Best place to train Jiu Jitsu in San Diego. The professors are all extremely knowledgeable and…read morehighly skilled, but also nice and friendly to everyone who walks in the door. The place is incredibly clean and doesn't smell like an old gym locker room. You can feel comfortable and safe coming to train here. Highly recommend

There is so many positives about this academy and it's people that it would take all of Wikipedia…read morefor me to write a true review. 1. The gym is amazingly clean and the staff works very hard to ensure everything is sanitary and the environment is spotless and welcoming. 2. The instructional staff lead by Regis Lebre is outstanding and they make learning fun, exciting, and inspirational. 3. The value is phenomenal because of the instruction and lineage of the skills taught 4. The people are supportive, encouraging, competitive, and very much like a family who truly care for one another I cannot say enough amazing things about this location and the people! I will be attending this academy for as long as I live in the San Diego area! Osss!

Barum Jiu Jitsu - World Class Instruction and a Great Community!…read moreI cannot recommend Barum Jiu Jitsu highly enough! Training under Professor Alfredo Barum is an absolute privilege; his depth of knowledge and passion for the art are evident in every class, and the entire atmosphere at the academy is welcoming and professional. One of the highlights is having Professor Joe Kracht leading instruction. Knowing you're learning from a Master World Champion in both gi and no-gi is incredible, but what's even better is that Joe is a phenomenal teacher who can break down complex techniques and make them accessible to everyone, from beginner to advanced student. Whether you're looking to compete, learn self-defense, or just get in great shape, you'll find top-notch training here. The culture at Barum Jiu Jitsu is fantastic - everyone is there to learn and support each other, and it truly feels like a team. If you're in San Diego and thinking about starting Jiu Jitsu, or are a seasoned practitioner looking for high-level instruction, you owe it to yourself to check out Barum Jiu Jitsu! I'm proud to be part of this academy! (Included are photos from a recent IBJJF 2026 San Diego Summer Open).

We were on a family trip to San Diego/Mexico and heard great things about Barum Jiu Jitsu so we…read moredecided to drop in. This place is clean, and most importantly very welcoming. Everyone was extremely friendly and they definitely have a family atmosphere here with no egos which is important for me since my son trains with me too. Highly recommend this place. Quality instructors and home of a few world champions.

We love Professor Gustavo and all the coaches at Six Blades!!! The classes are engaging and…read morechallenging. The homework has really helped spark conversations with my son about great values like Respect, Discipline, and Self-Control. All the coaches are kind and earnest. I appreciate that the classes are fun, but the kids are really challenged to pay attention and follow directions. Highly recommend!

Ok, I never write reviews, but I would be doing all of my fellow parents out there an injustice if…read moreI didn't write about my experience with Six Blades. Signing my son up to do Jiu-Jitsu here has been the best decision I made all year. I called around to different studios and spoke with numerous coaches, but no one gave me "all the feels" like the owners of Six Blades and that was just by the initial phone call. I initially spoke with Professor Gustavo and relayed some of the struggles my son was going through and how I thought Jiu-Jitsu would be a good fit to improve overall health and confidence. He gave me a little of his background and in just telling me his story, it felt so relatable to my son. Then I got to Six-Blades and met with Megan and was blown away. It felt like I had known her for years. No crazy sales pitch. She just shared their goals, and it was evident that the impact they want to make on children, and the community was authentic. You can tell these people really care about the sport and treat the people they are teaching like family. My son will say things like "Mom, I can tell ALL of the coaches here really care about me," and not only does he feel like the coaches care about him, but they foster such a healthy sense of community that he feels welcomed and included by all the other students. I'm so thankful to Gustavo and Megan and ALL of the coaches because I feel like my son's confidence is growing as well as his athleticism, discipline, resilience and overall attitude. THANK YOU SIX BLADES.

Gabe's the man. Great open Mat, great vibes. Very welcoming and fun. Great place for beginners and…read morenice competition for higher belts.

I drop into Sagaz Jiu Jitsu regularly to do some cross training. I absolutely love this gym and the…read moreenvironment. Professor Ale Moss is a Clark Gracie Black Belt and she also happens to be an excellent instructor. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, patient and is eager to share her knowledge with others. Her academy was recently renovated and it turned out great. Also, I found the other student to be very welcoming and respectful. This is a great place for someone who wants to train in a safe and ego free space. Professor Ale also runs a fabulous kids and all women's program. Please drop in and see for yourself.

We signed up our son as he said he wanted to try it and got lured in by their promotion of Gi being…read moreincluded when doing so at the time. Classes are good but they nickel and dime every way they can. One day we forgot to pack the GB performance shirt they need to wear under the Gi but still had a black Nike shirt on underneath, and was told he can't step onto mat unless he had the GB shirt, so was forced to buy one. Then baseball season started and we had to pause the membership. Told we can't do it at location but needed to email. They will give you a three month pause but charge $25 each month, any additional months after that need to be "approved" or at least when I told them we needed to pause for another month the email response I got said "request approved". Lastly, our son decided he didn't want to go back as he wanted to do other things during the summer and so we asked to cancel. Apparently you need to give a 60 day notice of cancellation and will be charged in full for those two months, and membership pause also doesn't count towards 60-day notice policy. Talk about highway robbery. This is a gym membership not cancelling a lease. All these fees and gotchas are outlined in the contract but not fully explained when we signed up. So make sure you ask questions about the contract before jumping in and plan accordingly if you want to cancel.

