love this studio and love the coaches. they take their time with all of the kids and have…read moreimplemented a structure where you can really see your child learn and progress

Great training for kids . My son has been coming here 7 months and he comes 3 days a week . Great…read moreworkout and strength training. They keep the place clean and cool during the summer months . Restrooms are always clean and they have two changing rooms which is nice . The instructors are all nice and knowledgeable.

Full honesty I will be saying here. This dojo gives so much confidence, you will get in shape, and…read morelastly self defense along with discipline. The community is so warm and welcoming. All kids get along very well and are friendly. The Professor Javier can help you and correct your mistakes by showing you the correct way of executing the moves. Overall great dojo A+.

My kids love this place! I not only have 1 kid but 3 kids (13yr, 7yr, 5yr) with Professor Javier!…read moreHe teaches discipline and great skills! A+++!

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

Our family recently made the switch to Matadero Garden Grove after training and competing in jiu…read morejitsu for several years--and we couldn't be happier. We chose Matadero because we know other members who have consistently seen great results, and after just a short time here, it's clear why. The coaching is top-tier: experienced, attentive, and well-structured with a great coach-to-kid ratio, which means personalized, high-quality instruction. The culture is welcoming and laid-back, making it a place our whole family genuinely looks forward to spending time at. The class schedule is also well thought out, making it easy to stay consistent and keep improving. We're proud to be part of the Matadero community!

A must check out place, even if you're staying outside of garden grove. Very welcoming environment,…read moreresponsive coaches, and tailored to both the competitive and hobbyists. I personally reached out via Instagram just the day before and was welcomed in. This place will definitely be in mind every time I come to the area.

Came by for a Sunday open mat to get ready for an upcoming tournament. Prof Dory welcomed me and…read morehad some great feedback for my game as well. Some really high level grapplers at this gym and everyone was super cool. I totally recommend this place if you're looking for a welcoming culture and high level talent across all belt levels. I'll be back.

Solid BJJ school in West Anaheim conveniently off the highway. Training consists of technique…read moredrilling, positional sparring, and full sparring. Saeed has a welcoming attitude and built a solid foundation of guys to train. I like the occasional drop in of world class wrestlers and grapplers :)

One of the best decisions i've ever made was to join this gym! I took a long time off training and…read morewas eager to get back. So glad I came across this gym because since day 1 of walking into the gym, coach saeed has been very caring and supportive to all his students. The gym is always a positive environment for everyone to feel welcomed no matter if experienced or not. 100% recommend to come try out! Coach Saeed even gives a free day or week to see if it's something you like!

Coaches here are nice and dedicated I have a great experience at this gym everyone is helping each…read moreother and I really like it

I enjoy coming to this Gym because of how welcoming they are …read more I suggest coming to this gym if you want to get into training Muay Thai .

I went to train and every time I go everyone is welcoming and filled with passion!…read more The coaches themselves take the time to teach and correct having the patience to help improve others! I would definitely recommend ! As a woman as well finding a place to feel comfortable and welcome is hard to find! 10/10 every time I go! Love that they have a mixture of different training as well! Every coach I would recommend for a great workout !

I started with coach Izic and Rudy years ago but had to leave due to job relocation. I tried other…read moregyms but I never felt that I was in good hands. When I moved back closer to their gym, I signed back up and immediately felt welcomed and at home. If you're curious and want to take that leap, or want to expand your skills, there's no better place than with Professor Izic and Rudy.

chose this academy because it's close to my house and a friend invited me to try it out. I had…read moreabsolutely no knowledge of kickboxing, so I thought this would be a place where I could learn from the beginning, especially since I was hoping Nam Phan would guide beginners like me. But honestly, my experience was very bad. I came on a Saturday and arrived about 20 minutes early. When I told him I had never trained in martial arts or kickboxing before, instead of giving me basic guidance, he seemed annoyed that I didn't know anything. Then he told me to warm up by myself. When I came back, there was only one other student there, and that person had only been training for about a month. But the person who actually showed me what to do was that student, not Nam Phan. During training, Nam Phan briefly demonstrated a few moves and then told me to practice with the other student as if I had already been training for a long time. I was a complete beginner, so it was honestly very difficult to keep up. Throughout the entire session, he only corrected me once, but kept yelling loudly at me whenever I made mistakes. I felt extremely uncomfortable but still tried to continue training. Since it was my first class, I also didn't know what I needed to prepare. Before I came, he specifically told me I didn't need to bring anything. But when training started, he suddenly asked if I had boxing gloves. When I said no, he threw the gloves he was holding onto the ground aggressively and asked in an irritated tone why I didn't prepare anything. Throughout the whole session, the way he spoke and his attitude made me feel like I was being scolded for not knowing anything instead of being guided as a beginner. He spoke Vietnamese very quietly and unclearly, so many times I couldn't even understand what he was saying. That training session made me feel extremely bad and uncomfortable. I came in wanting to try and learn a new sport, but instead I only felt pressure and negativity from beginning to end.

