Best place to train Jiu Jitsu in San Diego. The professors are all extremely knowledgeable and…read morehighly skilled, but also nice and friendly to everyone who walks in the door. The place is incredibly clean and doesn't smell like an old gym locker room. You can feel comfortable and safe coming to train here. Highly recommend

There is so many positives about this academy and it's people that it would take all of Wikipedia…read morefor me to write a true review. 1. The gym is amazingly clean and the staff works very hard to ensure everything is sanitary and the environment is spotless and welcoming. 2. The instructional staff lead by Regis Lebre is outstanding and they make learning fun, exciting, and inspirational. 3. The value is phenomenal because of the instruction and lineage of the skills taught 4. The people are supportive, encouraging, competitive, and very much like a family who truly care for one another I cannot say enough amazing things about this location and the people! I will be attending this academy for as long as I live in the San Diego area! Osss!

Matt (owner/instructor/black belt) is the BEST teacher! He teaches every class and knows every…read morestudent my name on Day 1. He provides great structure to each class. Exquisite detail on technique. And sets a culture of learning, cameraderie, and safety that I haven't seen anywhere else. Where other places will teach you a bunch of moves, Matt emphasizes how moves work together. There are a handful of regulars that are black belts now, another handful testing for their black belts this week, and a good balance of brown, purple, blue, and "Combatives" belts. So you'll get all great mix in a gentle yet technical learning environment. Highly recommend!!!

My daughter has been coming here for 4 months, and she loves it. Classes are positive, fun and yet…read moreinstill discipline. Many of my daughter's first grade classmates have also joined. The school is great for girls and boys. They don't focus on competitions and trophies which is what I was looking for. They are about learning practical self-defense skills. At the end of class my daughter is more energized then at the start.

I love this place. It's all about the positive vibe. The dojo is clean, well located and well…read moremanaged. All levels of experience are welcome from black belts to beginners. Leo Santos has a magical way of teaching jui jitsu that blends the technical instruction with mental serenity and awareness needed to learn this challenging art. His positive energy, passion for the art and teaching style will make your training the highlight of your week. It is for me!

Perfect place in the heart of La Jolla. It's priceless the idea you can have a nice training among…read moregood people and you are just a few minutes walking from the beach. Kids and Adults are welcome!

Rada is a very special place and community. Our 5 year old started when she was four and is loving…read moreRada!!! She is strong, and athletic and the staff here is so encouraging and professional. The kids have a BLAST. Life lessons are being taught at Rada for young kids. Five stars to everyone. Thanks Rada! Xo Maggie V

When I first went to this jiujitsu academy I was scared to train what if they didn't welcome me I…read morethought but the people were so welcoming I have been training for a year now and the coaches are so nice and I totally recommend this jiujitsu academy.

PLEASE READ, THEN SIGN UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP!…read more I work in the mental health field and was looking for a Jiu-Jitsu gym that offered more than just training. I wanted a place that felt like a true wellness space where I could bring clients for Jiu-Jitsu, fitness, and recovery. This place exceeded all my expectations. The facility has everything you could ask for. Clean, spacious mats, restrooms and showers, lockers, a fully equipped gym, and recovery options like a cold plunge, infrared sauna, and professional massage chairs. Everything is very clean. You can tell right away, even by how fresh the place smells. One of the best parts is the location. If you are a surfer like me, it is within walking distance of Tourmaline Surf Park, which makes it perfect to train after a session in the water. Parking is also very easy. I usually find a spot within 30 to 60 seconds since it is in a residential area and quieter during the times I train. They offer a variety of classes for all levels, along with yoga and personal training. What really stands out though is the community. Everyone is welcoming, supportive, and easy to get along with. If you are thinking about checking it out, this is your sign. Come try it for yourself. You will not regret it.

