I signed up for the free trial and now I'm hooked. I genuinely look forward to training every day…read more Highly recommend! I also want to highlight the front desk Niko and Sam who helped with explaining the process and setting us up with our GI and first class with Guido (who was awesome)!

the Gracie school is life changing, I've been raising my 2 sons for 17 years in training jju -…read morejitsu my oldest is now a brown belt my wife and I now have a 4 year son who we want to continue this life force just like his older brothers to learn simple self deference skills and to train as he grows older to prepare him essentially for complex jiu jitsu skills as a kid for him to advance into God willing his future with the Gracie Teens... The Gracie School is the temperament and environment. I want my four-year-old son Cassius to learn and grow with his coaches and other kids, most importantly to be a good citizen and learn social environment skills... it's is costly for my life style but I feel it's worth it for his life force Blessings and Honor Louie Ski Carr I'm The Father of Cassius Louie Carr

I absolutely love Elite Training Center! The coaches are so supportive and knowledgeable, and the…read moretraining is top-notch. I always leave feeling motivated and challenged. My Top 5 take aways are, Improved physical fitness and strength, Increased confidence and self-esteem, Enhanced situational awareness, Ability to effectively defend oneself in dangerous situations, Better stress management and emotional well-being.

I will get straight to it IF YOU ARE AN ADULT DO NOT COME HERE, this is a CHILD'S DAYCARE CENTER…read more The instructors are absolutely phenomenal. If you are a beginner AND A CHILD or young teen, this is the place to be. If you are an adult don't waste your time. I would recommend sweet science, black house mma, or hill street boxing in Long Beach. You will not find calculated aggression here, you will be paired with a child wearing a Pablo Escobar shirt that is half your size to hold pads for.... Wow GREAT TRAINING! Also why have literally an entire closet of gear and harp on having to buy your own gear? Yeah we can argue about hygiene. If hygiene is your priority then get rid of the closet that has literally every glove size and shin protector size. KEY POINTS NOT FOR ADULTS NO IRON WILL BE SHARPENED HERE STAFF IS AMAZING!

Nelson is so fantastic!!! Just signed up for 5 more training classes with him after the initial…read moreself defense lesson. I felt more confident within the first 5 minutes learning from him but then he really goes into each position we might be put into and what our options of defense are to get out and attack our attacker! He even pads up and has us practice on him. I am blown away by how little I knew before this class. I would have been useless and I already feel so much stronger and safer after just one 1.5 hr session! Nelson is fabulous. He is the sweetest, most encouraging but straight forward teacher. I could go on and on about how highly I recommend him. You will NOT regret this class (definitely might feel sore after though!!!) My friend and I have been obsessing over our newfound passion in this training and can't wait to continue with Nelson!!

Nelson is an incredible instructor. He's patient and passionate about this subject matter and…read moreempowering women. I attended this course with my teen daughter. We didn't know what to expect. His teaching style is excellent - firm, informative, and supportive. I can't recommend this course enough. Will be looking at the summer camp!

My 5 year old girl has been growing a ton of confidence here. We started in jiujitsu and she was…read morehaving trouble leveraging her weight and figuring out the twisting of body parts with her partner. The competitive nature of that program and discipline didn't build her confidence much. Here, the practice is focused on the individual but also as a part of the collective team. No real sparring yet in the Little Samurai class, only some practice punches and kicks with chest protectors. Lots of punching bag practice for strength building and training. Lots of calisthenics as well with lunges, jumping jacks, mountain climbers, frog jumps, burpees, etc. Skills that they can use their whole lives and get stronger with. At the same time, there will be fun games like tag, dodgeball, red light green light to keep their interest and to work on reflexes. Excellent training in focus and active listening as well with focus claps, raising hands to speak, caring for others and awareness of everyone's space. These things I have not encountered in any other studio/dojo. I've seen many places that allow disruptive students or even parents. In contrast, here at 1st class, they don't teach blind discipline towards any instructor/owner but respect for one's self and each other. This alone is what keeps us coming back. This is what schools don't teach enough of. Not to mention the actual martial arts she is learning here. Channeling their chi into a strong Aiya, learning how to punch and kick correctly in self defense. Amazing program for little ones. Instructors are all black belts who are not only cordial, but also gentle yet firm. We fit in very well here and would highly recommend this program for little ones.

Took my little one here for a complimentary class. I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity of…read morestudents and staff. The class was cute. It went by a little fast but I'm not sure if my little one could handle and hr long class though. Besides the distance for us, we would have committed. We may consider later.

Great dojo to train for self defense. Learn at your own pace by age and ability. Safety first,…read moregotta glove up to punch.

My 9 year-old son has this to say about Sensei Ford and Kaizen Dojo: "I love it! Sensei is great!…read moreHe's fun and nice, but he's also still a badass! I like his jokes! He's a good Sensei and I like going there very much!" I couldn't agree more! Very thrilled we found Sensei Ford and his impressive dojo. He's a natural teacher, leader, and clearly enjoys sharing the art, sport, and spirit of karate with all the kids. He keeps both the kids and parents engaged with the occasional joke or well-placed movie quote. And yes, he *is* a badass! I hope my son stays with karate at Kaizen Dojo!

