My son started here 5 months ago, and we are so happy to be part of this place. The trainers are very attentive and sensitive to each child's needs. At age 5, it can be challenging--when kids feel stuck or lose their way, they can easily lose interest. However, the trainers here truly know how to engage, motivate, and support each child individually. My son loves coming here. He has learned that even if he feels less confident than others at times, he can still enjoy the process and continue learning. This has been such an important growth experience for him. Many thanks to all the trainers for their dedication and care. read more

I am so grateful we found ACE jiu-jitsu. Our son started just shy of two years ago at 7 years old, has competed in 5 tournaments and medaled in 4. Which seems fabulous, but the real win for us has been the consistent dedication of the coaches who are enthusiastic in their teachings and supportive of each child's success as athletes and as humans. read more

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Ace jiu jitsu is an awesome place. We are so thankful and grateful for this academy. We highly recommend Ace Jiu-jitsu for kids they offer muay thai and Jiu-jitsu during the week. Asa is so good with kids, he pushes them mentally and physically to do better. To gain self confidence within themselves is just priceless. Asa and his whole staff here are amazing. read more

I am thrilled with the experience my 6-year-old has had at ACE Jiu - Jitsu. The instructors are exceptional at engaging young learners and creating a safe, , and educational environment. I am grateful for the positive impact ACE Jiu - Jitsu has had on my child's growth and development. If you're seeking a place where your child can learn Jiu Jitsu while having a blast, ACE is the place to go! read more

This is the place for Jiujitsu- led and taught by Tim Cartmell. My husband will drive 80 miles round trip to get a class in with Tim. And several other students will also commute long distances to train here as well. The level of Jiujitsu is amazing and you can tell by training with any of his students. Both nogi and gi are taught at this academy. You will learn the skills to master Jiujitsu- not by strength but skills. They have a great family oriented environment and want everyone to grow at their own pace. It's a healthy environment for both kids and adults. Tip- open mats on sat 3-5pm! read more

Top notch coaching! Lots of individual attention. Coaches genuinely care and get excited when they see students progressing.

The kids program is excellent! Asa, Chris, and all of the other coaches are really good with the kids as far as friendliness, safety, instruction, and motivation. Seeing the skill, respect, and camaraderie of the older kids who grew up in the gym just shows what a special place Ace is. read more

I am in total shock of what I witnessed from this studio at a local Jiu Jitsu tournament for young kids learning these techniques. Asa Fuller, who was not a coach, but is clearly an instructor here, was screaming at the top of his lungs from the audience so much so that everyone standing around him was in shock of his disgusting behavior. Shouting obscenities at 10 year old boys who were competing not only terrified both boys on the mat, the parents there to support their kids, and the coaches and referees at the event. He clearly has no regard for sportsmanship or class and I can't believe anyone would allow this man around their kids. Classless studio and classless leadership. read more

After my bjj gym was shut down due to covid, i was trying a few other gyms in the area. Ace is the best one I tried so far. Lay back attitude, very friendly, and nobody is trying to kill you while sparring. The level of teaching is very good with attention to details and enough time to try new technics. The price is also fair, and looks like im going to train with them regularly read more

This place has such a great environment to it the people are great and so sore the coaches I have been training here over ten years and it really has been a great journey. read more

I was looking for a Jiu jitsu dojo around Fountain valley / Huntington Beach for my 5 years old daughter Alena. according with her pediatrician,She needs more activity.... I check a few schools... And then I found Ace Jiu jitsu, I got a free trial.. and SHE LOVE IT!!! She's more healthy ( according with her pediatrician),.. Is a great environment there!! Friendly coaches, nice families there, the kids are very happy there... I think I made one of the best decisions in life getting my daughter in this place... I recommend this place 100 %.... read more

My 10-year-old has been doing the Junior Grapplers class for about a year now. She really enjoys it and looks forward to seeing her friends there. They are great with the kids and I love that they focus on character qualities like kindness and helpfulness. This place is great for the whole family and we look forward to enrolling our younger kids when they are old enough. read more

Ace is one in a million takes his time with kids and is always praising them. If you are looking for to put yours kids in the class Do It! read more

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Great instructors here, I am impressed with their training team and instructors. Really nice facility and easy parking too. It's in same plaza as Turner's Outdoorsman. I've noticed my son's basketball game also improved, since he started understanding more about a solid base and balance here at Ace JiuJitsu read more

