About Us:
Jiu Jitsu is an incredible hobby to pour all your efforts into due to its numerous health benefits. Exercising at Paradise Fitness and Jiu Jitsu is a way to lose weight, gain muscle, and relieve stress. Even beyond your physical health, training Jiu Jitsu increases confidence, promotes discipline, and crafts humility. Our students’ parents praise how our Jiu Jitsu classes improve their listening and learning at home and in school.
Our training environment is a place for making connections and creating memories. We ensure our students understand that things may not always come easily. Developing Jiu Jitsu skills comes from hard work, persistence and drive. You set your training pace based on your competition level and passion towards martial arts. Modern Jiu Jitsu varies from other traditional sports. Everyone is able to participate regardless of experience or skill. Whether young or old, we encourage everyone to train Jiu Jitsu and build closer bonds. Martial arts are for anyone, not just for those who are at their athletic peak!
Our History:
Paradise Fitness and Jiu Jitsu owner Christian Yost has been training ever since he was 12 years old. He grew up amongst inspiring martial artists including his Black Belt older brother and various father figures. That passion carried through his life and brought him to teach full-time for several years. This journey helped Christian realize he wanted to open up an academy that offered a new type of experience. Christian’s dream came to fruition in June 2023 when he established Paradise Fitness and Jiu Jitsu in Destin, Florida. He continues to passionately instruct in order to share the gift and benefits of Jiu Jitsu.