All I can say is that it was a joy sharing a mat with Jeremy and the rest of the coaches. These…read moreguys are professionals, very courteous and polite. If you guys looking for a good gym and some good flow rolls paragon BJJ is where is it at ! Can't wait till next time.

On a family road trip up the coast and part of the plan was to let our kids cross train while we…read morevacay. My kids are very competitive and all we hoped for was the kids to get in some good rolls and learn a technique or two. Decided to hit up local gyms near our hotel location and found Paragon Atascadero, a city we never even heard of. We set everything up through text message with a lady named Mallory and just like that the appointment was set. The gym is located inside a fitness gym which is pretty unique to us. Once we walked in, the lady in the front desk welcome us with open arms. Professor Chris was so welcoming, it was like we already knew each other. I can tell this man loves the art of Jiu Jitsu and the further development of it, in this area. We were the only Asian family in there but everybody that spoke to us was so welcoming and friendly. It was a small town but the people had giant hearts. This is all based off one visit and we got exactly what we were looking for. There is tons of potential for this place to grow. The mat space is huge, it's clean and the professor and coaches seemed very caring. My kids are grey belts, competed in many tournaments and won lots of medals. We been to many gyms to cross train all over Southern California and based off my own assessment, this gym is a must join if you live in the area. Highly recommended.

Bottom line: If you are in any way thinking about trying BJJ…read moreor relocating to a new gym and living anywhere near this place, head over today and try out a class. If you don't, you'll just be that much older when you finally do. I dropped in for a class while on vacation with my family in Cambria. Brent Dugan, owner and instructor here could not have been more welcoming, which is the hallmark of a great gym in my opinion. I came for the 6 am class so not a lot of folks in just yet, the mats were very clean and the gym has a lot of room. We spoke a bit about my experience level and he went into detail about what to expect with the class. The instruction in the class was very clear and easy to understand. I really liked the way Brent broke down the steps into the basic move we were working on that day, then finishing the move, and finally what it's going to look like in real rolling, reviewing possible reactions and counters. The welcoming feeling continued from Brent to all of the rest of the members of the class. Finding rolling partners during free-roll was easy, which isn't always the case being a larger person, and each partner had great technique and was quick to reset after a tap, ready to go. I felt no ego rolling which can be difficult for some newbies or visitors. Brent, Simon, Clint, Kirk, Kevin, and the rest, thank you for the time this week!

I can't recommend this place enough. I live in San Francisco but come back to town to see family a…read morefew times a year. Whenever I do, I drop into Paragon, which also has studios in SLO and Atascadero. (They have another location in Arroyo Grande, but I haven't made it down there yet.) All the locations have the same things going for them: huge, clean mats, consistent high level instruction, and wonderful people to train with at all levels of experience. Chris and Mallory, who run the gym, always remember me when I come to town and and always make me feel totally at home. Over the years, I've seen a ton of new people come in, often from the local college, and they're welcomed with the same great energy that I am. Highly recommend this place for anyone. Whether you're a first-day white belt or a long-time black belt, you will have a blast.

There was me, that is Lou, and an extra 30lbs of fat living on me. I join Pit.Fit to shed the…read moreweight because running, bicycling, and all the other "cardio" stuff isn't any fun! I decided on their jiu-jitsu (I always spell that wrong!) program because I looked up what would burn the most calories in the shortest amount of time, and it was very close to the top. Little did I know, the workout would fly by, unlike running where I would check my watch every 5 mins to see if I was done! My first class was with coach Fraser, and I learned very quickly that he was very good. Not only a great technician, but also a great instructor. After a few months, I dropped the 30lbs (they literally melted off) and developed a solid background in self defense (something you wont get by bicycling!). A great place to get in shape, learn self defense, meet awesome people, and have fun!

I've been working out in various forms for more than 20 years - traditional gyms, at home,…read morecrossfit, etc. The Pit cardio kickboxing classes are by far my favorite and I go every chance I get. You get an unbelievably good workout, have fun, and get to learn/practice technique at the same time. The classes never get stale as each workout is different. The instructors are very knowledgable and supportive. I highly recommend taking a free class!

I was a member here for a month while visiting family for the holidays and it was just an okay…read moreexperience. The positives: - the owner is very nice and accommodating for my unusual request of just a single month membership to keep up my fitness and boxing practice while visiting for a month. - some of the trainers were amazing (others not at all (more on that later). - I do enjoy the no set class times so you can just go whenever you're done with work or need to get to the gym "now" because your motivation may not last. - They seemed to do quite a bit of member events and socials outside of the gym (unsure if that's because it was the holiday season or if this typical year round). - When I had a trainer I liked, it was a pretty good workout and can see why some people enjoy 9Round. The negatives: - the trainer makes ALL the difference. I honestly wish I had explored more of who the other trainers would be during the week vs during the weekends. I started adjusting my work schedule to avoid trainers I didn't like... - If you don't like super loud music in a tiny space, this isn't for you. I'd leave with a headache most days because it was just too much. - This isn't a gym for people who need physical accommodations. Some trainers were better than others, but they definitely didn't enjoy the fact I didn't feel comfortable kicking given surgical metal in my ankle and so it hurt like a MoFo to do any of those moves. You also ALWAYS start in Round One with jump rope... that was brutal. - The class times are really bizarre. They're open in the morning for a bit, close for an hour, and then open again for 90 minutes and then are closed all the way until after work hours. It's weird they don't have a lunch time option given how quick and efficient the workout is. I wish I would have realized that before signing up. - They make you switch your stance all the time (fighter stance to non-dominate stance) and even within the same combo. While I get what they're trying to do (even out the effort on both sides), this lead to me pulling muscles because my form was so off when trying to be SouthPaw vs just staying in my fighter stance. Not to mention it's super confusing to think about it when you're already taxing your system with a hard workout. All in all, I see what people enjoy 9Round and are very loyal to it, but it just wasn't for me. I want more of a mix of weight lifting and cardio and this gym just doesn't offer that type of workout.

