3x per week for my kids (6yrs). Excellent instruction and good environment for learning.read more

Where do I begin... this place is seriously one of a kind! My son is 6. He loves coming. The way…read morethe teachers/instructors/jiu jitsu masters talk to the kids is unique. They clearly respect the kids and want them to learn and grow. Also, they don't just stand up front and teach the kids with the kids in rows watching them and us parents just agonizing on when this class will be over, or worse yet, wonder how the hell this will actually be useful in their life. It's different here. This place is the real deal. Kids are interacting with eachother, they are wrestling, they are learning and growing here. Well worth it. One of a kind.

Great place to come and roll and receive excellent instruction from various different black belts…read moreand high level color belts. EVERY SINGLE person I've interacted with here is insightful and friendly, except for Boston, (just kidding), and willing to help you improve your game. No egos, just fun and helpful guys that know a lot.

Excellent place to come for open mat on Saturdays. The instructors are friendly and are down to…read moreshow you technique, unlike most other BJJ gyms. Love the fact that everyone is willing to show you technique on top of actually rolling. Being that am currently a white belt looking for some more open mat time, definitely will be back and could look to learn a lot for some upper levels.

To be perfectly honest, this place kind of looks like a dump, so if you need your jiu jitsu school…read moreto look shiny, squeaky, and like the cover of a magazine, turn around and look elsewhere, because you won't find that here. Facilities are minimal - just a run down room with some mats in an old industrial complex. What you will find is one of the few black belts awarded in America by Rickson Gracie. Rickson was big on the basics, so we try to focus on traditional, fundamental Brazilian jiu jitsu and self defense, not the sport/tournament style. (Not that's there anything wrong with that, it's just a different approach.) I've been training here 6 years now, and we've got a really solid crew built up. As long as you have a good attitude and are willing to put in the effort, the mats are wide open for you. We're also very informal here, no titles, no bowing, lining up in ranks, etc. Respect, definitely, just not through formalities, and I prefer it that way. Lastly, rates are very affordable, lower than any other BJJ school I've seen, plus discounts for doing automatic transfers, and no contracts or fees.

Friendly group, awesome instructors.read more

Such a great place to allow your kids to train BJJ. Best trainers and great price compared to…read moreother Martial Arts.

I was looking for a Jiu Jitsu class and a friend recommended this place. I signed up for a free…read moretrial to see if it was something I'd get into. After the first class, I realized I wish I had joined sooner. The instructors/staff are always eager to help. They make sure that everyone is on the same page. I've never done any martial arts before and I'm really glad to have started here. Overall a solid place to learn Jiu Jitsu. A+

We love Nemuri Kuma so much. Our 12 yr old has been attending going on 4 years now. He's benefited…read moreso much from the physical and mental discipline - strength, agility, forbearance, honor, sensitivity, humor. Sensei Larry is wonderful. So lucky to have this gem of a dojo hiding in Carmichael.

Incredible place to learn Jiu-Jitsu. Larry is a top-notch instructor and does a great job teaching…read more This place is a hidden gem. If you're on the fence, give it a try--I'm glad I did!

Great school at the Gedatsu Church. I tried a few classes and had nothing but a wonderful…read moreexperience!

Great gym for kids and adults. I started training myself but after seeing great results in about…read more3-4 weeks I ended up enrolling both of my kids. Since then they have gotten in really good shape and enjoy training with their friends from school. They offer morning and evening classes and there's also open gym available as well. I would definitely recommend this gym for adults, and kids if you want to get in good shape.

I have been dreaming about learning and training in boxing. Although I am not going to fight…read moreprofessionally, I wanted to gain the stamina and strength of boxers. I saw a 10 day set on groupon and swooped it up. Gil is the owner and he is a former boxer himself. This is his gym. It's a down to earth gym but a lot of the times as an adult you get 2:1 or 4:1 time with Gil for the training session. He also works with you if you're feeling weaker. There's a good combination of pushing you and knowing where your limits are. He makes sure I am conditioning my arms with other exercises like the row machine, bench press and more since my arms a little bit weaker. But I rock the jump ropes! Haha. They also have free gloves to wear... of course they are a little bit sweaty from prior use, but then again would you really want to box at a fancy gym? No! You want the grit and you want to realness of this gym.

Kovar's Martial Arts is hands down one of the best decisions we've made. From day one, the…read moreinstructors have been welcoming, professional, and genuinely invested in each student's growth not just in martial arts, but in confidence, discipline, and respect. The instructors are patient, motivating, and amazing at working with kids of all skill levels. They strike the perfect balance between structure and fun, so students stay engaged while still being challenged. You can tell they truly care about helping each student succeed, both on and off the mat. The environment is positive, encouraging, and family-friendly. Classes are well organized, the facility is clean, and communication is clear and consistent. It's more than just a martial arts school,it feels like a supportive community that builds strong kids and confident leaders. If you're looking for a place that teaches self-defense, discipline, confidence, and respect in a way that kids actually love, Kovar's Martial Arts is it. Highly recommend!

I didn't go to class here but I wanted to write a review because of an experience I had…read more This past winter, I had accidentally left my car running and my battery died. It was also raining pretty hard. I went inside Kovar's and two people (I'm sorry I don't remember their names, it's was a man and a women) helped me. It was so sweet, they just finished a class, I'm sure they were tired, and they were in short sleeves but they came out and got my car started again. Thank you guys so much!

Team Andre Cia Paulista is a great place for beginners and/or experienced practitioners. The…read moreatmosphere is welcoming and you will learn high level BJJ here. Professor Andre is very knowledgeable and patient. I stopped by here while I was visiting the Sacramento area & had a great experience here. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to start their BJJ journey or for experienced practitioners.

Andre is a wonderful coach for adults and kids. The whole community at Cia Paulista is welcoming…read moreand encouraging. BJJ is a life changing skill and there are few things better you can devote your or your kids time to.

Best kids kickboxing program in all of greater Sacramento/Rancho!…read more Great instructors and curriculum, and affordably priced. Honorable, trustworthy people. Highly recommend.

I am addicted to going to the point where when I don't go, my body feels off. The are amazing and…read morevery patient and all the stuff you learn is very useful. Everyone is very skilled and there is no room for ego which is nice. It is also kid friendly and I have taken my kids there and they love it too. It's a big family community feeling when you are a regular there. The first class is free and then there are memberships that are more manageable than other places. I would definitely recommend trying it out.