I've always admired The world of Jiu-jitsu but from the outside. A couple years after seeing Gracie…read morevideos on YouTube, I finally signed up for my 10-day trial. The entire Gracie team does an exceptional job of welcoming this newbie into the sport and creating a place of belonging. Within this short time I've fallen in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the program for beginners here. The educational structure is amazing and includes access to an fantastic online program. The Gracie Combatives program makes Jiu-jitsu accessible and provides a comprehensive structure for growth in the sport. From the spotless facilities to the support and affirmation of the community, Gracie Jiu-jitsu has given me an awesome welcome to an inspirational world to grow and explore and it can for you too.

I've been training here for about almost 2 years and I finally decided to bring in my nieces to try…read moreit out and they absolutely loved it! The whole experience was awesome for them! The front desk was very welcoming, and helpful! The instructors were very knowledgeable, and helpful! They kept the class very fun and engaging, which was awesome so they could feel apart of the community. Overall amazing experience, definitely recommend! Come check it out! Definitely worth it!

Not very welcoming and friendly to the new people even if they are older it shouldn't matter in my…read moreopinion but that's how I was treated and do not speak nightly of the staff

This class is actually located inside KS Choi's tae kwon do studio. I trained with caique back in…read morehis old location in Carson and I been training at KS Choi's for years as well. I was excited when I found out they were going to collaborate. Training jiu jitsu here reminds me of the "pre UFC days" when classes were smaller and more personal. These days it's impossible to find a legit studio where 1) the main coach actually coaches, rolls with students, and actually knows you 2) everyone knows each other 3) and you get asks specific questions one on one with the coach Very old school jiu jitsu gym feel. Plus there is a lot of mat room and the time schedule works well for me. If you are thinking about training jiujitsu, go! You will add sometime to your game after every class!

Brand new space with welcoming and knowledgeable coaches. Clean space and a great place to learn…read morejujitsu. Highly recommend this brand new growing gym

really good jiu jitsu gym with an awesome mat space, I've been doing jiu jitsu for years and the…read moreenergy of the gym is very positive compared to some other corporate gyms I've trained at. instruction is very detailed and professional

Before finding EMAT, our 10-year-old twins struggled to discover an extracurricular activity they…read morewere truly passionate about. We tried different activities, but nothing truly clicked. Enrolling them at EMAT was one of the best decisions we've made for our family. For almost three years, our twins have trained under Master Saturday, with the incredible support of his wife, Paulina. Together, they have created so much more than a taekwondo school.They've built a community where every student is challenged, encouraged, and genuinely cared for. Over the years, we've watched our children grow in ways we never imagined. They've developed confidence, discipline, respect, and resilience and not just on the mat but in everyday life. They've also earned multiple national sparring championship titles while progressing through different belt levels. We're excited to see them achieve their black belts later this year! While we're proud of their accomplishments, we're even more grateful for the character they've built along the way. What stands out most about Master Saturday and Paulina is how deeply they invest in every student. They celebrate victories, encourage students through challenges, and inspire each child to become the best version of themselves. Our twins genuinely look forward to every class, and that speaks volumes about the positive and welcoming environment they've created. EMAT has become so much more than a taekwondo studio, it has become a second family for our family. We've also been blessed to build lasting friendships with so many other EMAT families who encourage and support one another. The sense of community, mentorship, and genuine care is something truly special and rare to find. We are deeply grateful for everything Master Saturday, Paulina, and the entire EMAT family have poured into our children. If you're looking for a place where your child will not only learn taekwondo but also grow in confidence, character, and integrity while becoming part of an amazing community, we wholeheartedly recommend EMAT.

Do not go here. Please, this business needs to die. I don't say that lightly…read more "Master" Saturday has zero social skills and my 5yo son was kicked out of the class, without warning by email, because I mentioned a medical issue my son has for "master" Saturday to be aware of....long version below. Backstory: I have a 5yo son, a few weeks ago he started a tick where he will mono-tone hum for a second or two when thinking. After talking to our pediatrician they said its not a big deal, don't give him grief for doing it since it could make him feel bad, but just monitor it and it will likely fade away. The Issue: At first the class seemed fine. On my son's second class when "master" Saturday was teaching my son did a quiet hum for one second. The teacher sternly told him to be quiet. I have no problem with that because the teacher didn't know. I'm reasonable. A few minutes later there is a short water break for the students so I walk around the mat and calmly/politely explain my son's humming tick, acknowledged that of course "master" Saturday didn't know and I would just appreciate moving forward if he could ignore it. He responds with "Parents aren't allowed on the mats" I explain to him this is a medical issue I'm trying to relay to him and he repeats more BS about parents not being on the mats. He doesn't listen, he just waits to talk. I was pissed but didn't show it and quietly walked away. At the end of class, he asks me to talk. I truly thought we were going to squash our minor issue. I start by acknowledging his valid rule of no parents on the mat, tell him I'm in no way an overbearing parent and have no intent to disrupt the class, I just needed to quickly and discreetly know my sons tick and thought an appropriate time would be during the water break. He completely ignored everything I said and repeated that parents can't be on the mat AND that my son has a hard time paying attention. So now he is ignoring what I have now said 3x AND throwing insults at my kid. It was obvious no constructive conversation was going to be had so I told him I would be leaving For the record my 5yo son paid attention just as much as any other normal 5yo and in my opinion did the practice moves pretty good for a 5yo kid who has literally never done anything like it or even watched martial arts on tv. I then bring him to class this week, "master" Saturday asks if I had received their email, I think I gave them a junk email. Anyways this zero people skills jerk had kicked my son out of the class and gave a refund. My son was obviously disappointed and will be finding a class that has a speck of empathy and social skills. Parents send kids to martial arts for character building, getting used to following instruction, confidence, and SOCIAL SKILLS. How can they teach your kid that when they don't have any social skills themselves, besides surface level conversations sounding cheery to get you to enroll?? They put on a façade of competence. Stay away. Plenty of other local options. I added photo to show I actually went there with my son. STAY AWAY. PLEASE. ***EDIT*** They are now having their friends post fake reviews on same day to counteract mine, and making up lies about me with corporate speak, judge for yourself if you really want to go here.

