Aikido Of Reno is my beloved third space where I and my children go to learn martial arts, play…read morewell with others, and enjoy this beautiful community. This is a spacious wide open space for practice with cool green mats and a padded and sprung floor. This excellent floor makes it easier to learn graceful falling, while doing more repetitions unhurt. The sensei is a (by turns and in good measure) brilliant & stern teacher with a wry sense of humor to keep all learning lively. I love that this dojo has such a complete community, male and female, young and old, experienced and new practitioners. I am a longtime martial artist, with more than 30 years of practicing my hand to hand hobby. This school and its people are far and away the best community for learning martial arts that I have ever been in. This dojo is of the Takemusu Aikido strain of Aikido. It emphasizes a structured approach to learning with a clear curriculum that integrates empty-handed and wooden weapons training. The term Takemusu signifies spontaneously created and employed martial techniques with a huge emphasis on flowing and effective movements. I've been learning and playing at this dojo for more than eight years now. There are always a few open to the public classes every month, so why not come out and learn and play with us. I hope to see you on the Mat‼

My daughter, 11 yrs old, started here a few months ago. This is her 1st experience with martial…read morearts and she loves it. They art very detailed oriented. The classes she attends are a mix of all levels. They all help each other out. The sensei is great with the kids but strict when he needs to be. I like the attention to detail and he talks to people throughout the class to give feedback. He also comes over to the area we watch from to ask if there is anything we feel he needs to work on, even if it is just behavior or habits. Having something my daughter looks forward to doing is great.

Dropped in as I am visiting from out of town. Very warm and welcoming staff. Instructor was…read moreknowledgeable and detailed. Training partners were respectful and hygienic. 10/10, would recommend.

If you want easy, go somewhere else. Renzo Gracie Reno is where warriors are built…read more Coach Max McGarr is a machine -- Built like a tank, teaches like a tactician. He doesn't just teach; he builds. Leaders. Fighters. Better humans. His coaching style works for newbies and old dogs like me. The vibe is humble but hungry. The talent runs deep -- from fresh white belts to killers on the comp scene. Everyone lifts each other up. Huge plus: mats and gym are extremely clean. Max runs a world-class room with zero ego and full intensity. You show up, you work, you grow. Respect. Discipline. No shortcuts. Renzo Gracie Reno -- get after it.

Been here for 10 years and this dojo is for 1/anyone who's not tried martial arts yet once in life…read more2/anyone who wants to get a great workout 3/anyone who is looking for authentic, smart, kind friends 4/anyone who wants great instruction from a fifth plus degree Blackbelt and her amazing jiu jitsu husband 4/anyone who is ready to have a lot of fun while working out. I've earned two Blackbelts here and a blue belt in grappling. Come try our dojo and see if it's for you Ps we've got a great kids program too

You only get one chance to make a good first impression…read more We'd gone to Freestyle Martial Arts check out their class offerings for myself and my family members of all ages and abilities and as a possible birthday party location for a youngster family member as they advertise: "Swing by for a tour to see what we have to offer you and your family" and they advertise they're disabled-friendly with, "We've had students with asthma and high blood pressure, and we've also taught students in wheelchairs. If you or your child has a physical limitation or a learning disability, let us show you how Freestyle can make it work" and they advertise "You're also welcome to stop by and observe any of our group classes." and they advertise, "For your event, you'll have the run of the entire academy for games like dodgeball, obstacle course, padded weapons and Instructor Says, a martial arts segment with punching, kicking and blocking, and even a dance party complete with disco lights and lasers. Your Freestyle party includes party favors! All guests will receive a card good for a FREE karate lesson with gi." and they advertise, "Am I too old to start martial arts? No." PROS Website is useful Parking is shared in the shopping center Diverse curriculum Diverse hours Gave us their advertised tour Has men's and women's bathrooms Let us observe their group classes Appeared clean CONS Not on a bus line Parking is shared in the shopping center, which gets very crowded and full. No showers or lockers for students. Weird, huh? I did not find them disabled-friendly of my disabilities. Weird, huh? Not being disabled-friendly is more disabling on people with disabilities than their disabilities. I did not find them senior-friendly (I'm age 60+). Weird, huh? Has no Military or Veterans Discount. Weird, huh? May is Month of the Military Caregiver "Military caregivers" typically are defined as those caring for an Active Duty, Veteran, Reservist, or National Guard who has injury, disease or disability caused by or exacerbated by military Service. We are all military caregivers; or we should be.

