Super good energy and friendly vibes go check it out for yourself ask for coach Vic great guyread more

I cannot begin to say how incredible this gym is. I dropped in as a blue belt from NJ to take a…read moreprivate class with Professor Carlos and wow! I didn't know what to expect given that I had the opportunity to train with a coral belt, and was nervous about being judged or not measuring up to established expectations. I was welcomed to his gym as though I had been training there for years. I never once felt judged, criticized, or anything negative that I may have received from other gyms around the country. Professor Carlos not only helped me to fine-tune the techniques that I currently have under my belt (pun intended), but also taught me better ways to execute some of the escapes and sweeps that I already had learned. His style is very technical driven so leave your strength at home and keep an open mind that being physically strong will only take you so far in his class. I truly cannot wait to come back and train here when I visit South Florida. If you have an opportunity to train with Professor Carlos DO IT!! **HINT** **HINT** Being humble will take you far, and will open a world of knowledge and opportunity from one of the best technical fighters in this country. Respect goes a long way and respect goes both directions.

Came here because of a dear friend that offered me a self defense class. What I did not know is…read morethat it was 50% self defense & 50% jiujitsu! I am somewhat intrigued & wanting to come back & take a few more classes. Our Master (or is it Sensei?) was firm but understanding... Janine is a force if discipline plus warmth! Her passion for the art of self defense can be seen in every single demonstration she does. Seriously thinking of coming back soon!

The school has been voted best martial art school for 10 years straight. The family friendly…read moreatmosphere is there and quality of service is top notch. You have world class champion instructors and coaches. The ability to train 7 days a week is possible with the schedule. Classes are separate for beginners and advanced students.

Short Version: Great Instructors, great school, great…read moreenvironment, you will become a martial arts beast and nobody will mess with you. You wont mess with anyone because it would be unfair with the knowledge you learn. No bullies here, all friends. This is the real deal. Come train at VRMA! Long version: I trained stand up fighting for five years and thought I was more than capable of protecting myself if I needed to. One day I walked into Vagner Rocha Martial Arts and was quickly humbled. Any human can throw a punch, but what happens when you end up on the ground? Combat on the ground is a totally different environment and it is extremely important that you learn how to protect yourself there. I have been training there for close to six years and I am still learning new techniques every class. More important than learning to protect yourself on the ground is the environment that you train in. This place is my extended family. Everyone is here to help and they all treat you with respect and make sure you get better. You will not find any bullies here, only Instructors and students who are going to make you a better person mentally, and physically. Master Vagner is a great instructor, when you come to class you will always find him there. Some other schools only use the instructors name to bring in students but the instructor never shows up. There is a reason why I have been training here so long, it's a great school and if I could have a sparring match against my old self I would destroy me! Do yourself and your family a huge favor, come and train and learn to protect yourself. It is so important to learn how to defend yourself in this day and age. I don't ever want to fight anyone because if my opponent knows even half of what I now know I'm going to be in big trouble. This is the real deal folks we are so fortunate to have such a great Instructor and school in our back yard. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Start a legacy for your family and future generations. Come train at VRMA it will change your life!

