After over eight years away from Jiu Jitsu I was eager to get back into training again. Once…read morefinding Professor Marcelo Cavalcanti's academy I knew that I had found the right place for me. Most people do not go back to jiu jitsu at 43 years old, but it was something that I knew I could do if I could find the right instructor and school. Most of my teammates are dads like me and all of my teammates are smart training partners, most of whom serve in the community as local small business owners, law enforcement, education, fire and rescue, as well as nursing and physical therapy. Professor Marcelo's jiu jitsu IQ and experience is world class and with the way he teaches his students it is clear that he wants us all to improve. You should definitely come check out one of the classes! Respectfully, Mr. Moore

The taunts on my FB posts after I demand not to contact me…read more.. Is this what this guy, Marcelo, wants to do, revenge for an honest review? 7 day trial..1 day to be on mat with class/group. The rest of the 6 days are NOT with the class/group and u can watch the class.. seems individual session and other lecture type of crap is going to be the remainder of the free trial. Whi know, he might change this up after my exposure. I suggest if ur going to try the 7 days, ask whether u will get 7 days full with the group/class. 17 years of being here means nothing. 1 day (actually about 1 hour) will not allow u to know whether u want to join or not...so the 2nd day to bring up payment and a 'promotion' that happens every year is ridiculous. The 1 star is because of the actions taken by the professor after the review, which he was pissed (don't care as a review is a review w/out slander), and taunting me on Facebook after demanding to not contact me anymore is harrassment. I don't feel safe knowing he has my home address..but whatever, I'll be ready with my home cameras.

Top tier academy! Good vibes, clean mats and friendly environment . Professor Jordan breaks down…read moretechniques making it easy for any level of experience to learn. Oss

I have been training at Premier for a little over a year now, and it's been a great experience!…read moreThere are multiple class to choose from throughout the week, and Jordan is amazing in teaching the curriculum to the student at all levels. The people here are also fun & welcoming, and we love newcomers and visitors!

My daughter started jiujitsu with Coach Paul when she was 5, and she's flourished so much since…read morethen. She had tried other martial arts classes in the past but couldn't get past the trial class because she was terrified of the instructor and the environment. Coach Paul is not only an incredible instructor but also very welcoming. My child had so much fun in her very first class, and now, almost two years later, she's still going strong and has even participated in two competitions. She's developing strong jiujitsu skills while having fun, which is a win-win for us as parents. Her training friends are also respectful and friendly. It really feels like one big family here.

Took my 5 year old bonus twins for a trial class at Lansang Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-Carson last night…read moreand they absolutely loved it! From the minute we walked through the door, Professor Paul Lansang, made it a point to make us feel welcomed and even spent extra time connecting with the twins. The location is great and the environment felt like community. We will be back!

This is among the top judo dojos in the United States. The Head Sensei is one of the leading…read moreInternational Judo Federation's (IJF) highest officials. He refereed at the Olympics! His Assistants Nicole and Leanne Harada are also well respected within the judo community.

No one ever calls back and I left several messages! This business may be closed and it only opens…read moreon Thursdays. I never spoke with anyone so not sure how good of instructions are since they never called me back!

I really enjoy training here. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about…read morehelping everyone improve. The instruction is detailed, the classes are well run, and the training pushes you while still being fun. It's a great place to learn and grow.

All of my children are at the 10th Planet - Dark Arts Academy. Sensei Marvin, Coach Kay and Coach…read moreJay are all highly skilled, knowledgeable, detailed oriented, and patient with my children. My kids have all developed and progressed tremendously. I must say that this is a pretty serious bjj gym compared to the others that we have been to, but everyone has been very kind and welcoming. I'm looking forward to watching my children's continued progression under their guidance. Thanks guys!

I encourage each visiter to give this class a good six month trial before making your decision…read more Most Aikido dojos concentrate on wrist locks, elbow locks and shoulder locks.This is pre-war Aikido. The Yoseikan Budo tchnique incorporates Judo techniques, major body throws, sutemi waza, sacrafice throws and leg take downs, basic newazakarate, western boxing, and a traditional form of Japanese armed combat known as Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu. Pre-war Aikido used atemi to cause harm when necessary. One of the greatest practitioners of Aikdio, sensei Hiroshi Isoyama would often use head butts (atemi) or sacrafice throws (sutemi waza), to help subdue his opponent when challenged by boxers and wrestlers. This pre-war technique was said to be kept hidden after World War II; Samurai were known as a threat, and aikido became a friendlier sport over the years (aka post-war Aikido). You've stumbled upon a rare version of Aikido. Your ranking is earned, not given. Yoseikan Budo is a respected art that teaches effective, practical self defense against multiple opponents at one time.

