New martial arts studio in Escondido! They teach boxing, kickboxing, jui jitsu, karate for kids,…read moreadult self defense, and more! I met Coach Dominique and he was very nice and welcoming. He mentioned a lot of women train here, as well as men, to make us feel more comfortable. He said you can pay monthly for a membership, or pay 10 months up front and get 2 months free. It is a smaller space inside which gives a more personal feel. Check it out! :)

My partner and I have never practiced any type of boxing or martial arts before so we came to…read moreDominic's business for guidance. He was very welcoming and patient as we asked questions about beginning levels, pricing and equipment. There are various ways to pay for classes here! You can pay by class, monthly, or yearly. You can bring your own equipment or rent it there. There are multiple experienced trainers open to all levels of training. Most classes are group classes, but if you get a subscription you get 2 private lessons as well. If you partner up with someone, like a spouse or a friend, you get 4 private classes! They have a big female clientele, which made me feel welcomed and safe :) I look forward to coming back!

Came to the Saturday free women class today. I have never done Jiu Jitsu and at my age I was a…read morelittle scared however all the ladies were super friendly and took it easy on me. I took a beginners class didn't realize technic is important in dominating your opponent. I really enjoyed the class. The staff were super friendly. A nice way to learn with all the ladies.

I was able to drop in on the Monday 6:30 AM gi class. I reached out via the contact from on the…read morePrism Jiu Jitsu website and received a reply in a very timely manner about my request to drop-in. When I arrived, I was greeted by Professor Nick and the other students and filled out the waiver form. Professor Nick taught class; warm-ups, instruction, positional sparring, live rounds, then a cooldown. Everyone was extremely welcoming and very tough on the mats! The academy seems very family oriented and I was very stoked to be able to share the mats with the Prism Jiu-Jitsu academy! Thank you for opening your doors and welcoming me! I would love to come by again if I'm ever in the area.

The mats are CLEAN! GREAT community !…read moreSAFE environment ! ACCESSIBLE times ! And just an overall joy to be welcomed into this dojo. I 100% recommend for everyone to join SDBJJ

I love being apart of the SDBJJ family…read more They offer more than Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They give Judo, boxing, Muay Thai, self-defense classes and now Filipino Martial Arts- like the ONLY FMA club in North County San Diego! I hope everyone who comes here finds the same happiness that I have training here.

We tried a couple of different gyms for my son as a next step after doing Kidstrong for a couple of…read moreyears. From the moment we walked through the door we have been nothing but impressed with the coaches, professors, and really everyone at Alliance San Marcos. For the kids, they do an absolutely mind bogglingly amazing job of meeting each child where they are and never holding any one of them to an expectation that is too high for that individual. The skill, knowledge, patience, and sheer situational awareness to be able to do that with a full classroom full of 3-5 year olds doing something as complex as jiu jitsu is astounding. Coach Nick was Sage's first instructor at Alliance and a favorite of mine - his passion and patience are visible in everything he does. Everyone does an incredible job of breaking the skills down in a fun and digestible way for the kids and they are clearly learning and retaining! I ended up joining the fun as well and as a 37 year old out of shape dude I gotta admit I was in my head before my first time on the mat wondering "WTF am I thinking starting something like this at this stage of my life?" But the crew and the members are SO welcoming and remind me every day that we all started at zero. The community is amazing and the culture is friendly and supportive no matter your skill level. If you're like I was and thinking you cant possibly.... trust me, this is the place to put those doubts to rest!

BJJ is more than a martial art. It is a lifestyle. It is a community. As they say, "It takes a…read morevillage." Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Marcos is that village where you will have and get the best guidance as you go through this journey. Whether you want to train and learn one of the best martial arts developed, compete in tournaments at the highest level, attain mental balance while at the same time improving and maintaining healthy goals. Have your children and teens learn discipline and become more confident while at the same time having fun in a positive and supportive environment. This academy has everything covered that you could ask for. Professor Vini has built a brand-new academy that is safe, clean, and supportive. Do not be afraid. The hardest part is taking that first step. If you have the slightest interest in starting, you should come in, watch a class, and talk to Professor Vini. I can guarantee that you will see his passion for the art and the success of his student's individual goals. I hope to see you on the mat!

This academy is the best. From the beginning they treated my kids and I like family and made us…read morefeel so safe and welcome when we were looking for a new place to train. Everyone is amazing and the teaching is so detailed and has helped us grow in our skill tremendously. The professor really cares that we learn and grow and takes the time to help each person improve. My kids and I have really enjoyed learning from Professor Brandon and his team. So thankful we found this hidden gem!

