I highly recommend Phoenix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! I've known Xandra and been connected to Jiu-Jitsu…read morefor more than 20 years, and our family has had a wonderful experience with this community. Toby is especially amazing with kids--kind, patient, calm, respectful, and great at making Jiu-Jitsu fun while teaching discipline and fundamentals. Phoenix is welcoming, family-friendly, clean, and safe, with knowledgeable coaches who genuinely care about their students. A fantastic place for kids, families, and beginners. Highly recommend!

We absolutely love Phoenix Jiu-Jitsu! My 5-year-old looks forward to class and always leaves with a…read morehuge smile. The coaches are patient, encouraging, and do such a great job making learning fun while still teaching the kids to listen, focus, and try their best. It's a little thing but they have the kids memorize quotes that reinforce resilience and hard work. I really like their support of character building and integrity in young minds. It makes me feel like they consider the kid more holistically than just a weekly lesson. I wish I had this class when I was a kid!! Since the name change and rebranding to Phoenix Jiu-Jitsu, we've noticed so many positive improvements. There's a great energy at the school, and it really feels like a welcoming, family-friendly environment. We've already seen growth in our child's confidence, coordination, and focus. We're so happy to be part of Phoenix and would definitely recommend it to other families!

'Kids learn from other kids more than their teachers'... This is why we selected Synergy. This…read moreplace has high quality students in the early teenager range. Instructor is a no non-sense type but keeps it fun. It's been great so far.

We love this place. Our 8 year old daughter trains here, and always looks forward to coming. She…read morehas learned so much since we started 18 months ago. The teachers are strict and are quick to correct kids when they are out of line, but they do it all with kindness, fairness, and mutual respect, something I feel is really important with any martial arts. You can tell all the kids enjoy their instruction and have a great time, while also learning how to look out for each other and respect others. We recommend this gym to anyone we know looking to have their kids involved in jiu-jitsu.

Highly recommend this school to train for BJJ. Took three different classes thus far with different…read moreinstructors and all were kind and welcoming to a new student. All the students in fact were very welcoming and encouraging. They have a 3 class trail period so I suggest you utilize that to see if it's for you. The gym is clean and orderly with plenty of seating to spectators. Many class options for adults and youth.

Ares BJJ Roseville where do I start? This is not just a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GYM, this is a family…read more The owner, the trainers, the parents who attend are second to none! My sons and I look forward to going here every week. It's like going to hang out at a family members house. At the same time they're the most professional well-trained athletes that I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. In addition to all of that, they love our children as if they were their own. I highly recommend giving this place an opportunity everyone shops around and that's OK but give them a chance I guarantee you will not regret it.

I've been wanting to learn self defense and I decided to try this place. It was a great idea!…read moreEveryone was very welcoming, especially to a beginner. I've taken two classes now and both times it's been an awesome learning experience. The instructor teaches 1-2 new techniques for you to practice, then the second half of the class you roll with your classmates. Everyone is very nice and very helpful to me being a newbie. I'm happy to say I'll keep this up for a long while.

Great people, great atmosphere. After years of martial arts I can honestly highly recommend this…read moreplace for anyone to learn great skills and have a great time

We absolutely love EDH BJJ! Both of our boys train here, and it has been such an amazing experience…read morefor our family. From day one, the coaches have been welcoming, patient, and genuinely invested in each child. They do such a great job balancing discipline and structure while still keeping classes fun and something the kids look forward to. We've watched our boys grow so much--not only in their jiu-jitsu skills, but also in their confidence, focus, discipline, resilience, and respect for others. The coaches know when to encourage them, when to challenge them, and how to make every child feel proud of their progress. What really makes EDH BJJ special is the community. It truly feels like a family. Everyone is supportive and encouraging, and you can tell the coaches genuinely care about the kids both on and off the mat. Watching our boys earn their stripes and belts and become more confident has been so rewarding. We are incredibly grateful we found EDH BJJ and couldn't recommend this gym enough to any family looking for a positive, supportive environment for their kids!

