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Key West PAL Gym (Jiu-jitsu/Wrestling/Kickboxing/MMA)
4.9 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Key West, 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
- 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 |
The classes they run
“Everything from kids programs to local boxing / mma matches he always gives back to the local community.”
“Paid for a drop in no-gi class while I was on vacation.”
“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.”
“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.”
Other martial arts here
“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.”
“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.”
“Reasonably priced membership for access to many different classes from Boxing and BJJ to Wrestling and Kickboxing.”
“Reasonably priced membership for access to many different classes from Boxing and BJJ to Wrestling and Kickboxing.”
What members say
“The instructor, Eddy, does an amazing job at ensuring you learn the critical details before advancing the lesson plan.”
“The gym itself is huge and really nice, with plenty of space and a welcoming atmosphere.”
“Both teachers and students are very friendly and open minded, always motivating you to do your very best.”
“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.”
“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
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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