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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Destin Team Pedro Sauer
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Destin, 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule destinmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 850-739-0027
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
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What members say
“The professor taught an amazing class as expected and the gym was extremely neat and clean.”
“Carlos is a brilliant, engaging teacher with great energy and intelligent analogies and metaphors, and the environment is very welcoming!”
“Carlos is a brilliant, engaging teacher with great energy and intelligent analogies and metaphors, and the environment is very welcoming!”
“He is excellent with Kids (anti-bullying program) and his teaching methods, along with his attention to detail is impeccable.”
“Being a black belt and gym owner myself I chose to train at a Gracie gym because I knew there would be high level instruction and safe environment.”
“The professor taught an amazing class as expected and the gym was extremely neat and clean.”
From the reviews
Carlos is an instructor that really cares about his students. He is excellent with Kids (anti-bullying program) and his teaching methods, along with his attention to detail is impeccable. The atmosphere is clean, friendly & supportive. I highly recommend Gracie Jiu Jitsu of Destin.
I have trained with many of the best Gracie Jiu Jitsu instructors in the world and Carlos Diaz is among the best. This academy offers one of the most organized, detailed, and complete curriculum available all presented by an expert instructor and with some of the friendliest students you'll ever find.
Our 5 and 7 year old boys train at Gracie Jiu Jitsu with Coach Carlos and he has changed their lives. Carlos is a master teacher and it shows as he engages and teaches the boys and girls how to survive and thrive both inside and outside the dojo. Our boys love Gracie Jiu Jitsu!
Carlos is a great instructor! Everything was clearly explained and we were given plenty of time to practice the moves. The place is very clean with easy parking. The atmosphere was super friendly and I felt right at home. I will be definitely stopping by again when I'm in the area. Keep up the good work!
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Destin Team Pedro Sauer
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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