The Team here at Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu is great! Our kids have been going here for about 6 months now and they love it! Professors Aaron and Elijah run a tight and clean gym. They, along with the other coaches, really take the time to make sure the kids are learning in a safe and friendly environment. If you're looking for a fantastic gym, attentive staff, and wonderful family environment this is the gym for you. Our kids come 5 days a week (they would come more if they could), all for one flat fee...the value is amazing! I'm so glad that we found and joined the Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu family! read more

Been training at this gym since white belt. My two daughters 16 & 13 as well as my wife(also black belt now) have enjoyed the families and relationships that Aaron has made space for at this gym. If you are looking for an individual or family activity with a positive and encouraging community look no further. I would love to greet you here and welcome you to our community. read more

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My Jake and Iceman Oli-vz, twin boys go to Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu. They are only 7 and are looking amazing out there. The skill level of the instructors prove to be of great professionalism. The patience to reaffirm the correct skills is amazing and displays with every class. A 5 star to this amazing team So proud to have my boys attending here! Go Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu! read more

Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu is the finest JJ around. Prof. Aaron and his instructors teach with a very high level of experience and professionalism. The school and the environment is second to none. read more

Update because it'll be almost three years of training and I can easily say that this place has been transformative for me. I have gained so much from self-confidence to a second family! This is one of the cleanest gyms of any kind I have ever seen and you can tell that Aaron takes great pride in his space. The coaches really take their time in helping everyone learn and understand techniques. Drop in and give it a try! read more

My child has been attending Carlsbad Jiu-Jitsu for about a year, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Led by coach Aaron and Elijah, all the coaches are highly skilled, patient and encouraging. They also know each child and address them by name! The positive atmosphere, camaraderie among students, and dedication of the coaches make it a standout choice. Five stars all the way! read more

7 1/2 years later, my daughter still loves training BJJ at Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu. She is 14 years old now, and has spent more than half her life learning and growing here. She went from the kids competition team to training on Zoom during the pandemic... and now back to in-person training. This would not have been possible if it weren't for the supportive environment provided by the professors, coaches, and kids here. Although my daughter is no longer competing, she still enjoys training, maintaining her strength and skills, and seeing her friends in class! We still highly recommend this gym read more

Great place and good viibes. As a newbie I am learning from everyone. Qualified instructors and students. Was only going to come for a few months and now 7 months later feel will be a student for life. read more

This is a very high quality experience. We have been going with my 7 year old for the past six months. Aaron is the owner and one of the instructors and is amazing...that said all of the other instructors are equally as good. They all have a very unique way of creating an environment that is fun, but always full of respect. I also want to mention that it's clear Aaron has a pride of ownership as this facility is always SPOTLESS. We have tried another jiu jitsu facility in Carlsbad, but was not nearly as impressed with what Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu offers. read more

Thoroughly impressed with the level of instruction and dedication to each individual student at Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu. Both of my kiddos train here and it has been so great to see their progress. Aaron and Elijah have both shown a unique ability to not only connect with my kids, but to meet them at their level, pair them with appropriate partners, and help them work through challenges. This is a top tier jiu jitsu academy in the region. read more

Best Jiujitsu Place to train at! For all ages, its a great atmosphere and I enjoy coming here to train. Aaron the head instructor is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. A+++ Highly Recommend read more

We have been taking our son here for about 6 years and we have had nothing but an amazing experience at this academy. We started at another academy where our son got his grey/ white belt and came to Carlsbad jiu jitsu soon after. He is now a yellow / white belt and his journey under professor Aaron and professor Elijah has been awesome to witness. We couldn't recommend this place more. In the past when we were looking at academies it was very hard to find a place you can call home and that is family friendly for your kids and young children as well. And we definitely found that and more at Carlsbad jiu jitsu read more

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Our family has been coming September 2022, the staff is great we noticed the kids have gained so much confidence their outlook in life is more positive and have made numerous friends along the way. Coach Aaron and Coach Elijah are amazing with the kids teaching them techniques as well as holding them accountable for their behaviors on the mat. read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu. Aaron and Elijah are great instructors and are able to teach to a wide range of students, from children to adults, hobbyists to competitors. Everyone here is very helpful and approachable, the facilities are always spotlessly clean, and class schedules are very accommodating. All around this is a great place to train. read more

