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Welcome To

Fountain of Youth Academy

Welcome to the Fountain of Youth Academy, a team of martial artists united by our passion for Jiu Jitsu.

Our family-focused atmosphere is a great place for any beginner martial artist to plant their roots. We primarily focus on teamwork and sharing knowledge within our community. We uplift each other to achieve goals on and off the mat. Join our Jiu Jitsu academy in Saint Augustine, Florida for a happier life rooted in positivity.

What Are People Saying?

  • I learned a couple cool details while in class, watched coach Larry explain the fundamentals to his newer students.

    Adam B.

    Student

  • Over the last 9 months I have experienced an amazing physical transformation!

    Mitchell D.
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    Student

  • The staff and students were accommodating and welcoming. Great experience on my end!

    Bob D.
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    Student

  • Great gym with great people. Very welcoming and kind. I will definitely be back.

    Kyle H.
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    Student

  • Professor Larry runs a great gym and the people who train there are VERY GOOD. 💪🏼

    Eric S.
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    Student

  • We visited FOYA last week. Professor Larry was awesome! He treated Emma as if she was one of his own students.

    Kevin L.
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    Parent

Learn More About Us:

About Us:

Fountain of Youth Academy’s philosophy is to treat others as you’d like to be treated.

Each student at our Jiu Jitsu academy feels valued and welcomed. Whether your goal is simply to become stronger or to become a champion black belt, you’ll have a sense of belonging here. FOYA’s culture and family-like environment is unmatched. We share everything – time, experiences, lessons, knowledge, and passion for martial arts. Grow together and learn martial arts as a family when you’re a part of FOYA.

Our History:

Owner Larry Glines opened Fountain of Youth Academy in 2015 to live out his dream of opening a Jiu Jitsu academy.

Larry moved across the country to share the importance of martial arts with the community. It enriched every aspect of his life and he strives to give the gift of Jiu Jitsu in St. Augustine. The academy’s namesake speaks to the benefits of martial arts – training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu keeps you young and improves your life. Today, Larry continues to teach out of love for his students and passion for their improvement.

What Sets Us Apart:

At Fountain of Youth Academy, we stand apart from the crowd. Here are a few of the advantages of our martial arts training that you won’t find elsewhere:
  • Family

    FOYA is one team, one family. We train together and build camaraderie through our hard work and passion.
  • Energy

    Fountain of Youth Academy keeps you young through our training environment and martial arts classes. Jiu Jitsu helps keep your body in shape!
  • Healthy

    Jiu Jitsu helps improve your strength, agility, stamina, and more. It allows you to stay in peak condition and even train for traditional sports.
  • Passion

    Our community is devoted to sharing the gift of BJJ. It’s not just about brute strength and competition, but improving yourself through training.
  • Inclusive

    We happily welcome any individual who joins FOYA. We help beginners gain a strong foundation and experienced grapplers become champions.