My two daughters and I just started our 10-day trial and had a really positive experience. The…read moreWomen Empowered class is well-structured, and the instructors were kind and attentive to everyone's needs. The front desk staff was helpful in getting us started and answering our questions. The facility is clean, spacious, and well-maintained. Would recommend to others looking to try jiu jitsu, particularly women and families.

We signed up for a trial and after just one class, my 3 year old loved it. She kept asking when she…read morecould go back. After the 2nd trial class, she wants me to practice the moves with her at home. During sessions, the instructors go around the mat to help the students with the techniques. The only thing that could use improvement is maybe have a dedicated introductory class for first timers instead of fully immersing in established classes. It was a bit of a challenge to follow the instructions while trying to navigate how things are structured. But overall, if my kid enjoys the class, then it works for her.

I love this bjj gym! The whole staff is amazing and very…read moreknowledgeable. Eduardo and Syang, the owners are incredible and treat everyone like family. Coach Zacka is the sweetest. My daughter has learned so much in the past year and for that I am very grateful. Strongly recommend this place if you are looking for learning the real bjj and self defense.

Not suitable for younger kids 3-4yo. Not properly trained to get younger kids on task/focused with…read moreeffective and constructive methods.

My family has been training here for about 3 years now. Going into this we expected them to train,…read morelearn, have fun, and possibly compete. What we didn't expect was becoming part of a community where everyone is like family and super supportive.      Professor Andre is the most patient, kind and understanding person I have ever met. He teaches the kids with so much love and passion. I can't really speak for the adult class, but my husband enjoys it so much, he wishes he could train everyday if his schedule permitted it. Aside from training, they put together ways for families to get to know each other and have fun. Last Halloween they hosted a trunk or treat, which all the families had an amazing time. Also, I was able to attend one of their mom's nights out. I really appreciated that even though I don't personally train - there was something for me as well. There is never any pressure to attend any of the extra stuff, but it's great for all the kids and families to get to know each other outside of class.

Best jiu jitsu professor on earth. I look forward to each day. Great group of highly motivated…read morecompetitors if you want to compete. If not, there is absolutely no pressure to do so. They will all train with you at your level.

Started here about a year ago and am so glad that i did!…read more Mike and Dane have been excellent owners and instructors at GSBJJ and they are very passionate about their career/jiujitsu. The people here are good people. They share their knowledge and are humble. No arrogant people trying to prove that they are better than you and smashing you, like at some other gyms I've been to. Lastly, the cleanliness of the gym is an important factor to me when choosing a gym. At golden state, the mats are cleaned after every class. I like how they clean right after class so that we can all see the mats being cleaned. It gives me a sense of security from bacteria, diseases, covid...etc. Give it a try. It's probably going to be the best gym you go to in the South Bay. Ps. My girls are now taking classes too and they love it.

Great classes and great vibes. Very happy I found this spot to train. Everyone has been very…read morewelcoming and willing to share their knowledge.

Our kid has been taking BJJ here for the last 6 months and absolutely LOVES it. He started with the…read morerecommended 2x/week and kept asking for more classes that he is now going 5x/week. He even refused to go to Disneyland so he could go to BJJ. The coaches are warm and welcoming and professor is tough, yet kind. The class is structured so that the kids are constantly moving and never become bored. Highly recommend this academy and am so grateful to find a beneficial activity that he actually wants to attend. First class is free so definitely give it a try.

Gracie Barra Redondo Beach is a fantastic school with a well experienced staff. I would recommend…read morejoining if you're a well experienced jiu jitsu practitioner or first timer. Professor Murillo will make it a great experience either way. I've been training for a few years and started working in the area recently so I've enjoyed the transition with training at a new school.

The kids classes are so fun and the coaches are all amazing. You can tell they all love to work…read morewith kids. We were hooked after our first day. The lessons are a good mix of exercise, technique and fun.

If you're looking for a place to start Jiu-jitsu or even to sharpen your skills, that's the spot,…read moreespecially if you have young kids. The kids and teens classes are the best! My son started at 8 years old and I at 49, and we have no intention of stopping.

A friend of ours recommended this dojo. What a unique and wonderful place!…read more We went for a free trial class and were instantly impressed. All of the staff and the Gracie's are so good with the kids - very gentle and encouraging, but with structure and consistency. They treat each child as an individual and take time to work with each one. We have felt such sincerity and kindness from everyone we have ever met there. Our little one's physical and social confidence are already noticeably growing after only a few classes. And this is such a positive and engaging place, it's always a very preferred activity for us. Parents and families can stay to watch and learn by observation. There are also games like air hockey downstairs for after class. So, it feels like more of a family hangout spot than just a drop-off and pick-up activity. I should also include that as an MMA fan, I partly picked this school because of Rodrigo Gracie's top credentials and legendary career. This alone makes the dojo unique, but when combined with the warm, family friendly approach they have, it is truly a special place.