In my 8 years after wrestling I always felt like I was missing something that I needed dearly in my life. Recently I came across Carlsbad jujitsu and in the few weeks l've been here, I haven't felt this happy in years. The Professors are outstanding and the people here are the most welcoming individuals you will come across. I highly recommend coming in and at least doing the free trial. After the first day I was sold and I can confidently say I will be here for a very long time!! read more

We have even moved all the way to fallbrook but would never ever leave. This place is excellent for kids and adults. Whether you or your child want to build a skill/take on a new hobby or engage the sport competitively, there is not better jiu jitsu academy. The owners and coaches are genuine and care about the progress of all students, as well as maintain solid professional and a clean, well-maintained facility! Check them out, you won't want to go anywhere else. read more

This program is amazing! I don't have another club to compare it to but wow is all I can say! These coaches/professors are amazing and they treat the kiddos so well. They know exactly what they are doing. Their communication is phenomenal and pricing is fair. Very impressed and would never want to go anywhere else but here. Unfortunately for us we are moving away so it is going to be very hard to find another place to measure up to Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu. read more

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This place is the best! This is the gym to go to if you're looking for something as a family. Years ago, my three children began training here; today, we all train and adore it. It is incredibly fun and effective. You got to stop by and see the place for your self. read more

My 8 year old son started here recently and absolutely loves it! He looks forward to his sessions. His enthusiasm was so strong that my daughter (6 years old) was also motivated to join and loves it as well. The owner and staff are so wonderful with the little ones - kind, friendly, but firm. You can tell they have a genuine love and joy for teaching children their passion. The studio itself is very clean and large, so great for active classes safety and movement wise. We have nothing but positive things to say about this studio. Coincidentally, I have also seen an improvement in my son's mood - I think it gives him the perfect opportunity to get out his energy and power in a disciplined and positive way. If you're thinking of trying it out for your little ones to get started in jiu jitsu, I would not hesitate! read more

My 7 year old son has been training at this gym for more than a year. He has learned essential tools for self defense and self confidence as well as made good friends since he started. All the professors and coaches are great with students and they are awesome teachers. Very clean gym and well trained staff. Professor Aaron and Elijah do an excellent job running structured and fun classes. They are extremely skilled in not only jiujitsu but teaching and running a gym. I would definitely recommend to anyone. read more

Fantastic facility! Aaron and Elijah are among the best professors in San Diego. They have a clean and welcoming gym with a family friendly atmosphere. If you are looking for a Jiu Jitsu gym in the area, there are none better than Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu! read more

Great facility and a great staff. Would definitely recommend for anyone in the Carlsbad area.

My kids have been coming here for 4+ years. Amazing instructors that are patient yet command respect at the same time. It's a safe environment and they add games to make it fun for the kids. My kids have learned so much and can defend themselves if needed. Yet, have the respect to never use their skills to bully. So glad we're here. read more

Professor Aaron is an exceptional teacher . My two kids train here and they love it. He teaches discipline ,respect and really good jiujitsu. A lot of kids become champions here. He is top notch when it comes to jiujitsu . We love it here . Elijah is also an awesome coach very friendly and caring of all the students here . I can't wait to see what happens with my girls read more

GB Carlsbad is as good as they come. I have 15 years of martial arts experience, a third-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and a few years of boxing/Greco roman wrestling but WOW GB Carlsbad is where it's at. BJJ is practical, fun and one heck of a workout. Don't hesitate, don't sit on the fence, take a small risk and get yourself or your loved one taught how to defend themselves. The gentle art of folding clothes while someone else wears them is an exciting way to spend a few hours a week, one that I recommend.. Their excellent culture represents real North County vibes and their instruction is top-notch. If you think you aren't 'ready' yet, because you want to get in better shape, just dive in. read more

This is a world class facility. Aaron is as passionate of an owner/instructor as I have ever witnessed - same enthusiasm runs thru every other instructor as well. My son is obsessed with it as am I as a parent. They teach respect, humbleness, and the art of jiu jitsu. We will be here for a long time to come....Cheers. read more

Quality, attentive instruction. Warm, welcoming environment. Fun and supportive training partners. Top notch facility. I dropped in for a visit while in Carlsbad. It's the most spacious and airy academy I've ever visited. I had a very pleasant, fun, and rigorous training session. Thanks Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu ! read more

