We absolutely love this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym! It has been an incredible place for kids to learn…read morediscipline, confidence, and respect while having so much fun. The environment is welcoming and positive, and you can tell the coaches truly care about each child's growth both on and off the mats. Professor Jason is amazing--patient, knowledgeable, and great with the kids. He does a fantastic job of teaching real skills while keeping the classes engaging and encouraging. He's supportive during competitions and prepares them for weeks in advance If you're looking for a place where your child will build confidence, learn self-defense, and be part of a supportive community, this is the gym to be. Highly recommend!

Incredible place to take your kids to learn respect, confidence and discipline in a very safe…read moreenvironment. Jason is the owner and is a very nice guy who is a black belt in BJJ. If you drive by yourself with a mask on this is not your place. This a very mask free zone which is one of the big reasons I joined. I've been taking my 8 year old here for 2 months and he has absolutely come out of his shell and is thriving. Every kid needs confidence and discipline from sources other than their family and I am so glad we found this place. I highly recommend.

A true coach will speak truth into you! That's what you can expect! In order to build discipline,…read moreconfidence and character, you need coaches like John and Jason! This is an academy that is not focus in building winners, but building Valiants! We see kids coming in shy and leaving strong and confident!

Highly recommend! Coach John, coach J , and coach Jocelyn are very welcoming. Family oriented …read more Kids and adults learn so much. If you want to learn and enjoy while doing so this is your place . They offer a free week trial. Try it now, you won't regret it !

The environment here is something special and our experience so far at this dojo has been truly…read morewonderful!!! I was worried we wouldn't be able to find a place where my kid would be able to thrive since she really struggles with following and processing verbal instructions, and I can't brag about the staff here enough! The coaches are incredibly patient and intentional. They take the time to break things down step by step, demonstrate each move, and give my child the opportunity to learn through repetition and practice in a way that really works for her. What has been most meaningful is seeing my child's confidence grow because she is improving in not only technical skills, but also in how to carry herself in just daily everyday life. I see my child now more willing to try, to keep going even when something feels hard, and really feel pride. Her peers are kind, encouraging, and inclusive. I have seen other kids step in to help her when she is struggling with a move, which says so much about the culture the dojo creates! We are so grateful to have found a place where she feels supported, understood, and motivated to keep growing. I highly recommend for anyone researching a dojo for their child to start!

The studio and program are really well organized. The teacher are passionate this place is not like…read moreother places you just pay for the belt this place you really do learn it and earn it. Our daughter loves her teacher and the school.

The facility is very clean and the instructors are excellent. I was there for a short while when…read moreProfessor Arman was the owner and I know he would only sell it to someone who has the same dedication and respect for martial arts as he did. I would recommend this place for any of any age to learn self defense, have fun and make lasting friendships.

I'm 70 years old, and anybody can do this. 10 weeks ago I had a serious bicycle accident where I…read morebroke three ribs, my scapula, bruised my ribs and got a lot of road rash. I couldn't move much for about a month so I watched a bunch of TV. When I was younger, I practiced martial arts, but I was always fascinated with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. I started watching YouTube videos at home while injured and learned that there are different types of Jujitsu, sports jujitsu, and self-defense jujitsu. Sports jujitsu is aimed at competing with other Jujitsu practitioners. They tend to be injuries with this type of Jujitsu. There is more of a Competitive, ego. Driven aim to beat your opponent. And as I was just in the process of recovering from a serious accident, count me out. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu started in the United States in Torrance California. I called the Gracie University there and asked if there was anybody in my area. They referred me to Laguna Hills and Professor Arman. I called and talked to him, thinking that private classes might be best after I recovered from my injuries because my main concern was not being injured. He convinced me that the classes were designed specifically to avoid injury, and that I would be fine there. I decided to go in and meet him and check the place out. From the moment I walked in the door, everybody I met, were very friendly and nice. The instructors and students were having fun and everybody seemed like family. No pretense or anybody acting like a bad ass. Just normal people enjoying learning this art of self-defense, which is the only one where smaller people can routinely defend themselves against larger opponents. I came in and watched for three nights in a row, wishing I could take a class. But I was still very injured and fragile. One of the professors there, Lee, asked me if I wanted to try to learn one of the techniques. I told him that I was way too injured, and there's no way because I could barely even lay down. He reassured me. We could do something simple and he wouldn't barely touch me. Hesitantly, I agreed. A few minutes later, I was learning my first technique. Doing anything, standing, walking, or even sitting hurt at that point And what Lee taught me wasn't any worse than anything else. I was thrilled. I came back the next day and worked with some of the smaller students and women, still worried about doing anything much. I made everybody aware of my situation, and they were all understanding and everything I learned flowed smoothly. I've been going there for six weeks, and I'm almost pain-free. I never thought, at 70 years old, with multiple broken bones, that I could learn a martial art, and not worry about becoming injured. But it really follows the entire Gracie Jiu-Jitsu philosophy of teaching people without them having to worry about becoming injured. I now take between five and nine lessons a week, and am progressing rapidly in their very structured educational program. I plan on doing this for the rest of my life, partly because of this particular branch of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, instructors, the students, health benefits and the value that it adds to my life. So if you want to learn what Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is all about, this is the place to be. They have a free, 10 day program, just so people can come and see if they like it. If I can do this at my age, anybody can do it. They have a terrific bully-proof kids program for children five years old and up, and have coed programs for any age. Couldn't recommend it more highly.

