Amazing establishment, amazing staff and the owner is pretty swell fella. The location looks…read moregreat, love the ambiance and the feel, very inviting and comfortable for the participants and the spectators, family.

If you want a place to get started in BJJ, look no further. Gracie Downtown is central to the…read moreheart of Downtown Pensacola, very easy to locate, with lots of street parking around if the opportunity presents itself or paid parking which is $.50 an hour. They've been here for a long time and have a group of very knowledgeable instructors and students that are very welcoming, led by Black Belt Instructor Tony Baker. Classes are available at very convenient times throughout the day from early morning classes to day and night classes as well. The kids class is very open and is taught at a level that is very conducive to learning, and is broken up into different age groups for positive peer pressure! Give them a call or stop on by and see what they're all about, there rates are great and also do military rates as well!

Great, professional staff. You are joining a team, a family, who will be dedicated to making your…read morefitter and better at BJJ or Thai kickboxing. Offers judo also, which I am sure is also fantastic! The times are convenient, the prices are fair, and the facility is user oriented and clean. If you at all interested in BJJ and kickboxing for fitness, self defense, or competition, stop and and check it out!

From the owner: ASR BJJ is a family oriented gym that specializes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for both kids and adults…read more We also offer Muay Thai Boxing. Learn the art of Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai while getting optimal fitness results in a safe and healthy environment .Alex Silva Ruas 4th Degree Black Belt Our teachers and staff bring you the highest quality of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in a friendly, respectful, family environment. Whether you're looking for discipline, fitness, sport or self-defense training, we will meet your needs. Our rotating curriculum covers all aspects of grappling, for self-defense and competition, from throws and takedowns to ground work and submissions. Our community-based method of instruction integrates beginners into ongoing classes with advanced students. Newcomers learn not only from the class instructor, but also from more experienced students, providing a wider pool of knowledge, wisdom and technique. Advanced students, in turn, gain insight by helping beginners to progress. All classes are taught by qualified instructors. We choose our instructors based on teaching ability, technical knowledge, personal integrity, patience, and dedication to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Students also improve their quality of life through developing their focus, discipline, skill, self-confidence and physical fitness. Jiu-jitsu can provide families with a lifetime of shared memories, personal growth, and common interest.

When I moved to Pensacola I had every intention to go faithfully to get back into learning BJJ but…read moreunfortunately life gets in the way sometimes, But every time I went in I was always treated like family rather than a stranger. The classes are so much fun and I really felt like I always left learning something new each class. Definitely have the small closeness I was looking for in a bjj class would recommend

I'm a purple belt from LA that visited Pensacola for a few months. I needed to find a place to…read moretrain, and ended up selecting 9th Jiu Jitsu because David, the head instructor, was very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. While I was there, the curriculum focused on strong fundamentals and that's why I elected to stay. This is the perfect place for those looking to build a solid foundation in jiu jitsu in the Pensacola area. David will teach you the textbook execution of jiu jitsu and provide skillful insight on what he finds the most successful. He is also open minded to new techniques without the ego that I often find at some gyms. All the training partners were friendly and provided a great learning environment for all levels. If you are new, there is a strong group of white belts that you can join your jiu jitsu journey with. The gym is well maintained and always clean. I couldn't recommend this place enough, and I will definitely stop by whenever I'm back in town.

AWESOME! Really nice place to train, clean with two restrooms, lockers, chairs. Mats are yellow and…read moreblue to give you that IBJJF feel! They have a great drop in rate, their students are welcoming, along with the receptionist. If you're ever in the area check them out. I highly recommend this place to all!

Welcoming to vistors. High level competition focus. Great training. Great and inviting members…read more Very friendly. Would recommend without reservations.

Dropped in a few years ago and owner and his wife were very friendly and welcoming. They let me…read moreborrow a Gi and get a workout in.

My son dropped in for a couple of evening classes while we were down on vacation…read more Great decision! Coach Smith and his wife run a first class gym. I was very impressed the how friendly the staff and students were. Coach was hands on during the whole class, giving attention to all the students. Safety was highly stressed at all times. This is a great gym for beginners to experienced competitors. Five stars Coach! Thanks for having us!

When I first walked into the dojo I was very intimidated by the group of men wearing their gi. It…read morewas my first martial arts experience and I only had on workout clothes. I was so surprised by the welcoming nature of Sensei Jeremy and the rest of the class (the judoka). At the Academy of Gulf Breeze, they were very nice and patient in explaining the various techniques. I felt at home training with the class and comfortable doing the ogoshi throw and various floor holds, even as the only woman. As someone who has lifted weights her entire life, I value instructors who teach proper form and explain the importance of engaging certain muscles when performing an exercise. Sensei Jeremy is really dedicated to teaching the art of judo to and runs the studio in a very professional manner. The studio is extremely nice and filled with the basic amenities (e.g. mats, bathroom, water station, storage area). I will definitely return to this studio and I recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent place to learn self defense and/or get a great workout.

Excellent place to start training. My son loves the Kids Judo Program, and he enjoyed his time with…read moreSensei Jeremy's instruction. I highly recommend The Academy of Gulf Breeze to anyone who wants to get in shape, learn self defense, and feel great. The atmosphere of this place is family oriented and they really want to share with the community of Gulf Breeze and surrounding areas about real applications of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Please check this place out if you want to make a change in your life and not feel stressed out.

Stopped in for a drop in class on spring break. Danny was a bit stand-offish/rude but i assume it…read morewas because I was gonna be in and out. He seems like a chill guy who has a solid connection with his real students. Mats had a few dust bunnies and hairballs but were fairly clean besides that. Students were extremely chill but competed as well which seems like a really healthy training environment. No assholes besides the instructor lol. If you can get past that I think you'll have find a good home at this place. Prices seemed fair for what you got. Solid gym.

All I gotta say is look and read the negative reviews. They're hillarious, and I can absolutely see…read morewhy what happened happened. If you come here thinking you're the shit, and you really can't compete at the level you think you can, you're going to get decimated. No one is going to feel bad about crushing you when you walk around thinking you're the shit. You come here to train and get better, not to have people fawn over how cool you are with your lame credentials.