I love training at Flow State with Coach Eric and Coach Benny. They're both very professional,…read morepatient, and caring. Both of them take their time and make sure you understand what they just taught. They'll go over the move sequence as many times as you need them too. I started jiu-jitsu at an older age, so it hasn't always been easy to grasp certain things. I'm thankful to have them as my coaches because they are mindful of that. The gym is also beautifully made. It has an old school dojo vibe to it, which I love. It's a great place to start your jiu-jitsu education and continue it for a long time.

This academy is for both competition athletes and people wanting to start their jiu-jitsu journey…read more Come and experience it for yourself.

Had the pleasure to work with Raf and Micky during open gym. It was amazing to see all ages meet…read moreand have fun together. The place itself is modern and clean. The team is communicative and organize. Thank you Ukiyo team for an awesome time!

We live a few cities away... And there's a bjj gym right down the street from our neighborhood and…read moreeven a few more in between, BUT Ukiyo is our "home." Before my wife and I ever got pregnant, we always knew our little one would be in bjj. Fast forward to present day, our little girl is now 4yo, and we found our home gym here. Right away we immediately connected with Raf and Mickey. They are the sweetest people. And they made our little girl and us feel safe and right at home. We feel so comfortable here and can't help but it feel that our family circle just got bigger. For myself, I have been in and out of bjj for the last 15 years and really haven't stepped on the mat for the last 6-7 years. My wife was actually the one that found this wonderful place from a Facebook post and after reaching out and meeting R&M, we knew that it was only right this is where I was going to pick up where I left off and step back into my jiu jitsu journey. 15 years ago, I started in a gi, went into more no-gi, and now come full circle back into the gi and tradition. The dojo itself is beautiful and all the adult students we've met are also so welcoming. Mickey's taste def shows in the overall aesthetics and is on point holding things behind the scenes and planning all the fun events. Raf's teachings are very clear, concise and have real depth which you definitely can see comes from a place of passion and long love and history with the art. It is an honor to be a student under him. The other kids in the younger classes are all so good with our baby girl. After her first class, she couldn't stop talking about all her new "friends." The modest size of the dojo and number of students encourages a more intimate learning enviroment and greater level of intimacy and respect. There is no ego here. Everyone and the overall energy here is so wholesome and feels more about cultivating the art, tradition well as a community. Needless to say, we are so happy to have found family in Ukiyo Academy. OSS! p.s. we love this place!

Over the past year, our son has been attending Eagle Rock Jujitsu, and the experience has been…read morenothing short of incredible. Through the art of jujitsu, he's learned so much more than just self-defense--he's gained confidence, discipline, focus, and resilience. It's been amazing to watch his growth both on and off the mat. The coaches (Edson, Tristan and, Ethan) at Eagle Rock Jujitsu have played a huge role in this journey. Their dedication to the development of each child is evident in every class. They're patient, supportive, and always push the kids to be their best--not just as athletes, but as individuals. Professor Carrão has created a warm, welcoming environment that extends far beyond the training mats. His academy is a place where children and families feel seen, supported, and part of a larger community. It's a rare and special thing. I see you, Bobby! We feel incredibly lucky to have such a top-tier jujitsu academy right here in Eagle Rock, bordering Highland Park. Our hope is that our son continues his jujitsu journey well into adulthood under the guidance and mentorship of Professor Carrão and his amazing team!

We've had such a positive experience with this academy and highly recommend it to any parent…read moreconsidering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for their kids. What makes this place special is the culture the coaches have created -- it's encouraging, respectful and very warm. Coaches Edson, Ethan, and Tristan are outstanding with the kids. They are patient, attentive, and truly invested in every student's development. My child really looks forward to class because the coaches make it a fun environment. The academy teaches kids how to stay calm under pressure, work through difficult moments, and keep trying even when something feels hard. Those lessons carry far beyond the mats and will make a difference in the real world. Sometimes, we even have Professor Carrao teach the kids a move or two so it's a real treat! The instruction is excellent, the environment is positive, and the sense of community is amazing! This academy is doing a fantastic job developing strong, respectful, and confident kids while teaching high-level Jiu-Jitsu. We're incredibly grateful for this amazing academy!

I took a level 1 firearm retention workshop with Carlos and left feeling more comfortable and…read moreconfident with handling my firearm. Really happy about that! Would highly recommend.

