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    Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0
    (19 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I've been training at GB for just over two 1/2 years now, and it's truly been a life-changing…read morejourney. From day one, the staff made me feel welcome, and the community here is incredibly supportive. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, there's always someone willing to help you improve. When I started, I was diabetic and dependent on both metformin and insulin. Within eight months of consistent training and lifestyle changes through Jiu-Jitsu, I was completely off all medications. That alone speaks volumes about the impact this place has had on my health and well-being. What makes it even better is that this academy is now a part of our whole family's life. My wife trains here, along with our 8-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter. The boost in their confidence, discipline, and personal growth has been incredible to witness. If you're looking for a place to transform your health, build real confidence, and grow as a person--and even as a family--Gracie Barra is it. Highly recommend.

    My daughters started BJJ here in January and I could not be more impressed. The coaches are…read morefantastic - they are kind, clear and so personable with kids. They remember their names, intentionally connect and provide incredible instruction. These guys know their stuff and communicate it into teaching so well. My girls have come so far with BJJ in just a few months and Gracie's is their favorite place to be (we go almost every day!). They learn so much every single class and have gained a ton of confidence and strength in themselves. I have several friends (adults) who attend classes here too and love it. Trying it for myself next week. I cannot recommend this gym and the coaches enough!

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    MAQ Pack Martial Arts

    MAQ Pack Martial Arts

    5.0
    (5 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    We came in for my son's trial class and I was so impressed! I was expecting a basic class teaching…read morekarate moves, but I was pleasantly surprised to see discipline, respect and consequences being taught as well! We definitely plan on enrolling our son!

    This review is well over due! Basically, I did Taekwondo as a kid and wanted my kids to get the…read morediscipline and self confidence I acquired practicing martial arts. After doing our research and asking around, Maq Pack came highly recommended. Our kids have been going here for some time now and from day one they far exceed any expectations I had. The instructor has found the perfect balance of strict discipline for respect and tradition while being fun and approachable. ALL the kids seem to have a lot of respect for what they're doing and take it serious but at the same time they have a ton of fun and can't wait to go to class. Their pricing is affordable and extremely competitive. They even have trial classes so you can give them a try before signing your kids up. AND! Maq Pack has some really cool camps and special events. One of which is Parent's Night Out. They take the kids (usually on Saturday nights) and play games, have Nerf battles and watch movies so the parents can have a night out. No exaggeration, their last Parent's Night Out was possibly our kids' highlight of the year. They had an insane amount of fun. Not to mention my wife and I were able to out for a nice dinner. In addition to the kids classes, they have adult Taekwondo and kick boxing classes in the evening. My wife and I have started both classes and love it. It's a great way to get a workout and have fun. My wife is really enjoying the self defense aspect of it and we both love the exercise. If you're exploring the idea of putting your kids in some sort of martial art or maybe you want to do Taekwondo or kick boxing. I highly recommend doing their trial class and I'm confident you'll see what I see!

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    Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu

    Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu

    5.0
    (5 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Before you decide on a place, and there's a few nearby such as Gracie, take the time to watch a…read moreclass or two. Talk to the coaches. That's when you see the difference. Without being too direct about another competitor, they will see you more as a source of revenue versus building you and/or your kids up. The owners here care and they have their own kids involved in the programs. Go check if the others do, which I'll tell you now they don't. Don't pay for a name. Pay for a team and a place that brings you up. Not a place that gives you little attention unless you're one of the best. Trust me, I've been at that place and MH JJ is another level. If you come in here and see half the kids with Gracie GUI's, it's because they left the toxic coaching and leadership over there.

    My son has been training jiujitsu for a couple years now and has been begging me to start too, but…read moreI never felt comfortable or welcome as a woman at other gyms, so I never wanted to start. We found Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu and I immediately felt welcomed. The other members are so friendly and helpful, and there's a good group of girls and women training here too! The black belt professors are top notch and very thorough and patient with their teaching. The gym is brand new, super clean and spacious. They offer a variety of classes, including a family class and all women's class on Saturdays (these 2 are the highlight of my week). My 2 others kids have also started training since we joined here and beg to come everyday to class. The kids coaches are so so great!! Highly recommend Morgan Hill Jiu Jitsu for everyone

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    Victory Martial Arts - Morgan Hill

    Victory Martial Arts - Morgan Hill

    4.1
    (14 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Nice welcoming environment. Inclusive people with positive growth mind sent focused mixed martial…read morearts programs. Offers many class times and good options for all ages and levels . Fun to watch the classes as trainers teach mixed martial arts mixed with life lessons while including those parents viewing class as well in the on going encouraging banter . Very interactive and hi energy vibe . The Children oftan shouting fun catch phrases like "Yes I Can ".

