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.

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!

Kevin is by far the best teacher I have ever had. I got more out of his first class that I have…read moregotten over the 15 years I've tried to learn Tai Chi from various different teachers. The best teacher ever!!! Andrea

Master Mathis has a gift, and it's not just his butt kicking abilities, he has the art of working…read morewith students and motivating them to give him their best effort. With even challenging behavior from young ones, he knows what to say to get them on track quickly, it is amazing to watch him and his family (his children are following in his footsteps, and amazing also). This is a true family martial arts studio, and like a family diner, you get the product straight from the source, not from some corporate board or national group. It is the way martial arts should be taught! If you want your kiddos to get a good sense of discipline, commitment, and the rewards that come from hard work, or if mom and dad want a great workout with some of the areas most friendly martial artists, go now! My only complaint is that I did not get my kids in earlier, the Mathis' have been an inspiration to them! Our family is honored to train at Mathis Martial Arts!

I had the opportunity to visit in train here while on vacation. Good vibes, good people!…read more I've actually known the coach, Kyle Robey for many years. He's a good man with a heart to continue learning, and bring the best for his students & gym No ego! If you're looking to train in the Destin area, or dropping in while on vacation, check out Coastal Jiu-Jitsu! Clay Mayfield - IBJJF National Champion - BJJ Black Belt

From the owner: Coastal Jiu Jitsu offer Jiu Jitsu programs for adults and kids of different ages. Yoga classes for…read moreadults. Boxing and Muay Thai classes for adults.

My family of 5 joined Chief Master Palmer's ATA taekwondo back in 2020 and highly recommend him and…read morehis team! We initially joined to get our 4 year old's energy out! Then, our pre-teen joined, eventually leading to our entire family signing up. It brought us all together, and felt like we added a group of amazing people to our family! We have since moved away due to being a military family, and the experience we had with other places doesn't come close to the experience we had in Niceville. If we had the choice, we would have stayed just to continue to be a part of this ATA community!

This is something that happened about 5 years ago, and yes I am just getting around to writing…read moreabout it now. My son has special needs and was 5-6 years old at that time. They accepted him into the program and then he was made to stand on the sidelines, not allowed to participate, pulled out of the class while his neurotypical sister was allowed to be taught with everyone else. Yes as a 5 year old he wasn't following instructions well. But be honest with the parent on what you can and cannot handle. Don't discriminate with children.

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.

I signed my youngest up last summer to work on self control and discipline. He has blossomed under…read morethe tutelage of the senseis at this dojo. Since he began, my other two children decided to also try karate. They all really enjoy the mental and physical work and I enjoy the self confidence and life lessons they are learning such as perseverance. The summer and holiday camps as well as parents nights out are an added bonus. I've never seen a place where children take classes that is so clean. Highly recommend!!

My kid is been doing this for 3 years, all the instructors are patient and know what they are…read moredoing, and know how to teach the kids and all other ages well! We def recommend!