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Master Tim Cartmell and his team are amazing folks to train with. I train at another school but stop in once in a while. They also have a Saturday afternoon open mat 3-6pm every Saturday. read more

I was in town for business from Idaho. I trained as a guest in a no-gi class taught by master Tim Cartmell. What an incredible privilege that was. He has been training martial arts since the early 70's and his knowledge and love of Jujitsu is very evident. The team at ACE were very welcoming and there were zero egos. If you are in town I highly recommend ACE Jiu-Jitsu!! read more

I have only seen ASA FULLER at my Children's jiu jitsu tournaments from a far, a hand full of times. Every time I see him he is angry, red, and causing some kind of problem! Most recently, my 5 year old son(only his second tournament) fought a boy from Ace Jiu Jitsu. My son won the fight, as soon as the ref raised my son's hand, ASA starts yelling at the ref, screaming profanities in front of all these children and parents! THIS WAS A KIDS TOURNAMENT! I was shocked to be in the middle of this drama, but not surprised cuz I have seen it from a far. Asa and two of his coaches ranted raved for 15 min, till the ref called over the owner of the tournament to shut Asa/coaches down. My son didn't understand why ASA was ranting and raving and began to cry!! The lady next to me said, Asa does this all the time! I don't know how any parent could have their kids train at this jym. Shame on you Asa!! read more

Here at Ace Jiu Jitsu, there are 4 black belts that teach on alternating morning / nights. Tim Cartmell, Asa Fuller, Chris Thue, & Matt Wang. There are also a few other black belts that stop by on consistant basis but they dont teach all the time. This is a great place to for people who want to try out jiu jitsu. Whether you are a beginner or advanced. The instructors are very clear, concise, and go the extra mile for their students. They are always ON TIME, and stay after and roll / help anyone who needs it. That alone speaks a great volume because most Brazilian coaches are an hour late to class and leave early. (not all but some) Whatever you want to do within the sport is fully reachable here. We have professional cage fighters and just the regular guy who likes to get a good workout and a little male comradery. I told the coaches i was interested in fighting in the cage and they have been extremely supportive and helpful. They show up to all the tournaments and make sure that anyone who is fighting has someone coaching them, regardless if its white belt or black belt. I have been training here for 13 months, but have trained elsewhere for 5 years, and i've got to say...this place is by far my favorite. The mats are clean, the people are nice, and everyone is willing to help you. Once you become a member, you're practically family. This school is NOT about dollar signs, instead its about building relationships and sustaining them for life. I promise if you are interested in the sport...you will find no better place than the ace. 5 stars. oh yea, and once and a while i come early and get to watch the kids program, and i must say...the kids program has lots of students that range in talent..and its a great martial art to learn early. If you're interested in self defense or competition for you're kid...come check out a class. read more

shopped around for a jiujitsu school and found ACE to be the best fit for me. instructors are down to earth and knowledgeable & family oriented. lastly, everywhere else i went charges double the rate for fundamental classes. Asa, one of the owners and instructors is very welcoming and straight forward. read more

My son as been going since 2011. If you are a parent and want an incredible place for your child to not only learn to defend themselves, but have a great environment, good family atmosphere, and make some new friends, Ace is the Place! Coaches: Asa, Chris, Eric, etc... for the kids are amazing. read more

What a great place! There instructors are not only top notch but some of the kindest people you will ever meet! ACE JIUJITSU Is a great place for families. I highly recommend you go and check it out!!!! read more

DO NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR 30 DAY FREE TRIAL IT IS A RIP OFF!!! My deadline for cancelling my 30 day trial was on April 15. I called and spoke directly with Steve on April 12 and explained to him my financial situation had changed drastically. He informed me that i needed to cancel in writing and i had to send an email to acebjj@yahoo.com. I did just that and today i get my credit card statement for this past month and they are still charging me a monthly fee of $129.99. Steve promised me that if for any reason i was not happy i would get back the $150 deposit and would not be charged any monthly fees of $129.99. ITS ALL LIES! DO NOT TRUST THEM! read more

This place is way more than just Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), they have it all, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Mauy Thai (Kick Boxing) and Grappling. They have 3 black belts on the mat everyday. Its right near my warehouse in HB so i drop by and get a quick roll on. They got good kids program too. read more

It doesnt matter that im absolutly gonna marry paul Arras one day right??? Hi paul I think anything you do is amazing your a great dude and even if i had to dream till the day was gone id still be thinking of you so happy to give this review your awesome with everything so im sure the kids love you just as much Piondexter agrees and so does marshal!!!! Smiles Krystal KRazydoll@outlook.com read more

