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Breakwater BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Crestview, 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 muay thai classes (ages 5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule breakwaterbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (850) 889-0815
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son also really enjoyed the kids program.”
“Very welcoming to practitioners of all levels and very knowledgeable.”
Other martial arts here
“Crestview FL is blessed to have Rachel and Fred in the area teaching the art of Jiujitsu Both are amazing people and excellent teachers/grapplers.”
What members say
“Very welcoming to practitioners of all levels and very knowledgeable.”
“If you’re looking for a professional family environment, that’s very reasonable priced go see Rachel at Breakwater.”
“Breakwater has been a great gym to train BJJ and Muay Thai at.”
“If you’re looking for a professional family environment, that’s very reasonable priced go see Rachel at Breakwater.”
From the reviews
Am thrilled to leave a review regarding my wonderful experience we had with Breakwater BJJ. I am new to this program and classes and loved every aspect of the teaching method. My son also really enjoyed the kids program.
My wife and I recently trained at Breakwater BJJ, along with a friend whose daughter trains there. We heard good things about the school and wanted to experience it ourselves. I wasn’t disappointed. Both instructors were friendly and patient with teaching new students and new techniques.
Crestview FL is blessed to have Rachel and Fred in the area teaching the art of Jiujitsu Both are amazing people and excellent teachers/grapplers. I first met them at KOA in Stafford VA, I still remember the shoulder lock from the triangle position Rachel taught me. I still use it till this day!
Breakwater has been a great gym to train BJJ and Muay Thai at. Very welcoming to practitioners of all levels and very knowledgeable. Classes are nearly everyday of the week at a great price.
New to muay thai? Start at Breakwater BJJ
Breakwater BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Breakwater BJJ
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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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