*This review is for both Adult & Kids class, coming from a parent and a first-time student* My eldest son (4.5 yo), niece (5.5 yo), and I (38F) joined RARE Jiu Jitsu summer of 2025 as complete beginner with zero experience. Professor Andrew as well as all the coaches are patient, positive, and teaches discipline. Everyone is welcoming, and you really feel the sense of community here. Prices are reasonable. As a parent, we couldn't be happier with the progress we've seen this year with our older kid and niece. If you are a parent reading this - I highly encourage you to try out adult class to learn and grow with your child! As a first time female student, while I was initially hesitant with trying out a male-dominant sport especially at my age, I am glad that I signed up and kept showing up to improve myself. So if a mom like me can do this so can you!! Come give it a try! Last but not least, special shoutout to Mei, Heidi, and Kaylee for always coaching me on Tuesdays class! Highly recommended! read more

Look no further! You've found the spot! My daughter has been taking lessons with Professor Andrew and Professor James for a couple years now. First at her school and then eventually going directly to the dojo. I couldn't be happier or prouder of her growth. She works hard and loves her time there. You couldn't ask for more knowledgeable and patient teachers. The environment is respectful, they take learning very seriously but also know how to keep young kids engaged and having a great time. They remember every student's name, greet each parent personally and make it such a welcome environment for all. Couldn't ask for more than all that! read more

The Rare Jiu Jitsu community embodies patience, resilience, and true teamwork. The professors are consistently kind and supportive, creating an environment where students learn together and build each other up. They don't just teach the physical movements--they also emphasize understanding the names, points, and targeted body mechanics behind each technique. No matter a student's starting skill level, the classes are structured so everyone can participate, learn, and adapt at their own pace. It's a place where growth feels encouraged, supported, and genuinely achievable. read more

Professor Andrew and Professor James have a sincere heart and passion for working with these students. I have seen a significant increase in my daughter's (9) confidence since she started attending 3 months ago. The discipline is taught with compassion and consistency, which makes this place a great investment worth pursuing for my child. The schedule is flexible and the energy is always is always on 100% with these guys. I highly recommend trying the initial free trial! read more

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Professor Andrew and James are incredible! Their energy and passion for teaching jiu-jitsu to kids is unmatched. My 4-year-old daughter and my boys, ages 6 and 10, absolutely LOVE training here and look forward to every single class. They're learning real jiu-jitsu, gaining confidence, staying active, and having a blast with their friends. The vibe is positive, motivating, and so fun--this place has become a highlight of our week! read more

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Lots of patience and fantastic with the kids. Very knowledgeable. Watching the kids learn from the professor is a true joy

If you are not too far from Rowland height. And wants to learn Jiu Jistu, please come check this place out. Professor Andrew is such a lovely guy teaching all ages of his students from 4 yrs and up. We got recommended from a friend and enrolled last year, it was for sure the greatest decision. Everyone is friendly here. And we love they offer all students a Halloween party to celebrate together. read more

My kid has been attending at Caveirinha Jiu Jitsu for about a year now, going three times a week, 1 hr each time, and he loves it. It's been good for his health as he gets lots of exercise, uses up most of his extra energy, and feels much stronger than before. It's not just about the physical stuff though. He's learned to really focus, especially during sparring, and he's made some great friends over there. The coaches are super patient and know exactly how to work with kids. They teach well and patiently, keep it fun, and always encourage them, which really boosts their confidence. We're so glad we found this place -- it's honestly been one of the best choices we've made! read more

