Where learning, leadership, and growth come together
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Jacksonville
About Lykeion Jiu-Jitsu
At Lykeion Jiu-Jitsu in Jacksonville, FL, training isn’t just about learning moves; it’s about becoming someone stronger in every sense. From the moment you step on the mat, you feel it: focus, energy, and a room full of people pushing each other to improve. There’s no ego here, just effort, respect, and steady growth.
Classes are structured, but never rigid. Beginners feel welcomed, experienced students stay challenged, and kids learn through movement, discipline, and positive coaching. You’ll see confidence build in real time, whether it’s your child learning to stay calm under pressure or you discovering what you’re capable of.
We train hard, but we train together. Teammates become training partners, and training partners become a community that supports you on and off the mats. At Lykeion, you’re not just showing up for a workout, you’re stepping into a culture built on discipline, resilience, and shared progress.
Come train. Grow stronger. Be part of something real.
Our BJJ Programs in Jacksonville
BJJ for Kids
Youth Progam (Ages 5-13 Years Old)
Give your child confidence, discipline, and real-world self-defense, while having a blast! At Lykeion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Jacksonville, kids ages 5–14 train in a structured, team-driven environment designed to build focus, coordination, mental toughness, and strong character. All within a tight-knit, community-first culture.
From dynamic warm-ups to partner drills and age-appropriate live training, every class is built to challenge and empower young athletes both on and off the mats. Inspired by the spirit of the Lykeion, where learning, leadership, and growth come together, our youth programs develop not just skilled grapplers, but confident, capable individuals ready to lead.
Join us and see how the next generation is forged.
BJJ for Adults
(Ages 14+)
Lykeion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Jacksonville offers a higher standard of adult training; where skill, discipline, and mindset are forged together. Rooted in the spirit of the Lykeion, our program blends technical precision with real-world application, helping you build strength, sharpen your thinking, and develop unshakable resilience on and off the mats.
Whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or refining years of experience, you’ll train in a focused, team-first environment that values growth over ego. Expect structured instruction, purposeful drilling, and live training that pushes you while keeping you supported every step of the way.
This isn’t just a workout, it’s a place to prove to yourself what you are made of. Train with intention. Think differently. Move with purpose.
Our Instructor
Ethan Tillotson – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
(Faixa Marrom)
Ethan Tillotson began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2015 after years of being drawn to the art but hesitating to take the first step onto the mats. After attending his first morning class with a friend, he was immediately hooked and returned for a second class that same evening. What began as an interest in the martial art quickly became something much deeper.
Over the last nine years, Ethan has trained under respected instructors including Michael Zolondek, a black belt under Kon Ying and Marcelo Garcia, and later under Chris Garza and Eric Richards, both black belts in the lineage of Relson Gracie and Helio Gracie. He currently holds the rank of brown belt under Chris Garza and Eric Richards. While he has competed in local and in-house tournaments throughout his journey, what has stayed with him most has been the deeper value of Jiu-Jitsu beyond competition—particularly the strong sense of community, resilience, and brotherhood built on the mats.
As the founder of Lykeion Jiu-Jitsu, Ethan is committed to bringing that same culture of discipline, growth, and community to the west side of Jacksonville—the place he has always called home. Inspired by Aristotle’s Lyceum, where students developed both mind and body, Lykeion was built on the belief that martial arts can strengthen every area of life. Ethan’s teaching style is structured, adaptable, and welcoming, focused on helping children, teens, and adults build confidence, skill, and real-world self-defense at their own pace.
Class Schedule
Our Location
Lykeion Jiu-Jitsu
8081-2 Normandy Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32221
904-469-8005
We are between KFC and Publix Employees Federal Credit Union.