This is an exceptional martial arts school. I've done martial arts for nearly 40 years and have…read morebeen to countless academy's/dojos, this academy is a cut above the rest. I visited the school with a friend from out of town, everyone welcomed me like I was a regular student. The instructor was very kind and treated me as one of his students. All of the students were friendly and provided a friendly and safe training environment. I highly recommend this Martial Arts academy.

Really dig this place. I do the Kickboxing class but I have tried them all.The Kickboxing is…read morereally Muay Thai. Lots of pad work and sparring. You gain fighting experience quick! Don't let that scare you though. Everyone is really good about sparring to each other's level and working with each other to get better. The other classes are great too. I just wish I had more time!

Absolutely great place to practice jiu-jitsu! Worry less about being injured; knowledgeable coaches!read more

This is by far the best place in Okc to learn and train BJJ, you have the real deal in 4th degree…read moreblack belt under the legendary Carlson Gracie teaching the class, Sandro Sampaio. If you are looking for a school for yourself or your child then look no further. Classes are well instructed, full of valuable life lesson, and discipline. I could not be more happy with the teachings my son is learning on the mat, that he can transfer to his daily life. Discipline, problem solving, family, respect, and loyalty. All of these are found at Sandro Sampaio BJJ...

They have moved from 7132 NW 23rd St., Bethany, OK 73008 to 4419 NW 50th St., Oklahoma City, OK…read more73116. About 10 minutes away. yelp team please update! so the new facility is big, has an octagon cage, has bjj and mma classes. this is one of the premier competition teams. they train like maniacs. i recommend it for people looking to get into jiu jitsu, or want to compete and win gold. the lovatos are some of the most gracious jiu jitsu guys around and great to talk to and welcome you to the sport if you are new, or make you into a champion if you already know your stuff. they have lots of classes and lots of tough guys to train with. definitely check this place out. they are getting their showers and their heater up and functional so soon this will be the best gym in the tri-state area!

Poor communication and clear unwillingness to be transparent with members. I've seen them respond…read moreto other reviews saying that it's their top priority to be transparent with members, but they're completely unwilling to provide any degree of information without locking in. Not even PRICE. It's clear they're hiding something, and their attempted PR to keep that out of sight is the only thing transparent. Steer clear.

Awesome place to learn Jui Jitsu! They are very safety conscious. They care about people. If you…read moreare considering this - you should come watch a class in person.

Beautiful and clean facility with separate locker room and restroom for women. Prof. Harper and all…read morethe coaches are so knowledgeable and technical about BJJ, both in self defense and sport BJJ. Everyone trains hard but also maintains a friendly and family-like atmosphere. This is definitely one of the top gyms in the area.

The best learning environment around! Excellent detailed instruction by talented instructors…read more Friendly and welcoming group. I would recommend The Forge to anyone whether you are a new student or a seasoned veteran.

Great place to train your sweet young body. The definition of small town jiu jitsu with epic kick…read moreboxing.

Excellent trainers and facility. They have a great kids program.read more

Fantastic instruction and training. Professor South and his team made me feel like I was home even…read morethough I am traveling . I will definitely come back!!

Great teachers and classes! I've looked at a lot of places. This place has the best teachers and…read moreclass options! Plus, awesome philosophy!

The community of NW OKC is fortunate to have Jenn and Brad!…read more They have created an inclusive environment optional for learning. Their instruction is clear and lessons progress in a logical sequence. Jenn has an expertise helping individuals, like myself, navigate trauma triggers on the mats. Additionally, I had the privilege of working with Jenn after a significant injury. Her patience helping me relearn techniques with my healing body was empowering and helped me persevere through the mental difficulties of recovering from surgery. She and Brad will meet you where you are and help you obtain the skills you desire. Highly recommend this gym and these two professional and caring coaches.

From the owner: Certified Gracie Jiu-jitsu Training Centers (CTCs) are martial arts schools that are authorized to…read moreteach the proprietary self-defense programs developed by Gracie University Headquarters in Torrance, California. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is one of the fastest growing martial arts on the planet, but the success of your jiu-jitsu journey will rely heavily on the culture of the school you attend and instructional methods utilized by your teachers. Even though all CTCs are independently owned and operated, we are very proud to inform you that all of certified instructors have undergone extensive training directly under the Gracie Family to ensure that you are provided with the best possible learning environment on your path to jiu-jitsu mastery. Everyone gets 10 days FREE!