After speaking with Monica and prior to booking this space I had sent her messages asking if this…read morewas place was private. I wanted to take some shots of my trainer to launch his site and told her specifically there would be some shirtless shots of him and might be a bit risqué. We also spoke in regards to her arriving and giving me a tour prior to the usage. When I arrived, she was not there but instead was what looked like an underage kid letting us in and showing us around. I was ok with that but then I asked him if he was going to leave and he said he would need to stick around. I was confused because firstly Monica was not there and secondly someone in her place was there instead. I also noticed there were cameras onsite, which was not mentioned in the site profile whatsoever. The kid called Monica, who was out of town and passed the phone to me. After I told her my concerns and felt like she had lied about her place, I was told that a place needed to have cameras and I said it was fine but I was going to be shooting my trainer shirtless and was promoting some articles of clothing that I was promoting and I did not want it to be on video nor did I want anyone on site (based on the description). I was told she was going to show me around and leave and then return once our time was up. (See attachment). She told me that the kid needed to stay there because it was a liability, which I felt was a bit confusing since people who rent AirBNB's and the host does not stay behind. When I tried to explain what we talked about, I told her I would have never rented the space if I didn't have privacy which was mentioned prior. After telling her my confusion and chose her place instead of others based on her description, I had spent the day planning this out and brought everything here, she said it was not her problem and took no accountability for what she had told me prior to booking. Needless to say I did not stay and ended up leaving. I doubt I will get my money back but this felt like a scam and when you advertise online then I think it's imperative to add all information about the location and don't tell folks one thing and have it be another.

Barum JiuJitsu is a great place , my 12 year old son started 8 months ago and we have had amazing…read moreexperiences so far . The place is very family friendly , all the instructors have knowledge, kindness and experience . My son is extremely happy, he learned a lot, his confidence got much better. So far we are having a great experience with Barum JiuJitsu !

We Love this place. The best BJJ in SD!read more

I was in town from NYC visiting a friend who trains here. Coach Shannon was super welcoming along…read morewith the rest of the members of Rise Above. I never felt like the members here were "out to get me" as I was a guest visiting and if you've been training for a while and have visited gyms, they often times will have something to prove to protect home base; This was especially important to me as I was away from home and getting injured while on vacation is not fun. Thanks again Coach Shannon for having me!

Had the pleasure to train with Shannon (the founder of this gym) since July 2019 and he opened his…read moreown space in September 2020. One of the highlights of my time in San Diego, can't say enough good things about the community here and Shannon as an instructor. Love everything about this gym

The Training Center is a one-stop shop for elite martial arts coaching. Led by two legends of mixed…read moremartial arts, you can feel confident you're receiving high-level instruction from real fighters. They offer classes for all skill levels in a welcoming, focused environment--whether you're learning the basics or pursuing a professional career. Simply put, you won't find a better gym around.

I had a wonderful time training here! I was in town from the Midwest and these jiujitsu…read morepractitioners showed me a great time. I look forward to coming back! Great Vibe. Solid Training. Invests in Visitors. Very Welcoming.

Very friendly staff and clean facility. I'll be back for sure! My favorite part was feeling the…read morebreeze from the beach through the bay doors, amazing!

I drop into Sagaz Jiu Jitsu regularly to do some cross training. I absolutely love this gym and the…read moreenvironment. Professor Ale Moss is a Clark Gracie Black Belt and she also happens to be an excellent instructor. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, patient and is eager to share her knowledge with others. Her academy was recently renovated and it turned out great. Also, I found the other student to be very welcoming and respectful. This is a great place for someone who wants to train in a safe and ego free space. Professor Ale also runs a fabulous kids and all women's program. Please drop in and see for yourself.

I have attended KMSD on and off for a decade. I have experience with different forms of martial…read morearts and different studios including Hapkido, boxing, MMA. If you are seeking to learn true personal self defense, KM is it. It is taught to law enforcement and military, so that makes it a thumbs up for my goals. Dana Kaplan is an incredible, caring instructor and I am so happy to be back in his classes again. I will continue working with him in the years ahead and appreciate the time and effort he puts into making each class valuable and fun. I have become much more aware of my surroundings and confident in my capabilities since training here. Highly recommend!

Incredible self defense! Helpful experienced instructors. Great group and learning experience…read more I would recommend this group to everyone who wants to know what to do and how to do it to ensure your personal safety and give you added confidence. Highly recommend!