I've been training along side the Franco's for nearly four years, two of which have been fully…read moretaught by Eric. There is no doubt that they have cultivated the most competitive, family friendly jiu-jitsu school in the county. They really cater to everyone, whether you're brand new or a high level competitor. The new facility itself is top notch! Super clean, well-maintained, and equipped with what I would say is the nicest grappling mat in the county (Foam subfloor with brand new dollamurmats!) Safety is a top priority, with strict protocols in place to ensure the well-being of all participants. Additionally, they offer a variety of class options to accommodate different schedules and interests, allowing each family member to find their perfect fit. My kids and I couldn't be happier to be training here at Virtus! I know they're technically a new school, but they are a team that has been through the crucible and have come out stronger than ever!

I LOVE this place! My daughter (4) is what some/many would call a wild child. This is her fist time…read moretrying something structured. The instructors made her feel comfortable and calm and hold her attention the whole class. I also love how the older kids help with the younger kids. I have 3 kids ages (4) girl (10) boy (14) girl.. all go here and are at different levels. Would recommend!

Bottom line: If you are in any way thinking about trying BJJ…read moreor relocating to a new gym and living anywhere near this place, head over today and try out a class. If you don't, you'll just be that much older when you finally do. I dropped in for a class while on vacation with my family in Cambria. Brent Dugan, owner and instructor here could not have been more welcoming, which is the hallmark of a great gym in my opinion. I came for the 6 am class so not a lot of folks in just yet, the mats were very clean and the gym has a lot of room. We spoke a bit about my experience level and he went into detail about what to expect with the class. The instruction in the class was very clear and easy to understand. I really liked the way Brent broke down the steps into the basic move we were working on that day, then finishing the move, and finally what it's going to look like in real rolling, reviewing possible reactions and counters. The welcoming feeling continued from Brent to all of the rest of the members of the class. Finding rolling partners during free-roll was easy, which isn't always the case being a larger person, and each partner had great technique and was quick to reset after a tap, ready to go. I felt no ego rolling which can be difficult for some newbies or visitors. Brent, Simon, Clint, Kirk, Kevin, and the rest, thank you for the time this week!

In town for work and stopped by for a Monday night class. Very welcoming gym and I got a killer…read moreworkout. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in town. Highly recommend Paragon BJJ!

All I can say is that it was a joy sharing a mat with Jeremy and the rest of the coaches. These…read moreguys are professionals, very courteous and polite. If you guys looking for a good gym and some good flow rolls paragon BJJ is where is it at ! Can't wait till next time.

On a family road trip up the coast and part of the plan was to let our kids cross train while we…read morevacay. My kids are very competitive and all we hoped for was the kids to get in some good rolls and learn a technique or two. Decided to hit up local gyms near our hotel location and found Paragon Atascadero, a city we never even heard of. We set everything up through text message with a lady named Mallory and just like that the appointment was set. The gym is located inside a fitness gym which is pretty unique to us. Once we walked in, the lady in the front desk welcome us with open arms. Professor Chris was so welcoming, it was like we already knew each other. I can tell this man loves the art of Jiu Jitsu and the further development of it, in this area. We were the only Asian family in there but everybody that spoke to us was so welcoming and friendly. It was a small town but the people had giant hearts. This is all based off one visit and we got exactly what we were looking for. There is tons of potential for this place to grow. The mat space is huge, it's clean and the professor and coaches seemed very caring. My kids are grey belts, competed in many tournaments and won lots of medals. We been to many gyms to cross train all over Southern California and based off my own assessment, this gym is a must join if you live in the area. Highly recommended.

I was visiting SLO and wanted to get some cross training in. Luckily, I was able to drop in at this…read moregym. The mat space is huge and the coaches are extremely knowledgeable. I had some great rolls with the students and really enjoyed the training. Both the instructors and the members made me feel very welcome. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Awesome! Everyone was great and helpful, I enjoyed meeting and rolling with everyone.read more

I've dropped into this gym a couple of times now, when I'm vacationing in the area. Fun and…read morefriendly gym. Looks nice and it's clean. I'm a black belt and I've been training for about 16 years, so I've been around long enough to know what I'm talking about. Would recommend

In town for work and dropped into the 6pm gi class. The kids class was still just ending when I…read morearrived. Met with John Marine and Ashley and they were both welcoming and their class was fantastic. A little over an hour is technical drilling and then open rounds after. The Muay Thai class started towards the end of open rounds and as I was leaving they started the Escrima class so I stayed for a few minutes to watch. The community was nice and the rolls were even better. Highly recommended. Will be back whenever I'm in town for work. See you guys back on the mats soon. Thanks for the hospitality!

