Pace Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy was founded by US Navy Lt Commander Marcello Alcantar and his family in 2017 and has grown roots in the heart of beautiful Pace, FL (a suburb of Pensacola).
Our family atmosphere nurtures and encourages growth in all students, ranging from small children as young as 3 years to adults of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.
Pace Gracie Jiu Jitsu serves as stewards in the community, especially advocating for our Military and Veterans, Anti-bullying and Women’s Self-Defense. Our calling is to promote overall health, mental / physical wellness, and injury prevention to Pace and neighboring communities.
Since you’ll be practicing submissions, defense and takedowns in jiu jitsu class, you’ll build up good muscle memory which allows you to make those moves become second nature, if you are faced with any self-defense scenario. Martial arts builds confidence and character. There will be many times when you’re forced to step out of your comfort zone when practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling, which only strengthens your mind and spirit.
Different sports call for different muscle groups, but grappling requires most, if not all, muscles to be active during training. On top of strengthening your biceps, fingers, core, and legs, you don’t have to come to the gym wondering if you’re doing the exercises right to begin with. Your coach is there to make sure the drill or technique you’re working on is correct.
Pace Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Wrestling is a 5,000 sq ft martial arts academy located in the heart of Pace, FL. The academy is highly accessible off of Hwy 90 and embodies a very welcoming and family friendly environment.
Our program benefits students of all ranks and skill levels.
Grappling is the perfect way to get healthy and in shape.
Our Black Belts and Coaches come from highly respected backgrounds.
We train traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and No Gi Grappling.
Our academy hosts a multitude of talent, with our Black Belt instructors, you are never far from world class knowledge right here in Pace, FL.
November 1st marks the start of the 2022-2023 Wrestling Season!
Join us on the First Friday of Every Month as we welcome friends, family and relatives of our students to come try out a FREE class!