Our 7 year old son joined this jiu-jitsu gym over the summer and absolutely loved it! The coaches…read morewere personable, patient, and experienced instructors. They commanded respect and kept the classes organized without ever needing to raise their voice. Each student was given detailed guidance and encouragement, while also having freedom within set boundaries. The class structure helps set such a positive and comfortable environment. The classes were incredibly well run, and had the perfect balance of fun, discipline and structure. The management is also top-tier. We were only here for the summer (out of staters) and they worked with us to make it happen. We felt like we were part of their gym on day one. Looking forward to coming back next summer!

This school is amazing. Laercio (the owner) is such a genuine, warm, and accommodating instructor…read more The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and the schedule is really flexible. Highly recommended for beginners and advanced alike.

This review is specific to Adult classes…read more Coach Patrick and Coach Ashleigh are excellent. They're welcoming, encouraging, and thoughtfully go at my pace. I messaged them about inviting some friends and neighbors to roll together. They opened their mat to us and we had a bunch of dad rolling together on a Friday evening. Thanks again Patrick and Ashleigh. You guys are the reason I got back into jiu jitsu.

Was trying to find a jujitsu place in lake Forest and found this one online. They're pretty new but…read morethought I'd give them a shot. Class was full of beginners like myself but I learned quickly if everyone is a beginner, I'm not gona learn anything. And that's how it felt. They never singled me out or anything but at the same time now that I've been doing jujitsu at another place for awhile I've learned the best way to learn is trial by fire Would not recommend

Great scbool where everyone is treated as a person not money like at McDojos. If you want real…read moreworld self defense and life lessons. Offers kickboxing, no gi and gi. Excellent kids program.

My daughter has been a student of Professor Less for quite some time, and we've been part of this…read morestudio since it first opened. Professor Less is an incredible teacher, but what truly sets this place apart--especially since Valor opened--is the sense of community it has created. Everyone here supports one another, helping the kids stay enthusiastic, motivated, and proud of their progress. It's truly inspiring to watch the children grow more confident and skilled over time. We couldn't recommend this club more highly, and we're so grateful to be part of it. On a personal note, both my husband and I have recently started taking classes as well--and we absolutely love it!

I've been curious about Jiu Jitsu for a long time and always wanted to learn. Never could bring…read moremyself to walk through the doors due to being intimidated. I finally took the first step and chose to try a class here one hot summer day 3 years ago. When I started looking at different gyms, most of them never revealed the price of membership. A lot of gyms want you to come in first and sit you down to discuss fees. However, when I looked at 10th Planet MV, I really appreciated the transparency of membership, which made it a no brainer to sign up for a trial class. My first day, I was welcomed with a handshake and introduction by Coach Matt. Big points since I've visited other gyms where the owner doesn't even acknowledge potential members. At first, I was nervous walking in at rooster weight seeing the big cats on the mat. As the class went on, I got more comfortable and realized my Muay Thai won't do well on the ground like Rodtang vs DJ. Everyone here is welcoming and takes care of each other. Coach Matt is great at explaining techniques that make it easier to learn even without prior martial arts experience. All the coaches here are happy to answer questions you may have. Coming here feels like going to your friend's house, where you feel welcomed and at home. Other gyms I've tried felt like going to your snooty aunt's house where you feel judged and compared to your cousin who just met a lawyer from Georgetown University who has a Condo in Maryland and they're getting married soon but delaying due to prior.... I'm getting off topic. Basically, 10th Planet MV is a great place to learn jiu jitsu whether you have no experience in martial arts or want to level up your existing skills. You will learn, you will be tested against yourself, and you will meet great people.

This is my favorite BJJ school in OC. Coach Abner's 6am class has great instruction and the gym…read moreoverall has a fun/welcoming culture.

We are so impressed with this Jiu-Jitsu studio! My wife and I have been to several taekwondo,…read morekarate, and mma studios for our 6 year old son. However, Ralph Gracie of Mission Viejo by far stood out to us both. We were so impressed with the coaching, structure, discipline, and work ethic of the classes that we are now traveling 20mins 2-3x a week for our son to continue with Master Marcelo.

My son has had the best experience at Gracie Jiu Jitsu! I absolutely recommend this studio for kids…read moreall ages. The instructors are awesome, the environment is fun but also competitive. We are very happy!

I enrolled both of my daughters at Gracie Barra after a scary situation made us realize how…read moreimportant it was for them to feel safe and confident. Before signing up, we checked out a few other BJJ and Muay Thai gyms around Irvine, Tustin and Laguna Hills, and this one stood out as the best fit for kids by far. The staff is so professional and friendly, and the curriculum is really well structured. The demonstrations are clear and easy for my girls to follow, which made a big difference for us. Both of my daughters love Professor Mason and Panda and always tell me they're the best. One thing we didn't expect but really appreciate is the red card. My girls also do competitive swimming, so we travel a lot for meets, and the red card lets them train at other Gracie Barra locations while we're on the road. That's been such a nice bonus. We've already recommended Gracie Barra to our family and friends. If you're looking for a welcoming place for your kids to build confidence and skills, this is it.

