Safety Harbor Jiu-Jitsu

Safety Harbor Jiu-Jitsu is located at 202 9th Avenue S., Ste. C, in Safety Harbor, Florida. The academy delivers structured Brazilian jiu-jitsu training for practitioners in Safety Harbor. The founder describes being drawn to an art where he could rely mainly on technique and not strength. Head instructor Gary Recupero, known on the mats as Muchacho, holds a third-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Recupero studied under David Vieira from white to purple belt and under Rodrigo Grenno from purple to black belt. His teaching philosophy highlights patient technical progression, active sparring, and lifelong martial arts development. The program schedule provides adult and youth Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes across both traditional gi and no-gi formats. Students can participate in group mat sessions or schedule one-hour private classes structured to their individual training needs. Prospective practitioners can contact the gym by phone at 727-365-3446 or email to arrange an introductory class.