(Translated by Google) From the moment I stepped onto the tatami for the first time I felt comfortable. The teacher is very well prepared, and really conveys a lot of passion. The comrades proved to be available right away, and I'm sure they will be able to forge some good bonds. We work very seriously with the aim of improving ourselves day after day. If you are looking for a stimulating environment - where you can train seriously, learn jiu-jitsu, improve yourself at 360 °, and bond with new companions - surely you must switch to the Centurion. (Original) Dal momento in cui ho messo piede sul tatami per la prima volta mi sono sentito a mio agio. Il maestro è preparatissimo, e trasmette davvero molta passione. I compagni si sono rivelati disponibili fin da subito, e sono sicuro che potranno instaurarsi dei bei legami. Si lavora molto seriamente con l'intento di migliorarsi giorno dopo giorno. Se cercate un ambiente stimolante - dove allenarvi seriamente, imparare il jiu-jitsu, migliorarvi a 360°, e legare con nuovi compagni - sicuramente dovete passare al Centurion.

A very warm welcome to my first-ever experience of a BJJ class taught in a foreign language. I dropped in for the no-gi class because I brought literally no gear with me since I was on vacation. The format of the class and diversity of skill level was almost identical to back home in the states and of course everyone was very friendly; I felt right at home.

A few of us dropped in when visiting Florence for a wedding. Mario and his students were very welcoming, instructing and chatting with us in English. The positional sparring and open mat rounds were a lot of fun and everyone was very respectful. The facilities are very clean and include showers!

(Translated by Google) I discovered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by watching MMA matches on TV, as well as from the experience of a family member. I must say that since practicing BJJ I feel much better, both physically and psychologically. The beauty of the Centurion team is that everyone is willing to help others, with the ultimate aim of improving each other; moreover the teacher, Mario Puccioni, thanks to his vast experience in the field of martial arts and combat sports, explains in an exhaustive and clear way the various techniques of the discipline. Since I started I feel better: seeing is believing. (Original) Ho scoperto il Brazilian Jiu Jitsu guardando i match di MMA alla tv, oltre che per esperienza di un familiare. Devo dire che da quando pratico BJJ mi sento molto meglio, sia fisicamente che psicologicamente. Il bello del team Centurion é che tutti sono disposti ad aiutare il prossimo, con il fine ultimo di migliorarsi a vicenda; inoltre il maestro, Mario Puccioni, grazie alla sua vasta esperienza nel campo delle arti marziali e degli sport da combattimento, spiega in maniera esaustiva e chiara le varie tecniche della disciplina. Da quando ho iniziato mi sento migliore: provare per credere.

We’re in town for a wedding and decided to jump in to train! I found Mario via the bjj globetrotters Facebook group. They were super welcoming. There were 3 of us, and Mario ran practice in English for our sakes. Did some lunch rounds, class was all positional training and then live rounds at the end. Great way to cut through some of the pizza and wine so that we can fill ourselves up with more pizza and wine :) Highly recommend training here!

I had an incredible experience at Centurion Jiu jitsu during my vacation! From the moment I walked in, the staff and instructors were warm and welcoming. The facility was clean and well-maintained, creating a conducive learning environment. The classes were expertly structured, catering to both beginners and advanced practitioners. The instructors' expertise and passion for the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu were evident in their patient and engaging teaching style. I was impressed by the emphasis on technique, discipline, and respect for one another. I left the school feeling inspired, motivated, and with improved skills. It was an unforgettable and enriching experience that I highly recommend to anyone interested in BJJ!

Passed through Firenze for my holiday and found Centurion Jiu Jitsu through Reddit. All in all the lessons were great, teachers were very friendly and, more importantly so, could relay the lessons of jiu jitsu and wrestling perfectly. Thanks so much for your time and wisdom!

Was in Florence visiting from California. I attended a NoGi and Wrestling class and truly enjoyed the instruction and atmosphere. I would love to visit again!

