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Gracie Downtown
5 ★★★★★ 33 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciepensacola.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (850) 503-0340
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–4 PM |
The classes they run
“The kids classes here are the best you can find in Pensacola where these kids are learning to be champions on the mat and life in general.”
“Spent the weekend doing some drop in no GI classes, had a great time with everyone.”
“Spent the weekend doing some drop in no GI classes, had a great time with everyone.”
“My 6 year old son does private lessons and group lessons here, they are so great with children and we love working with them.”
“Gracie Downtown is a top notch Jiu Jitsu Academy that gives its students access to great instructors that teach all facets of grappling and self-defense.”
What members say
“Gracie Downtown is a top notch Jiu Jitsu Academy that gives its students access to great instructors that teach all facets of grappling and self-defense.”
“Walking I was greeted and made to feel welcome, the gym was clean abd the instruction was well done and tought at all levels.”
“The owner is very knowledgeable, welcoming and makes all classes enjoyable and informative.”
“Walking I was greeted and made to feel welcome, the gym was clean abd the instruction was well done and tought at all levels.”
From the reviews
Gracie Downtown is a top notch Jiu Jitsu Academy that gives its students access to great instructors that teach all facets of grappling and self-defense. If you want to learn to protect yourself, get yourself into better shape and train with a great group of people this is the place for you to go.
Spent the weekend doing some drop in no GI classes, had a great time with everyone. Super nice people, picked up some great tips and had some great rolls. Thanks to Tony for having us. Great facility to train at.
Scheduled a private with Tony Baker while on vacation. Very welcoming and knowledgeable. Will definitely go back when in the area again. Left with some new techniques to play with back home. Great experience!
Great group of guys with caring and knowledgeable instructors. Treated me like part of the team from day one.
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Downtown
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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