Cancel

Open app

Search

Ukiyo Academy Martial Arts Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Ukiyo Academy

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 2
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Aimee M.
271
113
99

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of JJ A.
170
4
0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Rafael M.

Rafael M.

Thanks Justin! You are an amazing asset to the gym

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Ask the Community - Ukiyo Academy

Review Highlights - Ukiyo Academy

ā€œThe instructor and Owner, Raf, had a lot of good feedback and I definitely learned challenging yet fun drills.ā€

Mentioned in 7 reviews

Read more highlights

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu 3,241 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Total Jiu-Jitsu - Adults and Kids classes

Total Jiu-Jitsu

4.9(58 reviews)
1.5 mi

Our two boys participate in the kids classes and they love all the coaches. We used to go to Gracie…read moreBarra in Burbank but my kids stopped enjoying the experience and got burned out. It got to be too many kids and not enough instructors or adequate supervision for their summer program. My kids got to a point where they dreaded going to class, which is when I knew it was time to stop going. We took them to several other Gracie Barra locations but they didn't enjoy the instructors so I thought we were done with Jiu Jitsu until we found Total Jui Jitsu. To our surprise, we found that a lot of the coaches and families also left Gracie Barra in Burbank for the same reasons and so my boys knew a lot of the kids in the class. Great kids and wonderful families. The Total Jui Jitsu coaches aren't yellers, which creates a really chill environment and there is serious focus on good form, respect, and execution. All the things I expect and they over-deliver in each and every class. They won't allow kids to get distracted and ensure they are truly learning the techniques the right way. If they see a child performing the moves incorrectly, they immediately step in to coach and correct so the kids don't injure themselves or others. The kids really respond to the coaches' positive and encouraging approach and I can definitely see it in my boys faces after class; they beam with pride. I am so thrilled that they were able to rekindle the love of Jui Jitsu. I highly recommend this Jui Jitsu studio for any family looking to have their children participate in a fun sport, learn self-defense, build confidence with supportive instructors, and have a lot of fun while doing it.

I can't recommend Total Jiu-Jitsu enough! I was totally new to martial arts and decided to give BJJ…read morea try on a whim. I filled out the form on the Total website, and the next day Coach Kyle promptly contacted me to fill me in on the program. Everyone at this gym is extremely welcoming and positive, and especially as a woman I feel comfortable and supported despite being new to the sport. Highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to start training or join a new community.

Photos
Total Jiu-Jitsu - No-Gi grappling

No-Gi grappling

Total Jiu-Jitsu
Total Jiu-Jitsu

See all

Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Professor Marvin.

Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.7(53 reviews)
1.6 mi

I've been training here since 2023, usually 2-3 times a week, and I can honestly say it's been an…read moreincredible experience. I mainly train with Professor Robert, but I've also taken classes with the other instructors -- every single one of them is extremely knowledgeable and has a unique ability to break down complex concepts into something that's easy to understand, even for beginners. What really stands out is how welcoming the community is. From experienced members to complete beginners, everyone is encouraging, helpful, and makes you feel right at home from day one. The facility is always clean, and having showers on site is a huge plus! The sense of community here is second to none -- you don't just learn jiu-jitsu, you become part of a family. If you're on the fence about trying Gracie Barra Glendale, let this be your sign to give it a shot. You won't regret it!

I had an awesome experience dropping in with GB Glendale while visiting a friend who trains there…read more Professor Robert Hill and his team made me feel so very welcome and made sure I was matched up with a skilled drilling partner who gave great feedback. We worked some good half-guard sweeps and principles and did some fun positional sparring to put the skills to practice. Great welcoming culture with diverse skill ranges and backgrounds. The facilities were super nice, the mats were clean and in great shape (despite the street construction which necessitated the front of the building be boarded up, so you may need to enter through the back). And it was nice to have showers to clean up before my 4 hour drive back home. Bonus for great location with lots of good post-training food options to get protein and carbs! Would happily recommend this to anyone visiting LA, or looking for a new place to train in the Glendale neighborhood! Great family feel. Will visit again for sure!

Photos
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Drilling partners discussing the technique of the day.

Drilling partners discussing the technique of the day.

Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Our GB1 class in session.

Our GB1 class in session.

Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Professor Robert demonstrating the technique of the day.

See all

Professor Robert demonstrating the technique of the day.

Impact Personal Safety

Impact Personal Safety

4.9(41 reviews)
13.1 mi•Palms

I took the Women's Basics course after moving to LA and it changed my life! I would sign all of my…read morefriends up for this class if I could. This course teaches essential skills for verbal de-escalation, boundary setting, and physical self-defense, but what really sets it apart is how those skills are ingrained through fully-adrenalized, full-force fight scenarios. That, and the fact that the IMPACT instructors are phenomenal. I'm always impressed by their attentiveness, innovative teaching techniques, and their emphasis on students' safety during physical confrontations. Since taking the Basics course, I've successfully used verbal de-escalation tools twice in real-life situations, including during a frightening incident when a muscular man ran straight at me and blocked my path while I was walking in my neighborhood. I've also applied the skills I've learned in the workplace and most other areas of life. It may sound hyperbolic, but the class really changed how I walk through the world. If you can't commit to the full Basics course, consider taking the Intro Class. It's a great place to start. IMPACT also offers an advanced course and a "Defense Against the Armed Assailant" course for those who have completed the Basics. I took both and highly recommend!

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I had wanted to take a Basics class for a long time but kept putting it off…read more(so nervous) but one day I thought JUST DO IT, and I'm so glad I did! It's not like martial arts, there's not a ton of fancy tricks; it's accessible and practical skills..AND you get to fight an actual person. I didn't just learn skills to defend myself, I learned about what I was actually capable of. It changed my life! Can't recommend enough!

Photos
Impact Personal Safety
Impact Personal Safety
Impact Personal Safety

See all

Ukiyo Academy - brazilianjiujitsu - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...