Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu (Beach Jiu Jitsu)

"We’ve recently had to move away, and one of the hardest goodbyes was to Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu. My two sons started training there in February, and from the very first day, I knew we had found something truly special. This is hands down the best gym we’ve ever been to. The coaches are not only incredibly skilled professionals — they’re also amazing human beings who genuinely care about each child. They don’t just teach how to fight — they teach discipline, emotional control, respect for others, and how to be a kind, confident person. They model exactly the kind of behavior I want my kids to grow up with. Every single class had multiple coaches on the mats, always engaged and giving personal attention to each child. The structure is fantastic — the mats are always clean, hygiene is a priority, and the kids follow meaningful rules like “no running,” “wash your feet,” and “shake your partner’s hand.” These may seem simple, but they teach responsibility and respect in a way that truly sticks. My boys absolutely LOVED going there. The energy was so positive and motivating. They were always excited for class and constantly growing — not just in Jiu Jitsu, but as people. ECJJ also holds competitions and rewards the kids for their progress, which builds confidence and gives them goals to strive for. They offer smaller group classes for 3-year-olds and free trial classes (even though their regular classes are full), and trainings Monday through Thursday — all at prices far lower than they could be for the level of care and quality they provide! To everyone at Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu: thank you from the bottom of my heart. You’ve made a lasting impact on my sons and our whole family. You should be so proud of what you’ve built — you're changing lives every day. We’ll miss you deeply, and we hope to come back one day."

"I was in PCB for several weeks and needed a place to train. Everything about this gym is great. From my initial email communication with Brandi, to my last day of training and saying goodby to new friends. As a 36 year old female whitebelt, I was pretty nervous to try a new gym for the first time, but the people at Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu were super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I was impressed that they took time to invest in my BJJ journey when they knew up front that I would only be there for a few weeks. Not just the coaches, but the other practitioners too. Everyone met me at my level, gave me pointers, and helped me grasp new techniques. The gym itself was very clean and well maintained. I highly recommend this gym!"

"Fantastic experience! I'm new to the sport and was in town for an extended vacation. They welcomed me, listened to my concerns as a newbie, understood my goals, and worked with me at my level. Their facility was clean and orderly. I went to multiple sessions over the two weeks and will definitely come back when we return for next year's vacation :)"

"It’s more of a family, and everyone is welcome. I’ve been training here for almost 2 years now. And these guys are hands down the best people to be around. Zero ego- and not to mention top of the line training. Professor David is a beast! And knows how to tailor to different people. Truly amazing. Highly recommend"