Logic Pasadena is a clean family friendly and vibrant place to learn jujitsu. All the professors…read moreand coaches are kind and first class. No shady types here! My son and I have been practicing jujitsu for over a year now and it's the best decision I ever made. Highly recommended!

My child has been practicing BJJ in this Pasadena location since early 2021. Professor Bence is…read moreremarkable when teaching techniques and making sure lessons are well understood. He is very patient and his personality facilitates the art for both, children and adults. I highly recommend this location!

Alex and Sally run a really great school here. They've somehow come up with a way to cater to…read moreevery experience level and every type of practitioner. They have gi and no gi classes including fundamental classes for both for beginners and the advanced. I say advanced as well because they go over fundamentals but with incredible detail and nuance that even if you've been practicing for years (I'm a purple belt writing this), you're going to pick up details youve never seen before. they're like advanced fundamentals. I describe Alex as a Danaher-lite version. they have membership plans strictly for beginners and also advanced memberships where you can take leg lock classes, takedowns, and MMA classes all the classes taught are from a curriculum curated from Alex's decades of experience. every class builds on each other and it's amazing how much Alex can teach with so much detail. and of course the environment and people here are really friendly if you're hesitant just drop in for a trial class

Came into this with zero grappling experience. Alex and Sally have been a Godsend. Made my first…read morebeginner blueprint session fun and enjoyable. They instill confidence and ensure you're understanding everything being taught. Looking forward to my next lesson.

The coaches here are all fantastic. I have two daughters in separate aged classes and they have…read morelearned so much, not only in jiu jitsu but in becoming better people. Coach Marco is a wizard at getting the kids to pay attention and grasp what is being taught. The kindness, safety, and combined knowledge is ever present here and I am so grateful we all train at this gym. My wife and I also train and continue to get better with every class. As someone that spends A LOT of time here, believe me when I say this is the gym you are looking for. It is more than just a place to learn, it can be a great community as well. Hearing some of the talks to the kids before class starts is inspiring. Coach Marco is like a violent Mr. Rogers in a Gi.

If you have children and haven't been to SBG SoCal, check it out!…read more We have toured all the major jiujitsu studios in Pasadena and none can match it in cleanliness, teacher:student ratios and quality of instructions. Coach Marco and his team really know how to teach and empower kids. Not only do the kids learn jiujitsu and other martial arts, they also learn life lessons. Marco has been a life coach for my son. Teaching him about humanity, friendships, bullying and respect. And it's super clean which I appreciate. If you are searching for a jiujitsu experience with both quality instructions and amazing instructors that care for your children, then check it out. I've learned how to properly execute gentle, yet firm, parenting, just by watching Marco in action. I also want to add that Marco and his team are heroes. During the Eaton Fire, they were helping displaced kids, housing them at the gym, and subsidizing dozens of kids' jiujitsu membership because of their loss. Kindness at its finest. A++++++

Legacy- Pasadena is hands down #1! Everything from the quality of their studio; equipment &…read moreuniforms to the incredibly knowledgeable instructors & super kind owner. They are professional, skilled at what they do and passionate about what they teach. They are so patient with the kids and students of all levels and they are all incredibly kind. Professor Gerardo- has patients of an angel. He is knowledgeable & is a remarkable Professor. His coaching style is superior to anyone we've worked with before. He's outstandingly patient with all the kids. Every coach at Legacy has been 100% w every level & every student. I love them all & am so thankful to have found an amazing group of instructors to teach my son and the next generation of kids. The owner, Bryan G. - is one of the kindest owners I have ever met. He took time to speak w me & always checks in w everyone at the studio. He's humble, sincere, thoughtful & passionate about what he does and he's picked the best team around him. His priorities are truly of the care of anyone who walks into Legacy. Paul- front desk manager - he's the best! He was the 1st person I talked to. His genuine kindness & support got me to take the next step. Any questions, he's there with a smile and is happy to help! --------- A second review for their Bang Muay Thai class that is also amazing! I learned so much my first week. Coach Ariel & Coach Bryan are remarkable. They really take time to go through each technique with demonstrations & guidance. They are so helpful with any questions & they not only help you learn but they teach you how to do it right. Coach Ariel has taught, corrected & sharpened the techniques I learned from when I first began my martial arts journey. What I have learned from this class far surpasses all. It's important to have a proper foundation built first then build from there and this class teaches that. Women & moms have also been taking this class and it's been inspiring to train & get strong together w our kids & for our kids. This place is truly the best.

I have taken their sound bath classes and it was really an awakening experience. They have amazing…read morecoaches and plenty of easy schedules to follow. LOVE this place!

Super welcoming to visitors! Very friendly team, love the easygoing spirit of the school and…read morecamaraderie between the students. Professors and coaches were also extremely patient and supportive. One of the friendliest schools I've had the pleasure of visiting.

Best bjj school for adults and kids!…read more I have been with Lion Heart for 4 months now and it's been the best choice for my kid and myself. The kids classes have multiple coaches so the kids always have eyes on them and they split up the beginners and more experienced so the kids are never lost. Seeing how well the kids class was run made me want to jump in the adults and I been loving every class since I started here . Lion heart is a great gym wether you want to just train or compete.

