Welcome to Atlas Martial Arts

I opened Atlas Martial Arts in Crestview Florida back in 2010 when I noticed a void in the town that needed to be filled. Individuals in Crestview had no where to go for quality martial arts instruction and I saw it as an opportunity to bring a new community center/dojo to the town which gave people a place to improve themselves and come together as a second family.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a fantastic art for self defense with a strong emphasis on grappling by utilizing leverage to control and submit your opponent. Adapted from Judo and made famous by the Gracies, we are a Carlson Gracie to De la Riva lineage school.

Okinawan Karate/ Kickboxing

For stand up (punching/kicking/striking) we teach Kobayashi Shorin Ryu and kickboxing with Muay Thai mixed in. Shorin Ryu is a traditional art with a large emphasis on self cultivation, discipline, self defense, and self protection.

Beyond the Dojo

Our students have had large success in the competitive realm winning tournaments such as the Battle of Atlanta, Pan ams, Worlds, and many regional/state tournaments!