I enrolled my son beginning of 2024. My son instantly love it and is looking forward to his…read moreSaturdays Jiujitsu. The lessons are age appropriate. The staff are knowledgable.

My daughters have been coming for a little over a year. My…read moreyoungest is 3, and loves coming to class! The professors are amazing, patient and the kids love it! The atmosphere is very welcoming!

I was so nervous starting my journey in jiu-jitsu. I researched many places and settled with RŌL…read more Best decision i ever made. The professor is great, friendly, helpful, and explains things well. The school is very clean and organized. The curriculum is visible and organized. Other members are very friendly and helpful. I am 4 weeks in, and already decided that i am here to stay for a long time.

Great establishment especially for those new to Jiu Jitsu. Everyone was beyond helpful with getting…read morestarted. I have zero experience and was nervous about joining at an older age. They were very welcoming and I already feel like part of the ROL family. Great place to train. Tony S.

We love Pica Pau! My 5 year old son has been in the young kids program and is really loving it. He…read morewas nervous to try something new and "tough", but the instructor has been consistently supportive, kind, and patient. I can already see his confidence blooming! Tam let us try out a few classes to make sure he liked it before committing financially, and has flexible pricing. Overall everyone has been very understanding and transparent. If you're on the fence, take this as a sign to just try it!

I have been a member of Pica Pau for 10 months now because I became interested in their striking…read moreclasses (a mix of boxing and Muay Thai). I'm 39 and have never been athletic in my entire life and was just over 300lbs back when I joined. I joined after my first class, even though they were more than generous in offering me more time to check the place out. I joined because it was immediately clear that the mantra-mission statement of "Train Hard, Be Kind" is fostered in and is alive in every single person at this gym and I wanted very much to be a part of it. Nowhere is this spirit more alive than in Aaron and Tam - the captains of this ship - and all the instructors across Pica Pau's deep and diverse weekly schedule. In the striking classes you will find no better coach than Ulysses and no better group of training partners. There is space for everyone of every skill level here. Everyone has the same expectation - train hard, be kind. BJJ is a challenge I am continuing to work at, but what has never been a challenge is feeling like I didn't belong. I've never seen a single person hesitate to help anyone who needs it. I have never seen, or even heard gossip of, the kinds of toxicity that multiple YouTube videos will tell you exists across the vast expanse of jiu jitsu gyms. The expectation and mission of "Train Hard, Be Kind" could not describe the culture better and it's infused in everything about Pica Pau. This place will rise to meet all the effort and drive you are willing to bring to it. It's an amazing ride being a part of Pica Pau. 5 out of 5 stars, no notes, would train at again.

The masters and students made our experience very special. My son has a few attention challenges…read moreand social anxieties- we found this studio and saw that learning about taekwondo helped provide focus and confidence in my 4yr old. Thanks to the Masters that provide a healthy and fun environment for learning and growing.

Studio is a little out of date and needs some TLC but all the masters & instructors are phenomenal…read more They're patient, kind, and treat every child the same. My kids love being part of the K Martial Arts Family.

COMPREHENSIVE & TRANSPARENT REVIEW OF UofGF - UofGF is owned and run by Coach Steve Patterson. My…read morefamily had over a year of experience with Coach Steve in the children's class and a few months in the adult class. The children and the adult members were all friendly and great to work with. The parents are also great & the children are delightful. The substitute coaches are all wonderful and easy to work with as well. However for the past year, we've experienced several concerns with Coach Steve's teaching style. Coach Steve has an arrogant coaching approach to both children and adults. Many children are between the ages 4 to 8, still finding confidence in themselves; building confidence is what drives many people to jiu jitsu, especially children. Coach Steve is very condescending when speaking to the younger children and will not get down to their level when talking to them. Coach Steve is also incessantly yelling during the large portion of his class preventing the children from having adequate time to execute moves without interruption. This constant yelling intimidates many of the children and appears to be the reason behind the revolving door of many child members. On April 16, 2019 Coach Steve gave a long lecture to the children about how they should NOT cry; that they should not cry ON or OFF the jiu jitsu mat; Coach Steve stated," when I was a kid I never cried on the mat or off the mat!". The young boy (around 9 years of age) whom Coach Steve was lecturing was humiliated in front of the children, with his father present. We have not seen that child nor his father since that said incident. Many of the parents discussed the occurrence with disappointment following the class. Our 6-year-old then asked us if it is ok to cry when we got home. Our response was, it is never a good idea to bottle up your emotions.