Can't say enough good things about this jiu jitsu gym. The instructors are knowledgeable and take…read morethe time to help everyone improve. The atmosphere is welcoming, the training environment is great, and the gym is always clean. Whether you're brand new or experienced, this is a fantastic place to train. For context, I've been training for over two years now at this gym and wanted to give it some time for an honest review.

5 Stars - Fantastic for Kids!…read more We absolutely love this jujitsu studio! The instructors have the perfect balance of being strict yet incredibly patient. They create focused, structured sessions that still manage to be a lot of fun for the kids. What I appreciate most is how much the kids actually learn through practice--not just going through the motions. Each class builds their skills, confidence, and discipline in a way that feels engaging and rewarding. If you're looking for a place where your child can grow, learn respect, and have a great time doing it, this is the place to be!

We were invited to our friends son's birthday over the weekend which is the greatest idea for kids…read moreparty! We pulled up to the facility and my husband had told me it was previously a boxing gym he used to work out at so he was familiar with the place. As we walked in, we were greeted and was advised to fill out a liability form. There are no shoes allowed on the mats, so there was definitely a smell of shoes, socks, feet (similar to walking into Chuck E. Cheese in the 90's) area but as you walk in further in the smell dissipates. We were advised not to play on the boxing ring, which was ok but everything else was open! The best things that I loved was that they offered activities for the kids to do: tug a war, obstacle course, and nerf gun playtime! I noticed the instructors of the gym were interacting with the kids whether it was being chased with nerf guns or playing tug a war. They were teaching some kids how to properly kick! They also allow outside food advising food may be eaten on the green turf/carpet area. 90 minutes of play time and 30 minutes of food time is perfect! This is definitely a great option for birthdays to get kids energy out in a safe environment!

We hosted a kids birthday party here and it was amazing! Absolutely perfect space for a fun filled…read moremorning Working with cassidy and her team was a breeze!

Sifu Eddie Solis trained me to my black belt when I was a teenager. I've recently came back for…read moretraining after many many years. He's still the same as ever, very detailed oriented, pushing you to your limit, and scrutinizing your every move to perfection to ensure that you're ready for anything. He was and is still very tough because he wants you to give 110%. All the tough times and perseverance really stuck with me. It helped me push myself a bit more, even outside of the dojo. I'm thankful to be trained by Sifu Eddie Solis again.

First I enrolled my 3 kids into Solis Martial Arts to keep them active and healthy. The second day…read moreof the kids training, the kids dared me to join them. I did and it has been years later. I started with the kick boxing portion of it to experience what I call explosive cardio. It is cardio but not like a normal paced running cardio. It was great but the bonus was when I decided to include self defense and added the belt system to learn deeper self defense besides just the kick boxing. Love advancing in belt which coincided with the further advance learning of kajukenbo. Thank you Professor Solis and his training team.

Wonderful experiences at this Dojo. All are caring and professional…read more Very experienced instructors. Not a competitive fighting school. Their program teaches self reliance, self control, using your words to diffuse a situation and Self defense. l express how much I love and respect I have for this organization.

I have first found this martial arts school in the early 90's and I was super impressed with how…read moreknowledgeable the instructors were. Yes, this is the oldest Martial Arts school in Nevada from back in the 50's and it has a lot of history. I came back in the late 90's to train seriously. I've been active ever since. It's a traditional Japanese based jiu-jitsu school and they have a donation based - nonprofit pricing structure that is very affordable. To top that off, the blackbelts are some of the most knowledgeable in the area. Typically, more knowledgeable than the for profit schools in the Reno/Sparks area. There is a good family atmosphere, it's not a "cage fighting school" or "sport BJJ school" but it does have some serious training taking place. I couldn't be happier with the years of traditional jiu-jitsu training that I got here. I give this school an easy 5 stars.

My wife and I were in Reno for the week visiting family and just looking for a place to continue…read moreour training to burn some calories and meet new people. I messaged Gary to see if it would be ok to stop by and he was very accommodating. There were plenty of people to train with from white belt to black belt and everybody was very friendly. I've been training for more than 10 years at various gyms and I've never felt more welcomed - that's a testament to the owner. He even taught us some details on a few techniques that will help us evolve our games. I would highly recommend this gym for Reno residents and out of towners trying to drop in to get some rolls in.

I dropped in for an evening gi class while I was in visiting and had a great time. The lesson…read morecovered the bow and arrow choke and a couple escapes. Great detail and clear instruction. I'm looking forward to going back.