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Pensacola Freedom Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pensacola, Florida
Plan your first class
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 pensacolafreedomjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (850) 332-2501
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 AM, 6:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 6:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 9–10 AM, 6:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 6:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 9–10 AM, 6:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 1:30–3 PM |
The classes they run
“They also recently kicked off a kids program and women-only classes.”
“They also recently kicked off a kids program and women-only classes.”
“Top notch no gi jiu jitsu, his curriculum is excellent, always building on top of itself and what I especially enjoy is the emphasis on wrestling takedowns.”
“Top notch no gi jiu jitsu, his curriculum is excellent, always building on top of itself and what I especially enjoy is the emphasis on wrestling takedowns.”
“Mikhail is A true student of the art, high level competitor, and an amazing instructor.”
“However, FJJ hosts an "open mat" session every Sunday (free to everyone) where we often have visitors from many different gyms in the area.”
“He teaches a practical BJJ system that can be used in both BJJ competition and in MMA and self defense.”
“If you are thinking about training for the first time or if you want to check out an incredible Jiu Jitsu gym filled with a very welcoming crowd, look no further!”
Other martial arts here
“He teaches a practical BJJ system that can be used in both BJJ competition and in MMA and self defense.”
“Top notch no gi jiu jitsu, his curriculum is excellent, always building on top of itself and what I especially enjoy is the emphasis on wrestling takedowns.”
What members say
“Mikhail is A true student of the art, high level competitor, and an amazing instructor.”
“If you are thinking about training for the first time or if you want to check out an incredible Jiu Jitsu gym filled with a very welcoming crowd, look no further!”
“If you are thinking about training for the first time or if you want to check out an incredible Jiu Jitsu gym filled with a very welcoming crowd, look no further!”
“The coach is very professional, patient, and really knows how to teach kids the right way—not just techniques, but also discipline and confidence.”
“This is great to test yourself and to prepare for competitions if you choose to participate in them (which is not required).”
“It is also a very clean space as I have seen him clean the mats every time I have come to train.”
From the reviews
What a great gym to train at! Starting with the location, everything about this place is just awesome! I dropped in and dont have a great deal of No Gi experience.
Mikhail is a student of the game as well as a high level coach + competitor! I've trained with him many times and in between every session he always got exponentially better. I couldn't be more excited to check out his gym and see his students excel in the sport just as he has!
I trained with Mikhail for 5 years! He is one of the best coaches I have ever had. If you are starting Jiu Jitsu for the first time or you have been training for a long time. I highly, recommend Pensacola Freedom Jiu Jitsu!
Mikhail is one of the best jiujitsu coaches I have ever had. He truly cares for his students and will make you a better grappler if you train with him.
New to BJJ? Start at Pensacola Freedom Jiu-Jitsu
Pensacola Freedom Jiu-Jitsu 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 Pensacola Freedom 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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