One World Jiu Jitsu Academy lives up to its name in its ability to unite practitioners of all…read morelevels and empower them to learn and train in an amazingly welcoming gym led by respectable, experienced coaches. Headed by Mike Prudencio, One World Jiu Jitsu Academy had its humble beginnings and has grown significantly through the years and within that span has been home to quite a few experienced BJJ practitioners. Mike and his team do a fine job in cultivating a strong community through respect for each other and the gym - the annual friend and family social events always have a good showing! Whether you've had some experience in the sport and are looking for a new gym with great people to train, a completely newcomer to anything related martial arts, or perhaps a parent looking for an extracurricular for your child, One World will open their arms to you with something to offer. Although One World was not our first introduction to Brazilian jiu jitsu while we researched for gyms, it ranked highest on our list due to the location, flexibility of the scheduling, training space, and coaching staff. Just a couple blocks away from the highway and being quite central in Newark, the gym is easily accessible. There's plenty of parking since most of the other establishments here aren't well frequented or mainly warehouses/non-customer facing offices. Adult classes are offered multiple times a day (early morning at around 630, mid morning at 11, and evening at 6) almost everyday of the week. The kids classes are also offered multiple days of the week (weekday evenings around 5 and Saturday mornings around 10). There may be different days/times for gi and no gi but they have a convenient online calendar that is kept up to date. Each session typically consists of warmups, drills, techniques, and open rounds of rolling. They also have two mat areas. The main mat area is huge and can accommodate large classes (sometimes the kids classes can get upwards of 30-40) with still ample amount of space for training and drilling. The secondary mat area is primarily used for no gi training when the main mat area is being used for instruction. And finally the coaching staff consists of some really experienced instructors in addition to Coach Mike. Their attention to detail and ability to motivate the athletes adds tremendous value to each visit. In addition, the instructors for the kids classes are so patient while firm to enable each kid to grow and advance at their own pace. For those looking to advance their game, Mike and his team of coaches will enable you to hone the fundamentals in addition to expanding your toolkit of techniques. The group of folks coming to this gym check their ego at the door and are all very willing to share and learn from each other. There are quite a few competitors who will certainly push your limits and help you get to the next level. If you're a newbie, welcome to the club! We all started one way or another but what's important is that you start and keep coming back. Time on the mat will level up your game and with some patience and dedication, you'll continue to build confidence, get fit, and develop practical skills for self defense and competitions. And as a parent, you'll feel right at home with fellow parents who have also sought out an activity for their children to participate in to gain intangible skills (confidence, self discipline, conflict resolution, social belonging, mentorship to name a few) while learning some practical techniques for self defense. They start children as young as 7 years of age but it may also depend on their maturity. I personally came in with no formal martial arts experience and have to say, it was one of the best decisions. As a father, finding a new hobby to enjoy on my own as well as with my children and redefining myself as the kiddos grow up has made this journey a very rewarding experience. The community has been great to foster that personal growth and it's been fun to bring the new generation into the sport. Overall, One World Jiu Jitsu Academy is by far one of the greatest places for an in-depth introduction and continued education of Brazilian jiu jitsu. If you're interested, consider coming in for a trial class and see for yourself if the gym and sport is right for you!

One World has always felt like a home away from home, even though I've been a visitor for years. I…read morelive in Kansas City now, but I make sure to stop by every time I'm in town. Mike, Fook, and the other folks are great!

My daughter and husband love this place! The classes for kids are great! My daughter has been…read moretaking them for a few months and she loves them! She's made new friend and everyone is respectful. The staff is great, they know each kids name. They also have this awesome rule where parents are only allowed to watch the last week of the month to see the progress tour kid has made. Another awesome rule is that parents are not to get involved or give instruction to their kids. If you do, you will be told. I love this! You don't have to deal with any obnoxious parent trying to direct their kid. This place builds confidence and teaches. My husband loves the adult classes. The people are progressing and the environment is friendly. Make-up classes are allowed. They also have a Zen planner app where you can reserve your spot. The place looks clean and there is plenty of parking. Prices are reasonable. I would recommend this place for adults and kids. It's a great place with awesome staff.

