach Luis and Erin Harpe. Staff credentials include Rhadi Ferguson, PhD, a 2004 Olympian in judo and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. The academy serves kids, teens, and adults at all experience levels in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, women’s self-defense, and fitness programs, and it serves families from Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Tampa, Parrish, Sun City, Riverview, Gibsonton, Brandon, Valrico, and Tampa.
Testimonials describe Luis and Erin as dedicated practitioners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and as professionals who come with high recommendations. Parents and students report that Luis is an amazing and passionate instructor whose knowledge and dedication to the sport stand out, and several note that he is great with kids and patient when teaching. Multiple students mention that Coach Luis has taken extra time before or after class to answer questions and break down fundamentals, and some say they have trained with Professor Luis and Erin for several years. Several testimonials recommend Gracie Apollo Beach and Coach Luis and Erin for both kids and adults who want to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Last updated February 15, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and program options are available Monday–Friday during daytime and evening hours, and on Saturday during daytime hours.
Gracie Apollo Beach is a family-oriented martial arts academy dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals through self-defense training, discipline, and confidence-building programs. The leadership team includes Coach Luis, Erin, Professor Luis, and Coach Luis and Erin Harpe. Staff credentials include Rhadi Ferguson, PhD, a 2004 Olympian in judo and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. The academy serves kids, teens, and adults at all experience levels in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, women’s self-defense, and fitness programs, and it serves families from Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Tampa, Parrish, Sun City, Riverview, Gibsonton, Brandon, Valrico, and Tampa.
Testimonials describe Luis and Erin as dedicated practitioners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and as professionals who come with high recommendations. Parents and students report that Luis is an amazing and passionate instructor whose knowledge and dedication to the sport stand out, and several note that he is great with kids and patient when teaching. Multiple students mention that Coach Luis has taken extra time before or after class to answer questions and break down fundamentals, and some say they have trained with Professor Luis and Erin for several years. Several testimonials recommend Gracie Apollo Beach and Coach Luis and Erin for both kids and adults who want to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Last updated February 15, 2026.
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