I saw Royce Gracie dominate the early UFC fights back in the 1990s. And I've been intrigued with…read moreJiu-Jitsu technique ever since. Too bad I let life get in the way and did not join until just six months ago -- at the age of 51. But who cares! It is so much fun. When I leave the mat, I have so much joy that it keeps me coming back. Sometimes four or five times per week. And this is from a guy who hates to work out. But here I am getting a great workout all while learning self defense. I should have done this years ago! Professor Nick has created a great school where everyone feels welcome (even old guys like me!). He's our humble and hilarious black belt instructor/owner who really cares about everyone's safety, progress, and having fun. Without reservation I'd highly recommend this Jiu-Jitsu school to anyone wanting to give it a try.

Dirty gym, dog hairs on mat. Came here a few times where he brought his dogs to class and they…read morewould be chilling on the mats. Cleans it poorly, and not often. There have been dead bugs, toe nails, dirt on the mats. Bathroom is gross, I feel like he never cleans it. Soap is barely refilled. Very poor instruction as well. There have been times where he's sitting on his phone majority of the class while everyone is sparring

Amazing environment with no egos, very welcoming of everyone, and top notch instruction from…read moreProfessor Andre, Professor Chris, and Coach Vong.

I bought a 1 month membership at this gym and am hooked! The instructor Brent is an amazing…read moreteacher. Multiple black belts in multiple disciplines. He still makes the lessons approachable to his students at all levels. This is a great gym to start your training at. 5 star gym and 5 star instruction. Highly recommend trying it out.

We've tried a few schools before finding "home" at Academy. We started with our son taking g…read moreclasses and both my husband and I signed up. Professor Tami made the woman's class very welcoming. She does an amazing job with the kids and the woman's class. We all also do the kickboxing class with Profesor Ricardo. He does a great job to breakdown the moves and show us step by step. We've also taken the co-ed Jiu Jitsu class with Professor Ricardo. He makes sure we stay within our skill level while learning. All the staff here are resourceful.

Went searching for the best BJJ Dojo in North OC where I live for my 8 yr old son. Asked my friends…read morewho train at Checkmat La Habra and confirmed that Academy Jiu-Jitsu was legit, especially it also being part of the Checkmat family. I was impressed with the owners/professors Eduardo & Hector for being very friendly, professional & knowledgeable of their craft with decades of experience. Professor Tami & Professor Smurf are great with the kids and teach them with patience, sternness and grace. They are all elite champions. Looking forward to seeing my son grow in his BJJ life journey!

I've trained at Kings MMA Anaheim and it's hands down one of the best gyms around if you're serious…read moreabout getting better. The Muay Thai program is top tier, and Nolan is a huge reason why. He's extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and actually cares about making sure you understand why you're doing things, not just going through the motions. His coaching breaks things down in a way that clicks, whether you're a beginner or experienced. Overall, great environment, high-level coaching, and a gym that pushes you to improve every session. If you're looking to train seriously and level up this is the place.

I've been at this gym since 2018. It's literally the best gym in terms of coaching, culture, and…read morevalue. The coaching is amazing, we have some of the very best coaches. Coach Nolan is an amazing striking coach and he will elevate your striking to the highest levels. The jiu jitsu programs are awesome. In terms of culture, the people and coaches create an environment where you can thrive. It's fun to be there and it caters to any level. If you're a first timer, you'll get taken care of. If you aspire to fight at the highest levels, you'll have coaches and talent to support you. I've made life long friends at this gym, and I'm thankful for it. Now the value... some gyms pin you down with 4 sessions a week or just 1 martial art. At this gym, you get unlimited classes to Gi BJJ, NoGi BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, fitness. There's also a recovery room with things like red light therapy, massage boots, vibration plate, sauna, cold plunge, hyperbaric chamber. There's showers, lockers, and there's a coffee bar. Not to mention, a weight training area. So yea, you get way more bang for your buck. Also, if you're looking to fellowship, there's a weekly Bible study on Thursday nights. Open to anyone. I sound biased. And I am. But it's because of my experience at this gym.

This is the BEST jiu jitsu class we have ever done! Our daughter started when she was three and…read moreabsolutely LOVES it. She has progressed so much and Sensei Andre is amazing with the kids. So patient with them and really teaches them the importance of listening. Her confidence is growing and I have this class to thank! I can't say enough good things about this place!