Excellent place to train and learn Jiu Jitsu for adults and kids. Great coaches! Highly recommend.read more

I had the pleasure of dropping in on a Friday 6:30 AM Judo class. I reached out to the Baem BJJ…read moreinstagram account and received a response promptly. The Judo program is a bit separate from the other programs so I was directed to reach out via phone to the coach of the Judo class. The class was a small group setting, and was a very technical class. Abe and Bill were both great Ukes and very controlled and safe as Toris. A lot of great small details were picked up from this class. Thank you for allowing me to come in and train!

Highly recommend!!!…read more One of the best training environments I have had the pleasure of experiencing. If you're living in the East Bay (or the Bay at large) and want to train BJJ (as hobby, self defense, or to compete) in a top notch academy, with a high level of instruction, and a REALLY great culture ... this school is a no-brainer, just take a trial class and I think you'll understand. I am fairly new to BJJ, and this was the first official school I had trained at. I was nervous and a bit intimidated at first. But after my first class, I left feeling really grateful for the experience. There's a mix of levels. The higher belt students are really skilled, and the best part is .. they are super friendly, patient, and willing to help you get better. Everyone is respectful of each other and you definitely feel safe rolling. I think that's a testament to Denny (head coach) and the rest of the instructors. As a teacher myself, I'm really aware of people's teaching styles and philosophies. I am really inspired by Denny's approach, and it suited me. You go deep, and also have plenty of scenarios to get the concepts and techniques into the body. Each teacher has their own approach, so taking different classes throughout the week, you get a well rounded learning experience. As someone who gets very 'nerdy' about movement practices, I liked the diversity of approach available at the academy. Again, couldn't recommend this school more. Just try it out! I've definitely found my 'home' school! Thanks again Coach Denny and the rest of the instructors.

Started BJJ for my daughter and now she loves it. Joo Gee SOO as she would call it. I can see the…read moreconfidence in her growing. The instructors who teaches the 3-6 year old class are perfect. They take their time in making helping the kids get comfortable. I love how they took their time with my daughter on her 1st day. This place is very well family oriented and Mauricio is a train fighter.

Fantastic place to train and grow. Both noon crew and night crew gives you a different feel but…read moregood vibes whenever you want to train. Egos are checked at the door and the team is welcoming!

We came in as potential clients for the youth classes and we were shocked how disorganized the…read moreclasses were. There was no seemingly structure. I think there are too many kids with different status (beginner vs advanced) and age ranges 4-16. When they broke into drills there was an instructor showing the 6 (ish) year olds the drill and then walked over to the older kids with another instructor. I was baffled. How do you leave little ones to do a partnered hitting drill by themselves? There were 5-6 instructors but they seemed to talk amongst themselves and not demonstrate or monitor the kids. Sandy stated they have students completing their degrees, who need hours coaching. So basically, volunteers who don't care. I'll keep my money. They need to reevaluate their business model and hire dedicated coaches.

This gym is an absolute gem! The boxing and Muay Thai classes are top notch expert coaches, great…read moretechnique drills, and good sparring that pushes you to improve every session. Clean facility, supportive vibe, and solid equipment. Highly recommend for anyone serious about striking arts!

I never leave reviews but I wanted to come here to say, my girls have only been coming here a few…read moreweeks, they are very young 4.5 and 3.5 years old. We absolutely love it! My kids ask to stay longer and ask to go every day of the week. They have been thriving since they started. It's a perfect mixture of discipline, learning, and everything else. They are caring and really pay attention to each child even in full classes and even with as many classes they teach and how many students they have they still remember what each child needs to work on and spends time with them. Sorry for rambling hope this makes sense. Needless to say we are anticipating our children to be here for a long time.

Great karate studio for kids and adults. Builds confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills…read more Highly recommend!

Joining this dojo was a life-changing decision. The instructors are amazing, dedicated, and focus…read moreon precise techniques that build true confidence. I put my training to the test today when I got locked in a room at work. With Coach Liza's voice in my head, I used the mechanics I learned here to literally break the door open--something ten other men on-site couldn't figure out. This training is the real deal and prepares you for anything. You are more powerful than you know!

Great skills taught here. Once you join, you're part of an amazing ohana. The instructors are great…read morewith the kids and adult members. Kids come in shy and quiet and as they get older, they break out of their shells. They become confident, responsible, disciplined and make new friends. Variety of classes for youth to adults, Kajukenbo, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Youth Muay Thai, Eskrima, an all women's Kickboxing class and a coed fitness class. Oh and yoga too!

