I'm from out of town and train here every couple of weeks when I'm back. Professor Bill and his students welcomed me onto the mats without hesitation and have shown nothing but respect since. A year in under his instruction, and I'd recommend this gym to anyone. read more

Leon Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Leon Jiu jitsu is the best school i've ever trained at. Ive been at this location for over a year and I've trained a few different schools before. The head black belt coach Bill Tetsch is an excellent coach and cares a lot about all of his students. For a 4th degree black belt with decades of training he cares about training with new people even though he doesn't need to do that at all because already has many achievements in the sport. The community is very friendly and lively as well. We operate more as a family than just simply team mates and it shows with how tight knit and supportive the team is. Overall a great experience and place with a great coach that is looking out for every one of his students. read more

I was looking for a summer activity for 2 of my daughters between their baseball seasons. They enjoyed the trial class and I liked the staff so I signed them up. After the second or third class, I met the owner/head black belt, Professor Bill and immediately felt the pull. After a short while, I signed up. My then 4- year- old wanted to be like her sisters so I signed her up to the peewee class too. This school has brought us together through an activity we all enjoy and has pushed us all harder than we thought we could go. The kids loved it so much that my wife decided to join the Women's Defense Class too. As for me, every day I have to talk myself into going and every day I'm glad I did. Two years later, I still end the day with: See you tomorrow, Professor. read more

Been in this school for 10 years. Coach is awesome and the love he has for his students is amazing. read more

Leon Jiu Jitsu - Leon family - Martial Arts Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

My whole family has been training with professor Bill for more than 8 yrs , Best school in my opinion , great team ,great coaches .

I found this school after checking out several others. My son started out in peewee and then moved up to the regular kids class. He loves it. I like this school because so many martial arts schools focus on pushing kids through to black belts, when the kids haven't really learned anything. The focus here is on perfecting technique, not rapid promotion to higher ranks. That's important to me. My son has made great progress here in only a few months and I highly recommend Leon Jiu-Jitsu if you want your child to really learn jiu-jitsu. read more

Jiu Jitsu is amazing, finding the right community is so important, I recommend you find yours. Leon is a great place to train read more

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My review is for the peewee class. My son went here for the peewee class. It was a hit or miss. The original coach knew how to work with kids and she was great. She had her teenage daughter help, and the kids were not waiting for too long to do stuff. She stopped coaching with no explanation, and was replaced by a really good black belt coach who was amazing with kids. He then had a kid and was replaced by the main coach, Bill. No doubt, Bill is an inspiring person to other adults who get coached by him. However, he is far too aggressive with kids (we're talking 3-4 year olds). My son's 2 friends stopped going, and he also stopped enjoying it and we eventually stopped going. At this age, the emphasis should be on fun. This was just too militant and tough. Overall, I would say - do a trial class, and depending on the coach, decide whether or not to commit to a year. read more

Great place to train and join the jiu-jitsu community! I started almost 2 years ago at Leon, not knowing what to expect, and I can't believe how much I've learned! Jiu-jitsu is a very intensive sport, but the more you put into your training, the more you can expect to grow. Coach Bill is not only an extremely knowledgeable practitioner -- he has also spent decades as a competitor and coach to his student competitors. He genuinely cares about his team and pushes us all to reach new levels. As an adult woman, it feels great to have developed more confidence in my self-defense skills. I've made lots of friends through training, and all the coaches make sure to prioritize your safety. Overall, training at Leon is a great experience! Hope to see new people on the mat always. read more

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My son has been in the peewee class for almost a year now and we absolutely love it. The coaches are patient and compassionate yet instill discipline and structure. Coach Bill and all of the coaches create a family environment that we love to be apart of. My daughter is almost 3 and cannot wait to start practicing Jiu Jitsu with her brother. Would definitely recommend this gym to all kids and adults. read more

This studio offers top flight training. They provide high caliber training while helping kids and adults get in shape, learn the art of Jiu Jitsu, and have fun! The instructors were patient, engaging and generous with their knowledge and time. Highly recommend! read more

Leon Jiu Jitsu - Great first class! Thank you! - Martial Arts Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

I started going to Leon Jiu Jitsu to watch my 5 yr old grandson. The classes were awesome! They reinforced respect, discipline, and the value of hard work. My grandson loves going to class and it's the highlight of his day. The instructor's are knowledgeable and they make the classes fun. I was so impressed that I decided to try an adult's class. That's when I fell in love with Jiu Jitsu. The people who attend Leon have become like a second family to me. They are warm, encouraging, and fun to learn with. I'm a Personal Trainer and Jiu Jitsu has become one of my favorite ways to stay in shape! I love the added bonding experience that this has brought to my relationship with my grandson. We have fun practicing Jiu Jitsu moves for class. He loves putting his Nana in an "arm bar"! read more