I love Ace. I've trained at many different jiu jitsu and mma gyms and this is my favorite. All the instructors are amazing and very attentive. The feel of the gym is very laid back, with no attitude in anyway. There is something for everyone: from beginners to advanced, as there are usually more than one black belt on the mat at all times. One of my favorite things about Ace is that every night, we work takedown techniques prior to working ground techniques. I believe my takedowns have improved greatly in my time here. After Jiu Jitsu class on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights there are Muay Thai and Boxing classes. Also, the price is right. Lastly, the kids class is supposed to be phenomenal. Check us out. read more

I absolutely love training here! The instructors are so knowledgeable and really care about you. I've trained here going on 1 1/2 years, and dont ever plan to go anywhere else! We have a great competition team, and the people who train here are like a second family! Asa, Tim, and Chris are amazing instructors! As well as Fernando our Muay Thai instructor (who just signed a contract with strikeforce!). I have only good things to say about this place. You just have to check it out yourself....Oh and we have been fortunate to have the coolest girls come and train! Only 3 for BJJ but a lot more come in for Muay Thai classes! read more

Ace is A+! My teenage son has been going to this studio for 2 years now and has flourished physically, personally and spiritually. The instructors are knowledgeable and well versed in the discipline and model the right way to master the techniques. This is not a factory pumping out belts...the students really have to earn it through tests and actual match ups in competition outside of the studio at the numerous sanctioned tournaments. Asa, Chris, Eric, Fernando and the rest of the instructors are phenomenal with the young students, as well as the not so young, motivating and encouraging to put in their best effort, which translates outside of the studio. Come by and put on a Gi (for a free roll around) and see for yourself what a great atmosphere this is to learn Jiu-Jitsu and the mixed martial arts. read more

This place is incredible! The coaches are great with the kids. Both my kids and Husband trained here. When we had some financial difficulties we had no problems canceling our contract considering it was a contract and they did not need to help us. They were willing to go above and beyond. The owners are great people and are true to their word. read more

The staff is extremely knowledgeable and they give you a lot of one on one attention. I've been to other MMA gyms and they never teach you anything... Chris and Asa do a great job with people with little or no experience... I highly recommend it... read more

All the instructors are super knowledgable and friendly. The people are friendly and genuinely want to learn. I have been training for many years, and by far this is the best school I have trained at. read more

I discovered ACE Jiu-Jitsu through a friend's recommendation. My son, who was 6 at the time and shy, was quickly put at ease by the coaches and kids in the program. There was no hard sales pitch and we were able to try the school for free. My son was smiling from ear to ear during his first class and was instantly hooked. About 9 months after starting, my son took home the gold medal at the World Championships. The ACE coaches are absolutely amazing - they are all World Champions, still compete; still study jiu-jitsu and they train with professional fighters. They live what they teach. They pass on their beliefs, knowledge and enthusiasm to their students. There is always a black belt instructor teaching every class. Look around at other schools and you'll find that's not always the case, especially for the kids' classes. One of the many things that I love about ACE is that you're paying to learn how to defend yourself in a safe but fun environment. Take downs are taught here too and that's a big plus. Some jiu-jitsu schools don't teach take downs at all. Throughout it all, the coaches teach humility, respect and hard work with their actions and training. They have classes almost every day, so it's been perfect to work around our soccer and baseball schedules. Since it's an indoor activity, you never have to worry about weather constraints - a perfect exercise option for kids even when it's raining! I started taking classes too. It's the toughest workout I've ever done. ACE challenges your mind as well as your body. The people in the classes are very down to earth and we've all become friends. Young professional fighters train here, but I can attest that if you've always wanted to learn a martial art, but think you're too old, this is a great place to train. My 5 year old daughter just started taking classes. She absolutely loves it. This place is great for girls too. This has become an incredible bonding experience for my family thanks to everyone at ACE, from the coaches to the students to the parents. If you give them a try, I bet you'll become stronger physically, your character will be strengthened and you'll have a lot of fun. We are proud and fortunate to be part of the ACE Jiu-Jitsu family. read more

My kids have been going here for about 2 years. Instructors are very kid friendly and class sizes are not overwhelmingly crowded which is nice. It's helped my kids build confidence and coordination - will continue on! read more

