Legacy has become a second home for us. We come for the tiny champs classes and the kids love it…read more The entire staff is very welcoming. The coaches are very attentive with the kids and make them feel comfortable yet also make sure they're following the proper etiquette. The new location is so clean, large and looks elite. There is plenty of parking as well. Whether you're looking for yourself or children, Legacy Glendale is a wonderful place to start your Brazilian jiu jitsu journey!

My daughter is 4 and absolutely loves training at Legacy Glendale Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The coaches…read moreare amazing with kids--patient, encouraging, and great at building both skills and confidence. I've noticed such a positive change in her focus, discipline, and willingness to try new things since starting. The classes are well-structured but still fun, which is perfect for younger kids. The environment is very family-friendly and welcoming, and the facility is always clean and organized. We're really happy we found this place and would definitely recommend it to other parents!

I've been training here since 2023, usually 2-3 times a week, and I can honestly say it's been an…read moreincredible experience. I mainly train with Professor Robert, but I've also taken classes with the other instructors -- every single one of them is extremely knowledgeable and has a unique ability to break down complex concepts into something that's easy to understand, even for beginners. What really stands out is how welcoming the community is. From experienced members to complete beginners, everyone is encouraging, helpful, and makes you feel right at home from day one. The facility is always clean, and having showers on site is a huge plus! The sense of community here is second to none -- you don't just learn jiu-jitsu, you become part of a family. If you're on the fence about trying Gracie Barra Glendale, let this be your sign to give it a shot. You won't regret it!

I had an awesome experience dropping in with GB Glendale while visiting a friend who trains there…read more Professor Robert Hill and his team made me feel so very welcome and made sure I was matched up with a skilled drilling partner who gave great feedback. We worked some good half-guard sweeps and principles and did some fun positional sparring to put the skills to practice. Great welcoming culture with diverse skill ranges and backgrounds. The facilities were super nice, the mats were clean and in great shape (despite the street construction which necessitated the front of the building be boarded up, so you may need to enter through the back). And it was nice to have showers to clean up before my 4 hour drive back home. Bonus for great location with lots of good post-training food options to get protein and carbs! Would happily recommend this to anyone visiting LA, or looking for a new place to train in the Glendale neighborhood! Great family feel. Will visit again for sure!

This review is long overdue! We love Tanto! My kids started BJJ here and have been training for…read moreover a year now (since Tanto opened at its former location). Professor Alfred and Coach Sasha are amazing. They truly care about their students. Alfred explains things thoroughly and will work through any technique you have questions on. My daughter is transitioning to the adult class and she loves it as much as she loves the kids class. Great location , there are free parking lots in the area, close to restaurants and coffee shops. The facility is very clean and well maintained. They offer a free trial class and will loan you a gi if they have your size. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. We've met amazing people/friends here - Alfred, Sasha, the students and parents - everyone is like a family. It feels like home away from home. I'd recommend this place to anyone. Come join the family!

I went to one class for women's self defense thus far...and it was WORTH IT. I learned so much. I…read moreimmediately went home and tried what I learned on my boyfriend with ease. We were both surprised. I've never been able to escape his literal grip on my wrists and now I do so easily. Alfred and Sasha are great instructors--very clear, approachable, and observant. It felt like a private class even with other students around. I will definitely be back and I'm coming back with my sister and friends!

Gracie Barra La Cañada has been great to my boys. Coach Alec and the coaching staff are supportive,…read moreknowledgeable, and great with students of all levels. We especially appreciate how welcoming they are to visitor like my two boys. They have joined the Friday comp classes and were immediately treated like part of the team. It's a positive, respectful environment where they feel comfortable learning and growing. Highly recommend this academy for any family looking for a BJJ school.

This place is everything . My kid also loves the classes here . She is definitely making dad proud…read more. I love it here too . I can't wait to earn my next belt .

Our two boys participate in the kids classes and they love all the coaches. We used to go to Gracie…read moreBarra in Burbank but my kids stopped enjoying the experience and got burned out. It got to be too many kids and not enough instructors or adequate supervision for their summer program. My kids got to a point where they dreaded going to class, which is when I knew it was time to stop going. We took them to several other Gracie Barra locations but they didn't enjoy the instructors so I thought we were done with Jiu Jitsu until we found Total Jui Jitsu. To our surprise, we found that a lot of the coaches and families also left Gracie Barra in Burbank for the same reasons and so my boys knew a lot of the kids in the class. Great kids and wonderful families. The Total Jui Jitsu coaches aren't yellers, which creates a really chill environment and there is serious focus on good form, respect, and execution. All the things I expect and they over-deliver in each and every class. They won't allow kids to get distracted and ensure they are truly learning the techniques the right way. If they see a child performing the moves incorrectly, they immediately step in to coach and correct so the kids don't injure themselves or others. The kids really respond to the coaches' positive and encouraging approach and I can definitely see it in my boys faces after class; they beam with pride. I am so thrilled that they were able to rekindle the love of Jui Jitsu. I highly recommend this Jui Jitsu studio for any family looking to have their children participate in a fun sport, learn self-defense, build confidence with supportive instructors, and have a lot of fun while doing it.

