BE AWARE!!! Someone…read moreposted a review in google for this academy, and it read as follows: "How is possible the lack of discipline and to permit the bullying in the academy for little kids? How a professor response is that he can't do anything about bullying? What the owner of this academy let this to happen? I think that a review of the license to operate is due!!" To what the owner of the place, Mario Sperry, replied: "Thank you for your message. You should try another gym. Let us know, how it goes. Good luck!" My review/response to his sarcastic reply (and gave one star as it doesn't let you give a lower rating): Seriously!!?? is that your response to a review about a little kid being bullied on your watch!!??? go out there and let us know how it goes!!??? I believe that the core principles or pillars of martial arts are still discipline, respect, and patience, but evidently, not in your gym. My son took judo classes when he was little (I can give you the name of the place because it is still around--too bad is far from their house) and the most important things he was taught early on was, 1) follow the rules, 2) discipline, and 3) respect, that's why he enrolled his son in a martial arts school, to learn the technique but also to form him as a respectful adult. You might have a million medals and hold a 6th degree black belt, but you are clearly does not care about discipline and respect, or the safety of the children entrusted to you to teach and guide. What type of gym are you running, a daycare for little kids or a place where values and respect are also taught as part of the enrollment package? Such a disgrace to the sport and such a lack of respect to the community and parents! I definitely second the idea of a full review, by either the MMA, USJJF, USJJO, IBJJF, and any other regulator out there!

Have you not moved off of your couch for years and are completely out of shape? Are you an elite…read moreathlete needing a new challenge? Are you looking to learn how to defend yourself? Are you just new to Miami and looking to meet friends? Have you listened to Joe Rogan and now want to see what Jiu Jitsu is all about? If you answered yes to any of the questions above then you need to stop by the family atmosphere, Mario Sperry's gym for a free class. I started watching a lot of YouTube and heard Joe Rogan swear by Jiu Jitsu. It made me curious so I looked for a gym close to me. Mario Sperry Martial Arts was only one mile from me so I sent them an e-mail and they responded right back to me. I warned them that I was older, out of shape, and non-athletic, but they told me to come on in and check out a free class. As I walked up to the studio a man walking a few steps ahead stopped and introduced himself (the Mario Sperry culture). We went in and he told me all about the studio and why he loves it. The famous Mario Sperry was teaching a class, but when he saw me he came over and introduced himself. This gym is for everyone. Men, women, little kids, and retired adults all can be found here. The instructors are fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese so there is never a problem communicating no matter where you're from. There is a huge range of experience. There are black belts that have been practicing 30+ years and almost everyday there are new people, so when you come in you probably won't be alone. On the first day you'll walk in and everyone will start talking to you, and then a professor will help you get some gear to try out the class. You'll be partnered up with a more experienced belt who will guide you through your first class. Everyone has had their first day of Jiu Jitsu so it's expected that you will be tired and you are encouraged to go at your own pace. You'll have the rest of your life to improve. A general class lasts an hour, but you're so busy that it feels like ten minutes. There is free parking and clean bathrooms and showers in case you have somewhere to go right after class. There is a wide range of Jiu Jitsu classes throughout the week, at different times of the day to accommodate multiple schedules. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday there is also an MMA kickboxing class taught by Javier and Thiago . It's intense and you will sleep like a baby after you work out with them. You always learn something new from them and they quickly help you develop muscle memory. On Saturday there is a mobility class where the professor teaches you to move and push your body in ways that it's not trained to do. Then after there is an open mat session where you can work on moves, roll (practicing Jiu Jitsu live) or just talk with each other. Come in and learn from these knowledgeable professors in a safe and friendly environment. You'll be in better shape, will have unlimited challenges, and will be able to network with people from all different backgrounds.

It was great teachers and go easy on the kids…read more I recommend it Bc it has all the stuff u need to learn It makes kids work hard but go easy on them at the same time

I didn't think MMA was for me until one of my girlfriends recommended this place. I decided to…read moreventure off South Beach to Calle 8 recently and check it out. There is such positive vibe here and everyone's goal is to help you improve. Not only have I lost 9 pounds but it's blast hitting pads and learning some real self defense moves. The staff and the owner are both professional and extremely hospitable. My new favorite place!

Real Jiu Jitsu, self-defense Jiu Jitsu, is hard to come by these days. Valente Brothers is one of…read morethe few places truly preserving it. What this academy has done for me goes beyond technique. After 11+ years of training here, I still can't say enough good things about this place.

