Splendid Savage Jiu jitsu of Palmetto Bay

Splendid Savage Jiu Jitsu of Palmetto Bay is a martial arts school in Palmetto Bay, FL, that teaches a traditional, self-defense-oriented style of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. The school emphasizes connection, base, breathing, and principles that prioritize efficiency and control over athleticism or raw strength, with less focus on sport competition and more on real-world effectiveness, self-mastery, and the ability to neutralize aggression with minimal risk. Classes are open to anyone, and the school also offers one-on-one private sessions for students who prefer individual instruction or feel uneasy in group settings. The head instructor is Professor Carlos Reyes, who earned his black belt under the Carlson Gracie lineage and now trains under Rickson Gracie third-degree black belt Professor James Driskill. His teaching centers on the underlying concepts of jiu jitsu and student safety rather than on collecting a series of techniques for their own sake. The school holds a rating of 5.00 based on customer reviews. Located at 18055 S Dixie Hwy in Palmetto Bay, the school can be reached at 786-499-2721 or by email at [email protected].