Our hopes were high for this studio and we were very excited for our family to join. Rodrigo was a…read morewonderful teacher & so good with the kids, but his wife treated me like a criminal in front of everyone and then could not acknowledge she had made a mistake. This is what happened. Our friends go to this studio and we decided to join them - I had texted (as the website says to do) the day before our lessons making sure it was okay for our kids to come to a lesson & then for me to take the following adult class just like our friends do, I asked for next steps etc. The person responding said "absolutely, no problem! See you tomorrow!". Our kids lesson went well, then my friend and I put our kids in the playroom and went to take the adult class together. I was there 20 min prior to class starting and no one spoke to me or had me fill out paperwork so I guessed the papers I had done for my kids with my name on them included me as well. I partook in the class for 30 minutes before the wife suddenly scolded me like a child saying "get off the mat! you cannot just show up for any class you want and disturb everyone!" I was so confused as I had just spoken to someone the day before about coming to that session & had been taking the class seriously while I was there. I asked her nicely what she would like for me to do and she told me "you can sit and watch" & repeated that I can't just show up & join any class i want. I then realized she thought I had crashed the class and tried to kindly remind her "oh I'm the one who texted you yesterday" To which she waved her hand for me to stop talking and turned around to continue her phone conversation with her friend. I was so shocked. I then got my kids from downstairs and packed up. On the way out, I decided to show her the text messages I had from the day before where I was told I was welcome to come and she still said "well, *I* never spoke to you" then she found the texts in HER OWN phone and goes "oh, you spoke to my daughter... " and realizing her mistake adds in "but you still cannot bring your kids here that's only for kids who are enrolled".... I replied with not only did no one tell me that, but I was TRYING to enroll them. To which she snapped, "well, come back Saturday then", smiled, and that was that. I later thought about coming back and decided I couldn't enroll my children at a martial arts studio that cannot take accountability for their mistakes as that is a core principle I try to instill in my children. Instead, I personally reached out reexplaining the misunderstanding and how disappointed we felt as my kids and I had been excited to enroll. I was hoping she would at the very least acknowledge her mistake and we could move past it. I wasn't even going to leave a review and stated that in my text. But 5 days later and she never even responded to me at all. My father is a black belt, I grew up visiting my grandma in Japan, her father, my uncles and aunts were all as well - their family samurai sword hung in their home my childhood. I was always taught that accountability was a fundamental core value in martial arts but I guess not here. Very sad experience because our hopes were so high.

I can't say enough good things about Canvas Jiu Jitsu. I originally trained jiu jitsu in my 30s but…read moreeventually quit. I came back to it in my mid 40s, and I'm so grateful I found Canvas. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping you improve. Anthony has created an environment where you can work hard, challenge yourself, and learn without feeling intimidated. The coaches and students are incredibly supportive, and I've always felt welcomed here. Coming back to jiu jitsu after so many years was intimidating, especially being older, but I never felt like I didn't belong or couldn't keep up. Training at Canvas has helped me become more confident, pushed me outside of my comfort zone, and even gave me the courage to compete again. If you've been thinking about trying jiu jitsu, or even coming back to it after a long break like I did, I highly recommend Canvas. I'm really grateful to have found a place where I genuinely look forward to training and continuing to get better.

Dropped in for open mat. Super clean, spacious and good rolls. Practitioners of all levels and…read moreeveryone was chill. Definitely a great spot for people wanting to try out jiu jitsu. It has the type of culture I appreciate and look for when finding gyms. Lots of parking and lots of classes.

Love how all coaches patiently work with little kids. They are very flexible working with the…read moreschedule.

Came here for open mat. It was a great time. They welcomed me with open arms. It helped that we…read morewere members at another Cobrinha location. The facility was really nice and huge. They even have a weight training area and a separate room for parents. Champions are made here. If you are in the area and just looking for a place to train or interested in competing, definitely check them out.

I tried this spot out last night for the Muay Thai class. I have never taken a Muay Thai class…read morebefore and made that very clear to the front desk and to the instructor. They were so patient and went above and beyond to make me comfortable. Fight training of any kind can be very intimidating, especially when. you look around the room and everyone looks like they know what they're doing. I was made to feel very comfortable and safe. As far as the class went, it was RAD! The instructor had me focus on myself and my form. He never put me in any situation where I wasn't ready for. In fact he gave me drills to just keep practicing and then would come and check on me and when I was ready he gave me a new move. I really appreciated the patience and the immediate safety/comfort I felt.

Love this gym always makes me work hard and stay focused my coach was now UFC fighter Gregory…read moreRodriguez Robocup he was always respectful