Amazing staff. Dedicated team. Overall warm upstanding family oriented business. Staff was very…read moreattentive and you can tell they are dedicated to those students who all seemed very happy and motivated to be there !

best mma gym in miami, all coaches very knowledgable full…read moregym, amazing lounge for ufc nights. the owner is always present , kind and extremely helpful. overall excellent vibe.

Great gym! Great price! Definitely worth the drive from Coral Gables. The weight room has every…read morepiece of equipment you can think of, and upstairs every martial art style ( boxing, MMA, jujitsu... etc) The classes are great as well as the personal training. The parking lot gets crowded, so back into your parking space.

We love bringing our little one here for kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She was able to try a week of…read moreclasses for free signing up on their website. She now takes class with Gustavo who is super patient and focused on teaching her and her rowdy classmates foundational BJJ skills, particularly to help them defend themselves. Pati is always helpful to answer any questions we have, and we've felt we're a part of the Refit family and community as we come more and more! We want to try adult classes, evenings just don't work well for us. But, we're hoping for a basics for capoeira class to expand possibly in mornings and we're there!

Best gym in the area, plenty of classes available for both adults and kids. My husband has been…read moretraining with Andre for 10 years now. My kids have been doing Jiu Jitsu here for 4 years. My boys have been training with Gus since they were tiny and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher for them.

Amazing group of people! Instructors Henrique and Max are always so understanding and helpful…read more Group sizes are manageable and you never walk out feeling like you've learned nothing. Everyone helps each other, there's a real community spirit in and out of the academy. I've sat to watch their Muy Thai classes, might even try it one of these days before BJJ! There's a solid class schedule with different times

The academy is very different from most academies i've looked into. the place is very clean, all…read morewhite, spacious. The master/owner Henrique runs it like a place to learn and collaborate socially, not just as a martial arts academy where hitting is the only thing that matters. Kids and Woman really enjoy the environment, while those intended to learn deep the jiu jitsu and martial arts skills can also benefit from a well know and skilled professional in the area. my only if is that they should have machines offering food and drinks around, even though they have plenty of water and coffee available.

Ive been training BJJ for 4 years and can confidently say this is my favorite gym for jiu jitsu…read more The guys that train there are all great and tough, but the camaraderie outside the gym also makes it a very fun place to train. The head instructor Marciano is a 4th degree black belt with professional MMA experience, but he's also the nicest guy and it's easy to learn from him. If you live in south Miami I highly recommend a visit to Temple!

Osu! If you are looking to get fit, learn self-defense, and get serious about full-contact karate,…read morethis is the place. Kyokushin is one of the best forms of self-defense as it incorporates the best of other forms of martial arts and includes very rigorous training along with discipline. If you're a wimp and don't like sweating, getting thrown around and getting bruised, don't sign up as this is not for you. I am considered to be kind of rough so I like it and don't mind the bruising. I wear my bruises with pride as a testimony of my effort. At Kyokuyama, you will quickly feel like family among the friendly students, as well as the instructor, Shihan Guzman. There is no arrogance here, only a desire to learn and help others improve while understanding that learning is a never-ending journey. Shihan Guzman is very polite and enjoys sharing many stories, either before or after class, as class is strictly for learning. Several of his children are at the school, and they are all as friendly as he is. It is very rare to find a Kyokushin dojo, but it is especially hard to find a place where everyone is friendly and treats you like a member of their family. You never have to feel awkward about training with the black belts or asking them for help, as they are more than happy to do so. They will even work with you after class if you need more preparation for your belt test. The good thing about this school is that you will practice your technique and fight (kumite) with people of all ages, ranks, genders, and sizes. The prices here are very competitive especially considering all the learning taking place, and the schedule is so ample (from morning to late in the evening, even on Saturdays) that it is hard to truly be unable to make it to class. There are both male and female students although I won't lie to you, there are only a handful of females, but if you think the men will treat you any differently from them just because you're female, think again. They are very respectful but they won't underestimate your strength or patronize you. Their goal is to push you and make you as strong as they are so that eventually, you will become immune to pain. I'm tired of always being treated like a dainty, delicate girl just because I am short and so feminine, so I welcome this change as I enjoy being treated like a true equal. The dojo also has classes for children as young as 5. Kyokuyama is truly a rare gem in Miami and I am truly glad to have become a member. You're welcome to stop by and check out our dojo. You can also try it out if you like. Ask Shihan Guzman for one trial session, free of charge.

Best Karate in Miami!!!…read more Great staff, huge gym with a lot of equipments to work with. From over all martial art school I visit or tried this one is the best, and the classes are not expensive compared to others martial art school. This gym worth for what you pay, and the result are awesome!