Good guys and gals to train with. I'm fairly new to the world of jiu jitsu. All around good family oriented vibe. It is kinda hidden toward the back so look for ace next to the sushi burrito joint. No gi and gi training for all levels. I can't wait till I get back to the OC to train with them. read more

A few free trial classes was all it took to see that Ace BJJ has a lot of talent and a really great learning environment. My kids have been training at Ace BJJ for over a year, and I just started. It is such an awesome place to learn self-defense, get healthy, and make friends. There are no egos, no pretentiousness, no jerks, just a lot of happy, supportive, helpful, and laid-back people that really enjoy themselves. They have excellent training programs and flexible schedules for the adults & kids. Orange County is known for being the mecca of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the excellent coaching staff is a testament to that. The main instructors, Asa, Chris, & Tim, have outstanding reputations, and recently, Paul has rejoined Ace BJJ, and has been doing a phenomenal job instructing the students. Along with the instructors, are the numerous awesome assistant coaches, in which together they create the perfect learning environment, that safely and effectively produce top notch students. I always recommend Ace BJJ to anyone that is wanting to learn self-defense, get into shape, meet nice people, but especially to parents who have rascal kids, who could actually benefit from the positive mental health that is a result from training in BJJ. read more

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Ace jiu jitsu has a awesome kids program. My two girls ages 7 and 6 have been going for over a year now. We have watched them grow and learn from there instructors. The instructors are very patient and helpful with the kids at any learning stage. One thing I like is that there are several different kids at the same age and skill level from beginner to 2 years experience, so no kid feels bored or that they are going to be dominated by another. The instructors are great at paring them up by age and skill level. Not only would I but I do daily recommend ace to my friends for there kids. read more

Found this place through a friend's recommendation and have to say our family loves it. Hubby and the kids have been attending and it's been great exercise and self defense training for them. The instructors are very knowledgeable and their enthusiasm is infectious. I like that their focus is on the training and development and not turning a quick buck. read more

My son loves it there in the 4-7 class. They keep up the pace so the kids don't get bored and teach with a passion that grows on the students. read more

I was one of the original clients here a few years ago. The training at that time was very good, but if you ever want to cancel, they are extremely unhelpful. After a year, I put my contract on hold because of work obligations, hoping to return to training in the future. I kept my contract on hold for a couple of years, stopping by every few months to renew the hold. Recently, I moved to Santa Monica, and it became clear that I would not return to training, so I tried to cancel the contract. It was set to begin charging my card in April, so I began calling in February to try to cancel. Between mid-February and early March, I called approximately 10 times during business hours, and was unable to get anything but an answering machine. I left a messages asking for contract to be cancelled and for a return call, which I never received. I also contacted them through their website, asking for cancellation and a return call or email, which I never received. In April, as I feared, they began charging my card. At that time, I was finally able to contact Steve (I didn't get a last name), who told me that normally cancellation required 30-days written notice, but that they would take care of things if I sent an email to acebjj@yahoo.com explaining the situation. I sent the email, and things were not taken care of. I received no response, and was billed again in May. In May, after several more unreturned email and phone messages, I finally spoke with Asa, one of the original founders. At that time, he actually cancelled my contract, but refused to reverse the charges. He told me that I should have sent a certified letter requesting cancellation. Are you kidding me?!? Are we lawyers? I was on the mat with these guys, but apparently the old handshake and verbal commitment isn't enough. They need a certified letter. In the end, I'm out $260 for training that I didn't receive on a membership that took me three months, 15+ phone calls, and three emails to cancel. read more

Tim Cartmell teach here. Eh hem... Tim Cartmell teaches here. If you don't know who he is, he is a high level martial artist, and a legend around these parts, these parts meaning Earth... Look him up... read more

My 2 sons have been attending Ace Jiu Jitsu since October 2011. We looked around for a Jiu Jitsu place for them and were fortunate to find Ace. They have EXCELLENT instructors who have the skills, knowledge, and personalities to lead all their students. My sons have grown tremendously in just a few months. They take each student under their wings and teach them the skills necessary to improve, learn and become better at their chosen martial art. Their are always enough instructors on the mat to cater to the needs of the students. Whenever I have seen my 4 year old son struggling with a technique we are always guaranteed that an instructor will take him to the side to teach him the correct technique. No one is ever brushed off. This is an excellent place for people of all ages. We have become a part of the Ace Jiu Jitsu family and could not be happier. read more