TL;DR: This is not your local McDojo neither is it your YMCA…read moreand definitely, not Jiu-jitsu light but what you'll learn and received at Walensky Jiu Jitsu is solid, foundation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while having fun in a great learning environment, with high level partners and an enthusiastic, technically brilliant coach. ________________________________________________________________________________ Read on to dive into my detailed, long overdue review.;) I feel incredibly lucky that we have friends who recommended Walensky Jiu Jitsu to us back in 2021. My husband and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Walensky Jiu Jitsu! You see, on the day we took a free class at Walensky Jiu Jitsu, we had just renewed our membership at our town's biggest BJJ school the day before but Brandon left a big impression on us that day that we signed up at the end of class. My journey in learning jiu jitsu started at 48 y.o. I have 2 left feet and no previous martial arts training. I started slow and steady. If you are like me, who likes to set goals, challenges and milestones to improve one's health and mental wellness, well, read on.... Here were/are my pain points learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and my solutions ;) Lack flexibility - do jiu jitsu Lack cardio - do jits. Lack motivation - do jits. Lack the strength - do some jiu jitsu I suck at this - do more... jiu jitsu. Need a challenge - do jiu jitsu. Not athletic - do jiu jitsu. I need a stress reliever. - How about some jiu jitsu? Although all of the above feels like a big mountain to climb sometimes, I show up every day and because of the quality and high level atmosphere at Walensky Jiu Jitsu, the day to day self- mind fuck battle of "Should I go today? I'm too tired, I'm not in the mood," just fades away and I'm always glad I came to train. The School Atmosphere: There's this line from a theme song from an old TV show that perfectly describes Walensky Jiu Jitsu - "Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name..." SO TRUE! ....and they're always glad you came..... " VERY TRUE! It's very friendly and welcoming. Very family oriented with supportive, high level and caring, careful partners. No drama, no bullies or "spazzy" partners here. My husband and I found our second family here. We came for jiu-jitsu and we ended up making and having friends for life. The School Philosophy: The level of instruction is world class! Brandon believes in mastery of the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu. His clear, simple, fun and easy to follow instructions makes learning jiu-jitsu a breeze. You can trust that you'll be flowing like water a la Bruce Lee soon. Guaranteed, you'll get daily structured, progressive, purposeful and mindful training. No fancy moves - just effective, tried and true battle tested techniques. Well rounded and grounded in Gracie BJJ teachings. For those into progeny and Brandon's lineage and connection to the Gracies. Click on this link. https://www.gracieallegiance.com/san-diego-ca-usa Coach Brandon: Brandon is technically brilliant. He is an active competitor and several times IBJJF Champion. His enthusiasm and dedication to the practice is infectious! Learning the game with someone who has the passion, commitment and most importantly, a cavernous knowledge of Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu makes all the difference in the world. Every time I go on the mat, I know that I'm in good, safe hands and received personal instruction. Brandon takes the time to get to know you and your kids and is always concerned with your/their development inside and outside the gym. He is very hands on. He pushes and challenges you to be better. We're coming up on our two year anniversary at Walensky Jiu Jitsu and we couldn't be more happier with our decision. Did I mention how much we LOVE coming to class every day? ;) So if you are looking for a family oriented gym, with good atmosphere and camaraderie and will give you a solid, tried and true BJJ foundation, fun yet challenging, and make friends for life kind of place, then Walensky Jiu Jitsu is for you and your family.

Our daughter has been taking martial art lessons here since she was five years old and our whole…read morefamily is in absolute adoration with this family-owned school. They genuinely balance respect, honest feedback and positive reinforcement to teach people of all ages. While kids learn the art of taekwondo, there is a huge emphasis on self-awareness, self-defense and personal discipline. Each teacher has a unique style and impressive approach to meet students where their skill level is and effectively guide them through graduated challenges that make them step out of their comfort zone, all the while, building their confidence and core strength. The leadership is a healthy mix of tough love, encouragement, motivation and support. While they were at a larger studio, they would hold huge events where students could bring a friend to enjoy things like Halloween Haunted House and ninja nerf wars. They also have fun activities like parents night out where they host young kids and tweens in an activity-filled night to allow parents a few hours of solitude on evening like Valentine's Day. Other events they encourage kids to attend are martial art tournaments, community events and so much more. There are so many great things about this school, that I could write a few more paragraphs about them. I highly recommend this amazing family-owned and operated martial arts school to anyone looking to hone an art form, fine-tune respect for others, build defense skills, boost self-confidence or have the desire to one day call themselves a black belt. Do not snooze on the sparkling hidden gem of Escondido, Eldred School of Martial Arts.

My son has been attending Eldred's School of Martial Arts for 4 months now, and the experience has…read morebeen fantastic. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and encouraging with the kids. They do an amazing job balancing discipline, respect, and fun -- which keeps my son excited to go every week.

The best studio there is! All the staff is amazing and so patient and kind. They treat you like…read morefamily and our kids love being there and all the activities!

East west MMA they are amazing and friendly and my son loves this place!! my son learn a lot from…read morethem so

Sensei Johnny is an amazing teacher and mentor. His class is always detailed with help readily…read moreavailable. AoT is an amazing and welcoming environment to learn Judo.

Sensei Johnny Leon Guerrero is a genuinely rare and special talent in grappling. He's an elite…read morejudoka, but has devoted his life to studying and training the main grappling arts together-judo, wrestling, and bjj. What he's doing in blending the different arts together is brilliant. Right now, this is very unusual, but going forward in the next 10-15 years, I believe it's the inevitable future of the sport. Takedowns are an enormous, understudied part of jiu jitsu. If you train at AOT, you'll be lightyears ahead of 95% of competitors on the feet and ultra competent on the ground. You're not likely to find many instructors who are so skilled in all these fields. You're especially not likely to find someone with these abilities who is also a patient and skilled teacher, willing to train everyone from elite competitors to regular people. Even in large cities, this is a remarkable gym.