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Crestview Gracie Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Crestview, Florida
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Phone +1 850-902-1171
The classes they run
“I signed my son up on day it opened, from the first day meeting Lucas I knew I had chosen the right place.”
“Our family stepped into this dojo with little to no experience.”
What members say
“Great instructors very easy going, they make a great learning experience/environment.”
“My boy(7years old) has had trouble staying focused in school and sports but has been attentive in bjj since the first day!”
“Everyone is so welcoming and makes you feel at home no matter if you are just starting or experienced!”
“Great people, great with kids.”
“Great gym and great instructors.”
“My boy(7years old) has had trouble staying focused in school and sports but has been attentive in bjj since the first day!”
From the reviews
By far hands down the best coaches around! I really can't say enough wonderful things about this place and the people that go along with it. They are extremely knowledgeable in BJJ. I wouldn't recommend any other place to go but here.
If I could give a million stars I would!! My first time ever experiencing something like this! Inviting, excited, fair, honest, and not only amazing instructors but Luciano the owner took his time spoke with us for hours, interacted with us, took the time to really get to know us.
I take my son and my best friends niece here. Both children have opposite personalities but the instructors here are excellent with them. My son is very timid while my best friends niece is very rambunctious. They have the knowledge, patience, and skills to work with any child.
My kids love it! My boy(7years old) has had trouble staying focused in school and sports but has been attentive in bjj since the first day! The coaches do such a great job keeping the kids engaged in learning every minute of the class, showing such uncommon class and patients with the little ones.
New to BJJ? Start at Crestview Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Crestview Gracie Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Crestview Gracie 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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