Andre Pontes is amazing with the kids, he has been a huge impact and positive influence on my…read moredaughters growth

Recently signed up here with Coach Danny and I'm grateful to have found this gym. Coach Danny is…read morevery knowledgeable and is able to meet you at your level. Whether you are a beginner or have experience Coach Danny will elevate your training, so I highly recommend this gym if you are looking for a home gym. Good energy and his gym is very welcoming, stop in and check it out for yourself. I appreciate you Coach -Brett

SoCal Combat Club is an excellent place to train if you want to get fit, make friends, gain…read moreself-defense skills, and feel confident knowing you can take care of yourself and your family. The What: If you want to learn striking, they offer kickboxing. If you want to learn grappling, they have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). And if you want to be well-rounded, they teach mixed martial arts (MMA). The Who: The reason why you can learn such a wide array of combat sports is because of the owner and head instructor, Professor Danny Saurez. He is a true martial artist, having trained in everything from Judo and wrestling to Wing Chun and Kali. But of course, he is a world-class expert in BJJ, MMA, and kickboxing. As a former professional MMA fighter and a 4th-degree black belt in BJJ, he knows what it takes to win, having a versatile skillset and a strong championship mindset. But that doesn't mean you have to be a fighter to appreciate his teaching. Prof. Danny is one of the few elite-level instructors who is also an expert teacher -- he's physically talented, has real-world experience, and can adapt to each student (whether complete newbie or black belt) so they learn quickly. And the best part? He's funny, easy-going, and encouraging. The Where: The new SoCal Combat Club location in Anaheim is located in an industrial park, which is great because you don't get the random riff-raff who walk in and disturb a class like you would find at a strip mall location. It might be small-ish, but everything is new, clean, and well organized. And there's plenty of parking during the evening classes. Plus, it's close to the 57 and 91 freeways, so getting there is a breeze regardless of where you're coming from. The Why: There are many reasons to train here. You might start because you want to lose weight and get fit -- you will burn hundreds of calories per sessions, regardless of the style you try out. You might train because you want to learn how to defend yourself and your family or compete in amateur BJJ or kickboxing tournaments. But no doubt you'll stay because of the people. Prof. Danny and the SoCal Combat Club are so welcoming, supportive that it'll feel like you're a part of a family.

Awesome place to train! I was totally new to jiu-jitsu and a bit nervous, but Bruno and the rest of…read morethe coaches made me feel super comfortable right away. Bruno's a great teacher--he really knows his stuff and explains everything clearly. Highly recommend if you're thinking about trying it out!

Mamute is one of the best BJJ gyms in Southern California! Bruno is truly a gem of a human being…read moreand really cares for the people around him. He's built such an incredibly welcoming environment for all types of people. For anyone looking to start jiu jitsu or progress to the next level, there isn't a single place I'd recommend more!

This place has gotten 10 times better compared to what it was like 2 years ago. Gracie Barra West…read moreAnaheim is now owned and managed by Coach Heverson. It feels like the whole vibe changed into something more inviting and a lot more positive compared to what it was before. The facility also looks a lot better and brighter now due to several improvements, there is a pro shop now, the benches for parents are better, the whole place got an upgrade. The head coach is an amazing instructor and an active competitor who always wins his division, it is very rare to find an actively competing coach who can teach well and give good details. The students at GBWA are very lucky to have coach Heverson because he teaches techniques that have been proven to work in competition. If you are in the West Anaheim area visit this place. It will be worthwhile training at this location.

Giving it one star. We had our daughter at this gym for close to 3 years. We have been through…read moreabout 3-4 instructors never had an issue with them. My daughter used to attend competitions and when we had Coach Heverson he was always there. However, this last coach just let them play around and not learn any new skills. I am not going to pay $160-180 a month to just take my kid to play. He doesn't pay attention to them. I would not recommend if you are parent who wants your child to actually learn jujitsu and actually compete this not the gym.

Coach Ben is the most patient and understanding person I know and I always look forward to going to…read morepractice everyday.

I was in the area for a family vacation and was able to drop-in on the Monday and Friday 5:30am gi…read moreclasses. I had emailed the academy a few days prior and heard back very quickly. I was greeted by Professor Ben (very cool, nice and welcoming guy), who walked me through the waiver. Coach Noe taught both classes I attended. There were a handful of students for these classes. He went over some awesome techniques - explained very well: conceptually and fundamentally sound. Class was structured into warm-ups, techniques, specific sparring and live rounds. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly; it was very easy to make the decision to come back to train again. Thank you for opening your doors to me and inviting me come back on my vacation. It was a pleasure to meet everyone. Thank you for the hospitality and the rolls!

Excellent training, well thought and managed. Knowledgeable staff who was patient with me who had…read morenever had any experience with fire arms. The facility has everything needed to learn and succeed in self defense. Time and money well spent.

My partner and I attended an introductory lesson with Coach Taylor. Neither one of us has ever…read morefired a live firearm, but we wanted to have the background knowledge to do so with confidence when we finally do visit an actual range. The training we received last week was excellent! From knowing how to hold the "gun" and clear it from the holster properly to knowing (more importantly) when and how to shoot at someone who is a threat, we were both amazed at what we experienced. In particular, I greatly appreciated Taylor's honest, straightforward 'lectures' about what could go wrong if you're not careful or too over-eager when wielding a firearm. My partner and I are seriously considering joining UDT during the summer when our work schedules lighten up. The various firearms training sessions and martial arts options they offer are definitely a plus.