How my BJJ journey began. I commented on an IG post in hopes to win the transformation scholarship…read morethey were offering. The scholarship included tons of things but the biggest "WHY NOT seller" for me was 6 months of unlimited free Jiu-Jitsu Training. that's right FREE. WHO DOES THIS. THIS GYM. THIS GUY. Ty Gay, the owner. In the reel, he stated that BJJ changed his life and he wanted to pay it forward. Everyone has a story on why they start something like this and for me it was "to protect myself". The world is crazy and only getting crazier, so this was kind of a no-brainer for me. Comment: BJJ - try it (who knows, maybe I'll win) THEN maybe a month later, I got an email from the owner, and he said that I WON!! OKAY it just got REAL. I said to myself IF I won, I wanted to take full advantage of everything the gym had to offer, so I made a promise right then and there that I would dedicate my time and go to as many classes as I could go to. SO, when I won, I did exactly that. What I've concluded in my almost ONE YEAR journey: Every single coach in this gym is top tier. Each one has their own unique style and background. So, you get to learn the techniques from different perspectives. I personally love how they take their time with all their students not just one or two. The classes are a mixed bunch, different belt levels, male/female, ages, different body types etc. By attending all of classes I was able to see the coaching standards from everyone, and this gym does a great job at explaining the drills and making self-defense or the "sport of BJJ" fun and effective. The other things I've noticed is you can have white belts and black belts in the same class, and regardless of rank, everyone is treated w/ the same amount of respect. The members are just as great, I feel like this gym keeps out the "rift raff". The new members are being evaluated too. (Which is good practice for any "group fitness" gym). I love how the upper belts in class pay it forward too. They help the "lower" belted students understand the drill and allow you to work. They're not there to just show you how great they are, they teach too. The whole class seems to all help each other, "level up". Kids classes: I've also observed the kids' classes. The other beauty of this sport is it's great for the whole family. If I had daughter, she'd be in it, in a heartbeat. Boys too. I've watched some these kids in just a years' time "level up" their confidence. The respect, these kids have. A+. Their discipline. The brain work, it takes to learn. The patience. The problem solving; the thinking ahead. All great LIFE skills. One of the main the reasons I never wanted to "try" BJJ was mainly because I was scared to get hurt. Sure, you could get hurt, it's a contact sport but there are safety measures that are enforced. TAP - YOU CAN TAP. YOU CAN TAP EARLY. You can pick and choose who you roll with, you can refuse rolls, if you're female and you only want to roll with women, you have that right. The coaches do a great job at mentioning this to new members and remind the classes every now and again, that each member has this right (and it's not weird, or frowned upon). Class times are great, consistent. No change in schedules - same times. Basics and fundamentals classes are laid out month to month. The All-levels classes are monthly focused goals. There's a women's only self-defense class that's starting up. An open mat. Lots of pluses with Redline. I'm proud of myself for trying it out, my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. I was going to start maybe 5 years ago but I didn't want to wear that "HOT" OUTFIT - PS.. the GI is probably my favorite, so don't let that stop you, but if it does, they have NOGI! Try out REDLINE if you're in the area, you won't regret it. I'm thankful for my REDLINE family. (Yes, I called them family, it's more than a gym, try them out!!! I waited a year to write this because I didn't want to sound biased since I did win the transformation scholarship. Scholarship or no scholarship this is what I've experienced training with Redline. AND again, my only regret is I didn't sign up sooner! Redline is fantastic for a beginner or someone with experience! Don't miss out!

I have began training a little over a month at Redline Jiu-Jitsu. Prior to enrolling with Redline I…read morespent a month searching for a place to learn the fundamentals. I did enjoy a few alternative places but when I attended Redline's session I felt confident this was the place I would understand the fundamentals and begin my curriculum. At the other locations I felt as if I was thrown into the fire and trying to pickup something I did not understand. I also didn't remember what I was shown when I left. There are people that are fast learners, however, I am not fortunate to be one of those people for self defense and grappling techniques so structure is what I need. Ty and Jen are great people and amazing instructors with a well organized curriculum especially for beginners such as me. They have passion in what they teach and care for students to understand situations and scenarios. They explain thoroughly (from what to do, what not to do, along with cause and effect of both) and walk students through steps until each one gets it. Most of the places I went the owners weren't there and at Redline I've always seen Ty or Jen or both teaching class. I enjoy this place. I will not miss a class because I am having fun and learning.

Absolutely would recommend Pride to all parent! I'm also thinking of going with my daughter! they…read morehave great programs and the times work great with after school!

Jason and Jessi are incredible instructors as well as first class individuals. Trained for three…read morehours of Soyac Kali with them having never trained Soyac before, although trained in Inosanto style Kali for over five years. I was welcomed into their class by not only Jason and Jessi but by members of the class who had been training with them for years. I drove down to train with them from out of town and was immediately welcomed into the class as warmly as you could hope for. With some martial arts schools a new person is often treated cooly until he is accepted. Not so with Pride. Highly recommend them for any martial arts training that you would consider. Incredible training and well worth the drive.