Srisuk Muay Thai Pensacola Marcelo Alonso BJJ Pensacola
Authentic Thai Boxing, Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, & MMA
Martial Arts Excellence: Community Focus
At Deep Waters MMA- Srisuk Muay Thai & Marcelo Alonso BJJ of Pensacola, we believe in the power of discipline, respect, hard work, and strong community. Our training methods are designed to empower individuals of all backgrounds through the authentic arts of Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a supportive, growth-focused environment.
Train the Legacy of World-Class Champions
Deep Waters MMA- Muay Thai and BJJ proudly carries a dual lineage of world-class combat heritage:
- Traditional Muay Thai Lineage: Our striking curriculum is built on the proven system of Master Saohin Srisuk—a 6-time World Champion, two-time S-1 Muay Thai Champion, four-time PABA Boxing Champion, and legendary former head instructor at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand, where he trained elite UFC fighters and international champions.
- Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lineage: Our ground program offers authentic Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the direct organizational affiliation and guidance of 7th-Degree Coral Belt Professor Marcelo Alonso.
By uniting authentic Srisuk Muay Thai and Marcelo Alonso BJJ alongside high-level MMA instruction, our academy provides complete combat proficiency built on proper technique, safety, and mutual respect.
A Strong Community & Family Culture
We proudly maintain a family-friendly, welcoming culture where complete beginners, fitness seekers, and dedicated athletes train side-by-side. At Deep Waters MMA- Srisuk Muay Thai Pensacola, ego, intimidation, and reckless training are strictly forbidden. Whether you are learning fundamental self-defense, getting in peak physical shape, building a solid martial arts foundation, or preparing to compete, your safety and personal evolution always come first.
We welcome all skill levels and goals—offering a tight-knit community that pushes you forward, with competition pathways available for those eager to step into the ring or on the mats.
About deep waters MMA- Muay Thai & BJJ
Elite Training Facility
We train in a serious, purpose-built, and safety-focused environment at our gym in Pensacola. Equipped with everything you need to train, including heavy bags, an 18ft competition cage, and a full-size boxing ring, our facility is built for the needs of both enthusiasts and competitors.
Our gym is clean, well-equipped, and designed for al
We train in a serious, purpose-built, and safety-focused environment at our gym in Pensacola. Equipped with everything you need to train, including heavy bags, an 18ft competition cage, and a full-size boxing ring, our facility is built for the needs of both enthusiasts and competitors.
Our gym is clean, well-equipped, and designed for all of all our members, ensuring a top-notch experience for those who train Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and MMA.
🥊 Authentic Muay Thai
Welcome to Srisuk Muay Thai Pensacola—Pensacola’s premier home for traditional Muay Thai. As an official Srisuk Muay Thai gym, we are first and foremost dedicated to mastering the art of eight limbs through authentic technique, disciplined conditioning, and proven ring tradition.
Our striking program is built directly on the Srisuk syste
Welcome to Srisuk Muay Thai Pensacola—Pensacola’s premier home for traditional Muay Thai. As an official Srisuk Muay Thai gym, we are first and foremost dedicated to mastering the art of eight limbs through authentic technique, disciplined conditioning, and proven ring tradition.
Our striking program is built directly on the Srisuk system, specializing in the classic Muay Mat style. Defined by heavy hands, low kicks, high-pressure footwork, and relentless forward movement, this tradition teaches you to dictate the pace, control the fight, and pull your opponents into deep waters.
Whether you are stepping onto the mats to build unstoppable confidence, master real-world self-defense, achieve peak physical fitness, or prepare for competition, our gym provides the expert instruction and supportive culture you need to push past your limits. Under the guidance of Coach (Kru) Kurt Fichtner, and experienced coaches, every class emphasizes proper form, power, defensive responsibility, and mental resilience for practitioners of all skill levels.
At Deep Waters MMA, we honor the art, the heritage, and the discipline of traditional Muay Thai. Step onto the mats and train the Srisuk way.
🛡️ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
While traditional Muay Thai is a cornerstone of our academy, Deep Waters MMA is equally committed to offering a world-class ground grappling program for the modern practitioner. We provide full-spectrum Marcelo Alonso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training, giving our members complete combat proficiency on the mat and
While traditional Muay Thai is a cornerstone of our academy, Deep Waters MMA is equally committed to offering a world-class ground grappling program for the modern practitioner. We provide full-spectrum Marcelo Alonso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training, giving our members complete combat proficiency on the mat and in the cage.
We recognize that in real-world self-defense or an MMA bout, your biggest weakness lies in the range you haven't mastered. Led by Coach Emily Fichtner, our BJJ program delivers authentic Jiu-Jitsu rooted directly in the high-pressure Carlson Gracie lineage—passed down through her direct training with 7th-degree coral belt Professor Marcelo Alonso.
Whether your goal is technical mastery, practical self-defense, or high-level competition, our BJJ and MMA classes offer structured, comprehensive instruction to ensure you build a complete, gap-free game at Deep Waters MMA.
Putting It All Together
Built on the aggressive, heavy-top-pressure legacy of Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, our Marcelo Alonso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program prepares you for complete control whether training in the Gi or No-Gi. We teach high-leverage submissions, dominant positioning, and explosive escapes with a relentless emphasis on technical efficiency—using pres
Built on the aggressive, heavy-top-pressure legacy of Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, our Marcelo Alonso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program prepares you for complete control whether training in the Gi or No-Gi. We teach high-leverage submissions, dominant positioning, and explosive escapes with a relentless emphasis on technical efficiency—using pressure, weight distribution, and timing to dictate the canvas, neutralize threats, force submissions, or safely return to your feet.
Aggressive Takedowns & Control
Transitioning from striking to grappling requires a proactive, dominant approach. In our BJJ program, we focus on a high-pressure takedown system that teaches you how to dictate exactly where the fight takes place. You will learn to bridge the distance with aggressive entries, tight wrestling setups, and heavy clinch work to put your opponent on their back and keep them there.
The MMA Bridge
At Deep Waters MMA, our ground system serves as the connective tissue between elite striking and total fight control. You will learn how to strike smoothly into the clinch, control the action against the wall, and use dominant top position to open up relentless ground strikes, knees, and elbows. By integrating Marcelo Alonso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts into our core curriculum, we ensure our practitioners aren't just high-level strikers—they are unbreakable, complete martial artists capable of controlling a fight at every single level.
Our Instructors
Elite Coaching
Expertise matters.
At Deep Waters MMA, our instructors are committed to the authentic preservation of traditional Muay Thai and high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, bringing decades of combined experience across striking, grappling, and MMA to our facility in Pensacola. We don’t just teach you techniques; we guide you in moving with purpose, power, precision, and respect.
Meet the coaches dedicated to your evolution in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and combat sports performance: