Ethos Jiu Jitsu

(350 reviews)

2.4 mi

Our daughter recently began classes here at Gracie. Despite feeling nervous for her first class,…read moreevery staff member made her feel safe and part of the community. The class instructors demonstrate excellent leadership skills and we love the flow of the class. We appreciate the values the university aims to teach young people. Although there are many students per class, there are always instructors readily available and working with small groups of students. The students learn valuable skills while engaging with other adults, students, and having fun while they do it. My daughter loved the class and we signed up right away. All of her cousins are also a part of the university which speaks to how amazing the program is for our entire family.

My two daughters and I just started our 10-day trial and had a really positive experience. The…read moreWomen Empowered class is well-structured, and the instructors were kind and attentive to everyone's needs. The front desk staff was helpful in getting us started and answering our questions. The facility is clean, spacious, and well-maintained. Would recommend to others looking to try jiu jitsu, particularly women and families.

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Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

(25 reviews)

1.5 mi

A friend of ours recommended this dojo. What a unique and wonderful place!…read more We went for a free trial class and were instantly impressed. All of the staff and the Gracie's are so good with the kids - very gentle and encouraging, but with structure and consistency. They treat each child as an individual and take time to work with each one. We have felt such sincerity and kindness from everyone we have ever met there. Our little one's physical and social confidence are already noticeably growing after only a few classes. And this is such a positive and engaging place, it's always a very preferred activity for us. Parents and families can stay to watch and learn by observation. There are also games like air hockey downstairs for after class. So, it feels like more of a family hangout spot than just a drop-off and pick-up activity. I should also include that as an MMA fan, I partly picked this school because of Rodrigo Gracie's top credentials and legendary career. This alone makes the dojo unique, but when combined with the warm, family friendly approach they have, it is truly a special place.

"Wonderful gym with a great atmosphere! The coaches are highly skilled and patient, offering…read moredetailed instruction for all skill levels. The training environment is fantastic , supportive, and focused on growth. A super place to learn and improve your kids Jiu-Jitsu while being part of an amazing community!"

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Canvas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(28 reviews)

6.0 mi

Dropped in for open mat. Super clean, spacious and good rolls. Practitioners of all levels and…read moreeveryone was chill. Definitely a great spot for people wanting to try out jiu jitsu. It has the type of culture I appreciate and look for when finding gyms. Lots of parking and lots of classes.

Dope atmosphere! Anthony is friendly and welcoming to everyone. Its time to try out a class. See…read moreyou there.

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Carlson Gracie South Bay

4.8

(41 reviews)

4.5 mi

My family has been training here for about 3 years now. Going into this we expected them to train,…read morelearn, have fun, and possibly compete. What we didn't expect was becoming part of a community where everyone is like family and super supportive. Professor Andre is the most patient, kind and understanding person I have ever met. He teaches the kids with so much love and passion. I can't really speak for the adult class, but my husband enjoys it so much, he wishes he could train everyday if his schedule permitted it. Aside from training, they put together ways for families to get to know each other and have fun. Last Halloween they hosted a trunk or treat, which all the families had an amazing time. Also, I was able to attend one of their mom's nights out. I really appreciated that even though I don't personally train - there was something for me as well. There is never any pressure to attend any of the extra stuff, but it's great for all the kids and families to get to know each other outside of class.

Best jiu jitsu professor on earth. I look forward to each day. Great group of highly motivated…read morecompetitors if you want to compete. If not, there is absolutely no pressure to do so. They will all train with you at your level.

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Excellence School of Jiu Jitsu

(38 reviews)

3.8 mi

Not suitable for younger kids 3-4yo. Not properly trained to get younger kids on task/focused with…read moreeffective and constructive methods.

This is the most welcoming and inviting bjj gym I've ever been to. Coach Eduardo is not only a…read moreworld champion black belt, he's also a phenomenal teacher. You can tell he genuinely cares and is invested in your growth. The community aspect is amazing, and I really feel like I'm hanging out with friends and we're all learning this together. There are no egos, and I can't recommend this gym enough.

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Caique Jiu-Jitsu

(62 reviews)

0.5 mi

Fantastic family-like atmosphere, caring knowledgeable instructors who focus on safety, well-being…read more Really comfortable safe learning environment especially welcoming for beginners.

Both my son and I go here and we love it! Great environment, solid people, great instructors. Well…read morerun, organized, great communication. Highly recommend Caique academy!

Great Teacher to Student Ratio

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Gracie Barra Redondo Beach

(4 reviews)

3.5 mi

Our kid has been taking BJJ here for the last 6 months and absolutely LOVES it. He started with the…read morerecommended 2x/week and kept asking for more classes that he is now going 5x/week. He even refused to go to Disneyland so he could go to BJJ. The coaches are warm and welcoming and professor is tough, yet kind. The class is structured so that the kids are constantly moving and never become bored. Highly recommend this academy and am so grateful to find a beneficial activity that he actually wants to attend. First class is free so definitely give it a try.

Gracie Barra Redondo Beach is a fantastic school with a well experienced staff. I would recommend…read morejoining if you're a well experienced jiu jitsu practitioner or first timer. Professor Murillo will make it a great experience either way. I've been training for a few years and started working in the area recently so I've enjoyed the transition with training at a new school.

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Transform Jiu Jitsu Academy

(13 reviews)

5.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

The kids classes are so fun and the coaches are all amazing. You can tell they all love to work…read morewith kids. We were hooked after our first day. The lessons are a good mix of exercise, technique and fun.

If you're looking for a place to start Jiu-jitsu or even to sharpen your skills, that's the spot,…read moreespecially if you have young kids. The kids and teens classes are the best! My son started at 8 years old and I at 49, and we have no intention of stopping.

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Golden State BJJ

(43 reviews)

4.7 mi

Great classes and great vibes. Very happy I found this spot to train. Everyone has been very…read morewelcoming and willing to share their knowledge.

Place is Aweosme! We take our 6 YO daughter here and she LOVES it. They gave us free classes to try…read moreit out and see how our girl liked it before signing up . I will say that their instructor Mike and his assistant, not sure what her name is are both VERRY good with kids. The way they interact and teach impressed me. The place is very clean and well setup. All the kids seem very happy and exited to be there and I'm glad our friend told us about this pace. Looking forward to coming here for a long time so my girl can learn how to defend herself, build confidence and learn some discipline.

Come check out Golden State BJJ and try out a class!

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Black House MMA

4.8

(18 reviews)

6.0 mi

Love this gym always makes me work hard and stay focused my coach was now UFC fighter Gregory…read moreRodriguez Robocup he was always respectful

I tried this spot out last night for the Muay Thai class. I have never taken a Muay Thai class…read morebefore and made that very clear to the front desk and to the instructor. They were so patient and went above and beyond to make me comfortable. Fight training of any kind can be very intimidating, especially when. you look around the room and everyone looks like they know what they're doing. I was made to feel very comfortable and safe. As far as the class went, it was RAD! The instructor had me focus on myself and my form. He never put me in any situation where I wasn't ready for. In fact he gave me drills to just keep practicing and then would come and check on me and when I was ready he gave me a new move. I really appreciated the patience and the immediate safety/comfort I felt.

Eduardo Pamplona Muay-Thai & MMA coach @ Black House MMA Gardena & Black House MMA Redondo Beach

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Anchors Away Boat Rental

4.2

(335 reviews)

11.5 mi

Love this place! My very first time renting a boat and the staff were friendly and helpful from…read morestart to finish. The experience includes a 2 hour rental (extra cost to hire a driver) allowing for a maximum of 10 guests on board. It's $250 for the regular boat and $350 for the pink, and a 15% service fee is imposed. The boat was clean and the ride was extremely comfortable and safe- feeling the breeze on the ocean on a hot day was amazing. They provide you with a safe route and a map to follow with beautiful views, so you don't need to stress about figuring it out. It was also extremely easy to drive despite not having any prior experience, so you really don't need to hire a driver at all. They also have an adorable restaurant that I had no idea about! I definitely need to come back with all my friends and dine in before or after the boat ride.

My friends and I had a fun time on the duffy! Check in at the same entrance as Nigel's as they are…read morethe same owners. The pink ones are $350 for two hours, but we went with the blue one for $250. Pretty reasonably priced if you go with about 10 people, which fit comfortably. The table on our duffy was a bit wobbly and the motor was pretty slow. Full throttle was about 3 miles an hour. At least we felt safe driving it around Naples. We brought plenty of snacks and drinks. The Bluetooth connection worked fine but the speakers were a little blown. Despite the condition of the duffy, we still had a blast. The staff was very nice checking us in, getting us started and parking the duffy. I'd totally do this again!

Such a pretty day!!

Dock to our duffy boat..

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The Electric Voyage - Marina Del Rey

What a perfect afternoon out on the Marina. This experience was literally turnkey. Our boat arrived…read moreon the dot at our scheduled departure time. We were given a quick overview of the boat mechanics and safety equipment and boating etiquette. The boat was fully stocked with soft drinks and a phenomenal charcuterie that we were able to arrange as an "add on" and decorated for our friends birthday. This was a seamless and top notch experience. Adriana and her team clearly know what they are doing and are completely dialed in to make your day putting around the Marina as effortless as possible. You will not be sorry and should not hesitate to book your trip with The Electric Voyage.

Incredible way to spend a few hours or a day. I have rented from them several times and it is an…read moreabsolute blast! Amazingly easy to book and so much fun to drive your own boat!

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Peninsula Bay Cities Day Camp

(19 reviews)

1.5 mi

After spending some time at some other camps this summer, I am now realizing how unusual it is for…read morethis camp to have consistent staff for the entire summer duration, if not for many years sequentially. This explains the highly experienced counselors, undoubtedly trained by Heather and Adam the owners. Some of the other camps in the area seem to have "on call" staff depending on the volume of drop in kids, which I found problematic because my kids could not identify regular staff to approach with questions and found themselves disoriented initially. This is what happens when companies exploit workers instead of seeing them as crucial childcare providers. The price difference at these other camps is not worth the inconsistent staffing or burnout amongst the employees about having unreliable work hours.

One of the greatest outcomes of Covid - PBC Camp! We really needed to put K in something since…read morehaving her home for a year. This camp came up in my "South Bay Summer Camps" Google Search, and I did not look back. I happened to book PBC on their last day of early enrollment. The staff was accommodating towards my hesitation towards booking my 4 yo. They answered every email promptly, and were extremely helpful with their information before camp started. Here are my takeaways from our first year of PBC Summer Camp: You book everything through their online portal. The portal is set-up so that you can enroll your child(ren) all in one shot. You pick the weeks that you want to attend, and they have an option to add or remove weeks. (You cannot remove a week once you've paid for it. I assume.) There is an optional lunch program that you can get as well. The food is delivered by Kelly's Corner, and the menu is provided a few weeks before camp starts. There is a Summer Camp handbook that spells out everything for you. It is emailed a few weeks before camp starts. The information is neither overwhelming, nor leaves you with additional questions. I actually appreciated the simple wording, and straight-forward handbook. Before each week, PBC sends a simple 2 page email with drop-off and pick-up reminders and any updates that are warranted. Sometimes there is a piece of paper that they give you at carpool that reminds you of the spirit weeks, but other than that, there is very minimal email correspondence that you need to keep up with - which I greatly appreciate. The themed weeks are awesome! Last week, was pirate week. They had a huge pirate ship bounce house for the kids, and the costumes were fabulous. There are dress-up days every Wednesday and Friday, and the campers and counselors get into character. Each week is truly memorable for the campers. My child gets in the car every single day at pick-up and talks about a game that she learned, a new song, or a friend that she played with. I am pretty sure that my shy quarantine child still has not said a word to anybody, but I do believe that she is starting to come out of her shell. Regardless, she is really having the best time ever! K plays so hard that she tries to keep the fun going at home. We have learned the rules of "What time is it Mr. Fox?" and apparently there is a blue monster in "Red Light, Green Light." K asks every single morning how much longer until we leave for camp. She truly loves to attend, and wants to go every day. This 4 yo is easy-going and chill. Drop-off and pick-up was simple and seamless since Day 1. The greatest part for me, is the extended alone time, since K comes home and walks herself into her room for a nap. One of the directors, Heather, greets every single car at pick-up and drop-off, and you can tell that she truly cares about the campers. Based on my conversation with her, this is their first time at RHP. If they happen to go back to their old location, we may be devastated by the 'longer' commute. (VERY short commute right now. Hah!) Our hope is that RHP has a pool, and they continue to let PBC use their campus for years to come. It is a great set-up, and the carpool line is always a joy. We look forward to spending the rest of the Summer with PBC, and it has been such a great stepping stone in our goal to reacclimate K to a structured school setting other than Mama School. PBC, thank you! We are grateful for the fun that you have provided to the community. (Posted from MamaGooLiving.com)

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The Beachonista

(21 reviews)

6.3 mi

Amanda was BEYOND helpful and generous with my last minute request for my kids' birthday. She was…read moreresponsive, thoughtful, and affordable. I was grateful to have found her and work with her! Also, all the pieces she loaned us were high quality and in solid condition. They were perfect for my twins' birthday on the beach. I highly recommend their services!

Working with Amanda was amazing! She was able to customize the items for our beach party. She…read morecommunicates in a timely manner. She went above and beyond. I would highly recommend working with her! We hosted a birthday party for my daughter and it was perfect!

Elevated beach day customized to the items that fit your day at the beach perfectly!

Open concept beach picnic for 10

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1 year ago

My daughter absolutely loves her jiu-jitsu class at Ethos Jiu-Jitsu! She attends the kids' class at 5 pm, and it's been such a fantastic experience. The instructors, Jerardo and Brett, are truly exceptional. They are incredibly thorough and attentive with all the kids, and as a parent, I really appreciate how they prioritize safety. What I also value is that they aren't "soft" instructors - they genuinely want the kids to learn and progress, which is exactly what I was looking for. If you're looking for a great jiu-jitsu program for your child, I wholeheartedly recommend Ethos Jiu-Jitsu! read more

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