This is a small family own business and you truly feel that when you're there. My daughter started in the toddler class at 5 yrs old and advance to the next class after 3 month with the suggestion from coach Jason. Shes having fun and learning so much. There is a lot of hands on learning and the kids really get to practice all the moves on each other. All the coaches and students are so incredibly friendly and respectful. If you're interested in having your kid or even you try to out this place. It's wonderful! read more

I just took a few of the free introduction classes for Muay Thai and Boxing that will be offered here and absolutely LOVED it. The instructors Pete and Dominic are very detailed with explaining the strikes and combos. They both take their time and pay attention to every student. I am hoping they'll be able to add more classes at earlier times because parking may be an issue during the week nights. My gym closed so while I am still looking for my new "home", I can see myself making this place it! I highly recommend checking their classes out if you're interested in learning both arts. read more

I apologize to Professor Telles for taking this long to write this review. I started back in late 2018 with Eduardo Telles- The Turtle Master . I was very inconsistent, 1 day a week, 1 week off. Then 2 weeks off. So, of almost 3 years of rolling, I stayed at white belt do to my inconsistency. I ended up leaving in 2021 due to work and then leaving San Diego shortly after. Fastfoward exactly 3 years later, i got back on the mats in April and have been improving quick. I'm currently averaging 3 classes a week. Sometimes 5! Now to the important part: Professor Telles. Where to start?! Professor Telles is simply amazing! For the 3 years I had the privilege of rolling with him he made it fun roll. He's very playful- its fun to roll with him, funny- he says some funny shit, laid-back- no pressure he's just easy going. He was just born to teach jiu jitsu. And his gym, I think is pretty great. Its clean and has its own (cool) unique look and feel. When I come back down to SD I look forward to getting back in the gym. Thank you Professor read more

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their amazing staff is really helping my tween daughter and I with our practice ! Classes for kids and adults. Also with and without the gi read more

I have two boys(11 and 7)enrolled and I can't begin to tell you how much they love it there. Jason is gracious and patient when it comes to teaching. All of their coaches treat my boys so great and the level of training they receive is top-notch. Professor Telles and Jason both came to coach my boys in the last tournament and two Golds medals later, they couldn't be more hungrier to get back to training for the next one. If you want top-tier training or just to get back in shape, this is the place to come. OSSSS read more

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After training at Nine Nine Headquarters for just over two years I can tell you that this place becomes family very quickly. I feel at home when I throw on the GI with Professor Telles and my Nine Nine teammates. Professor Telles is an amazing teacher and a legend in the sport. If you want world class training then you found it at Nine Nine. Getting into martial arts can be intimidating at any level from dropping your kids off to being on the older adult side with your battle wounds...but Telles and Nine Nine have a place for you to learn BJJ, join a fellowship of great people and start a journey that only has open horizons. I couldn't be more grateful to my friend Danny Boll for inviting me (over and over) to class and getting me started. OSS read more

99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ - Hitting the mats at Nine Nine Headquarters with Professor Eduardo Telles - Boxing Near Me - San Diego, California

The training and instruction are as good as it gets, Professor Telles is a amazing practitioner and innovator of the sport. He is humble and funny but pays very close attention to the students. The facility is nice with a fenced area for working MMA techniques against the cage and there is plenty of mat space to roll around. He is currently getting huge portraits on the wall of Martial arts greatest, Bruce Lee, Mohammed Ali, Mitsuyo Maeda and others. I have had the opportunity to train there twice now and I leave happy, tired and full of knowledge. He is also a Carlos Valente affiliate so other Valente Bjj affiliate schools always go and bring their students to train with others so you always have someone to roll with. Give the place a try, I am positive you will not be disappointed. read more

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The best of Jiu-Jitsu in San Diego, Master Telles a great champion and an excellent coach, 100% read more

99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ - The best of Jiu-Jitsu in San Diego, Master Telles a great champion and an excellent coach, 100% - Boxing Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent BJJ school! Professor Tellis is a legend in the BJJ community for being an innovator of techniques (turtle guard/octopus guard), World Champion competitor (he still competes over two decades!), and has trained numerous world champions (Cobrinha/Galvao). What makes 99 HQ unique is the culture from the top on down. Professor Tellis is genuinely sincere and caring to all of his students. Ego's are checked, students safety is a priority, and the mats are disinfected after every class. Also, you never know which world champion will be rolling on the mats from Buchecha to Leandro Lo. (Involved in multiple martial art disciplines for over 40 years and have been training at 99 HQ for nearly 6 years). read more