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Caveirnha has been such a Positive, Inspiring, and Motivational Movement within our community and my son Seth's Jiu-Jitsu training. We've been warmly Greeted and Welcomed into their Studio with their Professional and Passionate Manners from the Owner and Instructors. My son who's 10 years old was interested right away to join Caveirnha after his classmate had joined and spoke highly of their Jiu-Jitsu classes. They truly Care for all their hard working students that range from all ages with many Boys and Girls by always having many instructors to monitor Safety and Properly teach the Guidelines and the Art form of Jiu-Jitsu in a Positive Aspect! Every instructor makes sure that the parents are all involved within the Warm and Special community they've built. I've seen the instructor Andrew teach his students after warm ups by having them focus not only in the Physical Sport but also teaching the Brazilian and Japanese terminology of each Movement, the Points that are earned from each Tackle, and having each student understand Step-By-Step how to practice Safely and Defend by Respecting the Tap. There's always been atleast 4 Instructors during my son's 6pm class on the weekdays to respectfully teach the True Art form of Jiu-Jitsu by Guiding and continously Motivating their students. They've made a Positive Influence in my son's life by teaching him how to be more respectful and to apply the Dojo Etiquette into his daily life and training. The Students and Staff are so Dedicated, Focused, and Supportive to everyone and Love seeing the students having Fun! Joining Caveirnha Jiu-Jitsu has been a Great way for us to be apart of a Healthy and Active Community that help build a Strong Foundation for Self Confidence and Self Defense for their Students Lives which every parent Appreciates and is Gracious for Andrew and his Wonderful Team. Namaste read more

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My boys love it, I definitely seen their confidence grow. Professor Andrew and James make it fun and also teach discipline.

Enroll my son here was the best decision made for me and my son. 3 classes a week, 1 hour each lesson, with reasonable price. What else are you looking for? Professional professor put in all of his patient and effort to teach every single one of his students. I'll definitely keep my son here as long as possible to leaning the skill with professor Andrew. I recommend not just kids but also yourself, come and try it. It's good for all ages. Also open on Saturday. read more

Absolutely love this place! Caveirinha Jiujitsu Family Academy truly lives up to the "family" in its name. From the moment you walk in, the hospitality is on point! you're greeted with warmth and a genuine community that make you feel comfortable! The atmosphere is incredibly positive and supportive. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone more experienced, everyone trains with respect and encouragement. Professor Andrew is an amazing instructor patient, knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about the art of jiujitsu. You can tell he cares about every student's progress and growth, both on and off the mats. I highly recommend Caveirinha to anyone looking to start their jiujitsu journey, or if you're looking for a new place to call home on your path. This academy is awesome! read more

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My 8-year-old absolutely loves practicing jiu jitsu here. The environment is very family-friendly and welcoming, which makes a huge difference for kids. Coach Andrew is fantastic -- he does an amazing job managing large class sizes while still making sure each student is shown proper technique and gets individual attention when needed. You can really tell he cares about the kids learning correctly and building confidence. We're so happy to be part of this community. read more

This Jiu Jitsu academy is amazing! The coaches are welcoming, patient, and great with the kids. They create a safe, respectful environment where kids build confidence and focus both on and off the mats. I love how they teach proper tapping before sparring, safety and respect are always prioritized. With multiple coaches per class, every child gets attention. We've seen great progress in our daughter. Highly recommend! Very reasonable prices as well read more

My daughter trains at Caveirinha Jiu-Jitsu Family Academy, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The coaches are skilled, patient, and incredibly easy to work with. They make learning fun while still challenging the students. The welcoming atmosphere has really helped my daughter feel comfortable and excited about training. Highly recommend! Professor Andrew and James are both great coaches ! read more

After two years, kids has blossomed into competitive, competent and confident young competitors. Professor Andrew and team has and will keep the kids motivated, disciplined and enjoy their self defense journey. If you're on the fence about joining, just stop by and see the vibe of the parents, students and staff. Definitely a family vibe that pulls for one another. read more

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When I first came by here I was looking for a sport to keep me active and supplement my wrestling. My dad first brought me over after passing by it on the way home and from the first day I loved it. Now Im training 5 days a week and wouldn't have it any other way. Jiujitsu is unlike other martial arts. Although It can be overwhelming at first the coaches are very attentive and the students are very supportive. My favorite thing is learning and motivating each other to improve. It's also very fun being about to train along side other girls and higher belts. read more

