I was staying in the area for a family vacation and wanted to get some mat time in without…read moreinconveniencing the whole family. I had reached out a few days prior to our trip and got in contact with professor Magno via phone to set up my visit. I was able to catch three 4:30 AM classes a 1 no gi and 2 gi classes. Coach Kevin teaches the early morning classes. Class is structured in a light warm up, flexible technical workshop style back and forth with a partner, techniques, then free rolling. Coach Kevin does a great job of teaching. The early morning crew are a great group of guys: I felt welcome the second I walked into the gym. Thank you everyone for the rolls and hospitality! Look forward to seeing y'all again!

Coach Magno and the other coaches (Larry, Danny, Marcus, Jeff and Obed) are really great! We love…read morecoming here to train. The coaches always make sure to tell the bigger kids, to watch out for the little ones. They generally separate them for safety. If your kids aren't doing self-defense, check this location out. You won't be disappointed.

Coach Phil and Coach Brady and their instructor team were incredible teachers. Their passion and…read moregrit helped me develop myself to train better. When i went to cancel i just had to email the office and they were super accomidating and closed my account down with no problem. Its on you!

If you try to cancel they still charge you. I got charged 2x more after canceling. Had to file a…read moredispute with my bank. Don't bother joining unless you never plan on leaving.

So glad I found this place for my kiddos!…read more The coaches are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the same goes for the parents and students. It truly feels like a community, which I love. My kids are having such a great time, not only learning self-defense, but also making new friends and bonding with amazing coaches. Couldn't be happier!

I had the pleasure of training here for almost a year and it's by far the best training experience…read moreI had. I came in with a small striking foundation and in a short time i was able to make a lot of improvement and in the meantime started BJJ. Top notch coaching. But my biggest takeaway from CSD was the "community" there. Didn't matter your skill level everyone was there to train and have a good time. From the guys fighting often to the ones stepping on the mats for the first time everyone was welcomed and embraced like family. Forever thankful to CSD for making me fall in love with MMA.

A true family. High JJ level added a friendly environment. nice people, nice training.read more

I can't say enough good things about Gracie Barra Huntington Beach. Tonight honestly exceeded my…read moreexpectations in every way. My son hasn't been super interested in activities lately, so I came in hoping for the best but unsure how it would go. Within minutes, I could see a shift. The instructors made him feel comfortable, included, and confident right away. The energy in the room is something special supportive, disciplined, but still fun. It truly feels like a community, not just a class. We signed up immediately, and I'm so grateful we found this place.

This place is a real deal. I have always wanted to do martial art but were skeptical of what's out…read morethere, and worried about the safety of my hands since I work with my hands as a professional. I have always felt welcomed and under no pressure when I go there. I got hands-on training and the black-belt master was never shy to show me moves and advice. This place is legit and the master is very passionate in what he does. Free try-out, no commitment (well for now, but things seem to pick up pretty fast now). Got nothing to lose, so try it out!! BTW, kids' classes are fun and great ways to keep them youngsters off the phones. My boys had a blast.

I took my son to try out and saw how amazing and very technically training the kids. My son had…read moretrained somewhere else for 2 years and we moved so I tried this place. I can definitely compared that the kids here were more technically better. Where my son previous place was more play and easier. I ended not to enrolled due to my work schedule but I would in the future and would recommend it.

Its a GREAT gym! My kids have been coming here for almost 2 years already, the coaches are so…read morededicated to teach EVERY single student there, the patience they have is amazing, its a great blended family, my kids have also made great friends. Prior to this my son would get bullied every so often this has really helped build his self esteem he no longer lets anyone bully him(no he doesn't beat anyone up) but he does definitely stand up for himself when he has to. To all the Coaches THANK YOU SO MUCH for everything you do for ALL the students.

Do NOT Trust these people, signed up for a 6 month class, have been getting charged for over a year…read moredue to them continuning to charge me even though I never went. A simple mistake that they now will not reimburse me for, they have you send an email to cancel to a closed email account to further fusterate you. DO NOT GO HERE PLEANTY OF GOOD OPTIONS IN AREA

Visited this school when I was in town for training. Had a great time. Great instructors and…read moreenvironment. Will be back.

i've been training at garden grove jiujitsu for almost a decade now, AMAZING gym the professors are…read moreSUPER great over all everyone is super chill and nice place is great if your looking to meet new people and train as a hobby of self defense!

The atmosphere of this gym is super chill and non-intimidating. Everyone I've met has been friendly…read moreand supportive! I like that Edwin spends a bit of extra time giving detailed explanations and answering questions, explaining WHY you do or don't do something and not just how to do it. He's great at breaking down complex movements into digestible pieces and suggesting tweaks to improve your technique. He tailors advice for every student depending on many things - different body types, personal goals, current injuries, whatever you can think of. I feel like I have made quicker progress at this gym compared to other places because of this. It's a small gym at this point in time; a lot of the classes feel almost like private sessions. It's a hidden gem! Definitely drop by if you're in the area, whether you've been doing bjj your whole life or if you're interested in trying out for the first time! I felt comfortable to roll during the trial class as a small woman. The people at The Grappling Lab make sure all students feel safe. Also offers best pricing in the area :)

Coach Edwin is a highly-qualified black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who truly cares about the art,…read moreas well as the progression of his students. I trained with Edwin for more than a year, and 100% still would be if I lived in the area. Before starting, I watched a little UFC, and had heard of BJJ but I had zero experience in practicing combat sports, and really didn't have a clue what BJJ was. Now I'm all in, two comps deep, and am eager to train whenever I can - I really don't think that would be the case if Edwin's classes weren't so engaging, and if the environment wasn't so welcoming (even the other students go out of their way to help make their training partner better each session). Coach Edwin concentrates on the fundamentals and builds a foundation for his students, no matter what level they are. It's apparent that he has experience teaching, and uses that to his advantage when coaching. He understands the fine details of each technique that he's teaching, and can explain how you can improve in any given position by applying small adjustments to your game. When he starts explaining a guard, movement, take-down, submission, etc., the entire class is dialed into whatever he's saying. He's not one of those guys who will scoff at you for asking a question, or look down on you for not knowing something. He actually encourages you to ask questions, especially if you are a white belt. If you're considering starting BJJ or if you're looking for a new place to train, I would highly recommend the Grappling Lab. Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confidence, and cardio will thank you!