We absolutely love EDH BJJ! Both of our boys train here, and it has been such an amazing experience…read morefor our family. From day one, the coaches have been welcoming, patient, and genuinely invested in each child. They do such a great job balancing discipline and structure while still keeping classes fun and something the kids look forward to. We've watched our boys grow so much--not only in their jiu-jitsu skills, but also in their confidence, focus, discipline, resilience, and respect for others. The coaches know when to encourage them, when to challenge them, and how to make every child feel proud of their progress. What really makes EDH BJJ special is the community. It truly feels like a family. Everyone is supportive and encouraging, and you can tell the coaches genuinely care about the kids both on and off the mat. Watching our boys earn their stripes and belts and become more confident has been so rewarding. We are incredibly grateful we found EDH BJJ and couldn't recommend this gym enough to any family looking for a positive, supportive environment for their kids!

As a family of four, our entire family has trained at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We…read morerecommend every person we know, to try a class, and inevitably, those individuals start training, as well! We have watched both of our sons progress, from starting at the age of four and continue to grow in not only strength but integrity, team work/team camaraderie, intrinsic motivation and self control. We appreciate the consistency with the coaches and their willingness to help each student, regardless of age or ability. They show extreme patience with all in attendance, including kids who have never stepped onto the mat. The environment is friendly and supportive and always extremely inclusive. We could not be happier with our six years at this gym and have no plans to leave anytime soon. Each of us look forward to the classes, that are offered throughout the week. Our sons are excited to attend each class and have made some life-long friendships with their teammates.

Great vibe, amazing instructors, amazing students that are just fun to be around. A lot of…read morecamaraderie! Definitely worth a look if you're considering a school.

Refuge is an incredible Jiu Jitsu academy. After searching for a fun and practical martial art for…read moreself-defense and character building for my girls, a local Taekwondo instructor suggested that I check out Refuge, a new academy near my house. I was immediately impressed with how incredibly clean and well-maintained the facility is--it was clear to me that the owners and coaches take pride in providing a safe and professional training environment. After training there for 2 years now both personally and with my two daughters (7 and 10) I can attest to the fact that the instruction for both adults and kids is world-class. Jeremiah, Dave, Joel, and Julian are highly skilled black belts and have very different approaches to the art of Jiu Jitsu. Refuge has fantastic No Gi coaches as well and I can't say enough good things about Dan, Nick and Gabe. Every instructor at the academy brings a deep level of knowledge to every class, breaking down techniques in a way that's both accessible and effective for all experience levels. Whether you're brand new or more advanced, you'll feel challenged and supported. What really sets this place apart, though, is the atmosphere. It has a genuine, welcoming, family feel where everyone encourages each other to improve. The coaches are patient, disciplined, and genuinely invested in each student's growth--not just as athletes, but as people. If you're looking for a place with elite instruction, a positive community, and a clean, professional environment, this is the place for you and your family.

My daughter has been going to Nexus for almost a year now and loves it! Since starting, we've seen…read moresuch a positive change in her confidence and self-esteem. Coach Drew and Coach Alicia are patient, encouraging and so great with the kids. Highly recommend!

Been going here for 2 days. Tried out both the Jiu Jitsu as well as kickboxing. Let me just say…read moreit's the most fun I've had in a while and it even took me out of a little depressive slump I was in. Everyone is super friendly and especially patient. Definitely would recommend to check it out. Pricing is super fair in my opinion as well.

Both of my kiddos have been going for a few months now. Absolutely love Mr. Gary (and his whole…read moreteam)!! Our kids have learned discipline, patience, and critical self defense skills. But it doesn't stop there - acts of kindness and getting their education teacher to sign off when they're leveling up on belts. We ALL definitely look forward to attending classes every week!

