Ive been training at Capitao for almost six years now. Danny, Daniel, and the rest of the instructors are all full of knowledge and very invested in the growth of their students. I truly believe it is the best place in the area for me. Ive spent countless hours in this gym and its not always easy but I can think of little else Id rather be doing than sweating with my teammates. The gym is always clean and the atmosphere is right for me. If your in the area and need a place to train or want to try out a martial arts swing on by!

My daughter has been training Jiujitsu for over 4 years at Capitao and she loves it. 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. I also train there and it’s been an outstanding. All the professors and coaches are awesome, they have a plethora of experience and are able to teach pretty much anyone who wants to learn. Both my daughter and I recommend going to Capitao Jiu Jitsu and MMA 🇺🇸

Visited from Texas. Everyone was super welcoming and I had a ton of great rolls. The owner is a great guy and my family and I can’t wait to come back.

I took lessons here when I was just a little younger with Coach Silva. Coach Silva was very knowledgeable and seemed to not only know, but to also care about how I was taking care of myself physically and mentally. He also knew how to get the very best out of me while I was totally exhausted.Overall, the gym itself was always very clean and well kept. All the instructors seemed friendly and smart with their crafts. I couldn’t recommend the place more

I’ve had a great experience training at Capitao since early 2018. The knowledge is very high level, the instruction is tailored and based on experience and the instructors genuinely care about the growth physically and mentally of all the students. The gym is always clean and the atmosphere is fun yet professional. If you’re in the market for martial arts training - make sure you take up Capitao on their free trial.

I trained there for about 3 months before I moved. Professor Danny and all of the other instructors/coaches were very knowledgeable and welcoming for someone like me who had no BJJ or wrestling experience. I couldn’t recommend them more.

Our son has been training for going on 5 years and we couldnt have asked for better instructors. Not only do they mentor inside the gym but they hold them accountable for their actions outside the gym as well. If youre looking for a gym family, great classes, convenient class times, and strong relationships look no further. We consider them and so many of the families that train here our own family.

With all the craziness in the world today how can you not see the importance of equipping yourself both mentally and physically?You owe it yourself and those you care about to learn Jiu-Jitsu. If you’re fortune to live on the Emerald Coast then you get to learn at Capitao. This is a place where everyone is respected. Everyone’s needs are met and goals encouraged. It’s a gym owned by two black belts who’ve committed their lives to it. To the vision that each person have the capability, confidence and inherent right to defend themselves. They will make themselves available to you and are open to hearing your thoughts and perspective. If you have any misconceptions they will be erased after your first class. Before you know it you’ll be advocating everyone in your life to train. Jiu-Jitsu has that effect. No matter your age now is the tie to take that first step. Once you do you won’t look back. We’re looking forward to welcoming you at class and learning more about you. See ya soon!

My son, Nickolas, has been training at Capitao for 7 years. He has been part of the Capitao family for half his life. The professors care and are great at developing talent and character. The Capitao team fosters a family atmosphere while teaching a life changing skill. I believe Nickolas grows every time he steps foot on the mat.

Ive attended this gym for three years and honestly can say that this gym and team saved my life. Being military and going through many challenges in my life, I have found a home here. The professors, coaches, and teammates from this gym are all awesome. If you havent trained before and need a place to develop your skill-sets or if you have trained and need the competitive edge, this is the place.

This is a double review as it details my perspective as a parent of a child attending Capitao and as a member.My daughter, Evelyn, started training here when she was five. Shes seven now. In two years, Ive seen an incredible transformation in her.Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isnt easy and is a lot of hard work.Capitao has helped Evelyn with the following:- Work Ethic/Setting Goals. (Hard work and vision pays off.)- Staying Calm Under Pressure. (This is a skill that will help in all aspects of life, not just Jiu-Jitsu.)- Handling Disappointment. (Developing a realistic plan to deal with obstacles and setbacks when they occur.)- The ability to defend herself.- Manners. (Being a good sport/teammate on and off the mats.)After seeing the success that my daughter has achieved through BJJ, I decided to join Capitao as well.Ive been attending for three months (at the time of this writing).I have a background in Japanese Jujitsu. The skills that Ive learned here is far more efficient, effective and technical than what I was originally taught.In the short time Ive been taking classes, Ive gotten stronger and am in better cardiovascular shape.Theres a wealth of good training partners. The gym is like my second home, and I do feel comfortable and welcome here.

