I was in the north Tucson area for a family vacation, stayed over night in the way to Tombstone. I…read moredropped in on a 6am no class at Daimyo academy. I reached out via instagram about a week prior and heard back very quickly. Class was taught by Professor CJ - solid front head lock techniques. They have an awesome AM crew, with a lot of tough and technical practitioners. Thank you for the hospitality and rolls!

This place is amazing for learning the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Amazing world class instructors…read morewho provide an awesome learning environment.

Can't say enough about this place. Every star you see on the scroll of reviews is 100% accurate…read more Great place for all levels to train. Awesome training team. Love Mike and Laura for bringing this to our area of Tucson. The place is a beacon for a hungry heart ready to commit to being the better version of themselves. Come join the team!

I love this gym! We have tried a couple of local gyms and this one by far is the best for my 12…read moreyear old. He learns a variety of techniques from coaches that are FANTASTIC with kids! Not only are the skills taught effective and taught correctly, they also build up your kids emotionally and won't just yell if it's not perfect. They will work with them until they understand what to do and are doing the moves properly. They care about safety and the environment!

I was visiting Tucson for work and was looking for a place to train. I messaged the business, they…read morepromptly responded, and were very friendly. When I arrived, they were just as friendly and very welcoming. The mats are clean, the non-mat areas are clean with ample storage space, and they have a shower they were kind enough to let me use. The instructions was great, instructors friendly, and students just as welcoming. I would like to highlight the mats even more, because they are amazing to breakfall onto. If/when I'm back around here, I'd definitely come back.

This place is the absolute best place for the youth to build confidence and learn Brazillian Jiu…read moreJitsu. I have 2 of my sons in this gym. The owner Sal and the rest of the staff are very knowledgeable and patient with the kids. There is a real family vibe here. The instruction the kids receive is top notch! Not to mention this gym has some of if not the best prices in town! If you are looking for a great Brazillian Jiu Jitsu gym, this is it! I highly recommend this place to anyone.

The best Tai Chi class in Tucson. Jeff is a Master who teaches the basics in an easy to understand…read moremanner. Highly recommended.

Best Jiu-Jitsu in Tucson, AZ! Alliance Jiu-Jitsu follows a…read moreworld-renowned curriculum that's proven to produce results. The affiliation is recognized globally as one of the best -- and it shows here in Tucson.

Excellent Training, Professional Atmosphere. The facility is spotlessly clean, and the instruction…read moreis world-class, with certified instructors who genuinely care. The Alliance staff show unmatched dedication to their students. Whether you're a serious competitor or a hobbyist looking for a healthy activity, the positive, family-oriented environment here is perfect!

Oro Valley Martial Arts is the best place I've ever taken my kids for activities. They've…read moreparticipated in various sports all over, and we've never had such a positive experience. Master Kim and Coach Jamie genuinely care about the children's progress, development, and character. They have a well-tuned system to keep them engaged, excited, and rewarded. I'm so impressed with the older kids and coaches who have been practicing here for years, because they have confidence and are so well-mannered. That disposition comes from consistent reinforcement of the right characteristics. We are lucky to have them here in OV!

We only started here a few weeks ago but my kids, 5 & 8 love it. I love watching and hearing them…read moreexhibit the values Mr. Kim and the other instructors teach. I will update again in a few months!! Update: we've now been at ATA for quite awhile and my original review stands. The student teachers and Mr. Kim are great and even days my daughter says she doesn't want to go bc she's tired, she ends up having a huge smile on throughout the entire class. I read the recent reviews about Mr. Kim and I've never seen anything like that happen, including removing a stripe! I can't imagine what would lead him to take a kids stripe! He's always joking with the kids and most seem to get him and play along. I've never seen flicking but he does do little bops on the head to remind them to block and always be aware of your opponent. My daughter doesn't pay attention a lot of the time, staring at the ceiling and or playing with her belt but I've only seen him call her name to get her attention back. I'm sad the other family had this happen and am shocked by it bc I only see positive interactions when we're in class. Anyway, we love the location and the classes and I hope my daughter wants to continue as she gets older.

Great place and family to learn/continue your training. Great philosophy, amazing price, doesn't…read moretrick you into belt or testing fees, authentic fighting and katas. Learn real Kyokushinkai from a master in it! I received my black belt from here, and although it takes a little longer than a traditional belt factory like other karate school franchises around town, these lessons will stick with you and be useful in events you require them.

I trained here for probably 11 years (I quit two years ago because money was tight). That honestly…read moretells you everything you need to know. Every class was challenging, but always fun. Everybody was kind and helpful to each other and we became a big group of friends. All the techniques taught were genuine and through a lot of fluidity and repetition, I'm proud to say my friends and I still remember everything to the point where it's muscle memory. The instructor believed in teaching without "fluff" and he was, honestly, a great role model. He was great with both the little kids and the adults, though, make no mistake, he was strict. I also loved his stories. If I had to write about someone who influenced me (like for a college essay or anything in the future) I would pick him because he made me better at decision making and faster at learning. My life was so much better after going here, and I'm so thankful for my time here

Free parking located on the right side of the building. On the one way street, you enter the…read moreparking before you pass the building. It's a decent sized lot for this part of town. The classroom is decently sized as well. They have all the appropriate mats, some gym equipment to include dumb bells and a bench press, practice manikins, etc. There are both male and female restrooms and personal lockers are offered to you as well. There is a drinking fountain with a step available for the kids to drink, too. They have a giant fan going so it doesn't get uncomfortable in there. Grand Master Kim is an amazing person and very good with all ages, even kids! He is the owner and has personally given my kid a private lesson, as has some of the other Masters. Grand Master Kim prides himself in the little details. Being that my kid is new, he wanted to ensure preparedness before putting him into the bigger class with everyone else, so they spend several days with a personal trainer (Master) learning ahead of time. I am not extremely familiar with the niceties of this Martial Art yet, but I am excited by their strive towards patience, quality, professionalism, and self-defense. As a parent, you are allowed to watch in the seating area by the window, or you may sit in the front room that sort of functions as a waiting room. The amazing thing about this class is that you can come every week night if you would like, and there are some weekend options available on Saturday as well. Grand Master Kim is extremely easy to work with, and very kind hearted. Uniforms are only $25 dollars. All in all, I recommend this school, as well as Master Kim and his teachers.

At about age 11(1985) my dad started teaching me. We would visit Master Kim's classes and we always…read morefelt welcomed back. The detail in the art that you get is important. Some classes I have visited over the years did not focus on this the way (I feel) it needed to be. One of the things that separated this school from others I visited was that if my hand or foot was not in the right position they would move it to where it needed to be and it physically taught me how it was supposed to feel and look. When you only watch while learning sometimes you can miss the detail and not get the full power behind the technical part of the art. I would recommend this school over any school in Tucson. If you're serious about the art, this is the school.