Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Bal Harbour, FL
Private and group Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for Bal Harbour residents — six minutes north of Bal Harbour Shops on Collins Avenue. Flexible scheduling, concierge-style private lessons, and a 2x World Champion head coach.
Bal Harbour is small, quiet, and concierge-oriented — and so is how our Bal Harbour residents train. A large share of our Bal Harbour students use private lessons: early evenings, mid-mornings, or weekend mornings when the academy isn't holding group classes. One coach, one student, full attention. For families, that means the kids can work on specific competition prep or self-defense drills without the pacing of a large group class.
For residents of Oceana, the St. Regis, Harbour House, or the ocean-facing Collins towers, we are a six-minute drive — straight north on Collins and you are at our door. Many of our Bal Harbour families drop off their kids for a group class while the parent takes a private session next door, and the whole family is home in under 90 minutes.
The head coach, Jonatas Gurgel, is a 2x World Cup Champion and 3x Pan American Champion with over 20 years of teaching. For Bal Harbour residents used to working with specialists, that pedigree matters — you are training with someone whose résumé is among the best in the discipline, not a regional instructor.
Address
17100 Collins Ave.
Suite 201
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Hours
Mon–Fri 4:00–9:00 PM
Sat 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Sun Closed
Contact
(786) 527-2462
Directions from Bal Harbour
From Bal Harbour Shops: head north on Collins Avenue. We are at 17100 Collins on the west side, roughly 6 minutes depending on the traffic lights around 163rd Street.
Why Bal Harbour residents choose Winners
Private lesson availability
One-on-one sessions at off-peak hours work with Bal Harbour schedules. Ideal for residents who prefer specialist-style instruction over group classes.
A genuinely short drive
Six minutes north on Collins — no causeway, no highway, no downtown traffic. The easiest high-end commute in the area.
Small-group group classes
Even in group settings, class sizes stay manageable so students get real attention — closer to a boutique studio than a big-box gym.
World-champion pedigree
Jonatas Gurgel's competition and teaching record places him among the most credentialed BJJ instructors in South Florida.
Programs for Bal Harbour students
Jonatas Gurgel
2x World Cup Champion, 3x Pan American Champion, 4x Brazilian National Champion, and undefeated 5-0 professional MMA fighter. Every class at Winners — kids or adults — is led by Jonatas or coaches trained under his 20+ years of teaching experience.
Full bio & championship recordQuestions from Bal Harbour residents
How flexible is private-lesson scheduling?+
Private sessions are booked by appointment. We routinely schedule early mornings, late evenings, and weekends for Bal Harbour residents whose standard class times don't fit.
Is there a discreet entry for private lessons?+
Yes — private lessons don't overlap with group class crowds. The academy is quiet during private-lesson windows.
Can you run private lessons for a family together?+
Yes. Private family sessions — parent and child, or siblings together — are available and popular with Bal Harbour residents.
How long is the drive in practice?+
Six minutes north on Collins Avenue off-peak. The only bottleneck is the 163rd Street light; most of our Bal Harbour residents time their drive to avoid it.
What about competition prep?+
Yes. For students targeting IBJJF, Pan Am, or local tournaments, we build dedicated prep programs with a mix of group training and private sessions.
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