Praxxis Jiu Jitsu in Downtown Chipley, Florida will open soon, and owner Tito Jones, who is also a sworn deputy sheriff with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, has dedicated his life to martial arts.
Training at 8 years of age, in traditional disciplines like Taekwondo and Karate, Tito’s love of the sport extended to wrestling, boxing, and mixed martial arts.
He became a Northern Florida Golden Gloves Boxing Champion and had the opportunity to train under world-class boxing coach Roy Jones Sr., where he developed high-level striking skills and a deep understanding of movement, timing, and discipline.
Following his dream to become a professional fighter, Tito moved from Panama City, Florida to Phoenix, Arizona, where he trained with the professional fight team at Arizona Combat Sports- one of the top MMA gyms in the country at the time.
He began his career competing in events like Rage in the Cage and shows in New Mexico, eventually going on to fight at higher levels.
Tito later trained in Sacramento, California with Team Alpha Male, and throughout his career he competed in respected organizations including Strikeforce, World Series of Fighting, and the prestigious Vale Tudo Japan, appearing multiple times on national television.
Along the way, Ihe’s had the privilege of training with world champions, elite grapplers, and even Olympic gold medalists in wrestling.
Seriously focused on grappling since 2006, and after his MMA career, Tito dedicated himself fully to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and currently holds a Brown Belt and continue to learn, grow, and refine his craft.
Tito’s diverse background across striking, wrestling, and high-level MMA competition allows him to not just teach techniques, buts more importantly how and when to apply them in real situations.
Tito is able to break down Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a way that blends pressure, control, timing, and awareness from all aspects of combat sports, making it practical, effective, and easy to understand for students of all ages and experience levels.
Tito Jones now brings PRAXXIS JIU JITSU to Chipley, with a goal to build more than just a gym- he wants to create a positive, community-driven environment where families, kids, and adults can come together to learn, grow, and support one another both on and off the mats.
Tito will have an exact date of opening very soon and looks forward to some growth and good times on the mat here in Chipley.
