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Capitao Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, INC

4.9 ★★★★★ 128 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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 muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule capitaomma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 850-226-8257

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm
Wednesday 11 am–8 pm
Thursday 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday 11 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Capitao Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, INC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“The coaches are incredibly patient when explaining techniques to beginners or discussing the mist minute details with a studied practitioners.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 22 mentions

“Amazing kids classes focused on building self confidence, self-discipline, and bully proofing.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, improve your physical fitness, or simply engage in a fulfilling martial arts journey, this academy is the perfect place to do so.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Capitao Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, INC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 17 mentions

“This year I began training at Capitao Jiu Jitsu and MMA in Fort Walton Beach, and I must say it has an absolutely phenomenal experience!”

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🏟️ MMA 8 mentions

“Capitao MMA has exceptional instructors, a well-rounded curriculum, and a welcoming community that creates an unbeatable training environment.”

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🤼 Judo

“They possess a deep understanding of various martial arts disciplines, including Jiu Jitsu, MMA, judo and several other disciplines.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 128 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 5 mentions

“I highly recommend to anyone that believes in working hard to earn what you get and desires world class instructions.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“This martial arts academy truly deserves a five-star rating for its exceptional training, knowledgeable (and handsome) instructors, and welcoming atmosphere.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 15 mentions

“This martial arts academy truly deserves a five-star rating for its exceptional training, knowledgeable (and handsome) instructors, and welcoming atmosphere.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The coaches are incredibly patient when explaining techniques to beginners or discussing the mist minute details with a studied practitioners.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“There's even a class on Fridays for kids interested in BJJ competitions.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 6 mentions

“The facility itself is clean, well-maintained, and well equipped to help you meet your goals as a martial artist.”

From the reviews

I wanted to find a place to get my Jiu jitsu fix while down for a week on vacation. After a little bit of searching I found Capitao who looked like they had a solid line up of instructors. Went to thier early morning class and I was impressed.

★★★★★ — Frank, Jan 2022

TL:DR - their kids jiu jitsu program is fantastic and your kid should do it! My 7-year-old son had been begging us for months to let him do martial arts. Capitao was close by so we went in to try out their younger kids class. At first, he was disappointed there was no striking in jiu jitsu.

★★★★★ — Bryan, Apr 2024

We travel from Miramar Beach to train here and it has been so worth it!! I am blown away by how much my kids have learned in such a short period of time. Their confidence and skill level has grown immensely.

★★★★★ — Hana, Oct 2023

My job takes me many places in the world, and I had looked many years for a gym to bring my family to for training. After looking for several years I found Capitao. The quality of the instructors are equal or better to the top gyms in the world. There is an incredible environment for kids and adults.

★★★★★ — Kenneth, Dec 2016

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New to muay thai? Start at Capitao Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, INC

Capitao Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, INC 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Capitao Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, INC

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Capitao Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, INC

105 Hughes St NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL32548

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