Real Jiu Jitsu, self-defense Jiu Jitsu, is hard to come by these days. Valente Brothers is one of…read morethe few places truly preserving it. What this academy has done for me goes beyond technique. After 11+ years of training here, I still can't say enough good things about this place.

Amazing staff. Dedicated team. Overall warm upstanding family oriented business. Staff was very…read moreattentive and you can tell they are dedicated to those students who all seemed very happy and motivated to be there !

Great academy. Professional environment w friendly, welcoming staff and training partners…read more Perfect place to learn jiujitsu. Try it out.

We love it! Our toddler really enjoys it! Real Brazilian Style! Very professional and fun! A piece…read moreof Brazil in Miami :) We are lucky to be part of this School. Excellent teachers.

Our child has trained here for 3 years and it's been wonderful. The coaches are incredible -- kind…read moreand good with kids -- and the culture is healthy and positive. The owner is a good person, a straight shooter and has a great philosophy on coaching. I can't recommend this gym highly enough!

My daughter went here for two years. We went 3-4 times a week. One day, right after they took the…read moremonthly fee, $278, they told us she had to move to a different class. The new class was at a time that we couldn't attend, and they would not give us our money back. There were also a lot of other shenanigans with money from the other parents. Several people were charged for summer months, even though they had given 30 day notice. These people are very dishonest and the places is unsafe for children. I saw SEVERAL kids get hurt and the teachers couldn't have cared less.

Amazing group of people! Instructors Henrique and Max are always so understanding and helpful…read more Group sizes are manageable and you never walk out feeling like you've learned nothing. Everyone helps each other, there's a real community spirit in and out of the academy. I've sat to watch their Muy Thai classes, might even try it one of these days before BJJ! There's a solid class schedule with different times

The academy is very different from most academies i've looked into. the place is very clean, all…read morewhite, spacious. The master/owner Henrique runs it like a place to learn and collaborate socially, not just as a martial arts academy where hitting is the only thing that matters. Kids and Woman really enjoy the environment, while those intended to learn deep the jiu jitsu and martial arts skills can also benefit from a well know and skilled professional in the area. my only if is that they should have machines offering food and drinks around, even though they have plenty of water and coffee available.

I just started coming to this gym. So far I have no complaints. I come at a later time so I don't…read moreget the 5-6pm crowd. The machines are clean and well taken care of. I haven't done any classes yet but I can't wait to sign up for them.

This gym is the absolute best! Great staff, coaches, and extremely clean! Gym is led by Luke the…read moreGM and team members are so encouraging and always helpful! Gym members always are friendly and courteous! Highly suggest checking UFC gym out!

Whether you're a new hobbyist or a seasoned veteran of the sport, this gym has everything you could…read morepossibly need from a jiujitsu gym. Coaches are helpful and very positive when it comes to helping each student get better, and not to mention the teammate culture that is hands-down the best I've seen. Everyone is willing to learn and help each other get better, which makes the process and gym experience and exciting. I rate this gym 10/10 in all aspects!

For me this school is perfect. Very clean, the curriculum is very organized with a purpose, The…read moreinstructors are amazing they make you feel at home, they will help you with any questions and take the time for you to learn properly. The people that attend are very friendly and genuine. Im very happy that I joined and I highly recommend Ground Game Theory to everyone.

BE AWARE!!! Someone…read moreposted a review in google for this academy, and it read as follows: "How is possible the lack of discipline and to permit the bullying in the academy for little kids? How a professor response is that he can't do anything about bullying? What the owner of this academy let this to happen? I think that a review of the license to operate is due!!" To what the owner of the place, Mario Sperry, replied: "Thank you for your message. You should try another gym. Let us know, how it goes. Good luck!" My review/response to his sarcastic reply (and gave one star as it doesn't let you give a lower rating): Seriously!!?? is that your response to a review about a little kid being bullied on your watch!!??? go out there and let us know how it goes!!??? I believe that the core principles or pillars of martial arts are still discipline, respect, and patience, but evidently, not in your gym. My son took judo classes when he was little (I can give you the name of the place because it is still around--too bad is far from their house) and the most important things he was taught early on was, 1) follow the rules, 2) discipline, and 3) respect, that's why he enrolled his son in a martial arts school, to learn the technique but also to form him as a respectful adult. You might have a million medals and hold a 6th degree black belt, but you are clearly does not care about discipline and respect, or the safety of the children entrusted to you to teach and guide. What type of gym are you running, a daycare for little kids or a place where values and respect are also taught as part of the enrollment package? Such a disgrace to the sport and such a lack of respect to the community and parents! I definitely second the idea of a full review, by either the MMA, USJJF, USJJO, IBJJF, and any other regulator out there!

Have you not moved off of your couch for years and are completely out of shape? Are you an elite…read moreathlete needing a new challenge? Are you looking to learn how to defend yourself? Are you just new to Miami and looking to meet friends? Have you listened to Joe Rogan and now want to see what Jiu Jitsu is all about? If you answered yes to any of the questions above then you need to stop by the family atmosphere, Mario Sperry's gym for a free class. I started watching a lot of YouTube and heard Joe Rogan swear by Jiu Jitsu. It made me curious so I looked for a gym close to me. Mario Sperry Martial Arts was only one mile from me so I sent them an e-mail and they responded right back to me. I warned them that I was older, out of shape, and non-athletic, but they told me to come on in and check out a free class. As I walked up to the studio a man walking a few steps ahead stopped and introduced himself (the Mario Sperry culture). We went in and he told me all about the studio and why he loves it. The famous Mario Sperry was teaching a class, but when he saw me he came over and introduced himself. This gym is for everyone. Men, women, little kids, and retired adults all can be found here. The instructors are fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese so there is never a problem communicating no matter where you're from. There is a huge range of experience. There are black belts that have been practicing 30+ years and almost everyday there are new people, so when you come in you probably won't be alone. On the first day you'll walk in and everyone will start talking to you, and then a professor will help you get some gear to try out the class. You'll be partnered up with a more experienced belt who will guide you through your first class. Everyone has had their first day of Jiu Jitsu so it's expected that you will be tired and you are encouraged to go at your own pace. You'll have the rest of your life to improve. A general class lasts an hour, but you're so busy that it feels like ten minutes. There is free parking and clean bathrooms and showers in case you have somewhere to go right after class. There is a wide range of Jiu Jitsu classes throughout the week, at different times of the day to accommodate multiple schedules. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday there is also an MMA kickboxing class taught by Javier and Thiago . It's intense and you will sleep like a baby after you work out with them. You always learn something new from them and they quickly help you develop muscle memory. On Saturday there is a mobility class where the professor teaches you to move and push your body in ways that it's not trained to do. Then after there is an open mat session where you can work on moves, roll (practicing Jiu Jitsu live) or just talk with each other. Come in and learn from these knowledgeable professors in a safe and friendly environment. You'll be in better shape, will have unlimited challenges, and will be able to network with people from all different backgrounds.

If you get injured and have to stop training. They will report a debt for the months remaining in…read morecontract to The credit bureaus, ruining your credit score. They only care about money YOU ARE THE FRAUD

Love Montanha BJJ! Very humble and intimate academy. Which is always a preference of mine. My son &…read moreI love it ! Its an overall great environment, Professor Montahna is a great master of the art and an excellent teacher. As far as the other students, they make you feel at home and the kids class has really helped my son release built up energy from sitting in class all day (he's 8). =)