As a family of four, our entire family has trained at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We…read morerecommend every person we know, to try a class, and inevitably, those individuals start training, as well! We have watched both of our sons progress, from starting at the age of four and continue to grow in not only strength but integrity, team work/team camaraderie, intrinsic motivation and self control. We appreciate the consistency with the coaches and their willingness to help each student, regardless of age or ability. They show extreme patience with all in attendance, including kids who have never stepped onto the mat. The environment is friendly and supportive and always extremely inclusive. We could not be happier with our six years at this gym and have no plans to leave anytime soon. Each of us look forward to the classes, that are offered throughout the week. Our sons are excited to attend each class and have made some life-long friendships with their teammates.

We loved going here in 2024-2025 for my then 5yo. Coach Darren is great, easy to talk to but I…read moreagree to one review he needs assistant coaches especially for the smaller kids class. Planning to go back here if there's a drop in fees since charter funds were halted last year due to stricter state rules. I'll visit again. Ty coach!

Update: Darren did reach out and his sincerity was felt. I…read morecan tell coach Darren is a great coach but doesn't have enough of him to go around. I hope he finds another coach as passionate as him who can help assist him in his class so it can shine to its brightest. ----------------- We wanted our daughter (6 years old) to start doing a self defense class and was recommended jujitsu. We were trying places out that were under our charter. We called this place and left a message as it says to do. Coach Darren called us back a couple days later and was very kind and accommodating. We came into his class and he was kind enough to loan us a pink GI :). Upon starting the class it was similar as the last one we tried out the week prior ( my daughter loved the last class we tried out at Cassio Jujitsu in Carmichael but we found out they do not accept our school funds so we tried this place). There was probably 14 kids in this class maybe a few more. There was only 1 Darren. They began to do drills like "knee to the gut" which my daughter was paired with a similarly sized kid but much more advanced and I watched as they were supposed to be only doing 6 to each other but my daughters pal did 19 I counted. My daughter had a brave face but I would see she was uncomfortable. I should have stood up and said something because that's my job and I will next time something like this happens. Darren was to busy to be sure the new kids in his class where being treated properly. She was complaining of her belly pain and they moved on to shoving each other down. He didn't explain how to properly fall before he paired my daughter with a boy similar size but he pushed her so hard in the stomach. She began to cry and pushed him back. Coach finally took noticed and told her to go get water and calm down. She drank one drink and puked in my hands. I can tell he is an excellent coach and I understand this might be the nature of martial arts but the other place did a much better job and had two coaches to keep an eye on each child match to be sure each child knew what was being taught. I felt like she was met with a sink or swim coach. I felt like his class was to big for him to properly monitor the class. And I fell dropped as he never checked in on us or even helped us understand how to help my daughter to either learn the techniques or help us know what we should have done. I hope when he reads this and when anyone reads this it is to understand my situation and not to say anything bad on Darrin. The other parents in that class seemed to really love that class and love Darrin's approach. I can tell coach Darrin is a great coach but I do think he dropped the ball with our kid and unfortunately she is terrified to ever go back.

Both instructors that have helped me, Chuy and Manny have both helped me in jiu jitsu so much, I…read morehave learned so much from them and the best thing is that they actually teach you stuff that could help you in the real world. Remember that Jiu jitsu isn't used to start fights, but to end them.

This is an amazing place to learn fundamental jiu jitsu. Chuy is a high level, cerebral instructor…read morewhose real strength is seeing what's needed to level up your jiu jitsu. Our 4yr old son started learning BJJ from Chuy and his love for grappling has grown since. They're truly the best of friends - and it's important to build this relationship with your Professor. At this age, it's far more important that the kids develop a love for learning - and the short live rolls keep the kids engaged and motivated to get better. And developing a pretty complex back-taking technique and rear naked choke submission at this age is pretty remarkable! Our 8-yr old son who has been a BJJ competitor for almost two years loves working with both Chuy and his son Robert as well as all the other coaches at LJJA. They've helped him to fuse and evolve his grappling with his wrestling - something that is challenging to integrate especially at this age because of the two conflicting rule sets. His level-up since working with Chuy has been pretty awesome to see! When we cross train at other gyms, very often he is asked where he trains - and we say come down and visit LJJA! Truly proud of what Chuy and the team at LJJA are building! The city of Lincoln is very lucky to have this gem - I look forward to seeing them become one of the pillars of the community in the years to come!

