Another year has past and I am still proud to be part of the amazing and accepting Gorilla family!…read moreFrom the amazing leadership from the dedicated coaches to the motivated and eager students. The lessons learned here go deeper than just self defense. Oosss

Killer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu here! If you want to win tournaments, this is where you train.read more

Matt has a great place to train here and it's the coolest gym I've ever been to in terms of…read moreequipment and ambiance. MMA and weightlifting and racquetball and even fencing

My family has been part of this gym for the past three years. My wife does the morning kickboxing…read moreclass and we all participate in Jiu-Jitsu during the evening classes. We've competed and have had great results. This isn't your typical gym it's more of a family/community of like minded individuals coming together to make each other better. Stop by and get some reps in.

Allegiance is a great space! Folks are very welcoming. They have high quality equipment. I do not…read moretrain here often but when I do I train with my coach and friend, Rogelio of Promise to Fitness. Everything is always clean and good energy. P.S. Rogelio is offering pole classes there on Sundays now!

I've been coming here since Kelly managed it back when it was Self Made Training Facility. After…read moreshe left, the gym just didn't feel the same,management declined, cleanliness became an issue, and the overall experience no longer felt like the private training environment it was meant to be (issues with maintenance, random people coming in, lack of AC, and basic supplies missing at times). Since Kelly returned, rebranded the gym, and put her own vision into the space, the difference has been huge. She truly brought this place back to life and created the kind of private gym atmosphere people are looking for, clean, organized, welcoming, and focused. I train with Chris S and highly recommend him. He's reasonable, supportive, understanding, and genuinely helps you work toward your goals in a way that feels realistic and sustainable. I absolutely love this place and am so happy to see it thriving again.

My kids love going here. He teaches Muay Thai, wrestling, & jujitsu. He's very good at tying all…read morelessons together and building off the previous move. He keeps kids engaged by offering tickets for those who participate, can answer questions and complete a move correctly. Ticket winners get to choose an item out of the treasure box. This motivates the kids to pay attention. Highly recommend this training facility

My friend Chavez took me here for the first time and....I have to say, Jiu Jitsu is no joke. I…read moreworked muscles that I didn't even know existed! Being a first-timer, I was really nervous with everything and didn't want to slow anyone down, but Danny was very patient with me and made sure I was comfortable with what I was doing and made sure I didn't feel left behind. Not only that, but all the students were very understanding and my partner explained all the steps and motions along the way, making sure I wasn't doing anything that would injure myself and that I understood why certain motions were made. I love everything about this training facility! It's a great combination of friendliness and competition. I would highly recommend!

My son has been a student here for several years. I am thoroughly impressed with the professor. He…read morehandles the kids with respect and he demands respect in return. My son started here with zero experience and he was very uncoordinated. He has transformed into a great athlete and is very confident in his skills. I am thoroughly satisfied.

My son had been looking to get back into martial arts so we checked out this place since it's…read morearound the corner from us. The owner is incredibly nice and honest! Our son has been coming here for 3 months now and loves it so much. He looks forward to going everyday and has met some great friends. Highly recommend!!

I can't say enough good about this place. The coaches are incredible. Everything you'd want in a…read morekids coach. Patient, supportive, encouraging, funny and exciting, yet they discipline with the best kind of tough love. This review is long overdue as we've been in jui jitsu here for about a year and a half. We tried another jui jitsu place before coming here, and I was really taken aback. I didn't think we'd pursue jui jitsu at all because of how unsafe the kids were playing with each other. I decided to do some more searching and came across Gracie Barra, and I'm so thankful we decided to give it another go. Though we're not pursuing it competitively, I love that my son is gaining self confidence and learning self defense in a safe environment. I can't say enough about Coach Christian who is just incredible at what he does. He's the definition of the perfect coach! Professor Andy is amazing as well and it shows how much their dedication to BJJ reflects in the atmosphere here.

My daughter has been enrolled for almost a year and it's been such an exceptional experience…read more The staff here is top notch. Coach Christian is one of the best coaches I have ever experienced in any sport. He truly cares for your kid, he takes the time to actually know them and their little personalities, he also says such lovely motivational words to your kid when they are feeling down, but he also has this way of pushing your kid past their limit and it's such a rewarding thing to witness. Professor Andy is another staff member whom my family has become close to! He runs a clean, well managed, welcoming, and motivating gym. Professor Andy has known my name, my husband's, and both my kids names since day 1. Which makes me feel so welcomed. This gym is one of the best investments you can put into your child or self. I highly recommend to anyone, you will not regret it.

I've practiced martial arts in some form or another for well over a decade, including eight and a…read morehalf years on active duty with the Marine Corps. I've studied several martial disciplines -- everything from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and Krav Maga to Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. What I've learned as a part of this small, talented group has amounted to some of the best martial training I've ever received. Training in Krav Maga and MCMAP was a lot like "trade school." You're given a set of easily learned, very general self defense techniques and are sent off after as little as three months with all of the fundamental skills the instructor feels you require to defend yourself in a wide variety of street scenarios. Training in Eskrima under the system Guro Francis Serrano and the other guros in Visayan Legacy have developed is much more like studying theory. Belt testing tests your understanding of the rationale behind the techniques as much as your mastery of them. This gives you a crucial bit of flexibility in street situations. They won't just teach you how to fight like a martial artist -- they'll teach you how to *think* like one, too. From the beginning, you learn foundational techniques -- the "abecedario" -- and have opportunities to interpret the movement in a way that works with your individual body mechanics, physical capabilities, and approach to combat. That fundamental difference has made me a much better "martial artist" if ever I was one. That's it then. If you want colorful belts, head on over to your local McDojo. If you want to win fights, come train with us.