ZR Arcadia is a great place to train. Professor Lucas is one of the nicest guys you'll meet. He…read morewelcomed me with open arms when I started. I can tell you my Jiu Jitsu has reached a new level training at ZR. There is so much talent in this gym and everyone is very nice and respectful. I would definitely recommend ZR if you're looking to get into BJj or just need a new gym.

While I've only been here a couple weeks so far, I am very pleased with Professor Lucas Rocha and…read morehis school. There are many BJJ schools in the neighborhood (actually about 4 on the surrounding blocks). I have tried at least one other school in the area, as well as 3 or 4 more in the SGV but not nearby, and this one impresses me so far. First off, the space is a good size and clean, plus there is ample parking between the street and the free lot in back. The price is decent and the amount of classes offered is good. But what makes a school is the instructor(s). A lot of the places I have tried taking my young son have blue belts or at best purple belts teaching the kids. Some schools do not want to pay a black or brown belt to teach kids. And the curriculum suffers at those schools. Since I've been here, either Professor Rocha or another black belt have taught the children's classes. I cannot tell you how important I feel it is to have a black or at least brown belt teaching your class. In many of the kids classes here, the sizes are also quite manageable. Professor Rocha has split the kids into two groups (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday - there is also a no Gi Friday class, a combined group class on Saturday morning, and a competition class on Saturdays) so the classes are not over full one day and empty the next. That is smart. So far the classes are about 10 to 12 kids per class. The last few places I tried out had upwards of 25 to 30 kids and with just one or two instructors for the entire class. That was too many. Here you have 10-12 kids and at least two instructors (a black and brown belt) and as many as four instructors (I've seen Professor Rocha teach along with 2 brown belts and a blue belt). With so many instructors, no kid is left behind or falling through the cracks. If a new kid needs special instruction or attention to learn what is going on, one instructor can focus on that new kid (as they did with my son), without the other kids suffering. I also appreciate the teaching style here. Some places let the kids goof around. Not here. Professor Lucas is young and has fun with the kids, but he also will make sure no one is zoning out or goofing off. That is important. Martial Arts should always include self-discipline. I also like that Professor Rocha is the nephew of Ze Radiola (ZR), who is a legend in BJJ. This is one serious place. That his own nephew is the head instructor is fantastic. These are champion builders. You can tell the training is traditional and old school in a good way. Some schools will be teaching brand new students how to do inversions and wild competition stuff that won't work in a real street fight. Here, so far everything I've seen has been practical and wonderfully explained. Simple sweeps done right. Effective take downs. And, happily he works on the core training which any BJJ practitioner needs. Some kid schools don't do this enough, but you need to build your core to lose weight and get faster and stronger. Professor Rochas doesn't neglect any of this. All in all, so far I am very happy. I think this is a very strong school and worth checking out. The adult classes I've seen following the kids classes seem very good, as well. I hope to train here myself one day soon. Highly recommended. At least come in and try a free class or two. You'll probably find yourself hooked, like me.

Love Love Love Valor BJJ Coaches and Community!…read more Prof. David and Coach Jando hold high standards for their school. All the coaches are excellent educators of their craft. Class is always ran very intentionally from warm ups, instruction, drilling, live rounds , stretching and questions. They place members safety in high regard for all men and women training. They nurture a fun, positive learning environment and community Training space is well maintained and clean. There are separate women's and men's changing rooms with showers. I also highly recommend Valors Women's Self defense class to all ladies. Coach Marnie, with support from Prof. David and Coach Jando truly are invested in empowering and equipping women with practical self defense skills. They focus on situational awareness, posture, voice, evade, escape, striking and take downs. Coach Marnie is very intentional with class instruction making sure that it engages and builds skills of all students of varying levels . This class is a non negotiable for my daughter and I. Our confidence grows as we work on developing skills to give us a fighting chance if called for (hopefully never). Hope to see ya on the mats @ Valor BJJ !

Best gym I've found by far. Super cool group of people. Always helpful and supportive.read more

I highly recommend Sifu Benson as a teacher, mentor, and practitioner of traditional Wu Style Tai…read moreChi and Eagle Claw Kung Fu. I had been interested in learning more about Tai Chi for some time, both as a wellness practice and a martial art form. I found Sifu Benson a few years ago after doing some online research, and based on the good impression I got, I decided to check out his classes. It was immediately clear that this was the "real deal." Sifu Benson brings to his classes an incredible amount of knowledge and sophisticated understanding of the forms, both practical and theoretical. He connects everything we do back to their foundations in traditional Chinese thinking and martial arts. He is able to teach beginners and advanced students equally well, allowing each student to develop at their own pace and leading them step by step to greater understanding and practice. If you are willing to put in the time and effort, Sifu Benson will be there to ensure that you are steadily, consistently growing and perfecting your skills. Learning Tai Chi with him has helped me grow as a person and has given me an invaluable gift in developing the form.

I was looking for some basic self-defense classes for me and my family and he was great. He…read moretailored it for our needs as I had minor children. He was very kind patient and gave my kids a really good lesson on what to look for, to avoid, how to protect themselves and what to do. He never made them feel uneasy or scare them. It was all very empowering. My kids feel so much more confident about going out into the world.