Professor Carlos and Coach Julie are great instructors! I decided to try Gomez Jiu-Jitsu as a 38th…read morebirthday present to myself to see if I could get into shape, learn self defense, and try to challenge myself to be a more confident person. It's been an amazing 3 months! I'm still learning and slowly gaining confidence, but I'm happy to be with such a great academy and good group of folks! The vibe is very welcoming, the academy has a nice DTLA minimalist look, the mats are very clean, and there are folks of all ages, sizes, including women and kids too. Professor Carlos is friendly and an engaging instructor, and teaches in a very technical and precise way. He likes to emphasize the self defense aspect of Jiu-jitsu (which is awesome) and comes from a great Jiu-Jitsu lineage. Coach Julie is a constant force, patient and a very clear instructor. What a great team! If you are feeling nervous to try it out, just come to the beginner fundamentals class on Thursday nights! I think you'll realize that most students are just regular every day people trying to learn step by step. Big Thank you to Professor Carlos, Coach Julie, and all the folks at Gomez Jiu-Jitsu Academy!

Just changed locations! Still in South Pasadena with the same great staff & coaches. Coach Brian…read moreteaches the 4 year class and is so great with the kids. There's ample parking out back & new paint job outside with the same familiar clean black & white design. Inside has nice lighting and is surprisingly very cool on a hot day. Excited to see what changes come with this location compared to the last one.

This review is coming from someone who belongs to another school, but had the opportunity to visit…read morefor a few weeks because of a temporary closure (at my school). I've visited quite a few schools in the past, but this school definitely stands out. The instruction is top notch, the students are very technical and passionate about their craft, and the environment is ego-free and pleasant. It all trickles down from the solid leadership of professors Edwin and Jason. They are exemplary examples of people who not only excel at jiu jitsu, but at life. It is very apparent that they both care deeply about their students both on and off the mat. The core group of students that I trained with here are very technical and fundamentally sound. I learned a lot during my short time here. I definitely recommend anyone in the area interested in learning bjj to check this school out.

Excellent self-defense, I had two children in their classroom. Age 5 and 7 years old…read more I love the outfits as well and it's very clean.

GB Studio City is great. Instructors have almost 30 years of BJJ experience each. The facility is…read moreclean, and the staff and students are super welcoming. I've lost 20lbs since I started training and love watching my son learn discipline and resilience in the kids' class. They offer Gi, No-Gi, and Muay Thai classes for kids and adults of all skill levels. Love how convenient and central the location is, and now they have structured parking behind the studio. Overall, it's a great place to build skill, confidence, and community--highly recommended for anyone looking to start or continue their BJJ journey.

My younger sister is blind, so my parents catered to whatever she wanted. She wanted martial arts…read morelessons and found this hole in the wall which wasn't too far from our home. I tagged along and I'm glad I did. That was one of the most changing moments of my life. I met coach Dan and a few of the other guys that soon became my jiu jitsu family. Coach Dan. Man. I loved his slight accent, his morales, the way he knew where he stood. Being 16 years old and impressionable, he really helped mold me into the young lady I am today. He was never in it for the money. He coaches because he loves it. Definitely the BEST training you could get. He's hands down the best coach. The way he teaches and takes time with every student. His knowledge and years of experience. Starting jiu jitsu here was great. Stay loyal. Stay hungry to learn. You put in the hard work and enthusiasm, coach will help you progress. *flow with the go* Love, The tiny girl who walked in and didn't know what the fuck she was doing, but she loved it. - Geny

Great school that provides an excellent learning environment for it's students. Dan Howard is the…read morebest instructor I could ever ask for, he is strict and will not let little errors in technique slide, but at the same time provides encouragement for his students to succeed. Dan has many sayings at his school, one of which is to leave your ego at the door, which every student at the school practices. Promotions in belt ranking will not come quickly or easily at this school, as they shouldn't, Dan emphasizes mastery of the basic fundamentals in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and will not promote you until he truly feels you are ready.

I wanted to reach out and share my experience with 10th Planet Palmdale, as my daughter has been…read moretaking Jiu-Jitsu classes there for the past five months. I have seen such a positive change in her; she is both physically and mentally stronger than she has ever been. She has learned a great deal of technique along with vital life-saving self-defense skills. Coach Jimmy is hands down the best coach. He gets to know all the kids one-on-one and truly understands what each of them is capable of achieving. There are many other amazing coaches there as well who know all the kids by name, and the coach-to-student ratio is perfect. I would definitely recommend bringing your child or even yourself to any of the classes they have to offer. You will not be disappointed!

This gym is by far the best in the AV. The mats are super clean so you know you won't be going home…read morewith a 3rd arm growing out of your chest (seriously, they are sticklers regarding hygiene). The instruction is high level from experienced instructors. The members are a family who will only push you to get better on and off the mats, and you'll be a much more civilized savage. What can I say, if you want to get the best no-gi training from a system that is proven to work, look no further and train with the best!