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Professor Andrew from 2424 Fullerton Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748. Is so far one of the best teachers for this sport. He has patience to deal with the kids and treats everyone like a family member. Also the team he has created to help train is on another level. ANDREW AND THE TEAM are true professional. I have been to multiple academy in the past and none of them compare with professor Andrew. Can't wait for my son and I to grow with this family. Thank Andrew and the team for everything you do!!!! Also James keep up the morning session's. If anyone is looking ro train before work or to take an early lunch come down to train 10am to 11am with the James THE MAN!!! read more

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Professor Andrew and his team are great at capturing and keeping the kids attention. Our girls have really enjoyed themselves! More than they ever thought they would. The facility is large, and clean. Saturday's can get a little hectic in the waiting area for parents so bring your own foldable chair! Also bring lots of water for the workout... it's intense!! Thank you professor Andrew for all you do! read more

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Nov 2023 update: It's my pleasure to visit Caveirinha Familly again. Here are some more observations I made during my stay: 1. Professor Andrew and Coach James are very observant, they pay attention to the smallest details and helped me improve my techniques on many occasions. 2. The students in the class have a good safety awareness and are great at matching the intensity of their sparring partners to keep the class injury free. 4. The class is very organized, everyone is always doing something, and not sitting around chitchatting. This is a great environment for learning and growing. Special thanks to Coach James for helping me refine my game, "pressure and control", I will keep this in mind. July 2023 I've trained at more than a dozen of gyms, and I can say definitively that Caveirinha is one of the best gyms from my experience. Warmup exercises that serve a practical purpose, well structured lessons that help reinforce the fundamentals, everything is just great, love it! Special thanks to Professor Andrew and Coach James for your warm welcome and valuable lessons during my two week visit, and a shout out to the students, y'all are awesome to train with! read more

Caveirinha Jiu Jitsu in Rowland Heights is a professional and welcoming academy! Professor Andrew always takes his time to greet and speak with everyone that enters the gym. He has excellent communication skills and teaches efficiently. Coach James, coach Nadia and coach Roman all have great attitudes towards learning and teaching! They are all amazing leaders to their students!! It is a well rounded environment to learn and push yourself mentally and physically!! They even offer Muay Thai classes held on Thursdays!! Great gym!! read more

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Great environment for everyone at all levels. Everyone is welcoming especially the coaches. The classes are great and the owner of this gym is a fantastic professor. read more

Professor Andrew and the team have been so welcoming when I joined. I was really nervous when I first joined but after a few classes, I've become more comfortable and slowly getting better. Thanks Professor Andrew and coaches. read more

I began my Jui Jitsu journey at the Caveirinha Academy back in Jan as a plan to try something new for getting back into shape. I'm a dad and was a bit intimidated about joining a "martial arts" gym at my age but I'm glad I did it. The Caveirinha team and Professor Andrew made the experience very welcoming and have allowed me to feel immediately at home with my experience. Everyone is nice and willing to help you improve. You don't have to worry about getting clobbered by rolling with super competitive practitioners here. I'm learning lots of useful techniques that can be applied in real life situations. And im able to compete against other students who are higher level and physically larger than me and still survive. I highly recommend the Caveirinha Academy if your local and want to learn real Jui Jitsu for the first time. It will definitely get you in shape plus more. read more

I've been training at RHBJJ for over a year and couldn't be happier with this academy. Professor Andrew is very knowledgeable and always helps us out with suggestions to improve our game, all while being patient with us. Coach Roman is great as well, he is always ready to answer any questions we have, and give us tips to improve as well. I've trained at a few other academies and I really enjoy training at RHBJJ, there are no egos here and there really is a team atmosphere where everyone helps each other out. Professor Andrew along with coaches Roman and Nadia run a great kids program as well. I highly recommend this academy for anyone looking train. read more

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My three kids start Jujitsu in July and I'm so glad we join this Academy. This was their first sport that they could so together and they all love it. I notice a change in all of them physically and mentally. Professional Andrew and all his coaches provide lots of attention in training everyone equally, boys and girls in all ages. read more

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One of the best decisions I ever made was to start training here! Everyone was very welcoming from the beginning and the training seemed intimidating at first but with the way Professor Andrew breaks everything down just made everything easier! Anyone who is looking for great training in BJJ should come here! read more

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Brought my Four year old here to train and professor Andrew was so patient and understanding. My son loved it and we will be coming back!