(Translated by Google) I started practicing jiu jitsu 1 year ago out of pure curiosity about this martial art, from the first day it was exciting and today every time I set foot on the mat the desire to learn and practice increases more and more! For the martial art discipline, the effectiveness of a Vera self-defense, the benefits on a physical level, the competitive spirit, the fun, the environment, the people and a highly trained Master! For all these reasons I advise anyone not to hesitate to try !! (Original) Ho iniziato a praticare il jiu jitsu 1 anno fa per pura curiosità verso quest'arte marziale, fin dal primo giorno è stato entusiasmante e ad oggi ogni volta che metto piede sul tatami la voglia di imparare e praticare aumenta sempre di più! Per la disciplina dell arte marziale, l'efficacia di una difesa personale Vera, i benefici a livello fisico, l'agonismo, il divertimento, l'ambiente, le persone ed un Maestro preparatissimo! Per tutti questi motivi consiglio a chiunque di non esitare a provare!!

(Translated by Google) I started practicing for just a month thanks to a friend and for now I know less than zero about Bjj. The first impression - almost a trauma! - it was a total questioning of everything I took for granted: after a few years of practicing and competing in a ring discipline, during which one gets used to a certain human type - the self-ostentatious fighter, the one who "rocks", as they say - I found myself in front of some guys who, behind a meek and humble attitude (in direct contrast with the mythomania of certain environments), conceal a remarkable ability in this truly fascinating discipline. Humility, team spirit, professionalism, all combined with the virile and martial practice of struggle: the most atavistic and ancestral of human impulses. Seeing is believing! (Original) Ho iniziato a praticare da appena un mese grazie ad un amico e per ora conosco meno di zero del Bjj. La prima impressione - quasi un trauma! - è stata una messa in discussione totale di tutto ciò che davo per acquisito: dopo alcuni anni passati a praticare e gareggiare in una disciplina da ring, durante i quali ci si abitua ad un determinato tipo umano - il fighter ostentatore di sé, quello che "dondola", come si suol dire - mi sono trovato davanti a dei ragazzi che, dietro ad un atteggiamento mite ed umile (in diretta contrapposizione con la mitomania di certi ambienti), celano una abilità notevole in questa disciplina davvero affascinante. Umiltà, spirito di gruppo, professionalità, il tutto unito alla pratica virile e marziale della lotta: la più atavica e ancestrale delle pulsioni umane. Provare per credere!

(Translated by Google) I started practicing BJJ for about 2 months thanks to the advice of a friend, who is also part of the same team. Initially I was skeptical both on the type of sporting practice and on the type of environment that I would find (I imagined the classic gathering of “exalted and rough” that can be found in various gyms) but instead I immediately changed my mind! Not only does the sporting discipline help you to better control your body and physically compare yourself with other people but also the social environment that I have found is inclusive and very friendly, almost a family and I assure you that it is not easy to find it (and trust me I have changed several sports in my life). Seeing is believing, we are waiting for you on the tatami! (Original) Ho iniziato la pratica del BJJ da circa 2 mesi grazie al consiglio di un amico, anch’egli parte dello stesso team. Inizialmente ero scettico sia sulla tipologia di pratica sportiva sia sul tipo di ambiente che avrei trovato (immaginavo il classico raduno di “esaltati e grezzi” che si può trovare in diverse palestre) ma invece mi sono ricreduto immediatamente! Non solo la disciplina sportiva ti aiuta a controllare meglio il proprio corpo e confrontarti fisicamente con altre persone ma anche l’ambiente sociale che ho trovato è inclusivo e molto amichevole, quasi una famiglia e vi assicuro che non è semplice trovarlo (e fidatevi che ho cambiato diversi sport in vita mia). Provare per credere, vi aspettiamo sul tatami!

(Translated by Google) I was referred to the Centurion Jiu Jitsu Academy by Ivan Tomasetti, Colleague and BJJ Champion. When a High Level Athlete guides you to a certain group, he already makes you understand many things. Maestro Mario Puccioni has been surprising to me technically: he is giving me ideas that I had never seen in years of practice, since I come from another team. I was received very well by everyone and he immediately proved to be available and a smart person. The environment is full of positive and nice people. I highly recommend it to both adults and children. Suitable for those wishing to embark on a competitive or non-competitive path, because in the end the Martial Arts give you a lot, whether you are an athlete or not. (Original) Sono stato indirizzato presso l’Accademia Centurion Jiu Jitsu da Ivan Tomasetti, Collega e Campione di BJJ. Quando un Atleta di Alto Livello ti guida presso un determinato gruppo, già ti fa capire molte cose. Il Maestro Mario Puccioni è stato sorprendente per me tecnicamente: mi sta dando degli spunti che in anni di pratica non avevo mai visto, dato che vengo da un altro team. Sono stato accolto molto bene da tutti e lui si dimostrato da subito disponibile e una persona in gamba. L’ambiente è ricco di persone positive e simpatiche. Lo consiglio vivamente sia a grandi e piccini. Adatto a chi volesse intraprendere un percorso agonistico e non, perché alla fine le Arti Marziali ti danno tanto, che tu sia un Atleta o meno.