This is such a rad place to go to get your butt. The concept is really brilliant and I can't…read morerecommendit enough. It's a full body workout that takes 30 minutes. There's no class times so you can pop in literally whenever. There are 9 two minute rounds of various cardio kickboxing and strength exercises and theres always a trainer available to help you with your form and make sure you are pushing yourself to the limit! All of this while monitoring your heart rate to make sure you are doing so safely! Stephanie the owner is so sweet and has really put together a killer crew.

Came over here about a week ago on Thursday evening to drop into a pit jiu jitsu class. I phoned…read morein earlier in the day and John himself answered the phone and welcomed me to come to the pit jiu jitsu class. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Class started with a nice warm up and some self defense before we got into some positioning drills then some rounds of rolling. Overall it was a great experience to check out The Pit. I am usually visiting the area on the weekends so I would give 6 stars if there was jiu jitsu then. Thank you John, Adrian, and the Pit crew for the hospitality! Sammy

We tried out their classes for free for a week. No one was at the front counter to greet us or help…read moreus get a waiver, explain anything to us. We waited a good while before someone greeted us but then told us that they weren't in charge. Since nothing was explained to us, we didn't know what to do or where to get supplies like gloves when all the other kida did. The teachers tried to help the kids and were involved. Overall the class was fine, but not the best fit for my kid so we ended up not registering.

Really nice fitness center with friendly staff members. I have taken some of the classes but 90…read morepercent of the time use the equipment. Some of the machines may need updating but overall well kept.

I literally created an account to make this review. This matter happened a year ago and I heard…read moresomeone else complain so I thought I should share - I tried to cancel my membership because of a family emergency and I didn't live in SLO county anymore. I called and called no one answered. Finally a girl answers the phone- I tell her my situation, I'm moving, I need to cancel. She says okay, give me all your information and I'll relay this and get it canceled. She assured me there were no more steps for me to take. I got a charge on my card the next month. I called back and explained and they denied I ever tried to cancel. I went in person to confront them, the lady helping me was so difficult and made me feel awful. She said it was my fault for not coming in person to cancel and they will not refund me the month I got charged for. I still think about the way I was treated when face to face with that lady. I'm mad I didn't pry more- such a bummer.

I've had some jiu jitsu experience in the past and quit training many years ago. I recently started…read moretraining jiu jitsu again as a beginner after re-gaining interest while watching my son train. The owner, Chris, was super friendly over the phone before I set foot in the building and set up my free trial. Since I began training at this facility over the past few weeks, I've had nothing but great experiences. Upon meeting the various members of the team over the course of a few sessions, I've seen and felt firsthand an entirely new jiu jitsu experience. The team was not only welcoming, but several members with colored belts from blue to black went above and beyond to help me with great attention to detail and I began to see what I needed to see in myself during drills, positional training, and sparring. After every training session, I've seen the mat thoroughly cleaned. Overall, this school is clean, welcoming, and I feel safe training and learning jiu jitsu here as a member.

Highly recommend, very open yet competitive. With all of the experienced instructors making proper…read moreaccommodations to new students, it makes a better experience for anyone who is getting interested in the sport.

I joined up fulltime 3 wks ago and I have stay I'm so thrilled and thankful I did. I have noticed a…read moredifference in my breathing and energy and inflammation has decreased due to my workouts with Dana. Ladies treat yourself you will be glad you did.

I have to work on the central coast of California sometimes and I was looking for a jam I could…read morecome into and get a really good workout and I found that when I found grateful body and Dana. The town of Morro Bay is fortunate to have them

If you've been debating on starting, or what gym to join, start here. Team Moreira is not just a…read moreJiu Jitsu academy, it is also a safe learning environment with a huge family. The way the coaches bring a move to life, breaking down every movement, to an understandable and duplicatable process has brought great strides to those just staring out. This is not a throw you to the wolves gym, this is a learn together, drill, repeat space, allowing confidence to grow before performance. I have attended each coaches classes, and there are so many benefits to all of them! Join us, and bring your kids! The whole family will benefit from the discipline and techniques! This is not a quick fight, this is a years long battle, and I'm so excited to have joined the tribe!

I have been training at this academy for 3 and a half years. My 5 year old son has also started his…read moreJui Jitsu journey at TMLO as well. We both cherish the coaches and community of this amazing academy. If you are looking to start training, or are new to the area and are looking for a chill, fun, welcoming, and challenging place to train BJJ. Look no further!

Valley fight club hasn't just been a great place to get fit, learn self defense and good striking…read moretechniques. It's been an extention of family. The welcome is warm and immediate with zero judgment and complete support. The staff is knowledgeable as well as super encouraging and I'm just bummed I didnt start a decade ago when I had originally send my daughter.

Responded with many options for training I am seeking. I am looking forward to learning how to…read moreprotect myself and not be a potential target.