Coach Leo and everyone at Matrix BJJ have completely blown us away. Our son was really struggling…read morewith his self confidence, and dealing with a bullying situation at school. Through a recommendation from a family friend, we decided to check Matrix out. Right from the start, coach Leo embraced us as family and really worked hard with our son. It made a world of difference. Normally, our son really couldn't care less if we took him to an activity or not. Now, it's a daily conversation "are we going today, are we going????". I highly recommend everyone coming down to take a class or two. It's super affordable and they offer packages. Classes offered are 4-7yo, 8-teen, and adult classes. Definitely check it out.

Been here a time or two and the instructor is so nice and welcoming! Great environment and my kid…read morewho's too young to train LOVES the arcade games next to the Mats! If you live near here and are thinking of training BJJ or have a child interested this is your spot!

GRPL Club is been a great place to start my Jiu Jitsu journey at 51 years old. Coach Eric and Coach…read moreRP are both great teachers. If you plan to give it a try, prepare to work hard!

Such a great family here!!! Whether you're new and just starting or been going for a while…read more. everyone treats you like family.! We decided to get my son in to help his ADHD.. the teachers take their time and have so much patience.! My son has loved this from day one.. I am super happy with our choice!

I would not recommend bringing your children here. My son practiced with them for almost a year and…read moredid very well, but he never received a stripe. Meanwhile, the children whose parents are friends with the owner seem to receive stripes regularly. Unfortunately, it feels like recognition is based more on who you know than on a child's effort or progress.

Went to fosters as a drop in and was met by James, he was a very kind man that welcomed me in, I…read morefelt a very welcoming vibe from his school, he is extremely knowledgeable l and the gym was very clean, his students were all very skilled and non of them had an ego especially for someone visiting, if I lived in Seattle I would definitely sign up here, my favorite is the advance class for blue belts and up it's definitely a concept I wish other gyms would incorporate, this is an incredible place and I hope that anyone reading this would give this place a try. James is the best

Contact the owners through Facebook and they were helpful and informative. For an women getting…read moreinto the sport I choose this place because they have a women's class on Tuesday and Thursday from about 7-9pm - Shannon is an excellent instructor but there are other instructors that help that are awesome! I am enjoying the community, the sport, being more aware of self defense and have really liked being a part of this group.

Frank and hai academy are top notch! He's an extremely friendly and articulate instructor, where…read morethe academy is as competitive as it is friendly. Highly, highly recommend checking it out if you're in the NOVA area! 10/10

Discovered this gym last year. This gym is pretty huge and has all the amenities a typical gym…read morewould have minus a swimming pool. The gym is open 24/7 but on the weekends they do close early I believe. I came a couple times in the morning, and it's not too terribly busy as the afternoon. I usually take the CTY dance classes and I highly recommend! The classes are high energy, great music, and it doesn't ever feel like you're actually working out. Bre is an amazing dance instructor with awesome energy! This gym has plenty of cardio machines, tons of weight machines, LOTS of squat racks. This is compared to LA fitness. The only issue I would say is small bathroom and small sauna room. Now for the amazing part of my membership which is the MMA classes. I'm in love with taking the boxing/adult kickboxing classes. They are so fun and such a kick ass workout. I would love to see more woman take these classes. They're really good to learn self defense as well. My favorite coach is coach Phil. He coaches everyday besides Sunday at 10am. I promise you will have a good workout if you decide to try his class out. He also coaches boxers. Over all I highly reccomend this gym!

I have been personally going to this gym since it first opened and have had no problems at all…read moregetting my exercise in. Working out at this location has been pretty good. Just that the TVs never work, and a few of the Treadmills are broken, so you have to find one you have used over and over. The water fountain doesn't seem to be cleaned regularly and the bathroom/Men's locker room is too small for a gym this big, so I rarely go in there... Besides those cosmetic issues here and there, I haven't encountered anything else. Enjoy working out at this gym whenever I can, whether it's very early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Parking can be a hassle during busy hours, though. So, I try to avoid that and attempt to drop in during the non-hectic times...

The new address is 979 Minkler Boulevard in Tukwila. The new location has more space, better…read morefacilities, a cage, multiple heavy punching/kicking bags, weights, and of course a good amount of mat space. The owner and lead instructor is Erik Dallberg, an expert all three of the major MMA spots (Wrestling, Muy Thai Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.) Even though Erik's background is in BJJ, he was successful in his first year as a community college wrestler. Erik is a great instructor who walks you through steps as you need them and gives plenty of individualized attention as long as he's not already helping someone else. Highly recommended for beginner, intermediate, and advanced fighters.

It's been two years since I've signed up, and while the first year was more sporadic, I have been…read moregoing to Ring Demon 2-3 times a week for a year now. And let me tell you, Eric Dahlberg is as good as it gets in terms of coaching. I gave a couple of other martial art places a trial before settling with Ring Demon. Eric doesn't just teach you boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, or jiu-jitsu, he teaches you a way to think about martial arts in general---relying on technique, energy, and leverage instead of strength to defeat your opponents. He is also ALWAYS willing to help out and ask any questions---no private lessons required. I was intimidated at first because the only martial arts experience I had prior to going enrolling in Ring Demon was a few weeks of trial classes and a year of karate way back in high school. But the school's approach to helping new students learn and integrate made me get past my comfort zone and eventually be comfortable enough to learn and spar. Summary: Great coach, great training partners, great environment to learn.

Went in for an introductory class and I'm hooked! Carlos was very accommodating and easy to follow…read morehis instructions with the gym being very new and clean and seeamingly a wonderful place to learn some new skills. Really cant wait to keep going!!

My dad has trained with Michael Proctor for a few years now. They have been trying to get me into…read morethe art ever since my dad started. Finally, when I went to college, I decided I needed a new hobby so I decided to train jiu jitsu [In the town I went to school]. When summer came along, Michael Proctor and his team took me in with open arms. Since joining his academy, I have come to find a second jiujitsu home where I am always welcome. Some specific notables for this gym? 1. The techniques are very.... technical, as they should be. Michael Proctor really does know the art. He knows how important the little details are and he instills that knowledge in our training every day. Also - a side note with Michael and his techniques: If Michael sees one person needing help on specific escapes, positions, or submissions, he will cater the class' curriculum for that person. He does this for everyone, not only his shining stars. 2. VERY CLEAN FACILITIES. Michael makes sure the mats are always clean. I wouldn't be surprised if he told me that he mops the mat multiple times after just one training session. He takes a lot of pride in the team's hygiene, emphasising the importance of handwashing, shoe-wearing, and gi-washing. 3. The energy in the room is always positive. It is not uncommon for the class to start off with a few jokes. Michael keeps it light and it makes a fun environment to train in. People feel like family when they come in because they are treated as family. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who has a bellybutton.

This gym was my second home for a couple of years. I loved this place. I loved the people…read more My observations while training here... -Gym and equipment was always clean. -Coaches were knowledgeable. -The students were super cool! The people I trained with made it feel like family. -Kids/Jr's program was amazing! My children absolutely loved it. I watched in astonishment as my kiddos kept progressing! Looking to train? Stop by 253BJJ! I'm definitely glad I did. Mike Gayle @thebjjoiler