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Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu (Beach Jiu Jitsu)
5 ★★★★★ 174 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Panama City Beach, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pcbjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 850-588-7839
Hours
| Monday | 7–11 am, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–11 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–11 am, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7–11 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 7–11 am, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The cleanliness of the facility is outstanding, which is so important, especially when you're bringing young children into a new space.”
“I went to their 10am Nogi class with David, he was also super welcoming along with everyone in the class.”
“The results from this transition are clear and came in the form of gold medals.”
“I had the privilege of attending an open mat here while visiting family.”
“Head Coach, Thor, does an incredible job of sharing his love for BJJ and his skills and techniques with students of all ages and all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“This place is COOL they have a little coffee shop in the center and different rooms on either side where they do Muay Thai or BJJ.”
What members say
“Everyone was super welcoming, the instruction was thorough with great attention to detail, and awesome rolling afterward (technical and challenging without being death matches).”
“Everyone was super welcoming, the instruction was thorough with great attention to detail, and awesome rolling afterward (technical and challenging without being death matches).”
“Everyone was super welcoming, the instruction was thorough with great attention to detail, and awesome rolling afterward (technical and challenging without being death matches).”
“My son's confidence and disposition has improved and he has learned so much.”
“ECJJ also holds competitions and rewards the kids for their progress, which builds confidence and gives them goals to strive for.”
From the reviews
I'm a brown belt who trains here currently and trained here four years ago. I've trained in almost a dozen gyms around the country, and I really feel at home and challenged here.
Had a great time in class this morning. The gym is super nice and super clean. Coach David’s no gi class was incredibly fun and insightful. Had a great time rolling with all the guys there and joining in with their class. If you live in the area and are looking for somewhere to train, this is the place for you.
We’ve recently had to move away, and one of the hardest goodbyes was to Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu. My two sons started training there in February, and from the very first day, I knew we had found something truly special. This is hands down the best gym we’ve ever been to.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently signed up my three-year-old daughter at Emerald Coast Ju Jitsu, and I couldn't be happier with our decision. From the very first visit, the atmosphere was incredibly professional, welcoming, and family-oriented.
New to BJJ? Start at Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu (Beach Jiu Jitsu)
Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu (Beach 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 Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu (Beach 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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