My kids trained at another BJJ (Brazilian jujitsu) gym for a few years and didn't grow much in…read moreskill or confidence. We looked at other gyms, including Smiley. After taking the trial classes, we decided to stay at Smiley. The reasons? My kids were happy there and were excited to return because they, "Had fun"- their words. The coaches are hands on and encouraging. There's no pressure for them to compete, which isn't a goal of ours (the parents) or the kids. We want our kids to learn self defense because we feel it's a necessary life skill. The coaches at Smiley respect that and train our kids just the same (unlike other gyms that pushed private lessons and competitions). I like the affirmations Coach Smiley shares at the end of class. In addition to learning self defense, I want my kids to build confidence, resilience, determination, etc... the coaches at Smiley help speak life into the kids while teaching them self defense techniques. Lastly, I like the options they have for kids (8 and up): MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai! They have BJJ for kids 4 and up I believe. It's nice to have a place they can learn different skills and have the time to do it with their packed schedules. You get your moneys worth! I'm looking forward to seeing my kids grow in skill and confidence at Smiley Academy.

Kids trained elsewhere for years without much progress. Smiley has been a game-changer. They have…read morefun, hands-on coaches, no pressure to compete, and a focus on self-defense, confidence, and resilience. Options for kids include MMA, Boxing, Muay Thai, and BJJ. Kids are excited to attend, and I can see them growing in skill and confidence. Highly recommend.

Here for a work trip and dropped in. The gym was very welcoming and the culture was fun! I found…read moremy spot when I'm in Ponte Vedra.

I've only been in the gym for a few weeks now, but it's only been great experiences so far. As a…read morefirst timer I was welcomed by professors and member's immediately. Everyone was super friendly and introduced themselves right away. I jumped right into a class and slowly but surely have been picking up new skills. The age ranges and skill levels vary greatly, so you'll fit in with no experience or well practiced. Everyone is helpful, patient and willing to teach. Highly recommend.

My son was forced to spar a kid that looked twice his age, he was left hurt, I DO NOT RECOMMEND.read more

I want to share my extremely disappointing experience with Tersak. Despite the quality of their…read moretraining, they are absolutely not honest or fair when it comes to their cancellation policies. My daughter had a medical issue, and we provided all the necessary documentation that she wouldn't be able to continue. They told us verbally that the two-month notice requirement would be waived due to her health condition. However, they still charged us for two extra months and refused to refund the money, even though they had promised otherwise. In short, they care more about squeezing out every penny than being fair to their customers. I'm leaving this review to warn others: no matter what they promise you verbally, they may still take your money and ignore their own word. Be cautious before signing up here.

Tried to cancel membership today and they charged me a $170 "cancelation" fee aka rip off. Parents…read morebeware. Furthermore, they sent me some random contract that I never signed.... See email response below from this company: Hey Amber, We are sad to hear that Journey will no longer be training with us but do understand things happen. Per our membership agreement, we have processed your cancellation fee of $170. Journey can come in and train until 03/24. If you have any written documentation of your cancellation request any sooner than today, please send it over our way. No further payments will be processed. Thank you Beware... they only care about your money.

Top BJJ school, in Jacksonville, hands down. The two main…read moreinstructors are a 8th degree Coral belt, and his son who has been ranked in the top 10 in the world! This school is very family oriented and there are a lot of children and adult competitors. Kids class always has multiple instructors on the mat, so each kid gets a lot of attention. It's not every day you get to train with a top ranked Master and a top IBJJF competitor!

The instructors here are top notch(Marcelo+George)! Both very accomplished. The group is very mixed…read morewith all level belts. I can't say enough about the good vibes and atmosphere of the group. Three months in and I feel at home! I can't say enough great things about BTT!!!

Friendly atmosphere, great for families. Proven world class instructor and competitive champion…read morewith numerous awards through competition. In addition to the adult program, they have an excellent kids program as well. One of the top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools in Jacksonville! The kids program and adult program are consistently winning gold medals at the local, national, and state levels. They have added a mixed martial arts class and now offer group and private lessons. Great school!

Good school environment. Friendly, lots of classes for kids and adults. Amazing coaches. I've…read morethoroughly enjoyed training here for the past year and can't recommend this place enough.

The location address is now 1115 Blanding Blvd. I have to give a huge shout out to Mr Ordaz and Mr…read moreCenteno for all of their attention and support over the years with my son's journey to getting him ready to test for black belt. It's amazing to see how he has grown and it takes a village to raise a great kid... thank you for being a huge part of our village. For any parent who is thinking about putting their kid in martial arts or wondering what school to choose, Roderick's Family Martial Arts is awesome and I also want to give a huge shout out to Mr Sutherland at the OakLeaf location who has also been a part of his village.

Fast to take your money. Push you to buy thing you don't need. And if you ever question them or…read moregive feedback they kick you out of their studio. Owner is nice. His employees can't say the same for. One of his "managers" rolled her eyes when my wife asked to talk about some gear. She was rude, inconsiderate and talked down to others. Fake smile and a fake personality. Also. Sometimes class is being led by early teenage people. For over $4000 a year in cost, you'd expect more.

I used to attend as a teen and now my teen son attends. The staff is excellent. They are helpful,…read moremake you feel welcome, and super nice. The staff has always been like that even when I was there. The classes are great.

My granddaughter wanted to try kickboxing, so I signed her up at Karate America. To her surprise,…read moreI signed up as well. We signed up for both Kickboxing and Self defense, both excellent values. What a great way to have fun and get in shape with your kid! The people who practice there are all encouraging and kind. The instructors are talented in accelerating physical abilities and learning martial arts. They are also great with people, understanding that we are all different, and they are the best at helping people fit in and get the most out of the classes. I am especially appreciative of the manner they teach personal discipline, with love and respect. The Self-defense and martial arts training provided builds confidence, strength, flexibility, and balance. And will inspire one to do more with their life. And you don't have to be in shape to start, they will help you start from where you are. Join up, and make real progress fast. That's from my personal experience at Karate America. Absolutely excellent.