Coconut Creek, FL · Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Coconut Creek's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy — led by a BJJ black belt and former pro MMA fighter. Adult BJJ, kids BJJ, and Muay Thai in a room that runs on respect, not ego.
01 / Why Coconut Creek chooses BJJ at Budo
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the base skill of every serious MMA fighter, every military combatives program, and every self-defense system that has to hold up under pressure. It works because it's tested — live — every class. Nothing here is theoretical.
Real Self-Defense
Pressure-tested, not choreographed
Physical Chess
Sharper thinking under pressure
A Room With No Egos
Upper belts coach — never smash
Progress You Can Feel
Real belts. Real skill. Every week.
02 / Our Programs
⭐ Flagship ProgramAdult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · Ages 13+
Black-belt-led BJJ. Beginner-friendly. No egos. The most-tested martial art on the planet — coached by a former pro fighter every class.
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Jr. Warriors · Ages 8–12
Real Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the pre-teen years — grit, respect, and skill they can measure. Live rolling in a safe, coached environment.
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Lil Ninjas · Ages 5–7
Foundational BJJ built for 5-to-7-year-olds — confidence, listening, and bully-proof self-defense that actually works.
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Tiny Ninjas · Ages 3–4
Play-based classes that build listening, focus, and the movement fundamentals that lead into BJJ.
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Muay Thai · Ages 13+
Full-body workouts, real striking, and a supportive room. The perfect complement to BJJ — or a great start on its own.
Learn More03 / What sets us apart
Charlie is on the mat, coaching — not upstairs. You'll learn from the guy other coaches learn from.
Skill only becomes real under resistance. Every class ends with positional or live sparring at your level.
We mentor — never drill-sergeant. Adults and kids alike are encouraged, never intimidated.
Promotions here mean something — real skill against a resisting opponent, not tuition tenure.
04 / Your Head Instructor
BJJ black belt. Former pro MMA fighter — first-round KO in his debut. Featured instructor on BJJ Fanatics. Charlie built Budo on one belief: confidence isn't given — it's earned, one honest class at a time.
"Reach Your Full Potential"
Meet Charlie05 / Local families
"Our son started at Budo Martial Arts about a year ago at 5 years old. We wanted him to gain discipline and confidence. It's amazing the transformation we saw almost immediately. The coaches are really great with kids!"
Elizabeth Weiner
Coconut Creek
"What stands out most at Budo is how they build confidence, discipline, respect, and character while still making classes fun and engaging. Whether you're looking for martial arts training for your child or for yourself, you'll find it here."
James Boecker
Coconut Creek
"Professor Vinch makes this place special. We have a five year-old that has been going for a while and it's a great mixture of focus, discipline and play. We would recommend this place over any other martial arts."
Ashley McMullen
Coconut Creek
06 / Questions?
The things Coconut Creek families ask us every week. If we missed yours, just ask — we'll respond in minutes during business hours.
See All FAQsYes — safer than most youth sports. There's no striking to the head, taps end everything instantly, and our coaches supervise every roll. Kids build real skill and confidence without the injury rate of contact sports.
2 Weeks of Classes. $29. Uniform included. 100% money-back guarantee.
Budo · Coconut Creek, FL