If you're reading this review for Arashi BJJ, you've probably seen all the other million five star…read morereviews on google. They're all real. Sensei Drue and the coaching team at Arashi really care about helping every student reach their potential. Whether you're trying to get back in shape, collect every gold medal in the area, or just have fun tossing people around, you will find top-notch coaching and an amazing community. The Dojo is also very clean, well maintained, and well ventilated. There's parking in the front and the gym is easily accessible by trolley or bus.

Great place to train. They offer Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and Muay Thai for kids and…read moreadults. Sensei Drue is a great teacher and mentor who will push you to be your best; he's helped me train for California State Games, IBJJF, and NAGA tournaments. If you have kids, Kandy does a great job taking care of them in the kids' classes. My stepdaughter and I have been coming here for about 6 months now and we don't plan on training anywhere else while we are in the area.

We signed up for my kids to learn how to roll. We stay because Shawn and Ronnie are awesome, and so…read moreare the community and classes they created here. They are great with the kids... no matter how hectic it gets.

Dropped in for class and it turned out to be open mat night. Got in really good rounds, much needed…read moreto kick my body back into shape and get the mental cobwebs dusted. Coach Ronnie and Shawn are very welcoming and open to visitors, and I felt safe and taken care of. I highly recommend South Shore to those in the lower San Diego area, and will definitely try to make it back whenever I'm in town again.

For anyone interested in learning self defense for personal safety and or/for your kids, Gracie…read moreBarra San Ysidro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the ideal environment for any age and gender. Classes are available Monday through Friday depending on experience. Most importantly, the culture at this academy is one of growth, support and respect. Led by professor Joel, his teaching of the art of Jiu Jitsu, results in gaining self discipline and the confidence to protect yourself.

From the owner: Welcome to Gracie Barra San Ysidro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense academy, where every class is…read moreabout building confidence, community, and skill. Whether you’re here to learn self-defense, get in shape, or become part of a supportive team, you’ll find a place with us. Join us on the mats and discover how Jiu-Jitsu can help you grow both on and off the mat!

AWSOME! Great place to learn Brazilian Jujutsu. The gym is…read moreclean, friendly and very welcoming. KIMO is a knowledgeable and Professional. I Highly suggest this gym If your want to expand your Bjj knowledge or come to roll. Great place thank you Kimo!

Professor Kimo is an awesome instructor! He teaches you the technique part by part and breaks it…read moredown. I can tell he cares for his students and loves his job! Based on my personal experience as a teammate, student, and spectator he has phenomenal teaching and interpersonal skills. He has a flexible schedule and will work with you to meet your needs.

This gym is absolutely wonderful. -There is a wealth of…read moreknowledge and experience from the coaches and trainers. They're all happy to see their students grow and be their best selves. -The place is very clean and full of professional and mature individuals who *mostly* take responsibility to clean to - which is truly saying something. - I have never been to a gym to welcoming and friendly. I usually just like to go in, do my thing, and get out. There are strong bonds formed here strengthened with every class we suffer through. Everyone has different goals and reasons for being there but we all support each others journey. Very much an "each one teach one" vibe. - also the Jocko supplements are actually really good. I hope to see more of that. The only thing I wish they had was a regular clock in the weight room and cross-fit room. I leave my watch at home when at the gym and I feel like I have to look at my phone every 5 min not wanting to miss class. Update: coming up in 2 years training with this gym. Even with a fire that took it down and a second location opened up within just a few months the management is still quite professional and the coaches are awesome. Looking forward to the old building opening back up.

honestly don't have anything bad against this gym. met a couple of people and they were great! very…read morewelcoming! great gym overall! owner did have a bit of attitude when i first spoke to him but it didnt really affect me or the way i see this gym. only downside... i was taking PT classes with alex ramos. told me multiple times after i still had a couple more pt sessions left that he would text me his schedule and never did..later found out i was blocked. very unprofessional on his side. no hate against the gym! im glad its back at the og location

This is a 2 part review for myself and my 6 year old daughter. Joe has been our coach for about 3…read moremonths now. As a person Joe is friendly, present to everyone in his gym, and most importantly he's genuine. As a coach you can see his decades of experience in BJJ in action on the mat. He is extremely detailed in technique, sees all the counters, and treats it like a chess game. Joe's classes are well thought out as the drillng are connected through multiple days. If you're a newbie, looking to move gyms (like I did), or seasoned in search for upper belts to spar with - choose Kainga. For my daughter it was rough leaving her first coach and all the little friends. She gets challenged with Joe though in fitness, discipline, and accountability that I want her to get out of a self defense class. Joe has displayed patience in her original push back to participate. He listened to my input to help her feel comfortable which I appreciate as a parent. Adult members regularly assist on the mat to provide extra support in lessons and assure the kids train safely. She now looks forward to going to class, has fun, and learns the applicable basics she can apply if she's ever bullied at school. The gym and its members provide a great environment. Competitive rolls or you can communicate to take it easy. Egos are left at the door and all upper belts enjoy offering tips. Regularly members hang out after class is done, strenghtening the gym comradery. Mats are cleaned throughout the day. For your budget - monthly fees are fair, no registration fee/ in house gi requirement, and the quality/ amount of classes available make it worth what you pay. This gym is definitely NOT A MONEY GRAB and all about learning, competition, and a safe environment.

This review is for my experience with this business back in 2023. Gym was overcrowded with too many…read morekids and the staff only cared about the "best performing" kids. My kiddo could easily tell. It is not rocket science. Staff was rude when my card payment didn't go through due to it being reported lost and me not recalling it was specifically this card that was on file with Kainga Jiu Jitsu. This was after paying on time for several months, so there was no need for the nasty and aggressive attitudes. They claim to be about family, but what they really mean is money and those they perceive as valuable to their gym. Lame experience, lame attitudes, and lame business structure. I do not recommend this place at all. There are plenty of other jiu jitsu places in and around Chula Vista and San Diego that offer a better service at a lower cost without the supposed "family" model.

I've been training for 6 years consistently almost 10 altogether and this is by far the best gym…read moreI've ever trained at Gabriel and Fabio are insanely good professors with the patience and focus to teach. Being a champion is one thing being a good teacher is another set of skills and they seem to have black belts in both. Not only is the gym itself a very well kept clean comfortable environment but the staff and members are all extremely friendly and genuine! This is not your average gym or typical "give us your money and train" type place. This place genuinely cares about the alumni and teach you very detailed effective jiu jitsu from kids to adults, if you're not training , come train and if you're training somewhere else , stop wasting your money and come to alliance Chula Vista you will not regret it!

Teachers are very racist towards all races…read more Rude and unkind towards me and never greets me nicely.

An incredible and positive environment. A great group of people to train with. I have learned so…read moremuch here. Ricardo Lopez is an amazing professor. Un ambiente increíble y positivo. Un gran grupo de personas para entrenar. He aprendido mucho aquí. Ricardo Lopez es un profesor increíble.

Have had the best experience training here for the last 4 months great vibes great times 100/10!!read more

The best jiu jitsu in the southbay! I'll start off by saying Jiu jitsu is not for everyone so…read moreplease understand that first when you read the other negative reviews here. My son started training here first when he was 7. He loved it so much I eventually started training here and became addicted to the art. I don't think many people understand that this is the best training you'll find in the South Bay. The coach will push you, your kids or both and yes at times it's not easy but if you want easy then you should probably go somewhere else. If you're looking for something to help with your health, fitness, stress, anxiety or whatever it might be that your dealing with give this a try and you might find that it's what you've been needing in your life. Everyone here is like a big family because the coach does a great job bringing everyone together and everyone is chill and welcoming.