My friend invited me to a women's self defense class on a Saturday morning. I didn't know what to…read moreexpect and was a little nervous that I'd be able to keep up but Igor and Jeff and the RGR family made me feel so at home and well taken care of. Igor was an incredibly patient and effective teacher. I never thought I'd do a BJJ class but when it was over I left wanting more. As an educator it was so wonderful to see all of the kids in class. They seem to be learning way more than just jujitsu. Self respect, confidence, community, just to name a few. Thank you Igor, I appreciate the lesson and great experience at Ralph Gracie Richmond.

I am a new student of Professor Igor's. The facility is clean & orderly. Professor Igor & Mrs…read more Elise have always been courteous & willing to address any questions & concerns I may have in a timely manner. At my age (late 40's) & fitness level (severely out of shape ), I found starting Jiu Jitsu to be very physically challenging but Professor Igor is always encouraging & provides guidance when needed in a professional manner. I look forward to continuing my Jiu Jitsu studies at Ralph Gracie Richmond Academy & I plan to enroll my son at the Academy when he is old enough.

Kaue and Matheus are seriously awesome! They're like the dynamic duo of Muay Thai, always there to…read morepush you, cheer you on, and teach you killer moves like they're sharing secrets with their bros. Training with them feels less like a class and more like hanging out with your coolest buddies who happen to be total Muay Thai experts. The best workouts you will find here !!!

Great gym with family friendly environment. I've trained at multiple gyms in the past before moving…read moreout here and this gym has exceeded my expectations by far. I have been taking Muay Thai class with coach Matheus and I was surprised at how great he is at teaching. I've learned so much that was never explored at my old gym. In addition, I have also been taking the BJJ classes with coach Kaue. Great coach who notices things that you must improve on explains how to do it. Highly recommend giving this gym a try. Two great coaches in their disciplines that one can learn a lot from.

My son just turned 8 and joined Hercules BJJ. He loved his first week and hasn't looked back since…read more He's been in a few tournaments within a short period of time and has learned invaluable lessons preparing and competing. Coach Sean and Coach Gabe have done an excellent job in teaching him the art of BJJ. My son says he will ALWAYS practice and looks forward to it on a daily basis. Sean has a strong work ethic and is very technical. He is an awesome teacher and a great leader for these kids. He lives by example. Also, my husband who just turned 40 has joined as well and competed successfully. My youngest son can't wait to join when he's of age. Thank you HBJJ!

I can only say nice things about this place. We've been to a few kids' martial arts school around &…read moreI usually force my kids to go to their class. I was surprised, the kids willingly wanted to go to Coach Sean's class. They made good friends with the kids there, I've witnessed great progress with their BJJ techniques, I've seen their head coach's support for his team. The kids and adults compete on tournaments (if you are into competing) and they train you to win. I've tried their adults class too, and I am impressed how Coach Sean teach all the techniques and details. Definitely highly recommended! Their prices are reasonable too!

Dumlao's Academy of Martial Arts is such an amazing place for any aspiring martial artist. They…read morehave so much to offer from Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Cardio kickboxing and more! I've been in their Jiu Jitsu program for about 5 years and absolutely love it. The atmosphere is so welcoming, not only for this program but any program you choose to be a part of. All of the instructors are knowledgeable and take the time to ensure that you understand what they are teaching before moving on. anyone and everyone who either attend classes here or have children/family that attend classes here can tell you that it's one big family. Dumlao's is simply the best school around!

If you're looking to learn martial arts and get in shape then this is the place. The culture,…read morecoaches and fellow students are all very supportive and encouraging. I've taken BJJ and cardio kick boxing classes for the last 6 months. I was a little worried as an older student about injury and not "keeping up" with the younger crowd, but everyone is so supportive and care is taken for all our training partners. It has definitely been a life changing experience for me, and I hope to continue to journey. Thanks to all the coaches and students.

