There are not a lot of options for jujitsu in Ripon, but you won't be disappointed when you join…read moreCGJJA-Ripon. This academy is open to men, women and children. They offer group classes and private classes. Group classes are separated by age groups to keep things fair in age and weight. If you are new to the sport, they offer a free introductory class. CGJJA also hosts an annual tournament for students to test their skills. We specifically signed up our 4 and 6 year old boys for their introductory class. After their first class, they were hooked and have been with this academy for over two years now. The coaches are very patient and great with the kids! The only drawback to this location is spectating. They only have a couple benches inside the front area. They do now allow parents to sit inside, I'm assuming for distraction purposes. If you want to watch, you have to stand outside and watch through the windows. Not the worst thing, but worth noting. All in all, we are happy with what our boys have been learning at the Ripon Academy!

One star for coach Rusty & his poor behavior. You would think a sixty something year old man…read moreteaching discipline and other "valuable" things would not resort to isolating and cursing at an 11 year in the alley vs involving parents when conventual methods didn't work. Very disappointing and pathetic to not be remorseful after intimidating a child. A child who's been attending for four years. And let me just make this point. The rest of the coaching team is amazing. But coach Rusty is a coward for taking my child into the alley, shutting the door and berating a child that way. So that no one saw his disgusting behavior.

We have 2 daughters that have been enrolled with the academy for 4 years now and our son who is…read moregoing on 2 years. They are ages 14, 13 and 7. All the coaches are amazing. Our kids loo forward to class every week. They have gained confidence and the ability to defend themselves. We love the academy and the coaches! We appreciate all your hard work in teaching our kids! Thank you.

I cannot begin to describe my gratitude for the coaches at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. My seven year old son…read morehas been training there for just four months, and the change in his confidence and attitude has been amazing. The lessons he's learned have carried over into his schoolwork, relationships, and even other sports. Thank you, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, for everything you do for these kids -- it truly makes a difference!

Sensei Don Hunnell is an excellent instructor. He combines Judo, BJJ, and MMA into a program that…read morefocuses on self-defense and self-improvement. Family-oriented, yet competitive, you will find a welcoming staff, clean training area, and players who have no egos. Assistant Instructor Clayton Forrest is very helpful with one on one instruction. Sixty or sixteen, this is your home for improving your mind and body.

We are grateful for this team and everything they do. This is truly a place we trust. Both my son…read moreand daughter joined the classes, and it has been such a positive experience for our family. My son is autistic, so we decided to start with private lessons. Following instructions can be challenging for my son, but Mr. Castro has shown incredible patience, kindness, and understanding. He truly took the time to build trust with my son, and that has made all the difference. We've seen such meaningful progress -- my son is now able to follow instructions and always tries his very best in every session. We truly appreciate the care and dedication that goes into working with him. My daughter has grown so much since joining as well. She's becoming stronger, more disciplined, and confident. Out of all the activities she's tried, martial arts is the one she loves the most. She stays focused in class and is currently enrolled in kickboxing, but she's always curious about the other martial arts programs they offer. I love seeing both of them grow stronger!

Castro Martial Arts is by far one of the best decisions we made when we were looking for our little…read moreone to channel his energy in sports. With Covid-19 Mr Castro and the team have made valiant effort to keep the kids entertained and he can't wait for his Zoom karate class. Not only is he able to get his weekly activity in but we are able to schedule live 1:1 with teacher Ramon. The specialized hand delivery of the new belt was amazing. Thank you all for everything you do during this hard times.

5 out of 5 stars. We have been coming to American Top Team since June for children tae kwon do. The…read moreinstructors are wonderful. They are patient with the kids and treat everyone kindly. I really do not have a single bad thing to say about the instructors, the ladies at the front desk, or any of the Muay Thai instructors that I watch conducting practices on the other side of the gym. I honestly was a tad hesitant due to the yelp reviews but the staff has been nothing but transparent with cost, make up classes, and have answered all my questions whenever I have one.