The mats didn't seem clean, and it was hard to understand what the coach was saying during class…read more The combos felt confusing and not clearly explained. If your goal is to be a serious or well-rounded fighter, this may not be the right environment. Overall, it wasn't a good experience for me. My advice is to invest your money in a place that truly provides value for your training and your life.. Was not a good experience for me and my friends. 1 star.

I've had such a great experience at UFC Gym. The facility is always incredibly clean, which makes…read moreevery workout feel comfortable and welcoming. From the moment you walk in, the staff and members are genuinely friendly and supportive. It really has a family-like environment where everyone encourages each other, whether you're new to working out or there every day. One of the biggest bonuses for our family is the child care. It's such a relief knowing our kids are in a safe, fun environment while we get our workout in. They actually enjoy going, which makes the whole experience even better for us as parents. Overall, UFC Gym has created a positive community where fitness and family both matter. We always look forward to coming here.

Very small gym and its hard to find and i think u have to pay for parking since its in the mall. I…read morewish it was easier to get to and also a little bit bigger not a fan the ufc gym, gym's equipment

Judo, the gentle way. This is a great place for kids to learn discipline, respect for one another,…read moreand self defense. The senseis are patient and respectful. The class is split into beginners (young kids) and older kids/adults. I highly recommend this place for your child!

Whether you aspire to become the next UFC champion, or be capable of defending yourself in a life…read morethreatening situation, grappling definitely needs to become part of your repertoire, in addition to striking. You must know how to defend yourself and be comfortable with fighting on the ground. I had started taking Pradal Serey for a while as my choice of striking technique, which I was very happy about (see my review for Long Beach Kickboxing Center), and decided to commit to a form of grappling. Previously I had taken Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for a while, but this was at a very small school which had some issues, so I left after a couple of months there. (I learned an awesome front collar choke there that I used happily many times at OCK on others, until I was told that this particular choke was not allowed in Judo, DOH!) Anyway, I was watching a UFC event and was introduced to a young in his prime Karo Parisyan, who displayed some awesome judo throws during his fight. I did some more research into judo and found that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is actually derived from Judo ground techniques, and that "Newaza" is an area of judo that is solely dedicated to ground fighting. Luckily for me, I found an awesome judo that was literally 2 minutes away from my house! OCK in da hizzzzzzy. The head instructor, Sensei Tony Okada, was a 1992 Olympic Judo competitor along with having many more impressive accomplishments. I sent a couple of emails asking some questions and relaying my concerns from my last experience at a grappling school, and the contact person answered all my questions and replied about my concerns. I went to the dojo to enroll, and sat with Tony's wife to discuss enrollment. I think the minimum enrollment was 6 months, (which is EFT'd from your account monthly) but I signed up for 12 months as the rates are better as the contract length gets higher. I believe the price went up since I was at OCK, but while I was there my monthly rate was 45 dollars, which is a ridiculous deal for three 90 minute sessions a week! I had my old gi from Jiu Jitsu so I threw it on and headed to my first class. Usually there is about 15-20 people per class. Session starts off with running around the perimeter of the dojo for a couple of minutes, and then countless warm up exercises and drills which range from mild to hot damn in difficulty. Then comes throwing form drills with a partner, sometimes some new techniques are taught, and then move into many rounds of randori (sparring) both stand up and on the ground. Sparring is done at full strength and is excellent for developing skills and confidence. Afterwards, sprint drills to put the final beatdown on your body. The only concern that I had at first was that people didnt want to spar with me cause I was bigger than them, but that wasn't the case at all. Everyone was more than happy to spar with me, and those who could always tried to offer good feedback and advice. Doing this even once or twice a week is a great way to stay in shape, but doing it all three nights put me into excellent shape. I improved a great amount during the time I spent training there, learned how to send people flying to the ground head first if needed as well as being completely comfortable fighting on the ground off my back as well as being on top. (Positions that I was not wholly unfamiliar with in other endeavors) Everyone who trains at OCK is respectful, friendly, and willing to help. There are many senseis who teach at OCK, and often there will be 2 or more in each class. Excellent way to get insanely good at judo and stay in top notch shape. If you are considering taking up grappling such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I would recommend that you look into Judo as well. OCK Judo is the real deal and will not dissapoint!