Gustavo Machado BJJ Punta Gorda - Punta Gorda, Florida

Dominic N.

I have had the incredible privilege of training under Del. From the moment I stepped onto the mats, Del's passion for the art of jiu jitsu was palpable. His expertise and commitment to each student's success make every class an enriching experience.

Del goes beyond merely teaching techniques; he imparts a deep understanding of the art, its philosophy, and its application in real-life situations. His dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive training environment is evident in every class. Del genuinely cares about his students' progress, both on and off the mats.

If you're seeking a jiu jitsu gym in Punta Gorda area, look no further.

Elijah M.

When my family moved from Canada to Florida, I had no idea where we would resume our regular daily BJJ training. My teenage Daughter had just earned her Blue belt and I had received my Black belt. Training was an integral part of our lives, and we were intent on continuing our BJJ lifestyle.
As fate would have it, we were renting a place near Professor Delmans 'Gustavo Machado BJJ Punta Gorda' school. We showed up one evening in July of 2022 and were immediately welcomed and warmly greeted. It felt like home.
5 months later, despite moving to another town, we are still happily training with Professor Delman! What a pleasure it has been to train with a true 'Master of his Craft.' Although I considered myself to be 'well versed' in BJJ when I arrived in Florida, Professor Delman is constantly showing movements, sequences and variations that I'd never seen before and i often find myself having those mental 'ah ha!' moments. His teaching material is a nice blend of 'old school' and 'new school' along with BJJ Self Defence applications. Having been involved in the BJJ World in Brazil and the US for over 30 years Professor Delman is an absolute wealth of information. I have observed him instructing Children, Teens, and Adults - begginner White belts and high level Competitive Purple, Brown and Black belts. Whatelse can I say?! The Man is a Legend at what he does and I highly recommend him. Check him out!

Ken P.

Real, old school jiu-jitsu. So glad I was talked into checking this place out. 3yrs going and I still make the 35minute drive. Del is genuine, loves teaching jiu-jitsu, and will push you to become a better person. Both on the mats and off the mats. He will promote when ready without any financial obligation, so you know you've earned it. (some gyms will charge you for a belt promotion, which cheapens the promotion in my opinion). The people who train here are high caliber athletes, who are very welcoming and encouraging. Can't speak highly enough about Del, and this gym. Definitely worth checking out.

dan Q.

Professor Delman is a gem. Dropped in a bjj class from out of town. I was very impressed with his curriculum, gym culture and students. Very respectful, hospitable, sharp and well trained. Gave me some absolute work and a few new details and tricks to take with me. Thank you guys. I’ll be back whenever I’m in town.

Adam W.

Amazing BJJ training. Real Brazilian black belt, everyone is treated like family. great place for people of all ages. all my children go here and love it. Professor Del helps everyone reach their goals and instills confidence and integrity and other important valves to be successful in life.

Ben H.

Excellent class led by an excellent teacher, Coach Del is amazing teacher. He tailors his interactions to each student, understanding what drives them and best helps them accomplish their goals with BJJ.

User F.

I have been to a lot of schools over the course of my life. It’s all about having a curriculum. It’s sad but a lot of places don’t have a curriculum. Folks in the USA love structure. Another thing to consider is how are you treated by the students. Students will always be a reflection of their professor/instructor. The students are nothing short of accommodating and are very patient. I showed up a very rusty blue belt. I was expecting to ridiculed due to being out of shape and just not having my Jiu Jitsu chess game like I use too. Instead, I was welcomed in like family. His purple belts showed me what I was doing wrong. The professor also corrected some mistakes I was making. All of this was done in a professional manner. The way Professor Delman teaches is easy to understand. His instruction is practical . I can say if you really want to learn Jiu Jitsu and be a legit competitor or just someone who wants to protect themselves this is your home. I knew on the first day this place was for me. It’s was 50% the instructor and 50% his students. Especially the higher ranked students . You will be treated like FAMILY here. The cost is very competitive. I recently changed from Alliance Jiu Jitsu to this school due to a work promotion. I feel so lucky knowing I am at a legit BJJ school.

Doug T.

Outstanding gym and staff. BJJ, boxing, MMA, Muay Thai. Instructor is genuine Brazilian, black belt with Gracie lineage. Lots of families bringing their kids for self-defense and self-confidence. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.