From the 1st day I walked in was treated like family. Was relocated from Ga and was very nervous about finding another gym to train. I was convinced I would never find another place like my first gym but I was completely wrong. Very blessed to have found Danny and Daniel.

This gym is the most professional gym I have trained at in my travels. The instructions are extremely high quality. The talent at the gym is very challenging and a great experience.

Capitao is an amazing gym with amazing staff and members. All incredibly helpful and caring, its like a giant family. Thankful to have started my bjj experience with them.

Best place ever I have been going there for about 4 days and everyone is so welcoming, it’s just a good vibe there everyone is so friendly

Awesome gym! Always clean, coaches are great, family atmosphere, everyone is respectful. Perfect place to learning and training

Highly professional instructors/professors. They have a wealth of knowledge from BJJ, Judo, basic Self-defence skills, MMA, you name it! If youre looking for a place to train after PCSing or moving into the area, this is the place to be! Military and Family friend atmosphere.

Amazing gym and amazing people. Great place to learn self defense and get a great workout at the same time

Having run an academy myself and trained in multiple gyms I can say this is a Great academy with great instructors. Amazing kids classes focused on building self confidence, self-discipline, and bully proofing. Also provides amazing female and adult self defense courses geared towards real situations. Over all a perfect choice for getting or staying in shape.

Im a UFC and Bellator Veteran, Ive seen a lot of gyms, I must say this gym has a great lineage and is absolutely welcoming to beginners and new students. If youre looking for a positive environment, look no further.

An amazing Gym and Organization! The instructors are top of their game. Not just a gym but family! They care even outside of the mat. Thank you Daniel, Danny, Ton and Aaron for all you have done for Kennedy!

Amazing gym! A variety of classes offered with detailed instruction. Great instructors and students. Nothing is given here, only earned. Highly recommend to all regardless of age, gender, and skill level.

Such a good gym, I Came such a girly girl, now I feel way confident and know what I want in life, the people and professors are amazing people,highly recommended 😍

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. Everyone is treated with the respect that is given. This gym does require you to work hard, and earn everything you get which is one of the best things about the gym. I highly recommend to anyone that believes in working hard to earn what you get and desires world class instructions.

My son has been training under this gym for about a year and a half. The coaches and professors are beyond great. They teach my son more that just bjj. Things like teamwork, professionalism, and life skills. I would highly recommend this place to kids and adults.

I was in town for a week and I had planned to check out different gyms but instead I just ended up going back here. The people are very welcoming and they have a very diverse group both in experience and size. Would definitly come back. Thanks guys.

This gym is awesome! Great people, great instructors, and great Jiu Jitsu. Definitely a good way to get in shape, learn valuable skills, and have fun doing it. Highly recommended

This is among the best places to train hands down. I have been fortunate enough to train with Danny several times and he is top notch! The facility is welcoming to all...great family atmosphere and everyone is so helpful. Great place to be. Thank you for the hsopitality!If you are thinking about a great place to start your martial arts training...this is the place!Thank you Danny and the rest of Capitao Jiu Jitsu for the awesome training!

Great facility and amazing Instructors. My kids have been training jiujitsu for 3 years now. It has been very cool to see the progression in their confidence and discipline. My wife and I also train jiujitsu together at Capitao. It is an awesome hobby for us all! We recommend it to everyone.

There isnt a single gym around with the caliber of people that train here. Theres also no gym that invests in its members the way Capitao does. Youd be throwing your money away and cheating yourself by not choosing to train here.

If you are in the area and searching for quality versus quantity you have found it!!! 2 black belts under one roof is unheard of in most states let alone cities in America. Danny Ruiz, Daniel Silva, and whole host of amateur and professional fighters are some of the most welcoming people Ive met, let alone trained with. There is something for everyone in this gym; young, old, male, female, beginner, champion - experience world class coaching at its finest!!!

Been training at Capitao since 2013 and love every minute of it. Daniel and Danny will be hard on you sometimes but that’s because they want to push you to get the very best out of you. Everyone there makes it feel like a family and will what they can to help one another.

Ive had the opportunity to train at a lot of academies all over the world and I can genuinely say that Capitao is top notch, world class level. I trained here for about a year while living in the area, but I currently reside in San Diego. Ive learned from a lot of very high level black belt competitors all over the Southern California area, and the caliber of instruction at Capitao is as high as anywhere that Ive trained. This place is a gem to have in the panhandle area. Check it out, and I guarantee you will learn a lot, meet some awesome people, and receive world class training by phenomenal coaches. Cant say enough good things about this gym, the training partners there, and the instructors.

