So glad I found this place for my kiddos! The coaches are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the same goes for the parents and students. It truly feels like a community, which I love. My kids are having such a great time, not only learning self-defense, but also making new friends and bonding with amazing coaches. Couldn't be happier! read more

I had the pleasure of training here for almost a year and it's by far the best training experience I had. I came in with a small striking foundation and in a short time i was able to make a lot of improvement and in the meantime started BJJ. Top notch coaching. But my biggest takeaway from CSD was the "community" there. Didn't matter your skill level everyone was there to train and have a good time. From the guys fighting often to the ones stepping on the mats for the first time everyone was welcomed and embraced like family. Forever thankful to CSD for making me fall in love with MMA. read more

Community Self Defense - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Westminster, California

Update: been with this team since my last review and I can whole heartedly say they are top tier! Amazing culture, coaches, and people!!! If you need a new gym to train at , don't hesitate to make this your new home! All are welcome with open arms! A real community !! CSD ! read more

Community Self Defense - Team fight nights with lots of support from fighters , family, and friends !! CSD!! - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Westminster, California

@ Miles ! Your compassion and care for the community you serve shows all the way through the phone ! I have called many self-defense studios and community self-defense by far was the best and most inviting! Thank you community self-defense for investing & listing to others !! read more

Coaches are amazing. My kids love it they have toddlers classes and adults classes all ages. read more

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Words cannot fully capture how incredible this place is! My daughter has been learning from the amazing coaches here for over a year, and she absolutely adores them, along with the other students. Coach Sid and Coach Miles do more than just teach Jiujitsu, they instill values like integrity and respect, which the kids carry with them in all aspects of life. It truly feels like a family! Even though there are a lot closer options by our area, we gladly make the hour long drive each way because the experience, the environment, and the growth my daughter has gained are all worth it. We couldn't be happier to be part of this wonderful community! read more

Community Self Defense - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Westminster, California

An amazing place to learn self defense! The instructors are as legit as they come and accomplished Black Belts and competitors in their own right. Instructor Sid was awarded his Black Belt in BJJ by UFC pioneer - the Legendary Master Joe Moreira. Sid's passion for teaching is unprecedented and it shows in his instruction. For Sid it's not just a club, it's family. His ability to articulate instruction is highly regarded by the community. Instructor Myles was awarded his Black Belt by NoGi World Champion/ADCC Gold Medalist, Joao Assis. Just prior to earning his Black Belt, Myles was ranked the #1 Brown Belt for Jiu Jitsu World League. He is also amazingly passionate, exhibiting gratitude and humility in his instruction. Both of the gentlemen are an absolute class act and have created something very special with this school! Fellow Black Belt, friend, and student read more

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Fantastic place for beginners or experienced grapplers and strikers. No egos, intimidation or any out of place aggression. Sid and Myles are two top notch black belts that understand how to grow people into better fighters. I've been with them for about one year even before they officially opened this gym. They really do take care of their students. Some gyms you may run into only the top guys/girls getting attention but CSD really does put attention to competitors and those doing as a hobby/exercise. read more

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After trying out several gyms, I can positively say I've found my home gym. Coach Myles and Coach Sid are both high level and are amazing people. This gym is filled with talent. The coaches are patient and great teachers. I couldn't say enough about this dojo and words don't do it justice; something you just have to see and feel for yourself. Thank you for always keeping great vibes and showing us cool sh*t. Btw the music here is fire; Myles and Sid have polar opposite playlist but I guarantee they're all bangers. Also there's a cold drinking fountain, who does that?!?! read more

I can't think of a coach more patient, motivating, and inspirational than you. You guys have a gift for bringing out the best in people, yet the kids are grateful to have you as their coach. They are so lucky to have both of the coach who inspires them everyday to be better than the day before. You guys are truly the best coach ever. Thank you for being a role model and an inspiration to the team. I appreciate your passion and dedication. read more

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The best jiu-jitsu gym with the best coaches!!!! You truly become family here. My daughter has trained with Coach Sid and Coach Myles since she was 5, and they are the only ones I trust to train her. They are very kind and patient and put their all into training their students!!! The kids build genuine friendships and truly care for each other. The parents are all welcoming and encouraging of the entire team!! You definitely need to come check this gym out. read more

Community Self Defense - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Westminster, California

My daughter and I have been coming here for a couple months now. Coach Sid and Coach Myles run an amazing kids' jiu jitsu program. They're patient, respectful, and all around amazing people to be around. I know my daughter is in good hands and coming here is always the highlight of our day. The adult classes are fun too, might seem a bit intense at first but they're always there to guide the way and slow things down if needed. Being the only female on the mat was a bit intimidating but everyone is super chill and takes care of one another and I feel comfortable sparring or rolling with the guys. read more

