8th-degree red and white coral belt
Carlos Rollyson
Founder and head instructor
One of six 8th-degree coral belts in the United States, and a direct student of Grandmaster Carlson Gracie Sr.
Hollywood, Florida · Est. 2007
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu forged in the Carlson Gracie lineage.
Train under Master Carlos Rollyson, an 8th-degree red-and-white coral belt and one of only six in the United States. Authentic instruction for adults, kids, and competitors, just minutes from Fort Lauderdale.
Black belt under Carlson Gracie Sr. · 1982
- 40+
- Years on the mat
- 2007
- Serving Hollywood
- 8°
- Red & white coral belt
- 6 days
- Of classes a week
Find your mat.
From your very first class to competition-level rounds, plus a full Eagle Fitness program to fuel it all. Every program includes your first week free.
Kids, ages 5 to 12
Young Warriors: confidence, discipline and self-defense for ages 5–12, grouped by age and size.
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Adults and teens 13+
Fundamentals for beginners, All Levels and No-Gi for everyone, Intermediate/Advanced for competitors.
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Eagle Fitness
HIIT circuits, Vic's striking class and weightlifting, included with an Unlimited Jiu Jitsu membership.
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Not a franchise. A real lineage.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is only as good as where it comes from. Master Carlos Rollyson began training at age 10 under Grandmaster Carlson Gracie Sr. himself, earned his black belt directly from Carlson in 1982, and was awarded his 8th-degree coral belt by the IBJJF in 2020, a rank held by only six people in the country.
Today he teaches alongside black belts Megan Rollyson and Richard Hernandez, passing down the same Jiu Jitsu he learned in Brazil.
- 1972Begins training under Carlson Gracie Sr.
- 1982Black belt from Carlson Gracie Sr.
- 2007Opens Rollyson BJJ in Hollywood with Megan
- 20208th-degree coral belt from the IBJJF
Young Warriors: confidence, discipline and self-defense for ages 5–12.
Children are grouped by age, size and experience level to ensure a stable learning environment. The focus is on the foundation of BJJ and self-defense, building confidence, focus and respect on and off the mat.
- Gi classes Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. No-gi Wednesday and Friday.
- Optional kids striking with Vic before class on Monday and Friday.
- Parents watch from the lobby. Bring shorts and a t-shirt for the free week.
Mats open six days a week.
Mornings before work, evenings after, and Saturday sessions. Kids, adults, gi, no-gi, and Eagle Fitness. There is a class waiting for you.
See the full schedule| Monday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM | 7 classes, kids at 5:30 – 6:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 3 classes, kids at 6:00 – 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM | 5 classes, kids at 6:00 – 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 3 classes, kids at 6:00 – 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM | 7 classes, kids at 5:30 – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM | 3 classes |
| Sunday | Closed |
Inside the academy.
Real classes, real students, real Jiu Jitsu. From Young Warriors to competitors, plus the Eagle Fitness floor.
The proof is on the mat.
Hands down the best gym to train BJJ in South Florida. The facility is nice, bright, and clean, and Carlos and all the instructors are phenomenal teachers.
I cannot begin to say how incredible this gym is. I dropped in as a blue belt from NJ to take a private class with Professor Carlos, and wow!
I have been training here for over 7 years. This is the best jiu jitsu gym in South Florida. It has a bigger mat space than most schools I have visited, and it's very clean.
Before your first class.
Everything you need to know to walk through the door with confidence.
Do I need any experience to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
No. Fundamentals and All Levels classes are built for complete beginners, and your first week is free, so you can try it with no risk.
What should I wear to my first class?
Athletic clothes you can move in, like shorts and a t-shirt. For gi classes you'll eventually want a kimono (gi); for No-Gi, a rash guard and shorts. We'll point you in the right direction when you come in.
How do I start my free week?
Fill out the short form on our contact page and we'll get back to you to pick a first class. You can also call or text 754.235.6029 or email info@rollysonbjj.com.
What ages do you teach?
The Kids Young Warriors program is for ages 5 to 12, grouped by age, size, and experience. Teens 13 and up train with adults in Fundamentals and All Levels classes.
Do you offer No-Gi and competition training?
Yes. We run No-Gi classes three times a week, an Intermediate/Advanced class focused on the sport and competition side of Jiu Jitsu, and a Friday No-Gi open mat.
Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu good for self-defense and fitness?
Yes. BJJ is one of the most effective self-defense systems there is, and between class and the Eagle Fitness program (HIIT, striking, and weightlifting) you'll get in shape while learning a real skill.
Where are you located?
4443 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021. We serve Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Davie, and Dania Beach.
Who teaches the classes?
Master Carlos Rollyson, an 8th-degree red and white coral belt under Carlson Gracie Sr. and one of six in the United States, along with black belts Megan Rollyson and Richard Hernandez.
Your first week is on us.
Walk in, train with real black belts, and feel the difference of authentic Jiu Jitsu. No experience needed.