I found the place very misleading. Injuries started almost immediately. Teachings were not…read moreconsistent. It's pretty annoying that there always seems to be a pole in the way of rolling. I haven't seen other gyms set up like that. Jujutsu is pretty great, but they don't get credit for that. They only get credit for how they run their business and it needs improvement greatly. They're not open to suggestions, they don't care when you're injured. I used to have great workouts at the gym. After jujutsu and the injuries all my joints hurt and my workouts are nothing like they used to be. Things they don't tell you about jujutsu. The injury rate is 100%. They don't know how to teach without injury is one of their big problems. Beware and good luck if you decide to spend your time and money here.

I came to granite bay on a recommendation from a friend while away from home. I am a 15 year…read morepractitioner. I walked in and asked about trying a class I didn't say my rank or how long I had been training. Ryan the owner was so gracious and welcoming. All of the students were friendly and welcoming as well. If I didn't live 3 hours away I would be training here. Can't say enough positive about the gym. If you are undecided definitely walk in you won't regret it.

I've trained at a lot of gyms, and this one has, by far, one of the best cultures I've experienced…read more From day one, everyone has been incredibly welcoming and accommodating, no matter your experience level. The coaches--Jordon, Pren, and Billy--are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve. Whether they're teaching energetic kids or grown adults who occasionally zone out, they always take the time to make sure everyone learns in a positive environment. One thing that really sets this gym apart is the sense of community. They regularly host BBQs on holidays and special occasions, and anyone who comes by for Friday night open mat is always welcome. I've honestly never trained at a gym that makes sure everyone gets fed after practice, but these guys never let us leave hungry. They also go the extra mile to make the gym comfortable, especially during the summer, with air conditioning and plenty of fans to keep the airflow going. I truly feel blessed to be part of this growing team and family. It's more than just a place to train--it's a community that genuinely cares about its members.

Coaches Jordon, Pren, and Billy are all really experienced black belts, and the blend of knowledge…read morethey bring to class is a solid combo for high-level instruction. They all have different styles and are really patient.They explain the details behind every technique, and they never make anyone feel like being a beginner or not understanding something is a burden. I've been training for a pretty long time now, so it is refreshing to be around coaches who genuinely love the art and love sharing it without ego. This place is a whole family vibe. Having the option of a women's program is really nice too. Coach Katie is a seasoned brown belt competitor, and you can see it right away. Our 14-year-old and 10-year-old daughters both train, and watching them grow so quickly in the kids' program has been one of the coolest things to see as a dad. My 14-year-old will even come train with the adults too, which says a lot compared to some of the other gyms we've been to. We also bring our 3-year-old son, and the gym has this gated kids' area that is pretty legit. He's always having his own little party and is chillin while the rest of us are on the mats. It's a small thing, but it makes a huge difference for families with little ones who aren't quite ready to train yet. The talent and the culture here are authentic, which is really important to me. It feels like family, and for us, it is. If you're looking for a place to train, take an intro class. You'll see what I mean.

Coach Jim is patient, knowledgeable and building an environment for children jr all ages to test…read moretheir grit. Families, students, everyone helps create a gym that will produce future champions.

This place is awesome for kids who want to learn how to wrestle. I have 2 daughters who have…read moreimproved tremendously since coming here. They have a new location, which is much nicer with a lot more room than before. We checked out two other kids' programs in the area. MatTime hands down has more kids and better coaching. I wish there was more consistency as the assistant coaches seem to rotate a lot. However, this program is still the best in the area.