I can't recommend Total Jiu-Jitsu enough! I was totally new to martial arts and decided to give BJJ…read morea try on a whim. I filled out the form on the Total website, and the next day Coach Kyle promptly contacted me to fill me in on the program. Everyone at this gym is extremely welcoming and positive, and especially as a woman I feel comfortable and supported despite being new to the sport. Highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to start training or join a new community.

This academy is for both competition athletes and people wanting to start their jiu-jitsu journey…read more Come and experience it for yourself.

So much good stuff ,where to begin.Staff is welcoming and kind. They are present and they alternate…read morethroughout the week to get different approaches to techniques. Teaching modern jiu jitsu while patiently going over details. Aside from adults class they have children class and woman's class. Mat space is small but coaches work around it by rotational training. Tons of Parking space behind gym, which I've see mall security pass through for safety check. Come join and be part of the growing community at Flow State.

Great place for kids! My kids really enjoy training at KD MMA. The coaches are friendly, patient,…read moreand make every class enjoyable. We've had a great experience and definitely recommend it!

I've been training at KD MMA for about nine months now, and I came in with zero boxing experience…read more The environment is very welcoming and friendly, and the workouts are intense and different every time. It's a great combination of cardio while also learning real boxing skills and technique, which keeps it challenging and fun. I train with Coach Slava, and he's extremely knowledgeable, attentive, patient, and supportive. He takes the time to teach proper technique while still pushing you to your limits every workout. I would definitely recommend KD MMA to anyone looking to get in shape, stay healthy, and learn boxing at the same time.

Came here for a kids openmat Sunday. The place is clean with really cool vibes and even cooler…read morepeople. My kid had a lot of fun rolling with everyone and looks forward to coming back. If you are in the area and looking for a bjj gym that also has muay thai, this is the place. You definitely want to learn striking to go along with your ground game. I would definitely recommend you give them a try.

My son and I came in for a trial class and signed up right after--it was that good. I had passed by…read moreThe Misfits Club so many times and finally decided to check it out. Everyone was super welcoming and made us feel right at home. As a total beginner, I'm often lost and tapping a lot, but I honestly love it. It's humbling, challenging, and the community keeps you encouraged every step of the way. Can't wait to keep growing here. Highly recommend giving it a try!

Just found Legacy Crescenta Valley after eyeing Legacy Burbank the past few years. They just opened…read moreand they have a decent size class tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing this location grow. So far the Professor and other parents I've met at this gym have been very friendly. The gym is clean and a decent size. It's located in the same plaza as Monstera tea. If you navigate to the address there is no entrance to the parking lot from that street. Rather, look for Monstera Tea and park there and walk to Legacy at the corner end of the shopping center. The plaza is across the street from Aurora which is hard to miss. I'll have to update if we decide to join the gym and see how it goes!

This review is based on my personal experience dealing with the owner/operators…read more Our little one was interested in one of their programs. We were initially given a price, but just a few days later, when we went to sign up, the price had increased by $30/month. Not a huge deal, but I would have appreciated more transparency upfront. It was a surprise to us; I doubt if they were planning anything in the next couple days that the person in charge wouldn't know. You don't just walk around giving random numbers to your new potential guests. Again, no big deal, we get it. The bigger issue was their cancellation/refund policy. We paid nearly $200 upfront for an entire month but, due to personal reasons, never attended even a single day. We notified them and were asked to send an email to cancel, which we did. We were then told that because the payment had already been made, they would keep the entire amount and only offer to hold the funds for future use. We clearly stated we will no longer be members. EVER. We weren't even asking for a full refund--just a reasonable prorated refund, especially since no services were rendered. I also spoke with "Zhanet,"who asked me to send the emails and said she would look into it. She initially seemed concerned about the situation and was surprised no refund was processed, but unfortunately, I never received any follow-up. I understand they are expanding and doing construction, but that shouldn't come at the expense of transparency and reasonable customer service. There are other establishments nearby that offer more flexible options, and in hindsight, I wish I had shopped around. That said, Lucine, the instructor, was very sweet and professional. This review is strictly about how the business handled the financial/cancellation situation.

I attended a seminar when Dawna came to Feeling Groovy in Claremont. I was a little nervous and…read moreintimidated to take the class at first, I'm a stay home mom and sort of figured I would never need anything like this, my shyness melted away the moment I met Dawna and the other ladies taking the class. My intimidation melted away when I heard the stories of women like me who has needed to use self-defense in their real lives. The class teaches real life moves for real life scenarios and helps you to maintain calm and focus so that you can get yourself out, get away and get help. I especially appreciated that we would be paired up with people who are very different in size and height from us, it didn't feel like a cookie cutter program. Having a male in the class to practice 'choking out' our attacker was the highlight of the class for me! Very empowering! I would recommend this class to all of my friends, high school and college aged ladies, even as a business team building exercise.

I did the six week self defense class. The coaches are great and make it a very comfortable…read moreatmosphere, despite the seriousness of the class. Both coaches are very knowledgeable and skilled. After the second week of the class I knew that I wanted to pursue Jiu Jitsu. This class really helped build my self confidence and make me feel that in a terrible situation I could act in a way to get myself out of it. The camaraderie in the six week class got stronger each week!!! The only down side was how fast the six weeks go by. I would recommend this class to any women out there regardless of age. It's only six weeks, do it.