Our boys started with Gary many years ago when they were little and struggling with anxiety. They…read morewere crippled with severe shyness and often found it hard to attend school. He changed their lives forever! Gary built their confidence in only a few months and helped them lay a strong foundation of confidence. Unfortunately we moved away, but he planted a seed in them both that helped them blossom in the years following. Fast forward years later, they have been very competitive athletes with discipline and excellent work ethic undoubtedly sparked by martial arts! We no longer live in EDH but frequently still talk about Gary and his team, and how they changed our boys lives! The boys are now teenagers and working towards their black belt in their martial arts center, while also competing in high-level club and school sports. We will forever be grateful to Gary for his patience, persistence, genuine dedication, and loving rigor he bestowed upon our boys when they were young. It's a gift that has made them who they are today!

A honest review and take. Note my family has been attending Beda BJJ in Folsom, CA for more than…read moretwo years now and for several reasons (clean, family oriented, superior instruction, a solid balance of instruction and rolling, and well structured training formats). But a new reason was realized this past weekend at the last JJWL Tourney in Stockton--The owners demonstrate their care and connection with their students by ensuring there is always someone with them! See I signed up my boys late to this tourney, sucks because I missed out on a cool rash guard ;) but for this tourney my boys had staggered start times so I got to see more matches while waiting for their appearances. I started to notice something that was not apparent to me from the last few tourneys we attended (in all past events my boys went at same start times but different mats so I was always running back and forth). Some kid competitors do not have coaches sitting in the chairs supporting them! I found this astonishing because those kids are out there competing and there was no support. I also noticed that every Beda BJJ kid competitor had a coach, sitting there while in action and also before and after. This is what truly sets Beda apart in my opinion.

My kids have been attending BJJ here for nearly a year, and we love it! Our kids look forward to…read moreclass and miss it dearly when they can't make it. The coaches are plentiful, accessible and very knowledgeable, who have even given extra time to help our kids when needed. Our kids have excelled because of their care and the care of helpful students. I have often discussed with other parents of the students about how good the community is at CHECKMAT. I personally believe that Eli and Brandy have created a purposeful, approachable, and family-friendly environment. My baby has grown to love it there too!

I've trained at a lot of gyms, and this one has, by far, one of the best cultures I've experienced…read more From day one, everyone has been incredibly welcoming and accommodating, no matter your experience level. The coaches--Jordon, Pren, and Billy--are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve. Whether they're teaching energetic kids or grown adults who occasionally zone out, they always take the time to make sure everyone learns in a positive environment. One thing that really sets this gym apart is the sense of community. They regularly host BBQs on holidays and special occasions, and anyone who comes by for Friday night open mat is always welcome. I've honestly never trained at a gym that makes sure everyone gets fed after practice, but these guys never let us leave hungry. They also go the extra mile to make the gym comfortable, especially during the summer, with air conditioning and plenty of fans to keep the airflow going. I truly feel blessed to be part of this growing team and family. It's more than just a place to train--it's a community that genuinely cares about its members.

Coaches Jordon, Pren, and Billy are all really experienced black belts, and the blend of knowledge…read morethey bring to class is a solid combo for high-level instruction. They all have different styles and are really patient.They explain the details behind every technique, and they never make anyone feel like being a beginner or not understanding something is a burden. I've been training for a pretty long time now, so it is refreshing to be around coaches who genuinely love the art and love sharing it without ego. This place is a whole family vibe. Having the option of a women's program is really nice too. Coach Katie is a seasoned brown belt competitor, and you can see it right away. Our 14-year-old and 10-year-old daughters both train, and watching them grow so quickly in the kids' program has been one of the coolest things to see as a dad. My 14-year-old will even come train with the adults too, which says a lot compared to some of the other gyms we've been to. We also bring our 3-year-old son, and the gym has this gated kids' area that is pretty legit. He's always having his own little party and is chillin while the rest of us are on the mats. It's a small thing, but it makes a huge difference for families with little ones who aren't quite ready to train yet. The talent and the culture here are authentic, which is really important to me. It feels like family, and for us, it is. If you're looking for a place to train, take an intro class. You'll see what I mean.

