We love Prism jiu-jitsu class for our 5-year-old! I have to admit I did not know much about the…read moresport! We started with the summer camp and I watched my son's confidence and love of the sport grow! The instructors are so so nice patient, encouraging, and do such a great job keeping the kids engaged while so calmly teaching them discipline, confidence and growing at the sport !Our child looks forward to every class and it's the cutest thing ever to see how proud he is! They separate his class by age which makes me feel safe. The space is clean . It's wonderful to see them learning valuable skills in a fun, positive, and supportive environment. We highly recommend this class to any parent looking for a great activity for their little one I am now that mom wanting to see him continue and grow in this awesome sport !!! Thank you prism

Came to the Saturday free women class today. I have never done Jiu Jitsu and at my age I was a…read morelittle scared however all the ladies were super friendly and took it easy on me. I took a beginners class didn't realize technic is important in dominating your opponent. I really enjoyed the class. The staff were super friendly. A nice way to learn with all the ladies.

We tried a couple of different gyms for my son as a next step after doing Kidstrong for a couple of…read moreyears. From the moment we walked through the door we have been nothing but impressed with the coaches, professors, and really everyone at Alliance San Marcos. For the kids, they do an absolutely mind bogglingly amazing job of meeting each child where they are and never holding any one of them to an expectation that is too high for that individual. The skill, knowledge, patience, and sheer situational awareness to be able to do that with a full classroom full of 3-5 year olds doing something as complex as jiu jitsu is astounding. Coach Nick was Sage's first instructor at Alliance and a favorite of mine - his passion and patience are visible in everything he does. Everyone does an incredible job of breaking the skills down in a fun and digestible way for the kids and they are clearly learning and retaining! I ended up joining the fun as well and as a 37 year old out of shape dude I gotta admit I was in my head before my first time on the mat wondering "WTF am I thinking starting something like this at this stage of my life?" But the crew and the members are SO welcoming and remind me every day that we all started at zero. The community is amazing and the culture is friendly and supportive no matter your skill level. If you're like I was and thinking you cant possibly.... trust me, this is the place to put those doubts to rest!

BJJ is more than a martial art. It is a lifestyle. It is a community. As they say, "It takes a…read morevillage." Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Marcos is that village where you will have and get the best guidance as you go through this journey. Whether you want to train and learn one of the best martial arts developed, compete in tournaments at the highest level, attain mental balance while at the same time improving and maintaining healthy goals. Have your children and teens learn discipline and become more confident while at the same time having fun in a positive and supportive environment. This academy has everything covered that you could ask for. Professor Vini has built a brand-new academy that is safe, clean, and supportive. Do not be afraid. The hardest part is taking that first step. If you have the slightest interest in starting, you should come in, watch a class, and talk to Professor Vini. I can guarantee that you will see his passion for the art and the success of his student's individual goals. I hope to see you on the mat!

This academy is the best. From the beginning they treated my kids and I like family and made us…read morefeel so safe and welcome when we were looking for a new place to train. Everyone is amazing and the teaching is so detailed and has helped us grow in our skill tremendously. The professor really cares that we learn and grow and takes the time to help each person improve. My kids and I have really enjoyed learning from Professor Brandon and his team. So thankful we found this hidden gem!

TL;DR: This is not your local McDojo neither is it your YMCA…read moreand definitely, not Jiu-jitsu light but what you'll learn and received at Walensky Jiu Jitsu is solid, foundation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while having fun in a great learning environment, with high level partners and an enthusiastic, technically brilliant coach. ________________________________________________________________________________ Read on to dive into my detailed, long overdue review.;) I feel incredibly lucky that we have friends who recommended Walensky Jiu Jitsu to us back in 2021. My husband and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Walensky Jiu Jitsu! You see, on the day we took a free class at Walensky Jiu Jitsu, we had just renewed our membership at our town's biggest BJJ school the day before but Brandon left a big impression on us that day that we signed up at the end of class. My journey in learning jiu jitsu started at 48 y.o. I have 2 left feet and no previous martial arts training. I started slow and steady. If you are like me, who likes to set goals, challenges and milestones to improve one's health and mental wellness, well, read on.... Here were/are my pain points learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and my solutions ;) Lack flexibility - do jiu jitsu Lack cardio - do jits. Lack motivation - do jits. Lack the strength - do some jiu jitsu I suck at this - do more... jiu jitsu. Need a challenge - do jiu jitsu. Not athletic - do jiu jitsu. I need a stress reliever. - How about some jiu jitsu? Although all of the above feels like a big mountain to climb sometimes, I show up every day and because of the quality and high level atmosphere at Walensky Jiu Jitsu, the day to day self- mind fuck battle of "Should I go today? I'm too tired, I'm not in the mood," just fades away and I'm always glad I came to train. The School Atmosphere: There's this line from a theme song from an old TV show that perfectly describes Walensky Jiu Jitsu - "Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name..." SO TRUE! ....and they're always glad you came..... " VERY TRUE! It's very friendly and welcoming. Very family oriented with supportive, high level and caring, careful partners. No drama, no bullies or "spazzy" partners here. My husband and I found our second family here. We came for jiu-jitsu and we ended up making and having friends for life. The School Philosophy: The level of instruction is world class! Brandon believes in mastery of the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu. His clear, simple, fun and easy to follow instructions makes learning jiu-jitsu a breeze. You can trust that you'll be flowing like water a la Bruce Lee soon. Guaranteed, you'll get daily structured, progressive, purposeful and mindful training. No fancy moves - just effective, tried and true battle tested techniques. Well rounded and grounded in Gracie BJJ teachings. For those into progeny and Brandon's lineage and connection to the Gracies. Click on this link. https://www.gracieallegiance.com/san-diego-ca-usa Coach Brandon: Brandon is technically brilliant. He is an active competitor and several times IBJJF Champion. His enthusiasm and dedication to the practice is infectious! Learning the game with someone who has the passion, commitment and most importantly, a cavernous knowledge of Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu makes all the difference in the world. Every time I go on the mat, I know that I'm in good, safe hands and received personal instruction. Brandon takes the time to get to know you and your kids and is always concerned with your/their development inside and outside the gym. He is very hands on. He pushes and challenges you to be better. We're coming up on our two year anniversary at Walensky Jiu Jitsu and we couldn't be more happier with our decision. Did I mention how much we LOVE coming to class every day? ;) So if you are looking for a family oriented gym, with good atmosphere and camaraderie and will give you a solid, tried and true BJJ foundation, fun yet challenging, and make friends for life kind of place, then Walensky Jiu Jitsu is for you and your family.

