WELCOME TO SIESTA KEY BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Sarasota's Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
World-Class Instruction. Personalized Coaching. A Community That Feels Like Family.
For nearly two decades, Siesta Key Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has helped children and adults throughout Sarasota build confidence, develop practical self-defense skills, improve fitness, and achieve goals they never imagined possible.
Whether you're looking for an exciting and structured program for your child or personalized private coaching designed around your schedule, our experienced team of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructors is here to help you succeed.
Every student is different. That's why we offer both renowned group programs for children and personalized private coaching for adults—allowing every student to learn in the environment that best fits their goals.
Come experience the difference of a boutique academy where every student matters.
FREE TRIAL CLASS - GROUP CLASSES - PRIVATE COACHING
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids
Every parent wants their child to be confident, respectful, physically active, and surrounded by positive role models.
Our Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program helps children develop valuable life skills through exciting, structured classes designed specifically for young students.
Children learn much more than martial arts.
✓ They learn discipline.
✓ Respect.
✓ Focus.
✓ Teamwork.
✓ Perseverance.
✓ Confidence.
Most importantly, they discover that hard work leads to success both on and off the mats.
Whether your child simply wants to have fun or dreams of becoming a champion one day, our instructors provide the encouragement and guidance needed for every step of the journey.
Group classes are available for children of all ages and experience levels.
Personalized Private Coaching for Adults
Adults learn differently than children.
Busy schedules, careers, family responsibilities, previous injuries, and individual goals often make private instruction the smartest way to begin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Our Private Coaching Program provides one-on-one and semi-private instruction with experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructors in a focused, welcoming environment.
Every lesson is customized around your goals.
Whether you want to:
✓ Learn practical self-defense
✓ Improve your fitness
✓ Prepare for competition
✓ Build confidence
✓ Lose weight
✓ Return after years away from training
✓ Train without the pressure of large classes
our instructors will develop a personalized training plan designed specifically for you.
Private coaching allows you to progress faster while training around your own schedule.
It is the ideal choice for professionals, business owners, law enforcement officers, first responders, retirees, complete beginners, and anyone looking for the highest level of personalized instruction.
Private coaching is available with Professor Thadeu Vieira as well as our experienced black belt coaching staff.
Meet Our Head Instructor
Professor Thadeu Vieira is a 5th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, educator, and Head Instructor of Siesta Key Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With more than 30 years of teaching experience and nearly two decades serving the Sarasota community, he has dedicated his career to helping children and adults build confidence, discipline, and lifelong skills through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
In addition to leading the academy, Professor Vieira proudly serves the State of Florida as a Law Enforcement Officer with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. His professional work with young people reinforces the same values that define our academy: integrity, accountability, respect, safety, and positive mentorship.
As Head Instructor and Program Director, Professor Vieira oversees the academy's curriculum, instructor development, and teaching standards. Daily classes and private lessons are taught by our experienced team of multiple Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructors, ensuring every student benefits from consistent, high-quality instruction in a safe and welcoming environment.
Whether your goal is to help your child thrive, learn practical self-defense, improve your fitness, or pursue competition, you'll be guided by instructors who are passionate about helping every student reach their full potential.