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Key West PAL Gym (Jiu-jitsu/Wrestling/Kickboxing/MMA)

4.9 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Key West, Florida

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule floridakeysjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (305) 204-4858

Hours

Monday 6–7:30 AM, 10 AM–2 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 12 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6–7:30 AM, 10 AM–2 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 12–2 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Friday 6–7:30 AM, 10 AM–2 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 3–5 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Key West PAL Gym (Jiu-jitsu/Wrestling/Kickboxing/MMA), confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“Everything from kids programs to local boxing / mma matches he always gives back to the local community.”

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🩳 No-Gi 2 mentions

“Paid for a drop in no-gi class while I was on vacation.”

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🥋 Gi 2 mentions

“Paid for a drop in no-gi class while I was on vacation.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“This place is great for anyone who wants to learn self defense or has the competitive mindset that wishes to compete in tournaments or fight in MMA.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This place is great for anyone who wants to learn self defense or has the competitive mindset that wishes to compete in tournaments or fight in MMA.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“If you are a beginner dont be scared!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Key West PAL Gym (Jiu-jitsu/Wrestling/Kickboxing/MMA) — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 4 mentions

“This place is great for anyone who wants to learn self defense or has the competitive mindset that wishes to compete in tournaments or fight in MMA.”

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🥊 Boxing 6 mentions

“I came here on vacation to improve my boxing skills, and although I only did two lessons, I can say for sure that my boxing is better than ever.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“Reasonably priced membership for access to many different classes from Boxing and BJJ to Wrestling and Kickboxing.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“Reasonably priced membership for access to many different classes from Boxing and BJJ to Wrestling and Kickboxing.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“The instructor, Eddy, does an amazing job at ensuring you learn the critical details before advancing the lesson plan.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“The gym itself is huge and really nice, with plenty of space and a welcoming atmosphere.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 14 mentions

“Both teachers and students are very friendly and open minded, always motivating you to do your very best.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“This place is great for anyone who wants to learn self defense or has the competitive mindset that wishes to compete in tournaments or fight in MMA.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 6 mentions

“Atmosphere is positive; the facilities have everything you need, and is very clean; &, the coaches were excellent.”

From the reviews

I’ve been training at the PAL BoneIsland Jiu Jitsu for 3 years. It has improved all facets of my life. great team more like a family. World class instructors. The cleanest gym ever and the price is right

★★★★★ — Thomas, Dec 2021

Best jiu jitsu school in all of florida! Best prices, laid back atmosphere and phenomenal lessons. I joined bone island 3 years ago and haven’t looked back since. The instructor, Eddy, does an amazing job at ensuring you learn the critical details before advancing the lesson plan.

★★★★★ — Skewhoop, Oct 2017

Awesome place for kids and adults! Very knowledgeable and professional coaches! It’s a true pleasure for my son and I to be part of this team! First class is free - try it out! Highly recommend

★★★★★ — Irena, Dec 2021

This place is amazing!! The atmosphere is friendly and the students do their best to make you feel welcome! If you are a beginner dont be scared! Noone will judge you but instead do everything they can to help you along! Stick to it and you will improve exponentially with Eddy’s teaching!

★★★★★ — Victor, Oct 2017

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New to BJJ? Start at Key West PAL Gym (Jiu-jitsu/Wrestling/Kickboxing/MMA)

Key West PAL Gym (Jiu-jitsu/Wrestling/Kickboxing/MMA) 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Key West PAL Gym (Jiu-jitsu/Wrestling/Kickboxing/MMA)

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Key West PAL Gym (Jiu-jitsu/Wrestling/Kickboxing/MMA)

1030 United St, Key West, FL33040

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