If you've been debating on starting, or what gym to join, start here. Team Moreira is not just a…read moreJiu Jitsu academy, it is also a safe learning environment with a huge family. The way the coaches bring a move to life, breaking down every movement, to an understandable and duplicatable process has brought great strides to those just staring out. This is not a throw you to the wolves gym, this is a learn together, drill, repeat space, allowing confidence to grow before performance. I have attended each coaches classes, and there are so many benefits to all of them! Join us, and bring your kids! The whole family will benefit from the discipline and techniques! This is not a quick fight, this is a years long battle, and I'm so excited to have joined the tribe!

I have been training at this academy for 3 and a half years. My 5 year old son has also started his…read moreJui Jitsu journey at TMLO as well. We both cherish the coaches and community of this amazing academy. If you are looking to start training, or are new to the area and are looking for a chill, fun, welcoming, and challenging place to train BJJ. Look no further!

My younger two children have been attending Gracie's Bullyproof program for the past few months so…read morefar (as well as did a summer camp with them). They have been enjoying it very much and learning a lot. Jeff is very patient and keeps the atmosphere fun for all the kids. The facility is very clean and well maintained.

I was only able to attend 5 of their Woman Empowered classes before leaving for college but I had a…read morevery positive experience. The instructors were super friendly and helpful and all the students were supportive. I had no experience with Jiu Jitsu prior to these classes, so I appreciated how thorough the instructors were with their instructions and demonstrations. I would definitely recommend trying this out if you're looking to gain some self defense skills!

I started training jiujitsu in May of this year at 59 years of age. Sensei Albert, Sensei Raymond…read moreare great to work with and have been a great help. I highly encourage people of all ages to come check it out. You will get a great workout, meet a lot of nice people and get in great shape. I joined because I wanted to improve my self defense skills and it is paying off for sure!

Top notch. Professor Albert is unmatched. Great training environment. Great family atmosphere…read moreand team oriented culture. Challenging while providing every person the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive training and learning atmosphere. No matter where you are in your Jiu Jitsu journey, Carlson Gracie Central Coast has plenty to offer and help you thrive.

A few weeks ago my girlfriend said she wanted to receive hadn't gun training. She had shot many…read moreyears prior with a hand gun really, too big for her, that was difficult to control. For me, it had been close to 30 years the last time I shot a had gun, but in 2005 I did purchase a hand gun and shotgun. To date, I have shot neither. As for my girlfriend's son, he loves shooting in video games, so it was time to see if he could hit the mark on a real range. I communicated with Jonathan after finding his academy on Yelp, I filled out the email on his site and we discussed what I was after for the three of us over the phone. We met him in the parking lot at Range Master in SLO on a Saturday. After signing a release form, we got our safety glasses and ear protection, both plugs and noise canceling headphones, in which Jonathan could talk to us once in the range. Making our way inside, Jonathan took the led, picking out ammo and targets, as we filled out more paperwork, providing our CADL to the guy behind the counter. Once completed it was time to make our way inside the range. We staged in a "ready room," putting on our glasses and ear protection, which receiving our targets and ammo through a small pass way. After goin g through their two-day system, we were inside the range, not crowded but a lot of other shooters, as we made our way down to lane eight. Jonathan discussed hand gun safety and the parts of a hand gun, showing us how to pick up and hold the weapon confidently. He showed us how to load magazines, with and without a loader. It was then time to shoot. My girlfriend started on a .22 ,a hand gun with virtually no recoil, easy to use and friendlier than the larger caliber she tried to use years ago. Wouldn't you know it, her first shot, a bullseye, right through the 'X' on the target. Pretty impressive! What was more impressive was the knowledge and instruction we received but the patience Jonathan had with our son. He's on the Autism scale, but high functioning and I had let Jonathan know this prior to coming to the range. He took the extra time to explain and demonstrate what he wanted done. His shooting? Pretty good, much better with the .22 than the 9mm, but he still had a good time and it was something new to experience. As for me, it was a good refresher on the safety and use of hand guns, which have come a long way since I bought mine 20+ years ago! Jonathan did inquire about our shooting goals and the CCW permit came up. It was something I considered years ago, but the politics being what they were years ago, made this process very difficult. Those have changed since that time, and it's not as difficult if you can make it through the class and demonstrate accuracy and speed on the range. I appreciate the time Jonathan spent with us and the knowledge we gained from his instruction. We are looking at furthering our skills on the range and will coming calling the next time we want to shoot. Thanks to Jonathan and Steel Bear Academy, would highly recommend him and his services.

It was my first time handling a fire arm and my confidence was not that high but wanted to learn…read morefor self defense purposes. He takes the time to walk you step by step without feeling like he's testing you. He really cares about you and everyone's safety. My favorite part were the exercises to practice what he had showed us. He broke it down by basics first so it made it easier to apply the further down in the lesson. I highly recommend!