    This review is so long overdue!…read more Like many frustrated and concerned parents, the pandemic left us feeling worried and often time worries about the health safety and mental well-being of our children let ourselves. The first few months was chaotic but after the reality settled in, I could see that my once, bright, happy, outgoing kids were started to really struggle social and academically. The once equally fun personalities had become more introvert, restless and disengaged with activities that use to bring them joy. They were calling out for help and support that only in-personal and social interactions amongst peers could Bering back the joy they once thrive and grew from. One day I went to grab sushi and a new place called Ichiban. It happened to be next door to Victory Martial Arts. I sat in the car and listened to this strong, confident, yet encouraging voice children of various ages out side all with masks. I listened to the words he had the students repeat. And he asked, "How do you come when you mom or day calls you at home?" And all the student tell, "First and fast!!" And they the instructor went on to describe the different scenarios that this technique would be required to succeed at home but also a sign of respect to your parents! He had me at the world "Respect!" I came back with my husband and kids the next nights and this instructor was passionate, committed and genuinely of help these kids succeed not only in martial arts, but at home, school and later on with life skills! My husband and kids loved it. We immediately quit the jiu jitsu that my kids were in for 3 years. Unfortunately they were no longer engaged in anymore. And our family was in desperate need of a family based program that incorporates life skills and lessons in addition to being able to defend you safety and well being mentally and physically l. And after one year, we are absolutely in awe of the tremendous positive role and impact that My Linderman and his team continue to play in our lives. My kids are learning incredible life lessons we thought were too challenging to achieve at this age. Vma-Mr Linderman at Victory gives the extra caring guidance parents need to help our kids spread their wings and fly to the highest mountains! Aiden learned that "In order to become stronger you have to be willing to push yourself beyond your limits." From that, Aiden was recognized for his efforts and asked to join the more advanced "Black Belt Prep" class Kylie learned that you have to earn the privilege to test with the rest of your team at the time of belt promotion. "Giving up is the only sure way to fail." So, she had to push herself to earn the opportunity to test. She took the test by herself, did awesome, and earned a Camo belt promotion! #VictoryFamily #earnednotgiven

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    Anytime Fitness

    Anytime Fitness

    4.5
    (204 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    This gym is small but packed with equipment, which is definitely a plus. The problem is that for a…read moremajor chain gym located in a city as wealthy as Morgan Hill, this place feels extremely outdated and overdue for some serious upgrades. It's 2026 and members are still trying to awkwardly tilt water bottles under an old drinking fountain because there's no proper bottle filling station. Most of the treadmills are outdated, several screens just display static, and the stair climber that's been out of service looks like it's been sitting broken for close to a year. The bathrooms also badly need a facelift. To be fair, the gym does seem clean overall, and this review is absolutely not directed at the staff. They do a great job keeping the place as clean and organized as they can. This is more of a negative reflection on the company itself and the lack of investment into the facility. What's especially disappointing is that I've been to the Anytime Fitness in Oakhurst -- literally in the middle of nowhere -- and it's far more modern and up to date than this location. For a Bay Area gym, this place just doesn't come close to the standard you'd expect.

    2nd EDIT: I see…read morecustomer service has finally responded to my review. I call BS on the district manager trying to get a hold of me. I NEVER received a phone call. How were they trying to get a hold of me, smoke signals? Carrier pigeon? And I requested to change to a paid in full membership at least 2 weeks BEFORE the deal expired. DON'T TRY TO MAKE ME LOOK STUPID. YOU'RE COMPLETELY MISREPRESENTING THE SITUATION. The problem was with the pain in the ass way memberships at this gym work and the fact that I had to cancel my current membership via e-mail before signing up for the yearly membership. Unless Luke is a liar, he has to admit that I spoke to him MORE THAN ONCE about changing my membership BEFORE Black Friday. Nor did he ever iterate that it was a Black Friday special. I even called the Gilroy location to see about switching my membership over there and was told that I would have to cancel my membership at Morgan Hill first. The girl I spoke to said that she would speak to management and someone would call me back. Guess what? NO PHONE CALL. AGAIN I SAY, SCREW THIS COMPANY AND THEIR PREDATORY BUSINESS PRACTICES. It's obvious that Anytime Fitness could give 2 shits about customer service. Also, when I initially joined I thought I was signing up for a single month. Luke didn't tell me that it was a recurring $60 per month membership and that you have to cancel via e-mail. When I e-mailed to cancel I noticed that they still charged me for another month. When I called to ask them why they charged me when I had cancelled, I was told that there was a 30 day grace period on cancellation. What kind of crap is that? So if you sign up for a single month, they're going to get you for at least 2 months because you have to give them 30 days before they cancel your membership. And they need to change the hours listed on the door because Luke NEVER stays until 7pm like the hours say. The latest I've seen him stay is 6:30pm. In fact, today (Friday), he bailed out at 5:30!!! The hours need to say 9am - whenever the hell Luke feels like it. EDIT: So after calling the headquarters of the company that owns Anytime Fitness MULTIPLE times, (I spoke to at least 3 different people and told them my issue with getting screwed out of a membership deal), they basically told me to kick rocks. Most of the time when you call the 800 number no one even picks up the phone. But the few times I did actually get to speak to a person, I told them my situation and they said they would have a manager get back to me. NO ONE EVER CALLED ME BACK!!! It was on the 5th time that I called to get an answer that the woman I spoke to said that there was a note in the file that the special had expired and there was nothing they could do. So this company obviously doesn't give a shit about its customers. All Anytime Fitness wants to do is take your money. Screw this company! Interesting that when you scroll through the reviews, the owner only seems to respond to the positive ones. Further proof that this company has no idea what customer service means.

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