I wish a NEGATIVE rating was available. Our daughter was a student at this academy for 2 years and…read more9 months. When she started the gym was one of the best in the country for youth training. That did not last long as the focus quickly changed from a true competition gym to more of a cash cow and day care. This gym is the SPIRIT AIRLINES of Jiu Jitsu gyms. Pay for the gear they sell at the gym because you can't wear anything else, pay for belt promotions at $100 a promotion per child, $150 "in-house" tournaments which is only disclosed two weeks prior to the first scheduled tournament, $10 admission per person to watch your child compete at "in-house" tournament, no medals just a cheap red shirt promoting the gym. Training and competition class, "intermediate" to say the least and is an additional $150 a month on top of the $250 for a regular membership - then add privates ranging from $100 to over $200 an hour. Locker room and coaches reek of marijuana. There is no parking, you half to cross a major street at rush hour with your children and again at night after class. You will be told by Vagner that the only way your child can progress and win is via competing and privates. However, Vagner himself does not show up for competitions whether local or not, whether to watch or coach. Jasmine will travel if you buy her a plane ticket and put her up in a hotel and drive her to and from the event with no problem. If you are lucky you will have 1 coach for all the kids and that is if he is not coaching his son at the time. No questioning the training or you will be black listed - isn't YOUR MONEY PAYING FOR A SERVICE?! Coach Adrian will harass your wife via text message stating " to put you on a leash or it won't end well." No cross training or you will be given an ultimatum via text to pick a gym, because they claim to know what's best for YOUR child. Yet, they don't fix the mistakes unless you pay for privates. The staff and owners will claim you are family, and that may be true until the money stops flowing, or you don't do as you're told. Vagner, Jasmine and Adrian will even come over to your house to apologize for an ultimatum given then look your child in the face, apologize to them, claim to love them, only to stab them in the back weeks later when Adrian is being sneaky and getting caught by their student holding privates for free while others pay hundreds and when that 3rd person doesn't show up your child won't be included again. But that behavior is acceptable because the Coach's son has a super fight coming up. Know your child's worth and be careful; it is not what it appears to be from the outside. There are many better options for competitive jiu jitsu in Broward and Dade County than VRMA. If you are looking for EXPENSIVE, intermediate training for your children then this is the place for you.

If you want to learn real Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for sport and self defense this is the place for it…read more Professor Cristano is very knowledgeable and patience and will push you to improve every time you step on the mat

From the owner: Gracie Barra offers world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families,…read moreand anyone looking to better their lives. Our school has become a reference for physical education, character development, self-defense, and world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Our friendly, clean, and progress-oriented environment allows students to have a challenging, inspirational, and warm learning and training experience that makes them feel like coming back. It doesn't matter if you want to learn self-defense, lose weight, relieve stress, complement the education of your kids, or further develop your fighting skills -- we are certain you will find us to be an exciting and challenging place that will allow you to achieve your goals!

This is the best martial arts experience I have ever had. The community is welcoming and…read moresupportive. The coaches are experts and ensure a safe environment. Baga is the absolute best! Summer camps for kids, and adult classes that produce only the best black belts. It's my home gym for life.

I have no complaints about the 2 instructors, they are patient and address the children there…read moreappropriately, HOWEVER, the woman who works the front desk is horribly rude, unprofessional, and abrasive. I have had several encounters with her including a time where she wanted to berate me and my child about a missed payment (unbeknownst to me) with other people in attendance. So sorry I had to pull my child from this location. She needs to learn social skills and tact!

Thanks to all the trainers and staff I am in the best shape and closer everyday to my goalread more

I went to see the place to maybe join. I thought the place was kind of beat up and I went to the…read moreone in Plantation. It was much nicer. I would've joined if I didn't get some attitude from the manager. They texted me a promotion. And when I texted back asking a question, the answer was it's in the ad. It would've been easier if he just answered the question and I probably would've joined the gym. I can't imagine starting a relationship with attitude.

Senseis Franklin and Brandon facilitate an amazing BJJ program. As a former MMA…read moreJudoka/Wrestler/BJJ- I would highly recommend this program. my 5 year old son is benefitting greatly from this dojo

My 3 year old joined a few weeks ago & is absolutely loving it. Coach Brandon is super professional…read more& fun! Classes have a great balance of age appropriate drills & technique & silly games Like Zombie. We go twice a week & my son spends the other days wanting to practice his forward rolls, back rolls, bear & army crawl etc at home. It's so sweet to see how much he is learning & loving this amazing sport. its always super clean! Plenty of seating for you to watch your kid. Highly recommend.

We are so happy we have found Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu Academy. We just started over a month ago…read morebut feel already at home here. Great atmosphere and great trainers. Our kids/ teenager absolutely love it and I love watching them grow. Highly recommended.

Witnessed marc aurelio aggressively chastise & belittle a fellow parent during their in house…read morecompetition, A good humble Jewish man with 2 kids enrolled. marcus aurelio assaulted him in front of his 2 children, seemed like a roid rage incident. Not a safe environment, Rillon Gracie Academy, Gracie Barra, Valente Bros school are much better & safer environment for kids & adults. There are legal docs supporting multiple assault claims with names.