This place is amazing. The instructors are very knowledgeable and break the moves down into simple…read moresteps that work at any level. Great experience training here!

Very clean facility. Instructors are good with kids…read more Would've liked better seating arrangements for parents.

Professor Carlos Diaz and his students made me feel very welcomed as an out of towner here on…read morevacation. Professor has so much excitement when teaching class and takes time out to answer every question you have. Professor Carlos is full of knowledge and loves to share it with person that wants to learn. I highly recommend this academy.

Carlos Diaz is a third degree black belt Gracie Jiu Jitsu trained instructor, he is an expert in…read moreGracie Jiu Jitsu, his ability to share his expertise with his students is incredible. He always makes sure the students understand techniques before he moves on to the next step. He encourages questions after every demonstration, he looks out for the students safety, always keeping an eye out for good safe techniques. We also learn striking techniques used in MMA through the art of Muay Thai, which is an incredible cardio workout by itself. I was very fortunate to find instructor Diaz, I wanted to learn from a Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt, and I think Diaz is hands down one of the best black belts around. kudos instructor Diaz, Destin is lucky to have you.

As good as it gets! Incredible instructor (Gilmar). Great…read morelocation and the facility is spacious and clean. Topnotch classes for adults and kids. Every time I'm in the area, I train with Gilmar. 4JITZ Rocks! Joe E. Purple belt

From the owner: We believe in the power of Jiu-Jitsu to transform lives, both physically and mentally. Our…read morecommunity is built on respect, discipline, and camaraderie, and we welcome individuals of all ages and backgrounds to join us on this incredible journey. Come and experience the benefits of training with us. Whether your goal is to compete, learn self-defense, or simply get in shape while having fun, we have a program that’s right for you. Join us for a trial class and discover the amazing world of jiu-jitsu.

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!

Visited from out of town with my brother -- Alberto was incredibly welcoming. He took the time to…read moregive personal instruction despite us not being regular students. The other students were friendly and helpful as well. The facility was clean. We learned quite a bit in just a one hour class.

One of my favorite gyms to train at while visiting my family in Niceville. Alberto is very…read morewelcoming and the gym members are super nice as well. Alberto truly cares about his team, and it's evident in his interactions with them in class.

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.

My daughter enjoyed the training at this school, but beware of the contract and billing practices!…read more I would highly suggest you pay monthly...DO NOT SET UP AN AUTOPAYMENT PLAN. Also, the contract requires you sign a termination form at the end...a verbal conversation will not be honored.

Great school. After 5 yr break I got back into BJJ. Professor Mike Gioe didn't give me any issues…read moreabout coming in with another belt. My wife and kids all train here as well. Makes it almost all of his students tournaments. You can't beat the price or the instruction.

I came in from out of town and Jason's hospitality was in a class of its own. Great technique,…read moretough technical rolls, and super nice people. The kids class is run really well. I can not recommend this place enough!!!

The staff here truly care about their students. They hosted a wonderful anti-bullying seminar at…read morethe local library this evening, and I was honestly impressed. My daughter learned a few self protection lessons, and I learned a bit on how to better prepare my child for future conflicts. I highly recommend this location!

I trained BJJ here for ~2 months (was only in FL for summer). The instruction is great, the mats…read moreare clean, and the month-by-month pricing convenient and affordable.

We discovered Destin Athletic Club while on vacation here for a week. We were simply amazed at the…read morewarm reception and the awesome equipment! The best part of our visit was Gabby's functional yoga class. She was exactly what we needed and we felt revitalized after her class. We loved her beautiful angelic energy!!! We plan on working out all week long while vacationing here! Thank you!

Another fantastic workout at Destin athletic club. Can't get enough of this place. The energy and…read moreintimate setting with friendly approachable people. Life is Good in Destin!