Marcelo Pereira BJJ’s Naples academy is located inside Interno Mixed Martial Arts Academy at 5556 Yahl Street, Naples, FL 34109.
You’ll find us just off Pine Ridge Road, near Airport-Pulling Road, in the heart of the Pine Ridge Industrial Center (centrally positioned for students from North Naples, Golden Gate, and surrounding neighborhoods).
Landmark Directions: We share a space with Interno MMA, a well-known local gym specializing in striking and MMA training. Look for the building labeled Interno Mixed Martial Arts Academy, with plenty of free parking right out front. The facility is just minutes from Barron Collier High School, Naples Airport, and easily accessible from I-75 or Vanderbilt Beach Road.
Whether you’re coming in for your first class or your hundredth, this Naples location offers a quiet, private, and focused training environment designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced competitors.
Training at our Naples location means joining a focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community backed by world-class instruction from Professor Marcelo Pereira, within the versatile and dynamic environment of Interno MMA.
If you're planning to visit our Naples location for the first time, these are some of the most common questions we get from people checking us out.
Is there parking available?
Yes, free parking is available directly in front of the building. Marcelo Pereira BJJ shares the space with Interno Mixed Martial Arts Academy, and there’s usually plenty of room.
Where do I go when I get to the gym?
Once you enter through the front door labeled Interno Mixed Martial Arts Academy, follow the hallway past the bathroom to reach the training area. If you’re new, you can take a seat near the chairs by the mat. One of our instructors will greet you and help you get started. They’re very friendly and always happy to welcome new students.
What should I expect When I arrive?
Our mats are located next to the MMA cage, and there’s a seating area with chairs where parents and visitors can watch class. Fans run around the mat area to help keep the space cool and ventilated.
Team Marcelo Pereira is a super welcoming place with amazing coaches. They are very supportive of adults with no experience, and their fundamentals class really is perfect for beginners. The coaches are always very encouraging, and they also take safety seriously, making sure you and your partners stay safe whole rolling. It can be intimidating starting a new sport as an adult, especially as a female, but they foster such a supportive and welcoming environment that anyone will feel at ease and be able to make friends quickly!
My son has been training at this BJJ academy and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.
The coaches are professional, they truly care about the kids. I highly recommend Marcelo Pereira Jiu Jitsu 🙂
Top-tier Jiu-Jitsu taught by experienced instructors who genuinely care about their students. Clean facility, great culture, and a family-friendly vibe that keeps people coming back. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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