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Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu (Beach Jiu Jitsu)
5 ★★★★★ 174 Google reviews · Muay thai 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 muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pcbjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (850) 588-7839
Hours
| Monday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Head Coach, Thor, does an incredible job of sharing his love for BJJ and his skills and techniques with students of all ages and all skill levels.”
“The cleanliness of the facility is outstanding, which is so important, especially when you're bringing young children into a new space.”
Other martial arts here
“Head Coach, Thor, does an incredible job of sharing his love for BJJ and his skills and techniques with students of all ages and all skill levels.”
What members say
“My 3 years old son loves this place and his coaches!! The place has great environment, great people and is always clean!”
“Everyone was super welcoming, the instruction was thorough with great attention to detail, and awesome rolling afterward (technical and challenging without being death matches).”
“Everyone was super welcoming, the instruction was thorough with great attention to detail, and awesome rolling afterward (technical and challenging without being death matches).”
“Everyone was super welcoming, the instruction was thorough with great attention to detail, and awesome rolling afterward (technical and challenging without being death matches).”
“My son's confidence and disposition has improved and he has learned so much.”
“They don’t just teach how to fight — they teach discipline, emotional control, respect for others, and how to be a kind, confident person.”
From the reviews
I'm a brown belt who trains here currently and trained here four years ago. I've trained in almost a dozen gyms around the country, and I really feel at home and challenged here.
Had a great time in class this morning. The gym is super nice and super clean. Coach David’s no gi class was incredibly fun and insightful. Had a great time rolling with all the guys there and joining in with their class. If you live in the area and are looking for somewhere to train, this is the place for you.
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.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently signed up my three-year-old daughter at Emerald Coast Ju Jitsu, and I couldn't be happier with our decision. From the very first visit, the atmosphere was incredibly professional, welcoming, and family-oriented.
New to muay thai? Start at Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu (Beach Jiu Jitsu)
Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu (Beach Jiu Jitsu) 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 Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu (Beach Jiu Jitsu)
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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