I have no martial arts experience so that made walking through the door the hardest part. However,…read moreI was immediately put at ease once Steve (the owner/instructor) introduced himself and convinced me to take the free week trial. I've been going for about 2.5 months now and am really enjoying all I've learned. Steve is a down-to-earth, modest, and friendly instructor who is very skilled and knowledgable. Steve takes pride in seeing his students learn and grow and makes every effort to make sure they succeed. I also have a great experience with the other members of the gym. They all have been very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend attending the University of Ground Fighting and think you'll get hooked, just like I did!

This school is run by Master Greg Washington and it has been such a blessing to my family. My son…read morestarted when he was 5 here and Master Washington helped turn around some pretty bad behavior traits. He started listening more and was way more respectful after having things reinforced at the school. Beyond just the behavior bonuses the training is top notch in TaeKwonDo, with my son winning both State and National Championships in 2013 in sparring and placing 3rd in both tournaments in forms. This year (2014) he took 2nd in Sparring at State, and 3rd in forms, with Nationals coming up in July. Another aspect is that he has made so many friends, that go beyond just the school. He regularly goes to his TKD friends houses for playdates, probably more so then the kids from his school. It is a no contract school which means you can pay month to month without being locked in. I think this is super important as a parent because why get locked into a contract if your kids do not like it after a month or so? Everything is very family oriented and Master Washington makes a personal connection with the kids in class, following up with how they are doing in school and other parts of their lives. Master Washington has a first class free policy so the kids can give it a try so you have nothing to lose for coming in and giving it a try!

Can't say enough good things about Master Greg and his Martial Arts Academy. I brought my…read moregranddaughter here and could not be happier with her progress. Master Greg is great with all the kids. He takes his time and works with them on an individual need basis.Prices are very reasonable with no contract. I would recommend to anyone

Love dropping in here when I'm in the area. Very chill, fun atmosphere and they're really welcoming…read moretoward visitors. Would definitely train here more if I lived nearby.

Great gym for beginners or seasoned practitioners. The gym is very clean. It has a good…read moreatmosphere and the students and instructor are very helpful. I have been part of both their striking and Jiu Jitsu classes and had a great time with both.

We can't say enough great things about ATA Karate for Kids / Success Now Martial Arts in Darien!…read moreFrom the moment we joined, we felt like part of the family. The instructors are truly exceptional--they are knowledgeable, encouraging, patient, and genuinely invested in every student's success. What we love most is the supportive, family-like atmosphere. Every student is challenged to do their best while being encouraged every step of the way. Whether your goal is to build confidence, learn self-defense, stay active, or compete at the local, national, or even world level, the opportunities are there for both children and adults to take their taekwondo journey as far as they want. Our daughter is a second-degree black belt, and watching her grow in confidence, discipline, and leadership has been incredible. I recently decided to join classes myself, and it has been such a rewarding experience. Training together has made our family's experience even more meaningful. If you're looking for a martial arts school with outstanding instructors, a positive environment, and a community that truly cares about its students, I highly recommend ATA Karate for Kids / Success Now Martial Arts. We are so grateful to be part of this amazing school!

Charlie has been coming for over 2 years And has learned so much. The instructors are all so…read morepatient and amazing with kids. Have seen many kids grow and develop not only in taekwondo skills, but in their manners and listening skills. Would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. It's one big family!