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Capitao Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, INC

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

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • 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 and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing 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.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 22 mentions

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

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🌱 Beginners 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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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“The kid's classes are a great mix of skill levels, ranging from ones who enjoy the hobby after school to serious competitors.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing 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.

🏟️ 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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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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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🛡️ 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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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 muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, 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, motivating 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.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

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

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 8 mentions

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

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“From the moment I stepped through the doors, I was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm and a healthy sense of competitivness by the staff and other members.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“Watching her grow in experience and confidence has been great to see and it’s because of the mentorship she receive from the professors there.”

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 kickboxing? 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 class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 kickboxing class at Capitao Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, INC

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, 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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