Academy of Pensacola is a martial arts training gym founded in 2011 by John Henson to provide a serious combat sports environment and a higher level of Jiu-Jitsu instruction in Pensacola. Centered on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and no-gi training, it serves both adults and children through disciplined, structured instruction focused on steady skill development and long-term progress. Its classes also support broader conditioning goals such as flexibility, core strength, balance, and cardiovascular fitness, reflecting an approach that connects combat training with overall physical development, stress reduction, and mind-body balance.