My son is autistic and had his first class at Gracie. He loved the sensory stimulation and had a…read moregreat time with the instructors and students! We loved it so much we are doing a 10 day trial! Highly recommend!

They're amazing here, super patient and educational!! My son struggles with social skills and…read morethey've helped him with meeting other kids and getting partners!

My Jake and Iceman Oli-vz, twin boys go to Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu. They are only 7 and are looking…read moreamazing out there. The skill level of the instructors prove to be of great professionalism. The patience to reaffirm the correct skills is amazing and displays with every class. A 5 star to this amazing team So proud to have my boys attending here! Go Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu!

The Team here at Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu is great! Our kids…read morehave been going here for about 6 months now and they love it! Professors Aaron and Elijah run a tight and clean gym. They, along with the other coaches, really take the time to make sure the kids are learning in a safe and friendly environment. If you're looking for a fantastic gym, attentive staff, and wonderful family environment this is the gym for you. Our kids come 5 days a week (they would come more if they could), all for one flat fee...the value is amazing! I'm so glad that we found and joined the Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu family!

BJJ is more than a martial art. It is a lifestyle. It is a community. As they say, "It takes a…read morevillage." Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Marcos is that village where you will have and get the best guidance as you go through this journey. Whether you want to train and learn one of the best martial arts developed, compete in tournaments at the highest level, attain mental balance while at the same time improving and maintaining healthy goals. Have your children and teens learn discipline and become more confident while at the same time having fun in a positive and supportive environment. This academy has everything covered that you could ask for. Professor Vini has built a brand-new academy that is safe, clean, and supportive. Do not be afraid. The hardest part is taking that first step. If you have the slightest interest in starting, you should come in, watch a class, and talk to Professor Vini. I can guarantee that you will see his passion for the art and the success of his student's individual goals. I hope to see you on the mat!

We tried a couple of different gyms for my son as a next step after doing Kidstrong for a couple of…read moreyears. From the moment we walked through the door we have been nothing but impressed with the coaches, professors, and really everyone at Alliance San Marcos. For the kids, they do an absolutely mind bogglingly amazing job of meeting each child where they are and never holding any one of them to an expectation that is too high for that individual. The skill, knowledge, patience, and sheer situational awareness to be able to do that with a full classroom full of 3-5 year olds doing something as complex as jiu jitsu is astounding. Coach Nick was Sage's first instructor at Alliance and a favorite of mine - his passion and patience are visible in everything he does. Everyone does an incredible job of breaking the skills down in a fun and digestible way for the kids and they are clearly learning and retaining! I ended up joining the fun as well and as a 37 year old out of shape dude I gotta admit I was in my head before my first time on the mat wondering "WTF am I thinking starting something like this at this stage of my life?" But the crew and the members are SO welcoming and remind me every day that we all started at zero. The community is amazing and the culture is friendly and supportive no matter your skill level. If you're like I was and thinking you cant possibly.... trust me, this is the place to put those doubts to rest!

This review is long overdue, but it's better late than never…read more As a petite woman, stepping into a dojo and starting a sport that is typically dominated by male athletes is very intimidating. Professor Michio and his wife, Coach Kidd, make this sport really worthwhile. The people who also train BJJ here are just as friendly and welcoming. I honestly didn't think that I would ever stick to training BJJ, but here we are now, over three years of my first day of jiu jitsu, Excel is still THE best place to train, even after training at different facilities, hands down. If you're on the fence about trying BJJ or checking out Excel, go for it. You won't regret it.

Great environment! They teach all levels from beginner to competition level. We started going a…read morecouple of years ago and no they are like family.

Let me start off by saying this place is amazing! My 6yr old son loves it here. It's a great start…read moreto getting your young ones to pay attention, set goals, become more motivated, be discipline and show respect to others. I my self have recently been taking the adults class as well and all i can say is WOW!, Such a great workout. I'm not in the best of shape, so keeping up is hard, but not once have they made me feel uncomfortable. This place is very welcoming, that means a lot when your trying out new things. You won't feel like just another person, you'll feel just like family! So all I can say is you need to check it out for your self and this is the place to come to. Thank you coach Robert for being so patient with us. You truly have a gift. Oss!

My son was being bullied at school and I wanted my daughter to be able to protect herself. The…read moregreat thing about Jiu-Jitsu I have learned, it's not the size of your opponent it's using their body weight. Our family saw a class going on and popped in to meet Coach Rob and was welcomed to try some trial classes. The kids are having so much fun and I'm seeing self confidence in my son. I gave it a try and it's the best work out I have ever had. Now the kids and I have fun practicing at home together and there is nothing better then letting brother and sister fight it out in a good way. Nine Nine North Jiu-Jitsu really has a family feel to it and I'm happy that we are a part and I recommend anyone wanting to give it a try to come here first.