I live in the East Bay and dropped in to stay active while traveling for a work trip. All I can say is this is an amazing place to train. Professor Bill was very welcoming and allowed me to train. From the start Leon Jiu Jitsu is family oriented and serious about their training. Professor Bill gives clear instruction and amazing details to help their students grow. The gym is very clean and all the other students help one another. I found Leon Jiu Jitsu through google and I'm super lucky. I look forward dropping in again when I'm in the area. If I could give more stars I would. OSS! read more

Very glad we made the decision to bring my 6 year old daughter and 3 year old son here. The coaches are direct, respectful, and patient. The self confidence I have seen out of both my kids has been amazing! read more

Go Train! Jiu Jitsu is awesome especially when your instructor is passionate about helping you grow and has passion for what they do. If you are looking to be a better individual and learn to defend yourself and at the same time meet real genuine people who together will learn the Gentle Art of Jiu Jitsu. Come visit Leon ask for Bill or give him a lions roar. He will welcome you. read more

My wife and I are extremely happy that we found LEON Jiu-Jitsu for our children. Coach Bill runs an amazing academy. LEON is a safe place for kids to train. Kids classes are M-TH and Saturday. Price is extremely reasonable. ALL of the coaches are awesome. Older / more experienced kids look out for the younger / newer kids. It truly is a family environment. Children under 5 years of age are separated from the older kids for most of the class. Besides the obvious (learning self-defense and exercising), a big byproduct of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the confidence, self-esteem that it helps build. Our two oldest (6 yr old daughter & 5 yr old son) have been training here for 2 years and the youngest (3 yr old son) recently started. I'd definitely encourage any parent to stop by with their kids and check it out. read more

Leon Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

I enrolled my son in the PeeWee class after one free class because I had never seen an instructor show so much guidance and dedication to a group of rambunctious small children the way coach Chad had. After the second class I knew I had made the right decision because I could see how committed Coach Bill was to instilling discipline into these kids in a loving way. I really cant wait to see how my son grows under their influence. Also, I like that my son can go multiple times a week, we couldn't get that at some of the other schools I looked at. I never intended to be a student at Leon but Coach Bill made me feel so welcome and comfortable and part of the Leon family that I couldn't turn down a class. He is very encouraging and pushes his students, wanting everyone to succeed and learn. All the people in class are incredibly friendly and approachable. Each of them are ready to help teach and guide you in the right direction. I get a great workout, I'm challenged, met some great people and found something new I love that I never knew I could before. And if your a woman like myself, know that the guys are all very respectful and courteous. read more

This place is great , coach bill and chad are great with the kids , the pee see class is good as well my 5 year old loves it , place teaches discipline and at the same Time they have fun ! read more

Leon Jiu Jitzu tops the other martial arts studios I've contemplating registering my son in. They are respectful, disciplined, and what I liked the most is that they are family orientated. My son is kinda shy, but he felt right in, initially he was paired up with another child with higher rank to show him the ropes. The owner Bill is professional and stern, but compassionate, he has a way with the kids that they listen to him and are not afraid to approach him for anything. His employees, such as Chad, are also very patient with the kids. read more

Leon Jiu Jitsu - Leon's yearly "family" Halloween Party! The kids had a blast! - Martial Arts Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

I love this school. I've been training here for a number of years and only have great things to say. Bill Testch is the black belt instructor and is a proven black belt with a vast knowledge off bjj. This school is great if you want to learn self defense and get in great shape while doing it. If you are thinking of joining a gym this is the one for you! read more

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Best in class. Leon Jiu Jitsu is second to none. A family environment safe for all ages. I would highly suggest you give it a try. Great for many reasons , self defense, exercise , personally it's therapeutic for me. read more

This is a great place to train. Everyone is friendly and willing to teach. Jiujitsu is a great way to get in shape and a it's for self defense. As a Marine Veteran Bill offered me a discounted rate even though the rate was already pretty low. It's a great place I highly recommend everyone trying it. read more

Best place to train top level jiu-jitsu. Instructor's are professional and attentive. I highly recommend this place for adult training and coach Bill is great with children. Five stars read more

We have been other places, this place is the real deal embodying the "Gentle Art". Coach Bill is amazing! He truly cares about his students and is awesome with the kids. The technique is outstanding and the teamwork is priceless. read more

My kids and I have been training with Bill for close to three years now and he is a phenomenal teacher! He does not let you ever give up on yourself and has an unwavering belief in his students. Since training at Leon Jiu Jitsu my son has won multiple gold medals, as has my daughter. The price per month is the best in OC! Bill also spars with you, not only once in a while but every training! The work out is amazing and intense. The self discipline and confidence shows for your children almost immediately! Leon Jiu Jitsu (Its not the lion in the fight its the fight in the lion)! THANKS BILL! read more

Best School for kids and adult, most hands on school i have ever been to. It is obvious that the instructors love their art and love teaching. read more