I've been training at AOJ MV for almost 2 yrs, I'm there 3-4 times a week for adult classes and my…read morekids go twice a week in the afternoon. We came from Gracie Barra Headquarters, I was there for 4 years before I decided to switch to AOJ. It was the BEST decision I've made in regards to BJJ training. I love everything about AOJ, the classes, the professors, the facility the bathroom! They are often cleaning the mats, windows, bathrooms. The Professors are all highly skilled and the techniques they teach are so much more complex but they break it down so it's easier to understand. I love how the kids group is separated into smaller clusters giving kids more personalized training. AOJ encourages kids to train multiple classes a day/week if they are able to, our previous school limited kids to 2 classes a week. Not bashing GB but they are more of a intro to JJ school, AOJ is more focused on detailed/higher level instruction.

I asked a BJJ black belt friend of mine if he had any recommendations for schools. He said, "If you…read morelive near AOJ, go to AOJ." He is not a student here but it shows the reputation and respect he has for AOJ. I've now been training here for 6+ months and love it. AOJ was one of the few places with morning and evening classes, so it fit my schedule nicely. The Basics class will get you confident quickly because you're being taught by world class professors and coaches. They patiently work with you and make sure you understand the concepts. Not only do you have world class instructors, but the other students all want to help each other get better. There's no egos and it's a great community. Lastly, it's very clean and they have plenty of facilities to shower if you go before work.

Best gym around ! They are very welcoming and the professors are knowledgeable! Overall great…read moreexperience

This is a brand new school that I happened to stumble upon near where I now live. I was initially…read moredrawn to the school because of its association with Checkmat, which is a top caliber team. Because of its recent opening, classes are still small and quickly growing, which mean there is a lot of personal attention given. The facilities are spartan, clean, and get the job done. Russell Cantorna leads this school, and he is an extremely gracious and welcoming person. He doesn't stress the need to win or lose, despite his competitive record - rather, he stresses having a good time on the mat. As a guest to the academy, there is no hard sales pitch. Try a class, enjoy yourself, there's no rush to sign up. Incredibly down to earth guys and gals. Being a smaller guy, the techniques I've seen Russell use focus largely on technique and efficient control rather than weight or muscle, which suits me since I am on the smaller end as well. Despite being a black belt, Russell is extremely humble during a lesson and during a roll. He will wreck you on the mat, but compliment your strengths afterwards. He is the kind of instructor who encourages you and makes you look forward to training, day after day. Highly recommend.

I've been curious about Jiu Jitsu for a long time and always wanted to learn. Never could bring…read moremyself to walk through the doors due to being intimidated. I finally took the first step and chose to try a class here one hot summer day 3 years ago. When I started looking at different gyms, most of them never revealed the price of membership. A lot of gyms want you to come in first and sit you down to discuss fees. However, when I looked at 10th Planet MV, I really appreciated the transparency of membership, which made it a no brainer to sign up for a trial class. My first day, I was welcomed with a handshake and introduction by Coach Matt. Big points since I've visited other gyms where the owner doesn't even acknowledge potential members. At first, I was nervous walking in at rooster weight seeing the big cats on the mat. As the class went on, I got more comfortable and realized my Muay Thai won't do well on the ground like Rodtang vs DJ. Everyone here is welcoming and takes care of each other. Coach Matt is great at explaining techniques that make it easier to learn even without prior martial arts experience. All the coaches here are happy to answer questions you may have. Coming here feels like going to your friend's house, where you feel welcomed and at home. Other gyms I've tried felt like going to your snooty aunt's house where you feel judged and compared to your cousin who just met a lawyer from Georgetown University who has a Condo in Maryland and they're getting married soon but delaying due to prior.... I'm getting off topic. Basically, 10th Planet MV is a great place to learn jiu jitsu whether you have no experience in martial arts or want to level up your existing skills. You will learn, you will be tested against yourself, and you will meet great people.

The best by far! Family friendly, super clean, very skilled…read morecoaches! Our whole family loves here!

For a while now, I have been taking classes with Adam, and they have been great! I have learned so…read moremuch since the very beginning to now and Adam is also an amazing coach. He teaches in a way that makes it easy to understand and helps us strive for perfection in a positive manner. Adam also taught me not only kickboxing, but also Filipino fighting sticks techniques and many other weapons too. If you want to learn self-defense now and excel in combat, sign up for classes with Adam today!

I started training with Adam at Almighty performance about 5 months ago. I highly recommend working…read morewith him for personalized and exceptional workout sessions. I've had a hard time finding a fitness option that doesn't put me out of commission at some point due to a ruptured disc. Adam customizes my workout to protect and strengthen my back while still getting in amazing, "fun" workouts. I've finally found a regimen that I can be consistent with and love the results. Thank you Adam!