We have been doing Jiu Jitsu here for years. We love coach…read moreCarlos. The gym is big and clean. I believe jiu jitsu is the best self defense martial art I could have enrolled my kids in. We do a lot of after school activities and sports. This is the one sport we do year round and that I hope my kids continue to do for a long time to come.

My daughter started training here about 6 months ago. She was really shy and afraid that there…read morewouldn't be any girls, boy was she wrong! This gym is for EVERYONE; the classes are 50% female, there are kids and adults from all backgrounds having a great time and learning an awesome skill. The coaches are not only extremely knowledgeable, but they show the kids love, patience, and instill self confidence. I am so appreciative of the changes I have seen in my daughter; she is more confident and learning to calm her ADHD. This place is an amazing opportunity for you or your child to learn and grow while making meaningful relationships with those around you.

I started martial arts as a wrestler at age 9. At 17 I began dabbling in grappling arts, mainly…read moreno-gi. When I moved from PA to AZ, I started MMA but had still never put on a gi. 2 Months ago I was introduced to Daniel and Gilbert GD BJJ, I have been hooked every since!!! Daniel was so patient with breaking my bad habits. My submission and sweep game has gone to a whole new level. He is cornering me in my next MMA fight in October and then for my first BJJ (gi) tournament in November! My goal is advance to Blue Belt by years end and who knows how far from there!! I also own Rage in the Cage and send a lot of my friends and fighters here. You will be doing yourself a huge favor by stopping in to try a class!!! OSS!!!

From the owner: Gilbert GD Jiu Jitsu is a small family oriented Jiu Jitsu academy. Anyone can reach there goals…read morefrom getting fit to becoming a world class competitor.

I've trained at Ares East Mesa Jiu-Jitsu for a while now, and it's been a great experience. THey…read morehave gi, no gi, kids classes, women's classes as well. The coaches are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely care about helping everyone get better on and off the mats. The coaches take time to make sure you understand the techniques rather than just rushing through them.  What really stands out is the atmosphere. Everyone is welcoming, respectful, and willing to help each other learn. It's a place where you can train hard, get better every day, make new friends, and still have fun. Very clean facility all around. If you're looking for a place to start Jiu-Jitsu or take your training to the next level for competition, I highly recommend Ares East Mesa. It's an awesome gym with great people and excellent coaching.

Great place to train. Very family oriented. Their schedule offers lots of opportunities no matter…read morethe time of day that works for you. Early 6am classes to 7pm a night classes. Coaches are friendly and experienced. Gi and no-gi classes throughout the week and open mats on Saturday that bring in a lot of people from different gyms.

5 Stars We've had such a great experience at Gracie Barra…read more Professors Lucas and João are both outstanding. They are not only incredibly skilled, but they also take the time to truly connect with the students. Their encouragement, patience, and ability to challenge kids in a positive way have made a huge difference for our family. One thing that really stood out is how welcoming and helpful the students are. As a new student, my 11 year old daughter felt supported right away. The other students were kind, encouraging, and eager to help her learn. Since joining, she's made amazing progress...not just in her jiu-jitsu skills, but in her confidence, too. She carries herself differently, speaks up more, and takes real pride in what she's learning. We're incredibly thankful to be part of this community and can't recommend Gracie Barra enough!

My child enjoys Ninja Trix every week we attend. The kids are always learning new tricks and…read morecontinuing to master the tricks they are already have been trying to perfect.

We signed our son up for this camp and he enjoyed the first week. We then had to pull him out…read morebecause they didn't have room for him for 2 months. We found another solution and had called to cancel our membership. We were told the membership was canceled and all set. We then received a charge of $230 after we canceled so we called again. We were told that someone missed something and that it was now for sure canceled. We receive another $230 charge so we call again. We were told it was a mistake and that they had notes it was canceled. We wait a week and now we are being followed up with and saying we have to cancel formally via this form. I'm sure there will be another $230 charge any day now. Complete and utter incompetence at your business.

Great school ran by great coaches. Would recommended for anyone looking for a great work out to…read moreprofessionals looking to up their skills and everyone in between. Prefect for kids and adults.

Coach Shawn makes his team a family. I love this gym, great knowledge, great pace, and 100%…read morerealistic to real-life situations. He not only teaches you tradition BJJ but he will show you multiple moves to use in sequence if countered. I can't express this enough, this is my home gym. Also extremely knowledgeable in kickboxing and boxing. I'd give this gym more than 5 starts if I could.

This is an excellent martial arts academy that I would highly recommend. My son just turned four…read moreand we enrolled him, and he has been learning quickly. He has gained more focus, attention, and is following along quite well. The instructors are top notch and they take the time to make sure each student understands the moves and routines. My son is excited to go to every class and is really enjoying it. Great for discipline, focus, and character building, not just for self defense!

We tried three other dojos with our five year old before settling on APSK. Even with kids as young…read moreas my daughter APSK teaches actual martial arts skills not just playing around. The classes always go for a full hour with no time wasted getting organized beforehand etc. The student/teacher ratio is appropriate and even with a big class they have enough instructors around so that my kid won't spend most of the class waiting for her turn. APSK is setup so that multiple skill levels can come to class on the same days at the same time. If you have siblings both enrolled they can take class together rather than having to wait through each other's class. APSK teaches the full package. They work life lessons into the program and try to demonstrate proper discipline, responsibility and respect along with defense techniques. My daughter isn't a discipline problem but I still really appreciate the extra help and lessons that have been part of her training. ASPK isn't just a karate class for my daughter. It's a community of role models and friends that she loves hanging out with. They have holiday and birthday parties, they offer after school and summer programs, they interact with parents, and they are the best options if your looking to get your kids (or yourself) into martial arts.