I went here for my first Krav Maga class because I wanted to learn self defense while working out…read more The instructor, Benjamin, was really nice. He knew I didn't have experience so he paired me with a very experienced lady during different drills. There were quite many ladies there and they were very supportive of beginners which made my experience really positive. I will recommend this studio to others!

A friendly and inviting environment for my children. All the kids who train here seem to really…read moreenjoy the instruction. They are confident, strong, and talented, regardless of their skill level. It's a warm and nurturing environment for kids and adults alike. I recently started taking Krav Maga classes and am really impressed with how talented and engaging the instructors are. They take the time to work with everyone individually and make it a lot of fun. In a short period of time, I am prepared for whatever the world may throw at me.

I was able to drop-in on the 6 AM and 7 PM Jiu Jitsu classes. I had reached out via Instagram and…read moregot a response quickly. I arrived at the gym, and signed a waiver and paid a drop-in fee. To my surprise, the fee was for a day pass with access to all classes (not a class fee). This gave me the desire to want to come back later that day to get in another class. The morning class was taught by coach Jonathan, there were about 10 people in attendance. Class consisted of warm ups/stretching, techniques, and live rolls. The night class was taught by Coach Geo. As he was greeting everyone he was familiar with, he shook my hand and greeted me as he didn't recognize me (thought that was really cool of someone who is so accomplished within the sport). This was a much larger class with about 40-50 people in attendance. Class consisted of warm-ups, techniques and live rolls. This academy has more than just Jiu-Jitsu for those who like to cross train in other martial arts or strength & conditioning. It was a solid day of training. Thank you for allowing me to drop-in and I would love to return again!

What a great gym! I was in town and decided to come in for a BJJ class. I paid for a day pass but…read moreonly had time for one class - so many class options each day! I wish I had had time to take more classes. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. As a woman, it feels a bit daunting walking into a BJJ class, but I felt at home and at ease almost immediately. The gym is clean; I loved the access to locker rooms and although I didn't use it, loved that they have a sauna available in the women's locker room. The class format was easy to follow and the instructor (Ricky) did a great job explaining the technique and giving feedback as he walked around. Thank you to Lauren for the warm welcome and tour when I arrived, and to all the "regulars" for helping me feel right at home!

We absolutely loved this place my son and I did a free trial…read more There is no way i could afford the price unfortunately. For myself and my son we were offered unlimited classes and quoted $340. I almost cried that's more than I paid a month for my car payment. I know some families are well off financially but I have a lot of student debt and two kids to support and feed. I would love to be a part of the BJJ family unfortunately I'm still not financially stable enough to fit this in our budget. I feel sad because people like me and my son still need places like this number one to learn self defense and protection. Number two low socioeconomic individuals from all backgrounds can benefit from these services as well. I get it though businesses are for profit and money not always for people and the life changing impact they can provide. I was in a domestic violence relationship and me and my sons still have a lot of fear but I'd love for us to learn how to better protect ourselves and feel a little safer. I am in the military and work my ass off for my kids and this country but I still feel sad that I can't afford this place. I absolutely loved it. I grew up with no money raised by a single mother of four kids. Im trying my best to provide for my kids future i can't afford the price tag.

The mats are CLEAN! GREAT community !…read moreSAFE environment ! ACCESSIBLE times ! And just an overall joy to be welcomed into this dojo. I 100% recommend for everyone to join SDBJJ

My daughter joined North County Self Defense almost 2 years ago…read more This has been such an amazing journey watching her learn and make new friends. I am very Grateful for all the instructors for having such patience with my daughter. Especially when she has her meltdowns. They way they are able to help calm her and get her to rejoin class. I am so excited for everything she will continue to learn. A direct thank you to Sensei Robert Ellis for supporting my daughters needs and help with her growth.

Our granddaughter Nichole started with North County Self Defense two years ago…read more Nichole was introduced to the dojo by a current and Long time Student Elaina, whose mother Sarah is also one of the teachers. From the very start we Could tell this place was different from any other karate studio. Nichole was welcomed, made to feel like part of a family not just taking a class . Sensei Moss and all of the teachers are AMAZING! They really care about the student and help in every way ! If anyone is looking to have their child attend Karate or even themselves we highly encourage you to go by the dojo and take a class. You won't be disappointed!