If you're looking for a place to start Jiu-jitsu or even to sharpen your skills, that's the spot,…read moreespecially if you have young kids. The kids and teens classes are the best! My son started at 8 years old and I at 49, and we have no intention of stopping.

Coaches are GREAT and super friendly to kiddos. They offer free trial classes, try it and find out…read morefor yourself

We've been to several bjj gyms between Long Beach and the South Bay, and this gym is amazing!…read more Rodrigo, Gabriel and team are all great, knowledgeable, and welcoming. My 3 kids all trained and placed very well in each of their competitions due to the training and guidance provided by Rodrigo. I know there are a lot of bjj Studios in the South Bay, but this is definitely one of the best! Thanks guys! K, M, L & E

I own a large service, repair and install company across Los Angeles County, and I raced as a child…read moreand professionally through my teens and twenties. I LOVE COMPETITION and I know business. Losing is a phenomenal motivator to hone your skills. We were told about a "friendly" competition at my children's BJJ gym and traveled over an hour to Inspirit for my daughters 2nd and sons first comp. Inspirit is a very clean gym, and we had a pleasant experience throughout the morning and part of the afternoon. The large, enclosed back area felt safe, allowing my youngest to roam around unsupervised. What I think is absolute nonsense is that my daughter, who just earned her grey belt with a white stripe, was moved from a division of three other kids with the same belt to the division with the highest grey belt. They paired my daughter with the owner's daughter, who, in my opinion, is definitely not a grey belt. My daughter fought, tried, and lost, and THAT'S OK. We're PROUD of her and we know what she needs to work on. But what I'm not proud of is the gym lying about it being a friendly competition and then promoting a far less experienced practitioner so their child could win. That's pretty low. A lady next to me, whom I've never seen before, said, "That wasn't even a fair fight," and the coach from our gym later voiced the same opinion to our professor. Our friends voiced that same opinion. To add insult to injury, our gym professor doesn't enter his kids in these "friendly" tournaments due to ethical concerns. So, is this the kind of sportsmanship, ethics and self defense you want to learn or have your kids learn!?! if it is, you've found your gym. Who calls us from the gym to "check up" and then "thank us for our feedback?" - Some random employee who also tried to take responsibility for making the bracket, that's BAD business and I'd bet the family farm she didn't set the brackets - the owners do. At least I now know you're so ashamed of your decisions, you're unwilling to take responsibility for your actions and willing to throw a 7 year old and an adult under the bus. Here's your "feedback"

Best jiu jitsu professor on earth. I look forward to each day. Great group of highly motivated…read morecompetitors if you want to compete. If not, there is absolutely no pressure to do so. They will all train with you at your level.

My husband has been training at Carlson Gracie SouthBay under Professor Andre for over a decade,…read moreand the gym has truly become our second home. The atmosphere at the gym is incredibly family-oriented, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all members.

Came here for open mat. It was a great time. They welcomed me with open arms. It helped that we…read morewere members at another Cobrinha location. The facility was really nice and huge. They even have a weight training area and a separate room for parents. Champions are made here. If you are in the area and just looking for a place to train or interested in competing, definitely check them out.

Idk why it took a me a long time to leave a review, but my 15 YO son & I have been training with…read morethe Fonacier family since winter 2021. Always good energy, clean learning environment, welcoming people all around. My 2 YO son just started in mini cobras class as well. Do not hesitate to try out a class at any age group

Place is Aweosme! We take our 6 YO daughter here and she LOVES it. They gave us free classes to try…read moreit out and see how our girl liked it before signing up . I will say that their instructor Mike and his assistant, not sure what her name is are both VERRY good with kids. The way they interact and teach impressed me. The place is very clean and well setup. All the kids seem very happy and exited to be there and I'm glad our friend told us about this pace. Looking forward to coming here for a long time so my girl can learn how to defend herself, build confidence and learn some discipline.

Great classes and great vibes. Very happy I found this spot to train. Everyone has been very…read morewelcoming and willing to share their knowledge.

Not suitable for younger kids 3-4yo. Not properly trained to get younger kids on task/focused with…read moreeffective and constructive methods.

This is the most welcoming and inviting bjj gym I've ever been to. Coach Eduardo is not only a…read moreworld champion black belt, he's also a phenomenal teacher. You can tell he genuinely cares and is invested in your growth. The community aspect is amazing, and I really feel like I'm hanging out with friends and we're all learning this together. There are no egos, and I can't recommend this gym enough.

I signed up for the free trial and now I'm hooked. I genuinely look forward to training every day…read more Highly recommend! I also want to highlight the front desk Niko and Sam who helped with explaining the process and setting us up with our GI and first class with Guido (who was awesome)!

the Gracie school is life changing, I've been raising my 2 sons for 17 years in training jju -…read morejitsu my oldest is now a brown belt my wife and I now have a 4 year son who we want to continue this life force just like his older brothers to learn simple self deference skills and to train as he grows older to prepare him essentially for complex jiu jitsu skills as a kid for him to advance into God willing his future with the Gracie Teens... The Gracie School is the temperament and environment. I want my four-year-old son Cassius to learn and grow with his coaches and other kids, most importantly to be a good citizen and learn social environment skills... it's is costly for my life style but I feel it's worth it for his life force Blessings and Honor Louie Ski Carr I'm The Father of Cassius Louie Carr

Our kid has been taking BJJ here for the last 6 months and absolutely LOVES it. He started with the…read morerecommended 2x/week and kept asking for more classes that he is now going 5x/week. He even refused to go to Disneyland so he could go to BJJ. The coaches are warm and welcoming and professor is tough, yet kind. The class is structured so that the kids are constantly moving and never become bored. Highly recommend this academy and am so grateful to find a beneficial activity that he actually wants to attend. First class is free so definitely give it a try.

Gracie Barra Redondo Beach is a fantastic school with a well experienced staff. I would recommend…read morejoining if you're a well experienced jiu jitsu practitioner or first timer. Professor Murillo will make it a great experience either way. I've been training for a few years and started working in the area recently so I've enjoyed the transition with training at a new school.

Dropped in for open mat. Super clean, spacious and good rolls. Practitioners of all levels and…read moreeveryone was chill. Definitely a great spot for people wanting to try out jiu jitsu. It has the type of culture I appreciate and look for when finding gyms. Lots of parking and lots of classes.

Dope atmosphere! Anthony is friendly and welcoming to everyone. Its time to try out a class. See…read moreyou there.

I absolutely love Elite Training Center! The coaches are so supportive and knowledgeable, and the…read moretraining is top-notch. I always leave feeling motivated and challenged. My Top 5 take aways are, Improved physical fitness and strength, Increased confidence and self-esteem, Enhanced situational awareness, Ability to effectively defend oneself in dangerous situations, Better stress management and emotional well-being.

I will get straight to it IF YOU ARE AN ADULT DO NOT COME HERE, this is a CHILD'S DAYCARE CENTER…read more The instructors are absolutely phenomenal. If you are a beginner AND A CHILD or young teen, this is the place to be. If you are an adult don't waste your time. I would recommend sweet science, black house mma, or hill street boxing in Long Beach. You will not find calculated aggression here, you will be paired with a child wearing a Pablo Escobar shirt that is half your size to hold pads for.... Wow GREAT TRAINING! Also why have literally an entire closet of gear and harp on having to buy your own gear? Yeah we can argue about hygiene. If hygiene is your priority then get rid of the closet that has literally every glove size and shin protector size. KEY POINTS NOT FOR ADULTS NO IRON WILL BE SHARPENED HERE STAFF IS AMAZING!