Community Self Defense is a great place for those who are interested in competing in grappling or striking, and for those who just want to learn to protect themselves. When you train here, you gain a great sense of confidence in yourself. The gym is lead by two of the best black belt coaches, Coach Sid and Coach Myles. CSD offers affordable prices and an awesome schedule. I highly recommend it read more

Community Self Defense - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Westminster, California

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Coach Myles and Coach Sid are awesome. My son looks up to them so much. We have been coming here since they opened. It's definitely a tight community and everyone is so nice and welcoming. We love our gym family. You don't get that type of environment with the big name gyms we used to go to. This has all around been an awesome experience! read more

I Love this gym. They are great with the kids and not only do they teach them excellent jujitsu but they also teach them how to be great human beings. Treating others with kindness and respect is very important to Sid and Myles. I love what they do so much with my son that I started training with them too. If you're thinking of starting jujitsu/ MMA, definitely come check out their gym. I promise you you'll love it. read more

I've been looking for a new place to train for a little while, this place has been very welcoming very friendly zero egos. As a female it's very difficult to find a comfortable environment to train at, and I can say that this place has been nothing but welcoming. read more

Really friendly atmosphere! instructor Sid and Myles couldn't have been any nicer. As a beginner martial arts is very intimidating but I did not get any negative vibes here. Everyone just wants to learn and get better together while other gyms I have been too you had guys that had massive egos and would try to "check you" in insidious ways. Also the combined experience level of both Sid and Myles is hard to find at other gyms and you get to train with them directly in smaller classes which in a sense is like having a mini private with them where you can directly ask them questions and get instant feedback. This is what helped me grow rapidly compared to my last gym where we had these giant classes with one instructor but we really didn't know if what we were doing was accurate since martial arts is very technical and picking up bad habits is easy. This journey in martial arts has also bled into other areas of my life. It's made me far more focused. I manage my time better. It's helped greatly with my mental toughness since you are doing hard things even on days where you rather not show up and watch tv instead. It's improved my internal grit when it comes to dealing with adversity especially when it comes to business. Also my confidence is night and day, the fear of approaching people has greatly diminished since there is always this slight psychological fear that there could be a negative reaction or physical confrontation if things happen to go south even though most interactions never lead to that are subconscious runs off that synthetic introverted fear. Knowing that I can handle the very worst of human interactions gives you this strong internal feeling as if you are bulletproof and has helped overcome my public shyness. I know this sounds far out but this was a major benefit for me when it came to martial arts. Join today! as the saying goes theres one day and day one and my only regret was I didn't join sooner. read more

The best and most welcoming gym I've ever been apart of. Coach Sid and Coach Myles are as passionate and as patient as it gets no matter what your skill level is. They keep the gym clean AT ALL TIMES as well which is tough to find these days. read more

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I have had my children training with Professor Sid and Professor Miles for many years and I will follow them anywhere. They taught both my girls and even me the basics. They are incredibly patient with everyone, not just kids. I look forward to learning from them again in the future! You won't be sorry you checked them out! read more

CSD is more than just a gym, it feels like home. Coach Myles and Coach Sid created such a warm environment where people feel welcomed. I've gained so much confidence in myself under their guidance learning high level martial arts. Words can't describe the experience of this gym. I'm fortunate to have found this community. read more

Highly recommend Community Self Defense! Instructor Sid is super welcoming! Friendly atmosphere for all ages to come and take classes. Clean location as well. Excited to continue my training this year! read more

Coach Sid and Coach Myles are in love with Martial Arts and have proven it through over 30 years of combined training, coaching, and fighting. Combine this with their their goal of sharing their knowledge with a new generation of competitors and hobbyists alike, and you get a winning culture. The most important thing in a gym is passion and you will get it in their coaching through every class! Highly recommend. read more

Amazing coaches, very knowledgeable and very patient therefore all levels are welcome, they have built a family of people who look after one another and emphasize that big time. They do a great job of teaching and breaking down each and every technique to it's core. Would highly recommend for anyone and everyone read more

I had been looking for a new gym in my area. I'm so thankful community self defense opened up close to home, making it the perfect place to train jujitsu andmuy Thai . The coaches have a great curriculum that they go through thoroughly. Thanks Sid and Myles !!! read more

Been training for a little over a month and have felt extremely welcomed. Great team and great training!

The coaches are Professionals and super legit with over 10+ years of experience coaching students. They have a true passion for Martial arts! The atmosphere at CSD is always good vibes and a great place to train for adults and kids! read more

Been training with Coach Sid and Myles for a few years now. Started my Jiu Jitsu journey with them. From daily classes to tournaments on weekends and more, you can count on them to give you the encouragement, guidance, and support! read more