Been training here off and on for about 9 years, i am not very dedicated to training like most but i love this place and always feel myself wanting to come back. if not for the outstanding training from high level intelligent instructors but also just the friends i have made here, i consider everyone i have got the pleasure of knowing here to be like family. There is something here for all levels of training plenty of guys and gals at all levels so its never overwhelming even after taking long breaks from being physical. I will train here as long as i am still in the area.

I have been training at Capitao for two and a half years. It has changed my life in so many ways. When you attend you become a part of a family. Best Coaches and training partners ever!

Ive been to many mixed martial arts gyms and Capitao was by far one of the best! Great interaction between instructors and students, and contrary to many MMA gyms, a one size fits all teaching method was not followed. Students were trained to their own strengths and abilities! Overall great experience!!!

Best Gym, Coaches and training partners in the entire panhandle!! If you want to learn Jiu Jitsu train with Lions and improve your knowledge / execution then I encourage you to join.

If you want to train with the best, I highly recommend you give this place a try. My whole family trains here, need I say more. The atmosphere is definitely a clean and safe environment for both kids and adults. Overall, they get an A+++ in my book!

My membership started in 2011. Danny and Daniel saw the potential in a young punk kid and change my life. You step into the gym and they both believe in you no questions asked and make you believe in yourself. Martial arts aspect is first class !! but having them two as your coach and Professor is what makes all the difference!!

Great place to train and grow. Open 6 days a week and tons of classes to enjoy.If you are in the area, i would suggest checking them out.

My son Kyle started training at Capitao when he was in high school. Danny and the guys at the gym became his second family. They are very knowledgeable and work with each student to perfect their skills. Joining this gym was one of the best investments I could have made for my sons future.

Great gym, awesome professors, very knowledgeable, the classes are beneficial for all skill levels!!!!

I am so glad I found this place for my kids to train at. Danny, Daniel and Crew are the best. I highly recommend!

Instructors and students are very welcoming. Instruction is top notch. You will not be disappointed rolling with these folks.

Absolutely fantastic instruction/instructors! Curriculum is based on real life as opposed to internet flair or television highlights. Very family oriented gym with tons of talent.

Amazing gym. Constantly puts out great fighters and competitors. Their kids program teaches a never give up attitude combined with caring instructors. Best thing you can do for your children is enroll then I martial arts and Captitao Bjj is one of the best martial art schools around.

On vacation and wanted to roll....go figure. called up cleared it with them and had a blast! Highly recommend this gym to all who come out this way.

I have been training at Capitao for about a year now and I love it (I only do jiu jitsu so far). The coaches and everyone that trains there are great people. Its like a family

Best training spot on the emerald coast!

Amazing training facility with even more amazing Professors! Top notch training, give them a try...you will not be disappointed.

Great family environment and very knowledgeable instructors

Great attitude and atmosphere in this gym. Instructors recognize that everyone has different training goals and encourage students along their journey. Lots of experience in this gym so check it out.

Been training here since 2011 and its been awesome. Great instructors and a great group of people that train here. Theyre like family

Just moved to the area and was looking for a gym to train at, and I am extremely glad a co-worker brought me here. Very welcoming environment and awesome instructors!

Love love love the facility and all the instructors. Daniel Silva and Danny Ruiz have a childrens jiu jitsu program that is second to none. Our kids have been attending classes since they were in kindergarten. Not only are they learning a great sport they are learning the value of sportsmanship, respect and self confidence. You owe it to yourself and your children to check out their facility and their programs.

The best BJJ and MMA gym in the area. But what sets this place apart is the environment. The other people who train at this place make it almost like a family. Ive been training for over six years and even if some of the people have moved or stop training the bonds we made on the mat will last a lifetime.

