BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AND MMA IN OCALA, FLORIDA
Build confidence.
Train with purpose.
Cornerstone Jiu-Jitsu offers high-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA instruction in a clean, professional and family-friendly aca demy. Whether you are completely new, looking for a great workout or preparing to compete, the training can be matched to your experience and goals.
BUILD CONFIDENCE
Develop self-belief through consistent progress.
IMPROVE FOCUS
Sharpen your mind and discipline.
GET STRONGER
Improve fitness, mobility and endurance.
JOIN A COMMUNITY
Train in a supportive academy culture.
Build Confidence
Develop self-belief through consistent progress.
Improve Focus
Sharpen your mind and discipline.
Get Stronger
Improve fitness, mobility and endurance.
Join a Community
Train in a supportive academy culture.
Programs for Every Level
Find the Right Program for Your Goals
Structured training for complete beginners, experienced students and competitors.
Adult Beginner Jiu-Jitsu
Learn movement, positions, escapes and submissions at a comfortable pace.
Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Develop grip control, leverage, patience and technical precision.
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Build body control, wrestling transitions and faster-paced movement.
MMA & Competition
Train practical grappling, cage skills, strategy and tournament preparation.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu — Coming Soon
Age-appropriate classes focused on confidence, discipline, respect and fun.
Why Choose Cornerstone
More Training.
Less Standing Around.
Cornerstone was created to provide high-quality instruction in a family-friendly environment. Erik keeps instruction clear and efficient so students spend the majority of class doing what they came for — training.
Experienced black-belt instruction
Clear teaching with more drilling and live training
Large mat space and full MMA cage
Changing facilities and showers
Support for recreational students and competitors
Class Schedule
Find a Class That Fits Your Week
View the current weekly schedule below. Free-trial bookings are available only for classes marked All Levels.
Free trial booking: New leads can book BJJ Gi – All Levels or No-Gi Grappling – All Levels. Open Training, Advanced and MMA classes remain visible on the schedule but are not offered as free-trial options.
free trial booking
choose your trial class
Select either Gi or No-Gi below. Each option opens its own GoHighLevel booking calendar while Gymdesk remains the live class schedule.
Experienced Instruction
High-Level Coaching. Welcoming Environment.
Cornerstone provides black-belt-level instruction backed by years of high-level competition and professional MMA experience. Classes are structured to help beginners build strong fundamentals while giving experienced students and competitors room to keep progressing.
Black-Belt-Level Instruction
Clear, technical coaching for every experience level.
Competition Experience
Training informed by years of high-level competition.
Professional MMA Background
Practical experience across grappling, striking and cage work.
Beginner Friendly
A professional environment without the intimidation.
First Class FAQs
New to Jiu-Jitsu?
A few simple answers can remove most of the uncertainty before your first visit.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Complete beginners are welcome, and most new students have never trained martial arts before.
What should I wear?
Comfortable athletic clothing without zippers or buttons is fine. Bring water. A gi can be provided for your trial.
Do I need to buy a gi immediately?
No. You can train in workout clothes for your first few classes.
Is competition required?
No. Competition is completely optional.
Are memberships month to month?
Yes. Memberships are month to month and can be canceled at any time.
Do you have showers and changing areas?
Yes. The academy includes changing facilities and showers.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
A few simple answers can remove most of the uncertainty before your first visit.