(Translated by Google) I joined Centurion Jiu Jitsu a few months ago and I assure you it is a fantastic environment. Your training companions will immediately turn into loyal, correct and respectful friends towards you, who will give you a hand in improving you technically and physically. I really recommend everyone to register: you will get back in shape, you will meet new friends, and you will learn an extraordinary discipline from a highly trained Master who will transmit you an incredible passion. (Original) Sono entrato al Centurion Jiu Jitsu da pochi mesi e vi assicuro che è un ambiente fantastico. I vostri compagni di allenamento si trasformeranno fin da subito in amici leali, corretti e rispettosi nei vostri confronti, i quali vi daranno una mano nel migliorarvi tecnicamente e fisicamente. Consiglio veramente a tutti quanti di iscriversi: vi rimetterete in forma, conoscerete nuovi amici, ed imparerete una disciplina straordinaria da un Maestro preparatissimo che vi trasmetterà una passione incredibile.

(Translated by Google) I came to Centurion Jiu Jitsu because I was passing through Florence for the holidays. I was well received, all the people are very nice. The course was demanding and fun at the same time, with lots of passing exercises, positions, and everything. Very interesting. The general level is high. The only negative point is the price of the drop-in, a little expensive (€20 for a 90-minute course), but that's not the instructor's fault, because you pay the owner of the Combat Lab gym where they train. Truly a great gym in Florence! (Original) Sono venuto a Centurion Jiu Jitsu perchè stavo di passagio a Firenze per le vacanze. Sono stato bel accolto, tutta la gente è molto simpatica. Il corso era esigente e divertente alla volta, con molti esercizi di passagio, posizioni, e tutto quanto. Molto interesante. Il livello generale è alto. Il solo punto negativo è il prezzo del drop-in, un pochettino caro (20€ per 90 minuti di corso), ma non è la colpa dell'istruttore, perchè si paga al proprietario della palestra Combat Lab in cui si allenano. Veramente una ottima pallestra in Firenze !

(Translated by Google) combat sport recommended to everyone, I got to know this sport through a video on you tube and decided to practice it, I started it at the end of 2019 for about 2 or 3 months (I don't remember) finding an environment that was certainly not the best where the master was more busy doing jokes that following the students then I gave up everything because of covid and reluctance that stopped me for more than a year, since I moved to Florence I found this fantastic bjj gym that improves your fight both standing and on the ground with a great master Mario puccioni, even if it's been a while since I've frequented it, I consider Mario beyond a master a motivator who gets angry if you're wrong, certainly not to treat badly but to get the best out of a student. well this is what i was looking for a real master not a clown. A SUGGESTION TO EVERYONE COME AND TRAIN AT THE CENTURION OSS! (Original) sport da combattimento consigliato a tutti , conobbi questo sport tramite un video su you tube e decisi di praticarlo , lo iniziai fine 2019 per circa 2 o 3 mesi (non ricordo) trovando un ambiente sicuramente non dei migliori dove il maestro era più impegnato a fare battute che seguire gli allievi poi mollai tutto causa covid e mal voglia che mi ha stoppato x più di un anno, da quando mi sono trasferito a firenze ho trovato questa palestra di bjj fantastica che migliora la tua lotta sia in piedi che a terra con un grandissimo maestro Mario puccioni , anche se è poco che la frequento considero Mario oltre un maestro un motivatore quello che se sbagli si arrabbia, certo non x trattare male ma per ricavare il meglio da un alievo. beh questo è quello che cercavo un maestro vero non un pagliaccio. Un CONSIGLIO A TUTTI VENITE AD ALLENARVI ALLA CENTURION OSS!

Managed to get a session in here whilst visiting Florence, very welcoming and friendly and didn’t mind I spoke no Italian and continued to accommodate me. Excellent team with a high level of training. Truly recommend to anyone around the area or visiting, to drop in!

Super friendly and welcoming vibe and great level of jj! Lots of functional work outside of drills and sparring for a really well rounded experience, good facilities and super responsive online! Thanks so much for having me!