All I can say is WOW! Our family was on the verge of signing up with another school and fortunately found Gracie Barra Carlsbad just in time. The moment we walked in, we could feel the positive energy! While we've only just started with the school, it's already been an INCREDIBLE experience. Aaron runs a clean, tight, friendly and fun ship. He knows all of the students by name, is super intentional with each interaction, and is just an all around amazing human. The sign up process is simple, the membership is affordable, and the requirements are flexible. Even every fellow member we've interacted with has been friendly, easy to talk to, and welcoming toward our family. The environment is absolutely beautiful, filled with respect, and the ratio of instructors to students they've chosen also fosters true learning. I could probably write a full 5 paragraphs on how impressed we are but I'll spare you. We are so fortunate to have found Aaron and the Gracie Barra Carlsbad team! read more

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I've visited many GB schools, this one is my favorite. Tons of coaches and professors are all amazing and friendly. The most warm and welcoming BJJ school I've ever seen. Tons of high end kids too. Yellow belt teenagers whooped my old butt! Loved it. read more

This is a first-class BJJ school. It's extremely family oriented, clean, very open facility with a lot of room to spectate and the owner/ professor is very hands on. He's onsite and on the mats almost every day; he's very alert and observant. We're enormously satisfied and highly recommend it to anyone interested. read more

Highly recommend to roll with. Awesome instructors who are very genuine. Decent prices. Not your common dime-a-dozen martial arts school. Only way to find out is to walk in and try it fir free and only then will you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth. read more

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My background: 7 years of Taekwondo, 3 months of Judo, and limited experience grappling. I practiced here for 4 months. Beginners Class: I was very impressed with the methodology of the instruction. The program has a set syllabus that you can follow along. The class starts with a stand up technique that will take down the opponent and continues with techniques on the ground. The speed of the class is just right so people that are starting out can pick up techniques and those who have been there can keep improving. Dojo Environment: Belt promotions are not done by test. It's done by the instructors observations of how well you grasp the techniques, your attitude, and attendance. I think this approach has an unintended positive result. The students don't see each other in competition with each other but rather as competition with themselves. It is a controlled environment and students utilize controlled force, when someone has "tapped" you out they share what you did wrong and how you can defend it. I also like the fact that students and instructors won't hesitate to stay after class to show you a thing or two. GI: Good or bad depending how you look at it. You have to use a Gracia Barra GI. Good think is that it builds a sense of uniformity, professionalism, and cohesion. Bad thing is that the Gracie Barra Gi is not great quality. But you have the option of buying your own and then sewing all the patches. Facilities: There is plenty of parking, the gym is new, clean, and well kept. I can't believe the change rooms still smells good after so many sweaty people have changed there. Overall: It was a really good place to grasp the basics of Jujitsu, I moved away so I can't talk about the advanced classes. Jusok and Aaron were really good instructors! read more

It's official, my family is hooked on BJJ and on Gracie Barra Carlsbad! My husband and I had tried out several different BJJ gyms around North County and none made us feel more welcome than Gracie Barra Carlsbad. Our daughters (ages 5 & 8) both love going to their class and have already made so many new friends. Coach Aaron has a real talent for teaching those young and old. Another great thing about GB Carlsbad is that there is a healthy group of ladies that train here. The overall environment is accepting, family friendly and extremely supportive. I'm so glad we found Gracie Barra Carlsbad and the great group of people who train there! read more

My daughters had been taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Encinitas from about age 10 & 11 in the kids class. We moved to Carlsbad recently and checked out the new Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu facility after taking the summer off of classes. My 2 girls are now 14 and 15 years old at the time of this post and can't really train with the kids class anymore. I was worried they wouldn't be comfortable training with adults. Two interesting things happened: 1.) I finally gave it a try myself. Wished I didn't wait so long to do it. I absolutely love it. Everyone in the class is so helpful and it's a seriously great workout. 2. I started bringing the girls to the adult class with me. That led to a pile of teenage boys in the class and now we have a great mix of adults and teens in all weight ranges to spar with. I love the way they teach us a technique or two, break it down slowly and then we get to train with a partner at full speed to submission. No other martial art can prepare someone (girls especially) to be comfortable with a larger, stronger person trying to control them. They know exactly what it feels like to have a much heavier, stronger person on top of them and what to do about it. 20% of females report being assaulted by college age. That's scary. Get yourself and your girls into the classes. See you there! read more