In a nutshell: Unprofessional, disorganized, and uncomfortable experience…read more Poor instruction, unnecessary interruptions, and an uncomfortable culture. I won't be returning. I came specifically to check out karambit/knife-defense training and was surprised to learn there isn't actually a physical Cypress school yet, as advertised on their website. My appointment was instead held at Bolsa Chica Beach on September 27, 2026, at 12 p.m. The first impression was already odd. I was the only woman there when I arrived, said hello, and nobody acknowledged or greeted me. Not a huge issue by itself, but it ended up matching the unwelcoming atmosphere that followed. I stayed about 45 minutes. Instead of the karambit instruction I'd asked about, I was given sticks, and even basic terminology wasn't explained. I had to ask what "chamber" meant, only for the person teaching me to acknowledge that he hadn't explained it. He later commented that I "like nuance." I'm a beginner and this was my first class--questions are how students learn. Things became even more awkward when his jealous girlfriend interrupted him mid-instruction to announce, "Babe, your fly is down," followed by giggling while I stood there waiting to continue. Francis then interjected, asking, "Is everything okay?" Another woman later interrupted my instruction as well. I've trained in jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai in structured environments in accredited gyms where instructors explain techniques professionally, step-by-step, welcome questions, and remain humble regardless of rank. What I encountered here was a morbidly obese man cosplaying as an instructor playing war general with a god complex rather than teaching with professionalism and efficiency. The fixation on being addressed as "sir" and receiving "yes, sir/no, sir" responses after seemingly every instruction Francis gave appeared more important than patiently teaching a first-time student. The authoritarian attitude and irritation I experienced when asking questions came across to me as an ego trip, not professional martial arts instruction. That was especially jarring after the lengthy conversation I'd had with him beforehand about his alleged personal hardships and the family experiences he said inspired his martial-arts journey. I expected that story to translate into humility and mentorship. My experience was the opposite. Guess he doesn't practice what he preaches. When the lesson was stopped so students could unload a vehicle for their gathering, I'd had enough. I grabbed my things and left. If you're looking for structured, martial-arts instruction worth your money where beginners can ask questions and receive clear, professional, explanations, I would look elsewhere.

I've been training Muay Thai at USKO Riverside for almost two years. This studio is run by the…read morePagliuso family where Joey fought in Kickboxing and some Muay Thai. The evening classes that I attend are taught by lead instructor, Ray. Although I only train in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate classes are also offered here. Onsite gym access is also offered with Gold membership and access to the Orange facility is also offered with the Gold membership. Muay Thai practices typically consist of a warm-up such as jump rope or jumping with conditioning drills in-between, shadow boxing, learning technique by hitting pads, bag drills with punches and kicks and sparring at the last 15 minutes of practice. The workout is great for me as I'm in my 50's and I don't have any aspirations to compete. I attend 2 - 3 times a week, evenings during the week and sometimes Saturday morning. It would be tough to get that high intensity workout by just going to a gym. The staff is is friendly and helpful. My only opportunities for improvement are more clinch training is needed on Monday or Fridays and the mats could be cleaned more frequently. Four stars!

My 6-year-old ended up with ringworm 2 TIMES after attending class, I'm extremely disappointed with…read morethe cleanliness of the facility. This is a kids' program where children are rolling around on the mats all day, sweating and making constant skin-to-skin contact. Hygiene should be an absolute priority. Simply giving the mats a quick wipe with a soft cloth is not enough. Mats need to be properly cleaned and disinfected regularly with products and procedures designed to prevent the spread of things like ringworm and other skin infections. After this experience, I seriously question their sanitation practices. When parents trust you with their children, providing a clean and sanitary training environment should be the bare minimum. I would strongly recommend parents pay attention to the condition of the mats and ask about their cleaning procedures before enrolling their kids.

I absolutely love this gym -- the staff are incredibly friendly and the facility has a wide range…read moreof equipment for every kind of workout. There's something about the atmosphere here that feels different from other gyms I've tried. When I first came in to sign up, there was no pushy sales pitch. Instead, the team took time to understand my goals and shared how the gym could support me in reaching them. That genuine approach is what convinced me to join. I did just a few personal training sessions, but even after those ended, my trainer has continued to support and guide me. Thanks to that consistent encouragement and the positive environment here, I've seen results faster than I expected -- and I've stayed committed, even though the gym is 20 miles from my home! Highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for real support and motivation on their fitness journey.

A few problems 1…read more Music - too loud and too many selections about lyrics with "pussy" and "red rum" which refers to murder. I also can not listen to my own music although I am utilizing active noise canceling headphones because the volume is too loud towards the bench press area. 2. I was trying to bring a guest and the front desk man was not very nice to my guest. I paid $1000 for my membership back in December. I regret it 3. Being kicked out of bike room in the midst of my workout due to a meeting. Although it is not everyday, it is once a week now. They won't give you five minutes to finish your workout. It's just immediate kick.