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Diego Ramalho | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Pensacola
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pensacola, 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
- 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 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule diegoramalhobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (850) 943-2387
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I recently took my grandson to the jiu jitsu school to learn from Professor Diego and we have been extremely pleased with our experience.”
“My son Hunter and I both proudly train and compete under the team banner.”
“My family and I are complete beginners to any form of martial arts, much less Jiu Jitsu.”
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What members say
“Professor Diego is great, he has made a really welcoming culture that pushes people to get better while also being fun.”
“Professor Diego is great, he has made a really welcoming culture that pushes people to get better while also being fun.”
“The gym foster a family-friendly environment that creates comfortable place to train whether you’re experienced or new to jiu jitsu.”
“It's designed in a way that helps you understand the techniques and concepts well so you can execute them at the highest levels of competition.”
“It's designed in a way that helps you understand the techniques and concepts well so you can execute them at the highest levels of competition.”
“His enthusiasm for teaching and expert techniques create an environment that fosters learning, confidence, sportsmanship, and FUN!”
From the reviews
Professor Diego is one of the best jiujitsu instructors you are going find. My son Hunter and I both proudly train and compete under the team banner. If you’re in the area and not training with Diego, you are missing out!
Professor Diego Ramalho is one of the best when it comes to teaching, discipline and training . He has a very welcoming atmosphere at his gym, specially when it comes to a person that is shy like my self. He gave me confidence and the will to continue forward.
Blessed to have found professor Diego and DR Team. Training here has been one of the best decisions I have made for my mental and physical health. The atmosphere is amazing and I really feel at home. Everyone is so nice. Professor Diego’s competition style of training is like no other and has made me better than ever.
Professor Diego's profound dedication to Jiu Jitsu extends beyond mere words. His unwavering commitment to enhancing the team's skills daily, coupled with his remarkable patience approach towards the kids, fosters an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to learn and grow in this art.
New to BJJ? Start at Diego Ramalho | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Pensacola
Diego Ramalho | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Pensacola 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 Diego Ramalho | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Pensacola
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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