The best studio there is! All the staff is amazing and so patient and kind. They treat you like…read morefamily and our kids love being there and all the activities!

East west MMA they are amazing and friendly and my son loves this place!! my son learn a lot from…read morethem so

Our daughter has been taking martial art lessons here since she was five years old and our whole…read morefamily is in absolute adoration with this family-owned school. They genuinely balance respect, honest feedback and positive reinforcement to teach people of all ages. While kids learn the art of taekwondo, there is a huge emphasis on self-awareness, self-defense and personal discipline. Each teacher has a unique style and impressive approach to meet students where their skill level is and effectively guide them through graduated challenges that make them step out of their comfort zone, all the while, building their confidence and core strength. The leadership is a healthy mix of tough love, encouragement, motivation and support. While they were at a larger studio, they would hold huge events where students could bring a friend to enjoy things like Halloween Haunted House and ninja nerf wars. They also have fun activities like parents night out where they host young kids and tweens in an activity-filled night to allow parents a few hours of solitude on evening like Valentine's Day. Other events they encourage kids to attend are martial art tournaments, community events and so much more. There are so many great things about this school, that I could write a few more paragraphs about them. I highly recommend this amazing family-owned and operated martial arts school to anyone looking to hone an art form, fine-tune respect for others, build defense skills, boost self-confidence or have the desire to one day call themselves a black belt. Do not snooze on the sparkling hidden gem of Escondido, Eldred School of Martial Arts.

My son has been attending Eldred's School of Martial Arts for 4 months now, and the experience has…read morebeen fantastic. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and encouraging with the kids. They do an amazing job balancing discipline, respect, and fun -- which keeps my son excited to go every week.

Sensei Johnny is an amazing teacher and mentor. His class is always detailed with help readily…read moreavailable. AoT is an amazing and welcoming environment to learn Judo.

Sensei Johnny Leon Guerrero is a genuinely rare and special talent in grappling. He's an elite…read morejudoka, but has devoted his life to studying and training the main grappling arts together-judo, wrestling, and bjj. What he's doing in blending the different arts together is brilliant. Right now, this is very unusual, but going forward in the next 10-15 years, I believe it's the inevitable future of the sport. Takedowns are an enormous, understudied part of jiu jitsu. If you train at AOT, you'll be lightyears ahead of 95% of competitors on the feet and ultra competent on the ground. You're not likely to find many instructors who are so skilled in all these fields. You're especially not likely to find someone with these abilities who is also a patient and skilled teacher, willing to train everyone from elite competitors to regular people. Even in large cities, this is a remarkable gym.

when the nineteen-year-old's original jui-jitsu club got too crazy (the owner's divorcing will do…read morethat to the experience), he went looking for a new spot to train and checked out several places before choosing MISSION GRAPPLING CLUB. they had just opened, and he immediately felt like this was his home gym. he has faithfully rolled there six days days a week and raves about the experience. not just as a great workout but a great learning experience was well. MISSION GRAPPLING is the perfect place to train for anyone from beginner to black belt. highly recommended.

Mission Grappling Club is new to the area, but the instruction here is top-notch. The owner and…read morehead instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and has a great way of explaining techniques so they actually make sense. Classes have a good flow--drilling, practicing, and rolling--so you leave feeling like you've made real progress. The atmosphere is welcoming, and everyone I've trained with so far has been respectful and supportive

My son (age 5) just started a week ago and we both love it…read more I chose NCT because I read a review that said Master Ali takes his time getting to know a student, and I can say that's true. My son is shy and needs time to warm up, but Master Ali was encouraging and helped him to build the confidence needed to join the class. The kids overall listen to instruction and you can tell they all try their best. I recommend NTC :)

My 2 boys started about a month ago and look forward to coming to NCT! Master Ali is very attentive…read moreand balances the needs of the different age groups in the class. He creates a friendly and disciplined learning environment and the other kids in the class are very encouraging. Overall very happy and would recommend!