I wish a NEGATIVE rating was available. Our daughter was a student at this academy for 2 years and…read more9 months. When she started the gym was one of the best in the country for youth training. That did not last long as the focus quickly changed from a true competition gym to more of a cash cow and day care. This gym is the SPIRIT AIRLINES of Jiu Jitsu gyms. Pay for the gear they sell at the gym because you can't wear anything else, pay for belt promotions at $100 a promotion per child, $150 "in-house" tournaments which is only disclosed two weeks prior to the first scheduled tournament, $10 admission per person to watch your child compete at "in-house" tournament, no medals just a cheap red shirt promoting the gym. Training and competition class, "intermediate" to say the least and is an additional $150 a month on top of the $250 for a regular membership - then add privates ranging from $100 to over $200 an hour. Locker room and coaches reek of marijuana. There is no parking, you half to cross a major street at rush hour with your children and again at night after class. You will be told by Vagner that the only way your child can progress and win is via competing and privates. However, Vagner himself does not show up for competitions whether local or not, whether to watch or coach. Jasmine will travel if you buy her a plane ticket and put her up in a hotel and drive her to and from the event with no problem. If you are lucky you will have 1 coach for all the kids and that is if he is not coaching his son at the time. No questioning the training or you will be black listed - isn't YOUR MONEY PAYING FOR A SERVICE?! Coach Adrian will harass your wife via text message stating " to put you on a leash or it won't end well." No cross training or you will be given an ultimatum via text to pick a gym, because they claim to know what's best for YOUR child. Yet, they don't fix the mistakes unless you pay for privates. The staff and owners will claim you are family, and that may be true until the money stops flowing, or you don't do as you're told. Vagner, Jasmine and Adrian will even come over to your house to apologize for an ultimatum given then look your child in the face, apologize to them, claim to love them, only to stab them in the back weeks later when Adrian is being sneaky and getting caught by their student holding privates for free while others pay hundreds and when that 3rd person doesn't show up your child won't be included again. But that behavior is acceptable because the Coach's son has a super fight coming up. Know your child's worth and be careful; it is not what it appears to be from the outside. There are many better options for competitive jiu jitsu in Broward and Dade County than VRMA. If you are looking for EXPENSIVE, intermediate training for your children then this is the place for you.

This place knows their stuff. If you get an opportunity to train with Kade I highly suggest it!read more

The school has been voted best martial art school for 10 years straight. The family friendly…read moreatmosphere is there and quality of service is top notch. You have world class champion instructors and coaches. The ability to train 7 days a week is possible with the schedule. Classes are separate for beginners and advanced students.

Updated review: Typically people only leave initial…read morereviews. I've decided to leave an "extended stay" review, as I feel some users would like to see if the quality is still there for the reviewer. This is my 3rd year at START, and it only gets better with time. Just yesterday, I attended a "black belt" advanced class (which is open to higher belt holders), and the mats were filled with high level bjj practitioners. It always is, but yesterday was special in my mind. On one end, I had my professors, who are in a class by themselves, along with one of the best brown belt competitors in the world, and everything in between. That's the thing, BJJ is like a rubix cube, that you never really finish solving. I watched one of my professors, experiment with a movement he wanted to figure out. How many people at such a high level, allow others into their world, and figure things out. That kind of humility is commendable, and just reinforces the kind of people I want to be around, and I want my kids learning from. This is just a sample size of the kind of vibe at the school, but I welcome people who have young kids (as my oldest is enrolled, and the younger wants to begin as well), or folks who have walked away from the mat..to come..you won't be disappointed.

Perfect family environmental Academy ,the master toco And his wife running a trustful business ,…read moreA+ to our community.

Nova Geracao (new generation in Portuguese) offers superb instruction in a friendly environment. In…read moregroup classes, there's a high instructor-to-student ratio. Master Toco is a fifth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). He received his black belt from Carlson Gracie when he lived in Brazil. Master Toco is a kind, respectful gentleman who has trained over 125 black belts over about the past 40 years, including top international competitors like Cyborg. He has facilities around the world, including 6 in Brazil. The academy in Davie, FL has high quality Fuji mats with a padded subfloor. They only use Fuji Sports equipment, including their BJJ GIs. Students know not to do body slams, neck cranks, etc. There are many classes throughout the day to choose from. We're lucky to have such an outstanding and humble BJJ instructor as Master Toco in Davie.

I am 67 years young and wanted to get more active for my health. I started taking JiuJitsu…read morefoundation classes and Im shocked at how I feel 5 classes in. The classes are great for all ages and the Sensei Dr. Ed Cambas is patient and makes it fun and very informative. Remember if I can do it, then you are never to old to start...

I have tried other dojos before I decided to come here. What helped make my decision is that this…read morejiu-jitsu school enhances the jiu-jitsu philosophy as much as its technique. Meaning, you are not only there to learn self-defense, but also to learn about self-control and respect. Pines location is a family business, where the family members are highly trained and involved in the classes. They teach from kids to adults at any age. And after coming to class for a couple times you feel part of the family as well. I go 2-3 times a week with my son and husband, and we all love to engage and train together.

Love this gym and the family atmosphere! The 3 instructors are very patient and kind, and really…read morehelp you understand the moves and when best to use them. The classes are fun and the competitions are always exciting!

From the owner: World class instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids, teens and adults. Cross training fitness…read moreclasses providing mixed martial arts and a total body workout available for the whole family.

Huge and very clean, equipped that you can use for what you need.very welcoming. Love this place…read moreUFC fit.

Very disappointing experience. I signed up because I was offered a promotion of two months for the…read moreprice of one with a $4 first month. However, I was later charged for both months and an annual fee of $65 before the two month promo period needed. When I questioned the charges, I was told that I should have read the contract, even though the promotion was presented very differently. The salesperson, Amir Emadian, told me that I had not been charged, but I later found charges on my account. I also experienced ongoing charges that were never clearly explained to me. They also told me I was never charged the first month $4 so they were charging the first month now at $144. I have multiple charges on my account from the day I signed up and it's only been one month. This place is a scam. I feel that the sales presentation was misleading and did not match what actually happened. I would strongly advise anyone considering joining to carefully review every document and closely monitor their bank account for unexpected charges.

Amazing gym, very hygienic, always a great atmosphere with high energy, and everyone has great…read moresportsmanship. This gym is also very understanding with the fact not everyone is on the same level and works with you until you get there. Greatest gym in South Florida, really recommend to check it out.

This gym is one of the best Jiu jitsu gyms I have ever been too I travel a lot for work and been to…read morea couple dozen Jiu jitsu gyms and this place is incredible. Instructors are up to date with techniques not like that old Gracie stuff. Gabe is hands down one of the best instructors I have ever seen, if you are a beginner make sure you show up to Mikes early bird class. Top of the line mats and wall mats that are cleaned after every class. Overall a safe and friendly environment for anyone who wants to learn Jiu jitsu or for those who want to learn that new wave sh**t.

Incredibly clean and professional gym. Huge amount of space and great owner/professor Gabriel…read moreTejada coming from 10th planet Bethlehem. Couldn't be more pleased with this gym.