First Full disclosure : We have never used or personally attended any classes whatsoever! This…read morereview is purely based on in depth phone conversation only that we feel everyone should be made aware of before joining! We were looking for self defense classes because our son was being bullied at Traina Elementary so we thought to build our son's self confidence , mind, body and spirit as well if needed defend himself so we where attracted to American Top/Traditional Martial Arts called several and all answered phone except this one so left message and about 2 days later received call back and this is my understanding of that phone conversation . 1. 49.00 Special advertised: is 49.00 for 2 days a week for 2 weeks. Its a trail offer to see if you like the class or not from others I've called offer trials are for free But this one charges! I don't have any issue with this so I give it 3 stars as its just ok. 2. If you like the class and wish to proceed they charge 1 time $89.00 Enrollment fee Why ? and what's it used for is beyond me ? Most to my knowledge don't charge any Enrollment fee and since it goes to nothing and no uniform I see that as money in the facilities pockets so I give them 1 star in times with COVID AND JOB LOSSES I see this as a major negative impact on the consumer! 3. THIS ONE WAS THE MAJOR DECIDING FACTOR THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE MADE AWARE OF: They will make you sign a 12 month revolving contract with a 3rd party vendor from what I have heard has poor reviews with BBB that American Top Team/Traditional Martial Arts Studio has no control over and I as well as others need to be cautious of and read the contract very carefully! I did not read this contract because I have never been to the facility but, I did ask lots of questions and offered to pay 12 months in cash in advanced but apparently that wasn't an option! Why ? Use you imagination. If I was to guess I would say someone is making money from you or I by signing those contract because this 3rd party are not processing payments for free and martial arts studio has to be making money as well for their time in explaining and having you sign those contract ! something is not right and everyone needs to be aware of that . On a personal note : I don't understand why the Studio Are unable or unwilling to process there own recurring payments because I deal with small and some large companies all the time and some have lots of customers and every one of them process their own recurring payments as its done all the time without the need for any contract to make the customer feel comfortable instead of trapped into some contract . there just has to be an easier way: so for this I give (- 1 star) Very Disappointing phone call !

This is definitely the place to be. I love the family-oriented atmosphere, and the jiu-jitsu…read moreprogram is excellent. We've tried other dojos, but we came back because of the quality of the training and the strong focus on safety. Training can be challenging at times, but the kids truly enjoy it and everyone is very welcoming. I really appreciate that the students are taught to help and take care of new students. It sets a great example and teaches respect instead of bullying.

My 8 yr old daughter has been training here for 3 years. We love Darcio Lira for it's friendly…read morefamily orientated atmosphere, the quality of the training sessions and the care, detail and heart the Sensei and instructors pour into these kids. This dojo also learns more on the traditional side of jiu-jitsu where the kids learn the Japanese terms for the moves, the history of jiu-jitsu and "the way of the samurai" philosophy. Stripe ceremonies are done twice a year and are not only based on quality/frequency spent on in class, but dedication, discipline, respect, plus good character on AND off the mat and more. At Darcio Lira, you truly EARN your stripe and your belt. They also take life skills and character-building seriously (like how to handle disagreements, respect at home/for others, self-respect, saftey in public, etc). It's a great place and we are very greatful to be a part of the Darcio Lira family. My daughter has turned into a very confident, technical and competent fighter.

They are very patient with my Special Needs daughter. She really enjoys going and has been doing…read morean incredible job.

Tami is AMAZING with my three year old ! She sets expectations and challenges my son to meet…read moremilestones I didn't think he was capable at this age! On top of everything he loves it and her ! Definitely glad we found this place

My two sons and wife do BJJ for over a year now and all of them enjoy it…read more I like knowing my wife and kids have a sense of self defense and how to remain calm under pressure. The coaches and student coaches are very patient and fair. I highly recommend this establishment if you want to try a BJJ class

Been meaning to review this place for awhile, especially since this is the spot where my kiddo's…read morejiu jitsu journey began. My family had experienced a couple different gyms in the Bay and when looking into an extracurricular for our kid in the Valley, we knew there were a few key things that were important to us. First, a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Second, coaches who care for the safety of the students as much as their progress. Third, a place that treated each student equally, challenging them to be better each class. I'm happy to say that Charles Gracie Academy in Mountain House met all these expectations and more. From the first day we signed up our kid, we got a "welcome to the family" from the coaches. It felt warm and inviting, especially for a nervous kid joining the 4-6 age group. This age group is not easy to manage, but somehow at each class the coaches succeed in coaching them to listen and follow through as best they can. Watching from the sidelines, I can see how much patience, firmness, and diligence it takes to wrangle the low attention span this group has collectively. While they are teaching the fundamentals of the sport, the coaches make it fun, too. If they're not having fun, what's the point, right? In a year, I watched my kid grow and thrive thanks in part to the influence of discipline and focus from training at this jiu jitsu academy. He's developing into a kid who will have self-control, self-confidence, awareness and most of all can kick ass if an occasion calls for it. Don't hesitate on this place. Go check it out. Who knows, maybe you'll be the next to join this growing family.