I go to college in San Luis Obispo and therefore train there. However, I am from San Diego and decided to attend the no-gi classes offered here...and I am glad I did! I learned an awesome takedown and great transitions from the takedown and even counters! After class I free rolled with Professor Telles. With a person of his caliber I wasn't sure how he would go about rolling with me. However, it was an amazing experience rolling with Eduardo. He rolled in a teacher manner whilst displaying his lifetime of experience. It was amazing! I look forward to coming back to San Diego so that I can learn more from such a great professor! read more

Professor Telles defines the true meaning of Jiujitsu. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge with his students and teaches three classes a day. His attention to detail will allow you to progress much farther than you would at other gyms. The 99 family is unique. From the moment you step in the door, you are welcomed. Members come from all walks of life, yet share a common bond. They are never hesitant to help you improve your game. They push you to your limits and make you want to want to train harder. World class instruction by Telles is nothing short of amazing!!! read more

If you want world class martial arts instruction then this is the place for you. Professor Telles is a legend in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA world. He is seriously one of the most humble and understanding people I've ever had the chance to meet and being able to train with him multiple times a week is an honor. I'm a fitness fanatic and this place has everything that I could ever dream of to not only get in shape but to take myself to the next level. With the family friendly and NO EGO environment it's the perfect place to bring kids and other family members to get in shape and have fun in the process. Everyone is greeted and treated like family here. Come train with us! read more

Truly one of the best academy's I ever been to. the people are humble and welcoming. Telles is personable and honest AND one of the BEST jiu jitsu practitioners in the states!!! if you don't believe me GOOGLE HIM! read more

Great Coaching, Cleanliness, Multiple private shower rooms, Weather and Location and Cool people. It took me 6 months to come across this place and let my review help you save that kind of time. Eduardo is a good coach and easy to get along with. His coaching is very detailed oriented. Alex the Muay Thai coach is also a great coach with several champions who have trained with him, including UFC fighters. I have gotten sick from other mats at gyms and here the mats get sprayed and steamed. The gym also has 3 shower rooms which for some reason is rare most gyms I checked into have one or none. The location is close to the beach so the weather rarely gets to hot and the neighborhood is nice and safe. Everybody I have met here as been cool. No douchebags or fake tough guys. Just people trying to get better. read more

I've known and trained with Telles for the last few years and can honestly say he is one of the nicest and most respectful black belts I have met. He has great instruction and validates his techniques with continuous competition at the highest level. He has genuine passion for learning and teaching jiu jitsu. His academy is very well laid out and the staff is welcoming. read more

Went to the The Open Mat's soft opening yesterday......the facility is very awesome - - The head jiu jitsu instructor Eduardo Telles Moriera (of turtle guard and octopus guard fame) is a very technical BJJ instructor.... this place is going to take San Diego Jiu Jitsu up another knotch! read more

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I train at a different gym, but regularly go to Open Mat to train with, Prof. Eduardo Telles, the pioneer of the "Turtle Guard." I love his gym because you get world class instruction, from a world champion that is the most humble and genuine person that you will ever meet. Telles could kick your ass and be so nice to you afterwards that you'd want to buy him dinner. I am a blue belt, but there is a certain move that I do particularly well, one day, Telles had me teach the move to the class, only adding a few pointers here and there. You never get that in other gyms. Telles is a world champion that isn't full of ego. Each time I've gone there has been a decent class size and all the students that I had the chance to roll with were very cool. It's awesome when you're from a different gym, but you are treated like a brother by people who don't even know you. That means there is good energy in the gym. read more

I recently completed my third BJJ class at Open Mat. I am female, and I have no experience with any type of grappling, wrestling, etc. I was a little concerned about training with a World Champion. I wondered if he would be as good an Instructor as he is a competitor. I was soon relieved to find that he is, in fact, a great Instructor! And, he surrounds himself with great Instructors. Open Mat already seems more like home than a place of business. I can't get over the feeing of community. I have received great coaching from higher belts and other white belts. The students strive to help their fellow students to get better, rather than to dominate them. It is truly my "happy place". read more

Telles is a great instructor. The academy has everything you need and is state of the art. Check it out!