Highly recommend this school to train for BJJ. Took three different classes thus far with different…read moreinstructors and all were kind and welcoming to a new student. All the students in fact were very welcoming and encouraging. They have a 3 class trail period so I suggest you utilize that to see if it's for you. The gym is clean and orderly with plenty of seating to spectators. Many class options for adults and youth.

Ares BJJ Roseville where do I start? This is not just a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GYM, this is a family…read more The owner, the trainers, the parents who attend are second to none! My sons and I look forward to going here every week. It's like going to hang out at a family members house. At the same time they're the most professional well-trained athletes that I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. In addition to all of that, they love our children as if they were their own. I highly recommend giving this place an opportunity everyone shops around and that's OK but give them a chance I guarantee you will not regret it.

I came to see Celio on a recommendation from a massage therapist with hope that someone new could…read morehelp fix my chronic back/sciatica pain which was lingering since I herniated a disc in my back in 2010. For almost 11 years, I had tried just about everything, from massage to acupuncture to physical therapy to steroid injections, and while all provided some relief, nothing really prevented recurring flare-ups. I had pretty much given up on running and weight lifting figuring my days of that were through. However, I am happy to report that just after 2 months with Celio I was back to running and now 3 months later I am starting to squat and deadlift again! To be honest, all the physical therapists I saw previously had applied the same general techniques for a herniated disc injury / sciatica pain. Nothing felt all that specialized or tailored to my specific symptoms. When I went to see Celio, I expected the same thing, but the first thing he had me do was take my shoes off and just walk. He was able to quickly identify a few bad habits I had picked up likely as a protection mechanism against the previous injury. These habits however had essentially locked my right hip, right lower back and shoulders. All of this contributed to my constant flare-ups. We started by working on very simple muscle activation exercises to retrain my muscles to respond when needed, and tailored those exercises as we progressed and found new areas to focus. Once we had developed a solid base and unlocked some key muscle groups, he then began challenging me to run, lift weights and perform exercise motions I had become too cautious to perform on my own. Now 3 months in he has me doing an hour long circuit training that honestly kicks my ass. It feels great to have my body back and to be able to exercise like this again!

I first was seen by Celio over a year ago after my 2nd back surgery. I was referred by a friend who…read morehad great success with Celio's treatments. I quickly saw results and improved mobility as well as flexibility. I learned that Celio not only helps in rehabilitation but also in fitness training. After my rehabilitation, we started to integrate fitness training. I continue to work and I'm looking forward to being in optimal health & fitness by the end of 2020! I highly recommend Celio, for both his Neuro Kenetic therapy & his fitness training. He helped me become pain free, flexible and now fit & in shape!

I found the place very misleading. Injuries started almost immediately. Teachings were not…read moreconsistent. It's pretty annoying that there always seems to be a pole in the way of rolling. I haven't seen other gyms set up like that. Jujutsu is pretty great, but they don't get credit for that. They only get credit for how they run their business and it needs improvement greatly. They're not open to suggestions, they don't care when you're injured. I used to have great workouts at the gym. After jujutsu and the injuries all my joints hurt and my workouts are nothing like they used to be. Things they don't tell you about jujutsu. The injury rate is 100%. They don't know how to teach without injury is one of their big problems. Beware and good luck if you decide to spend your time and money here.

I came to granite bay on a recommendation from a friend while away from home. I am a 15 year…read morepractitioner. I walked in and asked about trying a class I didn't say my rank or how long I had been training. Ryan the owner was so gracious and welcoming. All of the students were friendly and welcoming as well. If I didn't live 3 hours away I would be training here. Can't say enough positive about the gym. If you are undecided definitely walk in you won't regret it.

We have been going to PMA for a few months now and love it! My kiddo is really thriving and…read morehonestly taking a lot of what he's learning in class and applying that to school and home. Our goal was to have home gain respect and confidence and I can say he's grown a lot in this short period. Can't wait to see what PMA and their team has in store for us this year.

This is a great place conveniently located with small class sizes and excellent programs for…read morechildren. We especially appreciate their emphasis on improving focus, respect, confidence, discipline, and growth as a person.