Joining a combat sport like Jiu-Jitsu was something I never considered, until my younger brother…read morejoined Gracie Barra last year and encouraged me to try it. One day, I finally gave in to his persistence, attended a trial class, and ended up signing up the very next week. Every day on the mat is a learning experience, and training at Gracie Barra has instilled a strong sense of discipline in me. The professors are incredibly kind and patient. Even if I've practiced a drill countless times and still forget a step, they make sure I feel comfortable and always guide me through it. I genuinely look forward to every class and deeply appreciate the amazing professors and training partners who have become friends along the way. I highly recommend this Gracie Barra location to anyone looking to start Jiu-Jitsu.

Hands down one of the best BJJ studios in OC!!!!We visited a few spots before picking Rysk BJJ. A…read morefew of our friends kids have been coming here for a few years and spoke so highly of Master Francisco Lima and his BJJ Studio. My girls were really apprehensive at first and after meeting Master Chico and trying out they were all about it. My girls have been going here for 3 months now and the growth I've seen in them in terms of confidence, discipline and just overall happiness has been tremendous!! Highly recommend Rysk BJJ to all!!!

Great place to train Jiu Jitsu. Our family initially came here to get our 4 year old into the…read morepeewees class, and it didn't take long for me to sign up as well. Professor Chico runs a great program and keeps the space super clean. All the families that come with their kids are great as well.

The professional instructors at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Laguna Hills in the Gracie Combatives class have a…read morehigh level of attentiveness to the students and ensuring they are grasping the concepts. They also have a genuine interest in student development inside and outside of the Dojo and it shows.  Dennis Anderson (Chip), Lee Weber, and Arman Fathi also ensure that students aren't thrown into the fire and injured due to improper training techniques. Personally, this is important to me because there is no good reason to become seriously injured in training. Great for kids and families, have recommended to people I know.

I'm 70 years old, and anybody can do this. 10 weeks ago I had a serious bicycle accident where I…read morebroke three ribs, my scapula, bruised my ribs and got a lot of road rash. I couldn't move much for about a month so I watched a bunch of TV. When I was younger, I practiced martial arts, but I was always fascinated with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. I started watching YouTube videos at home while injured and learned that there are different types of Jujitsu, sports jujitsu, and self-defense jujitsu. Sports jujitsu is aimed at competing with other Jujitsu practitioners. They tend to be injuries with this type of Jujitsu. There is more of a Competitive, ego. Driven aim to beat your opponent. And as I was just in the process of recovering from a serious accident, count me out. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu started in the United States in Torrance California. I called the Gracie University there and asked if there was anybody in my area. They referred me to Laguna Hills and Professor Arman. I called and talked to him, thinking that private classes might be best after I recovered from my injuries because my main concern was not being injured. He convinced me that the classes were designed specifically to avoid injury, and that I would be fine there. I decided to go in and meet him and check the place out. From the moment I walked in the door, everybody I met, were very friendly and nice. The instructors and students were having fun and everybody seemed like family. No pretense or anybody acting like a bad ass. Just normal people enjoying learning this art of self-defense, which is the only one where smaller people can routinely defend themselves against larger opponents. I came in and watched for three nights in a row, wishing I could take a class. But I was still very injured and fragile. One of the professors there, Lee, asked me if I wanted to try to learn one of the techniques. I told him that I was way too injured, and there's no way because I could barely even lay down. He reassured me. We could do something simple and he wouldn't barely touch me. Hesitantly, I agreed. A few minutes later, I was learning my first technique. Doing anything, standing, walking, or even sitting hurt at that point And what Lee taught me wasn't any worse than anything else. I was thrilled. I came back the next day and worked with some of the smaller students and women, still worried about doing anything much. I made everybody aware of my situation, and they were all understanding and everything I learned flowed smoothly. I've been going there for six weeks, and I'm almost pain-free. I never thought, at 70 years old, with multiple broken bones, that I could learn a martial art, and not worry about becoming injured. But it really follows the entire Gracie Jiu-Jitsu philosophy of teaching people without them having to worry about becoming injured. I now take between five and nine lessons a week, and am progressing rapidly in their very structured educational program. I plan on doing this for the rest of my life, partly because of this particular branch of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, instructors, the students, health benefits and the value that it adds to my life. So if you want to learn what Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is all about, this is the place to be. They have a free, 10 day program, just so people can come and see if they like it. If I can do this at my age, anybody can do it. They have a terrific bully-proof kids program for children five years old and up, and have coed programs for any age. Couldn't recommend it more highly.

I decided to try taekwondo with my 4 year old. He is normally very hyper and has lots of energy…read more The classes and the studio have been perfect for him. He is able to let all that energy out in a fun, structured and disciplined way. The instructors are great with the kids. While doing all the exercises they always motivate the kids and create a positive environment. I'm seeing great results in my sons behavior since starting and he ways looks forward to going to class. I'm very happy with the experience so far.

My son had a trial lesson that was a promo online with a friend. At first my son was very shy and…read moredidn't want to take taekwondo... but they kept trying to encourage him and making him feel welcomed. I have to say Yongin has the most amazing staff like master Han and Master Kim. They not only teach taekwondo but life lessons. They always teach the kids about mind focuse, body focus and eye focus. Respect your parents and teachers and never to give up. My son is 6 and has self esteem issues. I just had a parent teacher conference and the teacher was saying how well Aidan is doing. He is learning to regulate his emotions, his confidence and his outgoingness. I really have to thank yongin for teaching Aidan all the good attributes. We have signed up for year lessons!