When I first received orders for Eglin AFB multiple folks I trained with in Guam told me to go to this gym, so I knew it had to be legit. When I first showed up sign up was easy, I even signed my six year old daughter up the same day. The first couple of classes were pretty rough, but good because it was great to be on the mats again. Two years later Im still there, my daughter is still there, and my 5 year old boy is there now. My kids love it and its a great way for them to burn off some extra energy and learn some discipline. More importantly they are learning solid self defense skills should they ever be bullied. I think all kids should learn a grappling art and here is one of the top places to learn.The facilities are very nice, seperate male and female bathrooms, shower, locker room, waiting area for parents while the kiddos are training or a place for bae to sit while her man turns into a savage, newly installed security system and quality tatami mats.The gym is nice and clean, never had any issues with anything nasty.If you are a veteran this is a great place to train, a very vet friendly environment. They even had a veteran TV show film on location because of the gyms deep ties to the veteran community.Would I recommend it, YES. Quality training partners challenge you everyday. Great facilities, high quality instruction from Black Belts in their respective martial art.If youre in the area visiting swing by for a drop in or if youve been thinking of signing up give the free week a try and keep coming!

Only place in the entire county that is not a McDojo. You will not see any 12 year old black belts. The BJJ especially is very good, no matter the age group.

I travel the world training in all types of gyms, This one here is a keeper if you live in the area and you want quality instructions this is the place for you. The instructors are great friends of mine and offer a lot of exercise.

Went as a guest looking to train while away from home for a week. They were gracious enough to let me sweat with them and I learned by observing their talented coaches and students. If I lived here, Id train here.

Awesome place to train. Cant get much better!!! Professor Danny is great.

My kids have trained there, and have never had been picked on, or had any self esteem issues!

I practiced with Capitao Jui Jitsu and MMA for a couple years before moving and after training with various instructors across the world I can strongly say that the skills I learned under Capitao has paved way for a strong embedded fundamental of the art that I have been able to hold my own while training and continuing the endless journey Jui Jitsu and MMA. The lead instructor Danny is by far one of the most knowledgable, hardworking and positive instructors that I have ever trained with over the past 12 years of my training. I highly recommend anyone thinking of starting or changing gyms to consider Capitao as its a gift to have such an amazing facility and trainers that Capitao offers, some parts of the country arent as fortunate to have such legit and proper instruction directed not only from knowledge and professionalism, but from actual in the ring fighting experience. 10 stars for Capitao!!

I have trained at numerous academies/gyms around the US and this was one of my favorite spots hands-down. I am a black belt from San Diego that has trained & competed against some of the best guys in the world (Rafa & Giu Mendes, Caio Terra, Joao Miyao, Gianni Grippo & Samir Chantre just to name a few). I have also been invited to the Eddie Bravo Invitational five times where you can find on UFC fight pass. This gym in Fort Walton Beach will always remain a special place for me with fond memories. The instructors are quite knowledgeable on all facets of Jiu-Jitsu whether it be self-defense, sport, and MMA. As a sport competitor I was challenged daily and progressed during my tenure there. They provide great seminars from high level instructors that are involved with UFC fighters such as Uriah Faber & Anthony Pettis. Anyone from beginner to advanced will appreciate this facility and anyone who tells you different is severely confused or inexperienced.

Capitao has a great training atmosphere. The skill set of the trainers and their instruction is comparable to any high level school in the world. You will find life long martial artist in their student pool that will work with you or give you good work everyday of the week. If you want to study Judo, Wrestling, BJJ, JJJ, Kuk Su Wan,or Combative training you have found your place on the beautiful Emerald Coast.

Beast gym for all levels of jiu jitsu.

Opened their doors and made me feel like family OSS!!!

I have been taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at this place for three years now. The instructors (Daniel and Danny) are very knowledgeable and very friendly. The advance students are helpful and are willing to help teach you along also. The instructors have set up a lot of seminars through out the year. I have learned personally from Master Dela Riva, Master Carlson Gracie jr, Thiago Batata Domingues and Urijah Faber just to name a few. If you are looking for the legit MMA or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu place to study from in the Gulf Coast of Florida, this is it. This place will teach you to be humble as I am a black belt in Tae Kwon Do already and getting tapped every day. There are a lot of bad mofo here if you need the challenge. Its also a great place for older adults, kids, military, females to learn BJJ!Sincerely,Visanu Bruce Vee Mongsaithong!

Phenomenal school and instruction. Cannot speak more highly of Danny Ruiz and Daniel Silva.

Awesome training with knowledgeable instructors!!

Been training with Danny for about 6 years now and Daniel for about 4 and some change. If youre training anywhere else, youre crazy.

Inferior gym filled with inferior people

The absolute best gym!!!