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Andrew L.

This gym has been absolutely incredible for me and my 3 kids ! The prices are around the same from what I've seen in other gyms in the area, however the coaches here are incredible! I've definitely noticed the difference in my Kids listening skills as well as confidence since they've started. I take the jiu jitsu and MMA classes myself and it's most definitely better than any gym I've been too!

This place is an amazing environment for the whole family my wife & son enjoy the classes just as much as I do, I came from a previous gym that only had striking and originally signed up for only the MMA class but when I saw how much fun the BJJ classes were having I decided to join and have since attended all the different types of classes offered. The coaches are very experienced and all provide their own style specialty to improve your own skillsets , in my year coming to this gym the coaches have given me the confidence and skills to compete.

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Coach Marco and his team are the best. My daughter has been going for 4 months and we absolutely love it.

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Best Gym ever. Sanitation, safety, education, and respect; and the community/connection. No words. My mind is still blown.

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I would rate this review 500 stars if I could. Our kids started here in May 2024. From the…read morebeginning, it was apparent how much the community here is really a family, and they welcome you in without holding anything back. The coaches for the kids classes are experienced, kind, encouraging, and fun. Both of my kids were already fairly confident and in their bodies when they started, but even still, the positive impact of their practice here is palpable. The coaches emphasize being good teammates while honing your own skills. They know they are growing people, not just practice. My daughter benefits for too many unfortunately obvious reasons, and my son has a safe and fun way to channel his natural desire to battle and test himself physically, emotionally, and mentally in a safe and fun way. After the fire, the studio rallied in huge ways to help those of us who lost our homes, leveraging their extended family relationships with other studios throughout the state and beyond. They were the first business to reopen in the burn scar because they knew how much we all needed to grasp onto a semblance of normalcy in a very abnormal and traumatic time. I will never forget the first time I drove into the area at night to pick up my kids. Driving past the ghostly remains and rubble that was once our town, in abject darkness, no streetlights, was such a shock that I could not help but bawl as I drove through... then in the distance, the lights of 10th Planet Pasadena lit up the way like a beacon of light. As I drove into the lot, I could see the kids being kids like they were before. It made me remember that with community, nothing is lost forever. If you want to give a gift to your children that will pay dividends throughout their lifetimes, bring them to 10th Planet Pasadena.

I've known Erik and Lila for a very long time, and I was so excited to hear that they were opening…read moreup their own gym in Pasadena. It's one thing to open a jiu jitsu business, but it's a completely different thing when you dedicate your life to your art. These two masters of sport have demonstrated time and time again why their reputation is respected in and out of the community. Erik "Compella" Cruz is one of the most real and humble coaches you could ask for, making sure that technique is always spot on and so open to answering questions without any ego most black belts at his level would have. Lila is an amazing coach and leader, making sure that all her students are imbued with confidence that she elicits in her class. Together, they have crafted an atmosphere of respect for athletes of all levels.

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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena exceeded all my expectations…read more Training has genuinely changed the way I see myself--building not just physical skills, but confidence and resilience that carry over into everyday life. One of the most meaningful parts of the experience has been the community. I've met incredible people here, and some have become my closest friends who support and motivate me both on and off the mats. The instructors are truly exceptional. They treat every student with respect, patience, and genuine care, regardless of experience level. You never feel out of place or overlooked--everyone is supported and nurtured every step of the way on their jiu jitsu journey. GJJP has shown me that jiu jitsu really is for everyone, and I'm so grateful I took that first step to walk through the door.

I would absolutely recommend Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena to anyone. Regardless of age, gender or…read moreexperience it is a welcoming, fun, supportive environment with excellent instruction. GJJP is unlike any martial arts gym I've been to. Extremely clean and upscale. Kind of like equinox gym but jiu jitsu. Personally, my experience with this gym has been so good I have invited my dad to train (now a 4stripe white belt) & have invited my close friend to train as well! Fred & Aida foster a non toxic, encouraging environment & I am very grateful to be able to train here . Additionally, the kids program is amazing, fun and informative while also focused on really life tools that kids need & heavy focus on growing morals and responsibility. 10/10 school. I drive daily from Van nuys to train here. Can't get better training than this.

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