Downbeach Jiu Jitsu

Our School

Downbeach Jiu Jitsu is an academy to train hard and share some laughs just down the road from the beach. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where students are taken care of and built up by the community. Our mission is to make everyone better through our structured curriculum. The team has years of Gracie training that have helped them create a thorough system for student development. On top of that, we even bring in some of the best instructors for seminars to provide students with the best instruction possible. Come join us for the best beachside martial arts around!

Our History

In 2025, retired police officer Richard Komar and firefighter Kyle Deroo were looking for a place to train Jiu Jitsu with their friends. They opened a gym on the island and quickly found themselves running a family-friendly academy for the entire community! They started with basic Jiu Jitsu programs, but quickly expanded further with Women’s Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu, and even Muay Thai. Our upgrades have even included adding an outside shower! The quick progress they’ve made has been thanks to their 40+ years of experience (30+ for Rich, 10+ for Kyle), time under the Miglarese brothers, and love for the art. Together, they’ve built a special home for the Margate martial arts community.

Kids Jiu Jitsu

Lil Groms (ages 4–7)

Big confidence starts with small steps.

Our Lil Groms program is designed specifically for children ages 4–7 and introduces them to the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self-defense in a fun, positive, and age-appropriate environment.

Kids learn best when they’re having fun, so our classes use games and engaging activities to teach important skills like movement, balance, coordination, listening, and basic Jiu Jitsu techniques.

We also help kids build important character traits outside of the gym through our Character Development Program. Every two months, students focus on a new character-building theme and earn points for positive behaviors and accomplishments. At the end of each theme, students work toward earning a special Game Day reward!

Your child will have fun, make friends, learn new skills, and build confidence along the way.

Give your child a place to learn, grow, and have fun. Message us today to schedule their FREE trial!

Groms (ages 8–12)

Confidence. Discipline. Self-defense. Skills that last a lifetime.

Our Groms program gives children ages 8–12 the skills and confidence to handle challenges both on and off the mats.

Students learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and practical self-defense while developing important life skills such as communication, discipline, confidence, and problem-solving. Our program teaches kids how to use verbal de-escalation and assertiveness to address difficult situations, including bullying, before they escalate.

When physical control is necessary, students learn leverage-based techniques designed to help them safely control situations without relying on striking.

Our Character Development Program reinforces these lessons with rotating themes focused on health, personal growth, and positive habits. Kids can earn points for putting these qualities into practice at home and in the gym.

Help your child build confidence that carries beyond the mats. Contact us today to schedule their FREE trial!

Muay Thai (ages 13+)

Learn to strike. Get in great shape. Build confidence.

Muay Thai is one of the most effective and complete striking arts in the world—and you don’t need any experience to get started.

Our Muay Thai classes are designed for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced athletes. You’ll learn striking fundamentals, develop your conditioning, build coordination, and challenge yourself in a supportive training environment.
Whether you’re looking for a new way to get in shape, want to learn practical striking skills, or simply want to challenge yourself, Muay Thai is a great place to start.

Choose from our Muay Thai memberships or get the Full Access membership and train in both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu.

No experience required. Your first class starts with simply showing up. Contact us today for your FREE trial!

Adult Jiu Jitsu (ages 13+)

Build confidence. Learn real skills. Become stronger on and off the mats.

Our Adult Jiu Jitsu program is designed for everyone—from complete beginners to experienced grapplers. With hundreds of techniques organized into a structured curriculum, you’ll always have a clear path to follow and new skills to develop.

Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, competition, or simply learning something new, our program gives you the tools and training environment to keep improving.

Your Jiu Jitsu membership also includes Takedowns for Jiu Jitsu and our Advanced/Competition Jiu Jitsu class.

No experience necessary. Come see what Jiu Jitsu can do for you! Contact us today to schedule your FREE trial.

Takedowns for Jiu Jitsu (No Gi)

Included with your Jiu Jitsu membership!

Take the fight where you want it to go.

Every grappling match starts on the feet. Our Takedowns for Jiu Jitsu class is designed to help you become more confident and effective in the stand-up portion of your game.

This class is always No-Gi and focuses on a different takedown system each week. You’ll learn practical techniques designed specifically for Jiu Jitsu and grappling, while developing better balance, timing, control, and overall wrestling skills.

Whether you’re brand new to takedowns or looking to add more tools to your Jiu Jitsu game, this class will help you become more comfortable starting from your feet.

No experience required. Start building your takedown game today with a FREE trial!

Women’s Only Jiu Jitsu

A supportive place to learn, train, and get stronger together.

Our Women’s Only Jiu Jitsu class gives women of all experience levels the opportunity to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Whether you’ve never stepped on a mat before or you already have experience, you’ll learn practical techniques while building confidence, strength, and new skills alongside other women.

The class is led by Jessica, a purple belt and Pan Championship silver medalist, who brings her competitive experience and passion for Jiu Jitsu to every class.

No matter your reason for starting—fitness, self-defense, confidence, competition, or simply trying something new—you’ll have a supportive environment where you can learn at your own pace and grow.

This class is included with your Jiu Jitsu membership.

Ready to give Jiu Jitsu a try? Reach out today to schedule your FREE trial!

Advanced/Competition Jiu Jitsu Class

Ready to turn up the intensity?

Our Advanced/Competition Jiu Jitsu class is built for students who want to challenge themselves, improve their conditioning, and take their Jiu Jitsu to another level.

You don’t have to be a competitor to train in this class, but you should be comfortable sparring and have a solid Jiu Jitsu foundation. Expect high-intensity positional sparring, difficult starting positions, challenging rounds, and minimal rest.

Looking to compete? This class will help you develop the conditioning, composure, and skills needed to perform under pressure.

Looking for a serious workout? You’ll get that too.

Included with your Jiu Jitsu membership.