Our son goes to LCCT San Pablo. I cannot say enough about Coach Kola Ajose. He coaches with heart,…read moretrue and sincere. His focus and attention on the kids is like none other. When they roll, there is a coach watching each set of kids while the other kids line up and observe. Their focus is technique and not winning. The kids are kept in check not running around and acting out. It is all about respect and focus. These kids follow Coach Kola around during competition while he coaches others. Their love and respect for him is not just as a coach, but as a person. Kola not only teaches the kids Jiu Jitsu but good values in life, good character, doing good things at home to help parents, doing good in school. Kola will show up at competitions not just to coach his own LCCT team but to coach and support friends from past dojos, former teammates or friends. LCCT San Pablo is well worth your money and time.

Not sure WHY my last review was taken off as an acceptable review but here it goes again. I LOVE…read moreTHIS PLACE. It's like my home away from home here. I have been coming here with my son for 2 years now. The instructors truly do care for the kids (and adults). I have been to many martial arts schools over the years as a child and as an adult. This is one of the few who actually care about the children's school work as well as their training.

I started training with Chris in Muay Thai after a long break (years) from working out due to neck…read moreinjury. He was very understanding of my situation and helped ease me in, providing a very safe training environment and allowing me to go at my own pace. The attention to safe training is always priority for Chris. After a time I was even able to return to training BJJ. The level of teaching is high. the head coach (Chris) is very experienced, as are assistant coaches who are active fighter. They regularly bring in world class veteran Thai fighters for seminars. The gym is very welcoming to newcomers and all types of people. It is always clean and the mats are disinfected multiply times a day and always before BJJ class which I appreciate. Overall I think this gym is great place to learn and train Muay Thai and BJJ for self defense and enjoyment. It is more of a community vibe than a hardcore competition gym, although there are a number of active fighters who train there so if you want to take it more seriously you can.

Chris leads an incredible gym and community. He is professional, attentive to the needs of his…read morestudents, and fosters their growth as athletes and as a team. The new location is bright and accessible, too. We totally recommend Team Bolo!

This place looks to have been shut down for quit a while. there is no academy here at this…read morelocation. I went to the location during business hours and wasted a trip.

I love coming here to practice. This location is new, so I get a lot of individual attention from…read morethe professors.

I was visiting the Berkeley area and was able to drop in on the Monday all levels gi and judo…read moreclasses. Everyone at the academy were very welcoming and friendly. The caliber of jiu jitsu is very high at this academy (very tough rolls). Although there was a high intensity during the live rolling rounds, I never felt like I was going to be injured or hurt during these rounds. Professor Eduardo taught awesome technique with great detail and answered all questions. The caliber of judo is also very high. Sensei Newton and the other senseis were all very knowledgeable and technical. Very good explanation of techniques and able to answer all questions. Thank you for the hospitality and hope to train here again!

Ralph Gracie Berkeley changed my life. Eduardo Fraga has an incredible depth of knowledge and has…read morealways pushed me to continue training even through some dark times in my life. This place has become family and I'm so grateful that I walked through those doors.

I love this gym! The short version: Deanna and Luis create a welcoming environment, no matter what…read moreyour skill level. You will learn practical self-defense while getting a good workout and even building community. I take both cardio and striking classes. In the striking classes, Luis does not just stick to a rigid approach, but really focuses on self-defense, bringing in elements of jiu-jitsu. The classes are usually small enough that we get personal feedback. They are also mixed level, with some people who are advanced and others who have never thrown a punch. That allows us to learn from each other as well as from the instructors. When Luis teaches, Deanna participates in the class as well, so she can also give feedback. Since we rotate partners, we get to practice with a variety of skill levels. In the cardio classes, Deanna makes us work! But she also makes the class fun and engaging. Often I'm surprised when class is over. We practice the skills we've learned in striking, but now focusing on repetition and getting our heart rates up. Both Deanna and Luis know how to structure the classes to help those of us who are not natural athletes and who might struggle some with some of the techniques. They step out the instruction so we build our skills in a way that makes sense.

I love Guardian Krav Maga! We miss Deanna and hope she will teach another teen course!!read more