The atmosphere here is wonderful. The owner has a big heart, and a true love for the sport and for teaching others....and this permeates everything that happens at this place. The class itself is fun; it's interesting; it's challenging, and you will learn a lot. The professor and Coach Nadia are incredible instructors who are welcoming, professional, dedicated and passionate about their work, and it is a pleasure to be trained by them. (if you just space out in the middle of class and forget everything, they will still treat you well :) so don't worry, even if you are a dodo or really out of shape, you can still come train here and grow!) read more

I'm so happy to have my daughter with coach Andrew and she is more confident Now also helps her mentally ,he goes personally with the parents to thank them for being there I'm so proud to have my daughter Caveirinha team! A+++ read more

Great family friendly environment for kids and adults to train bjj. Prof. Andrew and coach Nadia and the other coaches are kind, knowledgeable and super helpful to the students and parents. Been almost a year since I put my daughter and I cherish the time we spend here together. It's had such a positive impact on my kid and our family and we look forward to it every week. If your looking for a gym this one's definitely one of the best around! read more

Since joining the academy the past year, the training atmosphere continues to be supportive, motivational and respectful. Professor Andrew and the coaches are very cordial and welcoming to new, returning and visiting students. The instructors are attentive to the needs and level of each student by breaking down techniques step by step and partnering them with a teammate at a similar rank and weight. I highly recommend this academy for anyone starting their BJJ journey. Curriculum is always updating, improving and expanding! read more

Absolutely great! Prof. Andrew is a tremendous instructor and the gym is clean. Great place to train.

I train at a different academy in my hometown but I was out in Rowland heights for work so I stopped by this spot to get some rolls in. The academy itself is a good size and has some nice mat space, also very clean. I got there pretty early so I was able to see the kids classes go on before I trained. The Professor at the academy was very knowledgeable & good with the kids. When adults classes started I felt completely welcomed. The Black belt at the academy was really detailed with teaching his techniques which is a huge plus. I will definitely be back to get a roll in sometime & I would definitely recommend this place for those in the area. read more

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So far I've had a great time training here at this BJJ Academy! My younger brother trains at their 6pm kids/Juniors class and has a fun time training! I train in the adults class, it's very challenging and it's a very hard workout but their is a good group of people here which makes for a good atmosphere read more

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Been training with Professor Andrew for 5 years and counting and was the best decision I've made back in 2014 when I started with him. Attention to detail, welcoming, among other things... no one better like him and his team over at CJJF RH. Family vibe, great people...never a dull moment here. Also helps that his assistant coaches are a mirror image of him also. read more

Professor and everyone are so kind and welcoming. I came down to SoCal for vacation and wanted a place to train. I am glad to come here because I learned so much. Professor Andrew really made me feel like I was part of the family. Coach James always hyping us up. Coach Nadia always finding a way to help with a smile. Overall, if you are looking to train or wanting to find a place to train, I would highly recommend here. You will not be disappointed. read more

Awesome Professor!!! I was a total beginner not knowing a thing about jujitsu. Until I met the professor and the rest of the students and bonded with them pretty quickly. In less than a month I became confident and proficient in sparring with them.The professor is really passionate about teaching the students new skills. He wont advance them until the students are ready and have earned their stripes. He also teaches children and helps them learn the basics. This school is the best to learn jiujitsu if your a beginner and also if your advanced! Highly recommend! read more

Brought my 12 year old with profesor Andrew. Somewhat hesitant at first, but once settled in we couldn't be more happier.

My wife and I truly love this place, and so do our kids. I like that they look forward to going everytime and that they stay engaged. It is not an easy commute for us but it is worth the effort every time. The fact that professor Andrew helps develop their confidence and teamwork skills is very admirable; he connects well with everyone. I believe the knowledge gained here is applicable in everything the kids do outside of jiu jitsu. read more