John barrett is a former stuntman n one of chuck norris main guys back in the day. They had a fall…read moreout but it doesnt dismiss the fact that john barrett is an excellent teacher n martial artist! He has been the star in american kickboxer 1 n 'to the death' a sequel to american kickboxer 1. If your close to him or even far from him, hes a excellent teacher n good guy! Go check him out pkus i believe he does cardio kickboxing classes as well! You wont regret it...

The team at John Barrett America Martial Arts does a terrific job of instructing the children in a…read morefamily friendly atmosphere. Our daughter has been in his program for nearly 3 years and loves going each and every week. The studio receives a perfect score as both the facility and the instructors are terrific.

My sons have been taking classes with Yamato Sensei for a little over a yr now. His patience and…read morediscipline have amazed us. My wildest son is doing a lot better now and able to focus better. It also helps that he can speak Japanese as he can discipline the boys in Japanese if they cannot understand what he's saying in English. I believe my boys picked up English faster as they were able to hear both English and Japanese in class even for once a wk. Thank you Sensei for all your help!

We started karate with Michi sensei at Samurai Karate because my 3 year old son showed interest in…read morekarate/martial arts and Samurai Karate studio accepted 3 year olds and offered some outdoor classes, which I preferred at the time. My son has been going to karate with Michi sensei for about 6 months, and he's made a ton of improvement in his ability to focus and follow instructions, as well as with his body awareness, in that time period. He started off barely able to participate in class for 10 minutes, and now eagerly tries to learn all the moves the whole time. Michi sensei is warm and natural with young kids, but also has appropriately high expectations of them so that they take class seriously and improve. My son loves Michi sensei and looks forward to class with him every week, and we look forward to continuing our son's karate journey with Samurai Karate studio!

It's a great lifetime gift you can give any kid/teen. I thought about keeping my nephew off the…read morestreets by getting him into soccer or baseball during his time off school. But then I thought, well he's never gonna be no Messie or Derek Jeter. So I was realistic about the situation and found this wonderful academy on yelp. Since, I've never regretted the decision. Pedro and the other instructors are great with kids and I appreciate the fact that they're great role models for my nephew. From the first day of class they made him feel welcomed and with time I noticed my nephew become confident in many ways. Plus, they can use Jiu Jitsu in real life situations. If they're being bullied, how to avoid situations and when provoked to defend them selfs. Jiu Jitsu is the ideal martial art to be taught to kids. It's realistic and practical for even a small child to escape from an attacker. So don't let your kids sit at home all day to play video games and eat crap on their vacation(or ever!). This will definitely get them/keep them in shape while having fun.

Like the regular classes, summer camp is taught by Academy instructors with patience and…read morediscipline. The focus is always children learning how to handle and defend against bullies in any context. Children learn the move, practice with a partner, and repeat. Pedro, Brennan, Dylan, and Damon all interact with the kids so well.

Master Duncan is the most patient, encouraging instructor! My daughter started as a very shy 6 year…read moreold and became a confident, strong black belt that is now in high school and thriving. Starting her with Master Duncan was one of the best things we've done for her and now her little brother is on his Soo Bahk Do journey. The discipline, respect and self awareness that the kids learn are crucial for all aspects of their lives. Thank you for all that you do Duncan Family!

My three kids look forward to this class each week! They get a great workout & learn valuable…read morelessons in respect, compassion, community, and confidence. Master Duncan learns all his students' names. I find this impressive as two of my kids are identical twins. :) He follows through with all directions and instills a sense of pride in the kids, all while having a very positive, often comical approach. Lomita Park is an ideal location and the price is economical, comparatively speaking. $40 Residents/$45 Non-Residents for nine weeks of lessons. Testing happens at the end of each session. Other students join testing to cheer on fellow students. Great environment!!