When two ladies were killed years ago by a mugger on a running trail, I wanted my daughter to learn how to defend herself. So I chose Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since this art uses leverage and not strength to defend yourself with, especially since most fights or women that get attached end up on the ground and Jiu Jitsu is a self defense ground art. My daughter and I joined a couple of years ago. I couldn't be happier. The instructors are fantastic. There is a family atmosphere to their location, which is refreshing to see. My daughter, now 14, has enjoyed every class. She submits boys larger than her on a regular basis, which has really increased her confidence that she can handle herself, god forbid if she was ever attacked. She also enjoys competing in their local competitions. Also, the fact that I can go to ANY Gracie Barra location really helps with my work schedule since I sometines bring my daughter with me to work. This location is actually closer that the Encinitas location where we originally signed up. Taking classes at Gracie Barra is the perfect way for you or your children to learn a great self defense art that will build up ones self confidence. read more

Every class I've been to has had an excellent vibe. All of the students I've trained with are friendly with great attitudes, and everybody is committed to practicing technique or perfecting their game. It's one of the most intense workouts you'll ever do, but it's completely fulfilling. Yes, you will sweat. Monday/Wednesday lunch sessions are where it's at for all of you that find it hard to get away after normal working hours. Myself and a few coworkers hit this session consistently, so it's a nice way to break up your work day. Also, you should tell me if my Yelp review was what convinced you to roll. I would probably get some weird nerdy kick out of that. I might even let you submit me. Maybe. read more

I have been training at Gracie Barra Carlsbad for about two years now. It's a great gym. The lead instructor, Professor Aaron, has incredible technical skills as well as the ability to easily communicate details to his students. The gym has high ceilings, lots of light and roll up doors so there is always a breeze blowing through. (Considering my last gym in New York City was in the basement of a high rise, the breeze is an incredible plus.) For anyone who is slightly unnerved at the idea of training in a new martial art I can tell you that the gym is modern, extremely clean, and filled with great training partners who are there to learn. I recommended the gym to my neighbor to get his son into classes and they love it as well. read more

Two of my kids started at Gracie Barra in 2012, at ages 6 and 8. We had tried other martial arts, and the kids would kind of get tired of them after the first or second class because it was a lot of standing around and listening to the sensei. After the first class at Gracie Barra Carlsbad, my kids were hooked! Here are a few things to notice: 1) There are usually at least 3 adult coaches out there helping with each kids class. No other school had that kind attention for the kids. 2) The kids pair up and get hands-on about 5 minutes into the class. They practice together, and they make friends almost instantly. 3) The professors and coaches are so patient and fun with the kids. If you watch the kids, they gravitate towards the professors and coaches because they are fun and respectful of the children. I sat there for about 6 months watching my kids having a blast, getting stronger, learning self defense, gaining confidence, and making friends. Finally, I decided that I needed to get out on the mats and try it myself. I have never regretted it. Not once. Jiu Jitsu is something that my whole family practices now. This Gracie Barra in Carlsbad is full of kind, brave, and strong individuals and families that are positive, encouraging, and build each other up. The people that come to the gym are top-notch professionals, and conduct themselves with kindness and respect. Even while they are choking you out. ;) Truly, this gym has changed our lives. We can't say enough good things about the people and the sport. Try it. You just might love it! read more

Another great GB school. Instructors Aaron and Brian are marque, being both great teachers and practitioners of the art. A good stable of students train here and GB Encinitas is right down the road if you're looking for a new challenge i. Your training partners. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

My son started training here about 5 months ago after winding down from his spring folkstyle wrestling program. Jujitsu has helped him immensely with new ground skills. Instructors are awesome, parents are friendly and it is family oriented - Kids play area while waiting, parents night out etc. The students are taught respect and there are varying belt ranks offering a variety of challenge for beginners to start any time. I am consistently impressed with the higher belt rank kids teaching my son how to avoid situations rather than just tying him in a pretzel and making him tap. ;) Love it here. read more