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    Alliance Jiu Jitsu

    4.9 (29 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 AM, 3:00 pm - 7:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Carla J.

    Having spent years in the martial arts as a student myself and enrolling my children in martial arts, I cannot recommend this school highly enough. Respect, honesty in leadership, loving community. Integrity and trust are taught here as well. All this. Physical, mental, emotional growth is all supported and addressed. Don't hesitate, enroll. So completely worth the investment.

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    Erin M.

    I followed my instructor from another gym to Alliance Jiu Jitsu Upland, and it was absolutely the right move. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mayra is an incredible coach--strong, technical, and empowering--and seeing her take the lead here made it easy to bring myself and my two kids along for the journey.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]From day one, we felt welcomed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As a woman, I appreciate that the space feels safe and respectful, and I never felt uncomfortable grappling with men. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a strong sense of community here, and that starts with the leadership.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My kids have gained confidence, discipline, and a serious love for the sport (and maybe a little too much enthusiasm when they try to "practice" at home). Alliance Upland is more than just a gym--it's become our second home. Whether you're brand new or following a coach you trust like I did, you'll be glad you came.

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    Colleen W.

    I recently switched gyms and decided to choose Alliance Upland as my new place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Since I have trained my last couple classes it has been a very humbling experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Professor Mayra has a great gym here. The warm up is killer and gets your heart rate going and then right into training! So glad to be apart of the alliance upland family!

    Jason R.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Professor Mayra, and Mari are the heart of this jiujitsu academy very welcoming, friendly, polite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prof.Mayra is very knowledgeable, friendly teacher, very informative.She explains every little detail. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mari welcomes you with open arms and a warm smile.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Coach Ryan is a amazing instructor very patient and understanding with the students and their abilities.The gym is clean, well organized theirs seating available, restrooms to change in, cubbies to place your belongings a water fountain in the back. Parking in the back and the front.[[HIGHLIGHT]]The students there are very welcoming, it's a very family oriented environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My daughter is very happy and comfortable here we've known them for a few years now they're our Family.

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    Very Kind Staff. Try it out and you will not be disappointed. Just started but I believe this will be our second home

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    My daughters, 7 & 9, have been training for about 2 years now and we have known Professor Mayra since the beginning.

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    Beware of their 60 cancellation policy requirements. They will not consider the duration of time…read moreyou've been enrolled. It's a good program but after a while it becomes redundant. Also never really felt like my children learned real self defense skills.

    I'm writing this review not to be negative or cause problems but because I hope it creates some…read morekind of change. I trained at GB Upland for about four years. I was consistent, sometimes training twice a day, and I competed around 7 times, always placing gold or silver. I trained through injuries, balanced family life, and showed up ready to help others on and off the mat. I gave a lot to this place. What really pushed me to leave was a comment from Professor Ana. She told me, "I don't really see you at class that often." That hit me hard, because I knew how much time I'd put in. I plan to post my attendance card and medals not to brag but to show that I was showing up, even on days I was hurting. That comment made me step back and look at things more clearly. Over time, I started noticing a lot of favoritism. Certain families especially those who are friends with the owners or have kids that compete get more attention, more praise, and more support. I understand why competitors are highlighted. They represent the gym. But let's be honest the people who pay monthly, train consistently, and support the academy from the ground up deserve just as much respect. If you use words like "we," "family," or "community," that should apply to everybody not just a few. I also heard stories from people especially at CompNet tournaments who didn't have a coach in their corner when it was time to compete. Some had to wait. Others had no one. That's rough, especially when you're out there nervous and relying on your school to back you up. And it wasn't just adults. In the kids' classes too, who gets more attention often depends on how involved their parents are with the school not just how hard the kid trains. When you see it enough, it starts to feel off. Injuries are expected in this sport I've had two or three myself. But I'm always upfront about them. I let the professor or coach know before class, and I let my partner know too. I want to protect myself and others. But not everyone trains like that. There are some people who roll with ego and try to prove something every time and they end up injuring other students. I know at least one person who hurt multiple people and is still there. I'm not naming names, but in my opinion, one person shouldn't be allowed to ruin the experience for so many. Another thing that started bothering me was the 60-day cancellation policy. After doing some research and talking with people from other schools including other Gracie Barra locations I found that most have a 30-day policy, no contracts, and more flexible options. For people who are dealing with financial stress or personal issues, being forced to pay for two extra months feels like it's about money, not community. Then there's the issue of people with prior martial arts experience competing in lower-level brackets. I'm not hating on anyone's success. Like I said, I've competed and done well. But when someone barely trains at the gym, walks into a competition with a big advantage, and then gets praised like they just climbed Mount Everest it's hard to watch. I stayed quiet about it for a long time, but it didn't sit right with me. I've always earned everything whether in the Army or in Jiu Jitsu through effort and integrity. I want to be part of a gym where that kind of value actually means something. Since leaving, several people have reached out to me privately, saying they've felt the same way but didn't want to speak up. I've also run into former students who said they stopped going for the same reasons. The feelings I had weren't just mine. Leaving wasn't easy. I made a lot of good friends. I had a routine. I still love the sport. And to be fair, the coaches themselves are very knowledgeable and talented. That was one of the best parts of being there. They made training enjoyable and challenging. This review isn't an attack it's just my truth. At the end of the day, for my own mental well-being, I needed to go somewhere I'd feel genuinely valued not just as a student, but as a person. If you're reading this and thinking about joining go see it for yourself. But if you're already there and you've noticed some of the same things, just know you're not alone. -- Rod

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