This gym is great! Professor Ale and all the Professors including Luca, Leticia, and Justin make…read morethis an amazing place to train for the entire family. My kids have been going for 4 years and 2 years for myself. Great way to stay in shape, build a brotherhood/sisterhood, and learn the "gentle" art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Oss! P.S. They have grown soo much since we first joined that we just moved to a new bigger space in the same general plaza.

PLEASE READ, THEN SIGN UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP!…read more I work in the mental health field and was looking for a Jiu-Jitsu gym that offered more than just training. I wanted a place that felt like a true wellness space where I could bring clients for Jiu-Jitsu, fitness, and recovery. This place exceeded all my expectations. The facility has everything you could ask for. Clean, spacious mats, restrooms and showers, lockers, a fully equipped gym, and recovery options like a cold plunge, infrared sauna, and professional massage chairs. Everything is very clean. You can tell right away, even by how fresh the place smells. One of the best parts is the location. If you are a surfer like me, it is within walking distance of Tourmaline Surf Park, which makes it perfect to train after a session in the water. Parking is also very easy. I usually find a spot within 30 to 60 seconds since it is in a residential area and quieter during the times I train. They offer a variety of classes for all levels, along with yoga and personal training. What really stands out though is the community. Everyone is welcoming, supportive, and easy to get along with. If you are thinking about checking it out, this is your sign. Come try it for yourself. You will not regret it.

I dropped in at University of Jiu Jitsu San Diego while visiting on vacation, and I couldn't have…read moreasked for a better experience. The facilities are amazing--clean, spacious, and very well maintained. From the moment I walked in, everyone was friendly and welcoming, which made training in a new gym easy and comfortable. The instruction is very technical and detailed, with techniques broken down in a way that's easy to understand and apply. Great teammates, great coaching, and a very professional environment. If you're visiting San Diego or looking for a home academy, this place is absolutely worth checking out.

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

Feeling very welcomed and embraced in this family environment in addition to the great…read moreinstructions! Super happy to be part of it!

Great place to train with excellent teachers and friendly students that are very welcoming to…read morevisitors. A family-like atmosphere.

I was in town on vacation from South Lake Tahoe with my family and dropped in on a class. There…read moreare so many options for BJJ in San Diego! I decided to try a class here because it was close by to where we were staying. I've only been doing BJJ for about six months, so I'm as new as they come. But I wanted to continue my training while on vacation. I showed up to a Wed 09 basics class and what absolutely COULD have felt incredibly intimidating, was anything but. I was the only female of maybe 10 to 11 students and 2 instructors. There were 2 other white belts in addition to me and the rest of the students were blue, purple and brown belts. I felt welcomed and safe and like I belonged there , regardless of my belt color or lack of time in the sport. I LOVED learning new techniques and getting different perspectives from the instructors and other higher belt students. Thank you for making this white belt rookie feel welcomed! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and will absolutely be back next time I am in town! OSSSSSSS

Been going here for 5 months now. Great instruction from the couches! An emphasis on technique,…read moreco-operative, and position rather than aggression and "finishing a submission". I'd highly recommend this place for folks who want to learn.

Victoria was warm and welcoming, and you can tell she is an experienced instructor. I like how we…read morestart the class with boxing and kickboxing techniques, and she ramps it up to more challenging combos. She is great at guiding individual members and so enthusiastic. She made me want to push myself and not give up. I like the pace of the class where nothing is rushed and nothing is too confusing. The weight portion of the class was definitely challenging especially after intense cardio, but none of the moves were too crazy. I like the group format, and I think on different days they have stations on ipads, but this split class was nice as well. I will definitely be back!

My friend was invited to take a free class here and also had the opportunity to bring a buddy. I…read morewas her buddy. She communicated with someone from RockBox via. email. On the day that we scheduled to come the sign in tablet was not finding our reservation. There was some confusion with the check-in as the tablet didn't recognize our name. Halfway through class we got pulled aside to sign a waiver at the front (just me). We also explained to them that we were contacted by someone and offered a free class. The class schedule is like a rotation. You get to hit the bags and move on to a bunch of core exercises. At the end of our class we had to "sign out". Which meant we had to talk to a rep at the front. I think they use that opportunity to sell us classes. It was kind of awkward because we were dead tired and I felt kind of put on the spot. I declined and the following 2 weeks after I received several voicemails of them wanting to offer me another free class. I don't think boxing is my thing personally, but I can see how this can be an effective HIT workout for those who would enjoy boxing. I would give this place a 3.5 round it up to a 4 because the instructor and employees were kind to us even though there was a miscommunication.