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Sola Gratia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Panama City Beach, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule solagratiabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 850-465-7202
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's amazing how well instructors Ethan and Ian teach jiu jitsu fundamentals while consistently keeping the classes fresh and fun to keep the kids engaged.”
“They focused on technique, self defense application, and paid attention to detail with every drill.”
“They create a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable, whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner.”
What members say
“He said it was a relaxed atmosphere with excellent instruction!”
“They create a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable, whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner.”
“They create a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable, whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner.”
“It's amazing how well instructors Ethan and Ian teach jiu jitsu fundamentals while consistently keeping the classes fresh and fun to keep the kids engaged.”
“My kids love the classes and the women's self defense goes at a slow enough pace for any beginner.”
“It’s a clean and safe place to train, the location is awesome and the owners / coaches along with all of their students are great!”
From the reviews
Having trained at multiple jiu jitsu academies, this academy by far has the best culture I have seen. The instructors have made it so we are all building each other up not breaking each other down. The instructors are knowledgeable in both sport and self defense jiu jitsu. Overall, this is an amazing academy!
My significant other was a visiting black belt to this school and when he came home he commented on how great the culture was. He said it was a relaxed atmosphere with excellent instruction! Great job!
This Jiu Jitsu studio is amazing! My son has really progressed and grown since starting Jiu Jitsu nine months ago. They give fun challenges on and off the mat like making your bed and addressing men and women as Sir or Ma’am. There's no pressure sales here like some previous places we’ve experienced.
The instructors here are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely dedicated to their students’ growth. They create a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable, whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner.
New to BJJ? Start at Sola Gratia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Sola Gratia Brazilian 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 Sola Gratia Brazilian 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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