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SmashBrosJJ

5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Panama City, Florida

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons Competition team

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 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 (ages 4–13) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • 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 smashbrosjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 5–6:15 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–6:15 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 5–8:30 PM
Friday 5–6:15 AM, 5–8:30 PM
Saturday 8–9:30 AM, 12–2 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 SmashBrosJJ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 6 mentions

“My daughter started a few months ago and the confidence that has blossomed in her has been amazing to watch.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“If you are a beginner, a casual practitioner or someone who wants to compete this gym will help you reach your goals.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“If you are a beginner, a casual practitioner or someone who wants to compete this gym will help you reach your goals.”

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🦵 Muay Thai

“I do muay thai & my husband does jujutsu… great atmosphere, awesome lessons, amazing instructors!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“The instructors are great people who will lead you through all the teaching and even work with you more one on one.”

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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 SmashBrosJJ — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai

“I do muay thai & my husband does jujutsu… great atmosphere, awesome lessons, amazing instructors!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 17 mentions

“I highly recommend checking this place out if you want to improve your jiujitsu and also be around a really cool group of people!”

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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 57 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 6 mentions

“I do muay thai & my husband does jujutsu… great atmosphere, awesome lessons, amazing instructors!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“The vibe is super supportive and welcoming; you really feel like you’re part of a community that cares about your growth both on and off the mats.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“If you are a beginner, a casual practitioner or someone who wants to compete this gym will help you reach your goals.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“The gym is bright, clean, and has plenty of mat space!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 17 mentions

“Awesome gym, I am not from the area and they were really welcoming and allowed me to drop in to one of their gi classes.”

From the reviews

Messaged 3 gyms in the place. Smash Bros Jiu Jitsu responded almost immediately with their schedule. I made it early enough to see some of the kids class going on and it was great. Respectful, clean, and a good cultured environment. 10 stars

★★★★★ — Chris, Jun 2025

UPDATE: We could not be more thankful for SmashBros! The coaches are absolutely incredible with the kiddos. They really give them a strong work ethic and strive to show them the importance of dedication. This team has grown so much and we LOVE being apart of the SmashBros family.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Nov 2025

Coach Ibrahim & Coach Eyad are excellent coaches! They work really well with the kids and help them stay focused while still making it fun. You can tell they truly care about helping the kids learn and improve by the environment alone. Highly recommend Smash Bros for your little ones !

★★★★★ — Ayanna, Mar 2026

Awesome gym, I am not from the area and they were really welcoming and allowed me to drop in to one of their gi classes. Great instructors and class was run really well. I will definitely be back whenever I am in town again!

★★★★★ — Michael, May 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at SmashBrosJJ

SmashBrosJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at SmashBrosJJ

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. 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 SmashBrosJJ

1326 W 15th St, Panama City, FL32401

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