The instruction you get from everyone here is phenomenal. Bill and his team truly care about your growth from the moment you walk in, to the moment the belts are presented. They treat you like family, and when it comes down to the training sessions, there is no holding back, but that is a good thing. I like to be able to know where I am physically as well as mentally before I consider going anywhere for training. I have been to a few places where the instructors have their students hold back from letting us new students portray where we are, and where we need to be. Overall this is a great place to train, family oriented, and amazing instructors! I highly recommend this place! read more

Leon Jiu Jitsu is a great place to learn the art. Bill Testch is the owner and black belt of this school and has done an amazing job of creating well rounded kids and adult programs. The kids class focuses not only on learning the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but goes above and beyond to developing discipline, focus, competitive drive, and respect for oneself and others. The adult class develops all of the same and is not for the faint of heart. The sport is a combat sport and this program can prepare the weekend warrior for a Worlds and/or Pan Ams competition, or if your prefer, contribute to your health and fitness goals by helping you lose weight and stay healthy all year long. Beyond the obvious goals, this school is a family unit and it shows. Bill takes a personal interest in all his students and he genuinely cares about everyone personally, and from a developmental perspective. He's concerned with seeing everyone improve their lives and their game. If you're interested in starting (or continuing your BJJ studies), drop by and experience what I'm talking about. See you on the mats! read more

I want to know why my child during her "first free trial class" never having set foot in this place, is requested to spar? Not wanting spar to start with, she was then put in a choke hold by another girl who was not a white belt. Thanks LEON Jiu Jitsu for ruining her first experience with martial arts! read more

My 4 yr old son has been going to Leon for the past few months and is still loving it. The trainers are awesome and the techniques are great. For the training he gets, the length of the classes and the cost they absolutely can't be beat. I looked at several schools (multiple styles) before putting my son here and there were only a couple classes a week for 30 minutes-1 hr and they wanted like $150. My son goes no less than 5 hrs a week and paying less. Come by and see a class and I guarantee you won't be dissapointed. read more

Phenomenal instructors, I think this place is the quintessential for practicing and learning jiu jitsu :)

Coach bill and his team of instructors are one of the best! Because of his beliefs and methods, my children are more prepared to handle themselves when someone bullies them and can protect anyone nearby. I hope that day won't ever come but I know we don't live in a perfect world. read more

Great place to learn Jiu Jitsu. Everyone is very respectful and the training is great. Great for self defense and an even better workout.

Came across this place recently because I'm looking to sign my daughter in. I came to watch a class and I can tell that all the kids enjoy being with Bill the instructor which is good ! The staff here is extremely friendly & the place is neat and clean! I was getting a brief description about their program which seems exceptionally reasonable with everything that is included . I would honestly recommend people to come here because from what I seen I can tell they enjoy working with their Students while having fun!! My daughter will love coming here & I'm looking into signing myself in as well !! So let's see how this goes! read more

Great school....Great environment to practice martial arts....family oriented school with a ton of knowledge to provide kids and adults as well...one of the main reasons I choosed Leon was because of Bill(the Bjj blackbelt)...he is a fighter, great motivator, very good teacher and leader...and, in time, I really started to consider everybody there as friends and family....we help each other and the atmosphere is very friendly, but when it comes to training and competitions we take it seriously....Blood, Swet and Tears cover our belts and gis....We are always on top in competitions due to hard work and dedication...Thank you Bill, thank you Leon....Worlds are coming!!!! read more

In this age of consumerism, it's refreshing to see a business that hasn't "sold out" to make the quick buck. Bill, the blackbelt at Leon, teaches jiu jitsu because he loves it. And because he is very good at it. As a student who trains there, as well as a father of two boys (5 and 8), that means we are getting the best personalized training from someone that deeply cares about each of his students, and takes the time to work with each student individually to make sure they are progressing with each lesson. The school is run like a family, so there is not a hyper-competitiveness that drives some martial art studios. But make no mistake, when you're kids learn jiu jitsu from Bill, they are learning from the best! read more

As a parent of three, Leon is the cornerstone activity for my children's overabundance of energy. Bill Tetsch, the black belt instructor, takes a Whole Child approach by teaching not just martial arts, but confidence, respect, social skills, and family values. Since beginning jiu-jitsu at Leon, my children are better behaved, more disciplined, and more respectful. Leon's family oriented environment and robust class schedule made it an easy choice for where my family would train. read more

Bill is a great guy who cares about his students as if they are family. I love coming here any time I'm in the area. High quality jiu jitsu with high quality people. It's all about the fight in the Lion. Osss! read more

Leon Jujitsu is an amazing studio 3 of my children have trained here and still are for 7 years. The head trainer's talent and skill, compassion and live for the students is what draws us here and keeps us here!!! Everyone is family and looks out for each other. read more

Leon Jiu Jitsu is a great place to learn Jiu Jitsu. Coach Bill and Coach Chad take a personal interest in their students growth. They both have so much patience especially with the kids. Leon Jiu Jitsu is highly recommended! read more