My two sons have been coming here about 5 or 6 months. They learning discipline, body control and…read moreawareness, and becoming fit. All I ask from my sons is that they put in the effort and improve just a little more every time they come to class. We've seen those small improvements that end up being big improvements when added altogether. Overall very happy with Roots. Impressed how much you can get for the price - and we only go to the Muay Thai classes. The only downsides I can think of is - Limited parking - Pretty crowded classes (but not overly) - very small entryway. Hard to get in and out But those are all negligible tbh.

Our family has been training at Roots for the past three years, and it has truly become a second…read morehome for us. Before Roots, we spent several years at another gym, but when it shut down due to Covid, we decided to give Roots a try--and it turned out to be the best thing that came out of the pandemic. Roots is more than just a gym; it's a family-friendly environment where both adults and youth can learn authentic Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, all under one roof. The coaches here are phenomenal--highly skilled, knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about martial arts. They provide structured material and a clear path for learning, making it easy to see consistent progress whether you're a beginner or experienced. One of the things we love most is how inclusive the gym is. Whether you're single or have a family, Roots has a place for you. For us, it's been incredible watching our youngest son thrive. He's not only learning the true discipline of martial arts but also gaining confidence, focus, and life skills that will stay with him forever. If you're looking for a gym where you'll feel supported, challenged, and welcomed, Roots is it. We're so grateful we found this place--it's truly one of the best decisions we've made as a family!

SAN Lorenzo BJJ is perfect for our child! Was Recommended by a friend. Manny is so patient with…read morethe kids and very friendly! Highly recommended facility to anyone just starting or looking to switch it up!

My sister and her best friend saw this opportunity on Instagram, and I always wanted to learn self…read moredefense, but the classes were always expensive! Reaching out to the master (Manny) was really easy on Instagram. He was very informative and patient with newcomers! Parking is free, since this location is in like a little shopping plaza. On Monday's and Saturday's from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, he hosts free classes for females. I definitely encourage all the ladies to come try this out, just because you know, living in this area it's nice to know some self dense to protect ourselves! He teaches new techniques every session, so you wouldn't feel left out or you don't need to "be here" for every session to know what's going on! All the ladies here are either new or usuals, which is really nice! The experience was definitely memorable and also, make sure you're comfy with physical touch, because they're just going to throw you in with new people and it's up to you to open up yourself and be vulnerable to get the full experience! https://instagram.com/sanlorenzojiujitsu Definitely reach out and get started with your free classes Monday to Saturday! I highly recommend it to everyone

Been going for CrossFit for almost 1.5 years and love it here. Coaches are knowledgeable,…read moresupportive and passionate about helping you improve. Community is humble, passionate and about the right size (not too big feeling crowded or not too small). I have gradually improved in all dimensions - strength, cardio, flexibility, technique and mindset/mentality. 5 stars! Highly recommend. You have various options (CrossFit, bootcamp, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting etc) to chose from depending on interest and where you are at in your fitness journey.

I've been going to CrossFit One World for about 14 months now, and it's been a great experience. I…read morefirst joined the Boot Camp program, and coaches JP and Moe really made a difference for me. I had no background in CrossFit or weightlifting and felt completely new to it all, but they explained the basics clearly, kept things motivating, and often stepped in to correct form so we built the right foundation. That gave me confidence and made the classes something I looked forward to instead of dreaded. Over time, I enjoyed Boot Camp so much that I moved into CrossFit. I'm still a beginner in CrossFit and probably will be for a while but my weight loss has accelerated since making the switch, and I've started feeling stronger, healthier, and more positive overall. So far, I've had classes with seven different coaches plus Brad, the owner, and every one of them has been dedicated, approachable, and engaged. Each coach has their own style, which makes it fun you pick up something new in every session. Brad himself is humble and very committed to building the kind of community that makes people want to keep coming back. The best part of this gym is the great community of coaches n people. It's full of people who push themselves, encourage each other, and make the hard work enjoyable. If you're looking for a place that challenges you but also supports you, CrossFit One World is it. Joining here has been one of the best decisions for my health and well-being.