One of the best places to train at.. very patient and friendly instructors.. loving every minute of training here..

I have been training with Professor Telles for 2 years now and I must say I love the atmosphere and the love I receive from everyone. I own and operate 99 Jiu Jitsu located in Wildomar CA and we are very happy to be part of the 99 Family! If you live in the San Diego area you should definitely come by and try a class! Oss read more

This is truly a place where you will feel at home and be able to expand your jiu-jitsu game immediately. I couldn't imagine doing this journey anywhere else. Please come join speak with professor Telles and all the other amazing instructors. You will not be disappointed. Thank you to 99 for everything read more

After leaving my first bjj school, I was fortunate to find the guys at Open Mat. The people there really are like a family and it is such a positive environment to learn in. The facility is top-notch. There are plenty of bathrooms, showers are available as well as laundry service. What I really liked about Open Mat was the opportunity to train with high level guys as well as rolling with Professor Telles on a regular basis. He teaches all of the adult classes and is a joy to be around. This is an awesome place to train if you live in the area or just want to drop in and roll with great people. An added bonus is that on any given day, you may also have the opportunity to roll with legendary bjj practioners as Professor Telles is friends with many of the greats who stop in for visits. read more

I have trained at 2 different academies in San Diego, but after an injury I took a few months off. When my knee healed, I started doing research on different Jiu Jitsu academies, and was referred to Professor Telles. The Academy was still being built, so I waited a few weeks for the brand new location to open. Once it opened, I started training here. I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER WITH THE TRAINING I RECEIVE HERE!! Telles must be the most humble instructor on the planet, and he will meet you at your own level, from white belt to black belt. The environment is fun, which is important. The training is never repetitive, always something new and new faces come in and out, because the professor is very connected in the Jiu Jitsu community. Also, they offer Muay Thai classes for people who are interested in that kind of thing. The Gym is very clean and unique, with awesome paintings on the wall. Perfect place for anyone looking for a new Jiu Jitsu home, or for beginners that are curious in training BJJ! read more

There is no denying that it feels like a family when you walk thru the doors at 99 Headquarters in San Diego. Everyone is so friendly and willing to help you learn and grow from day 1. I started training here after my fiancé and a good friend had been going for months, I finally had to see for myself what all the hype was about. The first time I took a class my fiancé was out of town, and I was a little nervous to go with out him. Professor Telles greeted me like I had been there a million times. He made sure to take one on one time with me, and make sure I was comprehending the technical moves we were learning. Telles is probably the most humble person I have ever met. Every single class he is sure to give individual attention to everyone. It's almost like a semi private lesson. I look forward to competing on the 99 Jiu Jitsu Team, and hope to see more women on the mats there. Defiantly would recommend this gym to anyone looking to start self defense classes. Men, women and kids! Oss! read more

Best gym in Sd. Being in the military, I bounced around a bunch of Jiujitsu gyms and 99 has been by far the best I trained at. Great people there and Prof. Telles is the best around. It has a laid back atmosphere with a bunch of talented people working hard. Stop by if you are just beginning or if you want to bring your skills to the next level. You won't be disappointed. read more

This place is awesome. Although tough to see from the street or parking lot, it's in the corner of the Sprouts shopping center between The sushi restaurant and chinese restaurant. Once you walk through the door you realize how much room they have and how professional and clean the place is. The instruction is amazing. I'm inexperienced in Jiu Jitsu but everyone I've trained with has been amazingly patient and helpful. Professor Telles is a remarkable instructor and Veeeerrrryyyy patient. After warm up, most classes have started with Telles asking if there are things we need help with and would like to practice. At some point he then makes certain to include this in the evenings lesson. Besides the great instruction, the people are just FUN. The vibe is so easy going and un intimidating... And I'm 47! My children are practicing in the kids class and loving their instruction as well. The 5:15 kids class time is great because the adult class starts immediately after at 6:00. This works well for families. I have not trained in the Muay Thai classes, but those instructors have been very nice too and always very welcoming. read more

I have been training at Open Mat for about six months, and have loved every minute of it. Eduardo Telles is the real deal -- a world-class jiu jitsu practitioner, and an excellent (and very patient) instructor. The atmosphere is very relaxed, and all skill levels are welcome. I feel very lucky to call this place home. Go Team 99! read more