Unlike many reviewers, I have never stepped into an aikido dojo before entering this class. I…read morewalked away with practical knowledge on how to respond to 4 common grabs and the mental framework to advance my career. Originally I planned to observe a friend during his practice, however sensei welcomed my participation. The first things I learned were critical skills (I realized these were never taught in schools) such as discipline, how to manage emotions, and calming the internal state of mind. Participating in the class has cleared my anxiety from the workplace. Then Sensei paired me with a student that has been honing his skills for nearly 20 years. He taught me the techniques and theory behind defending against larger adversaries. After the end of our class, more students began to pour into the dojo. The schedule is organized so that beginners will have an opportunity to observe and meet advanced students practicing their techniques. As a working professional, I highly recommend Budo Yoseikan North American Hombu Dojo. In the famous words of the Terminator: "I'll be back"

A friend of ours recommended this dojo. What a unique and wonderful place!…read more We went for a free trial class and were instantly impressed. All of the staff and the Gracie's are so good with the kids - very gentle and encouraging, but with structure and consistency. They treat each child as an individual and take time to work with each one. We have felt such sincerity and kindness from everyone we have ever met there. Our little one's physical and social confidence are already noticeably growing after only a few classes. And this is such a positive and engaging place, it's always a very preferred activity for us. Parents and families can stay to watch and learn by observation. There are also games like air hockey downstairs for after class. So, it feels like more of a family hangout spot than just a drop-off and pick-up activity. I should also include that as an MMA fan, I partly picked this school because of Rodrigo Gracie's top credentials and legendary career. This alone makes the dojo unique, but when combined with the warm, family friendly approach they have, it is truly a special place.

Our hopes were high for this studio and we were very excited for our family to join. Rodrigo was a…read morewonderful teacher & so good with the kids, but his wife treated me like a criminal in front of everyone and then could not acknowledge she had made a mistake. This is what happened. Our friends go to this studio and we decided to join them - I had texted (as the website says to do) the day before our lessons making sure it was okay for our kids to come to a lesson & then for me to take the following adult class just like our friends do, I asked for next steps etc. The person responding said "absolutely, no problem! See you tomorrow!". Our kids lesson went well, then my friend and I put our kids in the playroom and went to take the adult class together. I was there 20 min prior to class starting and no one spoke to me or had me fill out paperwork so I guessed the papers I had done for my kids with my name on them included me as well. I partook in the class for 30 minutes before the wife suddenly scolded me like a child saying "get off the mat! you cannot just show up for any class you want and disturb everyone!" I was so confused as I had just spoken to someone the day before about coming to that session & had been taking the class seriously while I was there. I asked her nicely what she would like for me to do and she told me "you can sit and watch" & repeated that I can't just show up & join any class i want. I then realized she thought I had crashed the class and tried to kindly remind her "oh I'm the one who texted you yesterday" To which she waved her hand for me to stop talking and turned around to continue her phone conversation with her friend. I was so shocked. I then got my kids from downstairs and packed up. On the way out, I decided to show her the text messages I had from the day before where I was told I was welcome to come and she still said "well, *I* never spoke to you" then she found the texts in HER OWN phone and goes "oh, you spoke to my daughter... " and realizing her mistake adds in "but you still cannot bring your kids here that's only for kids who are enrolled".... I replied with not only did no one tell me that, but I was TRYING to enroll them. To which she snapped, "well, come back Saturday then", smiled, and that was that. I later thought about coming back and decided I couldn't enroll my children at a martial arts studio that cannot take accountability for their mistakes as that is a core principle I try to instill in my children. Instead, I personally reached out reexplaining the misunderstanding and how disappointed we felt as my kids and I had been excited to enroll. I was hoping she would at the very least acknowledge her mistake and we could move past it. I wasn't even going to leave a review and stated that in my text. But 5 days later and she never even responded to me at all. My father is a black belt, I grew up visiting my grandma in Japan, her father, my uncles and aunts were all as well - their family samurai sword hung in their home my childhood. I was always taught that accountability was a fundamental core value in martial arts but I guess not here. Very sad experience because our hopes were so high.

The kids classes are so fun and the coaches are all amazing. You can tell they all love to work…read morewith kids. We were hooked after our first day. The lessons are a good mix of exercise, technique and fun.

Coaches are GREAT and super friendly to kiddos. They offer free trial classes, try it and find out…read morefor yourself