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9th JIU-JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pensacola, Florida
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 9thjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (850) 485-5559
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Instructors David is a very patient teacher and works well kids of various skill levels.”
“I would highly recommend 9th Jiu Jitsu to anyone interested in learning self-defense, sport Jiu Jitsu or just trying to get into shape or bring their fitness to the next level.”
What members say
“David the instructor is amazing and really cares about the kids!”
“If you are looking for a welcoming, friendly, warm place where people can also go hard while learning the art of Brazilian jiu jitsu, this is the spot.”
“If you are looking for a welcoming, friendly, warm place where people can also go hard while learning the art of Brazilian jiu jitsu, this is the spot.”
“David is one of the most knowledgeable and detailed instructors I've ever met and is just an all around great person.”
From the reviews
Very impressed with not only the patience of our instructor but the incredible progress our son has shown within a couple months. They teach so many important life lessons as well as the most effective self defense. Can't say enough good things about this place
I trained under David and Brad for 4 years before moving out of state. The culture they have created is unlike any other. I’ve met some of my best friends at 9th Jiu Jitsu. I’ve also gotten in great shape and learned critical self defense skills at 40.
I would highly recommend 9th Jiu Jitsu to anyone interested in learning self-defense, sport Jiu Jitsu or just trying to get into shape or bring their fitness to the next level. David is one of the most knowledgeable and detailed instructors I've ever met and is just an all around great person.
Visited Pensacola on a work trip and this gym was the closest one to my hotel. So glad I came, David is an awesome instructor! learned some cool details on back takes and various sweeps and subs from the position we worked on.
New to BJJ? Start at 9th JIU-JITSU
9th JIU-JITSU comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 9th JIU-JITSU
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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