Our kid has been taking BJJ here for the last 6 months and absolutely LOVES it. He started with the…read morerecommended 2x/week and kept asking for more classes that he is now going 5x/week. He even refused to go to Disneyland so he could go to BJJ. The coaches are warm and welcoming and professor is tough, yet kind. The class is structured so that the kids are constantly moving and never become bored. Highly recommend this academy and am so grateful to find a beneficial activity that he actually wants to attend. First class is free so definitely give it a try.

Gracie Barra Redondo Beach is a fantastic school with a well experienced staff. I would recommend…read morejoining if you're a well experienced jiu jitsu practitioner or first timer. Professor Murillo will make it a great experience either way. I've been training for a few years and started working in the area recently so I've enjoyed the transition with training at a new school.

I've been eyeing Machida Karate Academy since I was pregnant with my firstborn. I had always…read moredreamed of enrolling him here because of the incredible reviews and the connection to someone my husband has admired for decades Lyoto Machida. When we first started dating, he told me about Lyoto, and it felt like destiny that our son would one day train at a place tied to someone we both respected. Back then, the youngest age accepted was 4, so I had to wait patiently. When my son was 3.5, I reached out to the dojo to plan ahead, and that's when I met Sensei Caroline the sweetest, most professional guide you could hope for. I also had the honor of meeting Chinzo Machida. He is incredibly humble and professional, even with a 4-year-old student, which immediately put me at ease. My son absolutely loved his time there. He would talk about it constantly, excited for every lesson, every practice. Unfortunately, after about two months, I realized he wasn't quite ready for the level of discipline and structure required yet, and I didn't want him or the class to struggle. I spoke with Sensei Caroline honestly, and she was completely supportive, encouraging us to return when the time felt right. This academy deserves every ounce of respect and recognition. The environment, the instructors, and the care they put into their students are truly exceptional. I can't wait for the day we come back and fully experience all that Machida Academy has to offer.

My daughter recently started at Machida Karate Academy in Lomita, and I couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience so far. From the very first class, the instructors made her feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. They strike a perfect balance between discipline and encouragement, firm when they need to be, but always positive and patient. What really stands out is how intentional they are about teaching both skill and character. My daughter is already showing more confidence, focus, and respect at home, and she looks forward to every class (which says a lot!). The lessons are well-structured, engaging, and age-appropriate, and the instructors truly take the time to help each student improve at their own pace. The academy itself is clean, organized, and clearly run with a lot of pride. Parents get a great view of the classes, and it's easy to see how much care and attention goes into each session.

Pros: I love End Results Training. This is a gym where everyone knows your name! Every trainer…read moreis knowledgeable and friendly. In other gyms, I never talked to other members. I never felt a connection to the place. At this gym, I talk to people and I want to be here. It's due to the environment that the owners create. I feel comfortable walking into this gym - I'm a 50 something mom without a perfect PV Mom Bod, but I still feel fabulous walking into this gym, and by the way, I'm working toward getting that fabulous and healthy bod with my trainer, Curtis. I've trained with Curtis for a little over a year now. I've had some hip and foot issues and he's worked miracles - more so than orthopedic doctors and physical therapists. He asks me questions and really gets to the bottom of what will make me better so I can get outside hiking the hills again. He mixes up almost every workout so it's never boring. He gives me cardio workout that I can also do at home. He pushes me in a good way. He knows physiology. He reminds me to wash my hands after every workout. In a couple instances, Curtis has something come up and couldn't make our sessions. He rescheduled me with another trainer, Adel. He's fabulous, too! All of the trainers talk to each other about the needs of their clients so working with Adel was a seemless transition. No details are overlooked for the health and fitness of clients at End Results Training. Cons: No shower facilities - but this isn't an issue for me since I'm not a shower at the gym kinda gal. It's not a big space, but this is actually a positive for me since it makes the gym experience less intimidating! End Results is the best gym around! It's a gym I actually attend. It's a gym where clients actually get results! See you soon! I

For personal training, there is no one better then Mr. Bobby D!…read moreWhatever your goal is, he will help you achieve it.

My daughter and son love self defense class. My son just started boxing definitely learning from…read morecoach John

Best gym, people and facility for families, fighters and athletes in the South Bay hands down and…read moreI've trained all over the world. Triton truly is a special place. Insanely fair prices too for what you get.

SHOUTOUT TO CORRINE!!!!!! Let me tell you, I finished working out and I was ready to pass out. She…read morecame over and saw I needed help, she was really rescuing me from falling over. Corrine came over and gave me water and told me about the amino drink to help recover, and let me tell you something, it worked!!! So grateful for community and people like her for helping me. Corrine even checked on me multiple times, because I was going through it !!! CORRINE!!!!! THANK YOU!!! I'll be purchasing this amino recovery stuff !!!!

I've been going to this gym for years and I think I'm going to have to find a new gym…read more They often have events here which means part of the gym gets closed off and people can't access certain equipment. The issue with this, is there is usually no announcement. Posting on social media is not the same as sending email announcements and even setting up a notification on the app! When they made equipment upgrades, we weren't even notified. Imagine showing up to the gym to workout and you can't! Sometimes no one shows up when the when the gym is supposed to open, like today, which means I can't workout. It's been 30 minutes and still no one. This has happened too many times for me. A lot of us get up early to go to the gym to start our day and can also ruin workout schedules for people like me who are bodybuilding.