Real jiu-jitsu. Outstanding environment for learning proper techniques. Professor Vanderson is…read morethe real deal.

Vanderson BJJ is a great place to be introduced to bjj or if you are a seasoned BJJ practitioner…read morelooking to up your game. Vanderson provides real world and tournament applications for all levels of BJJ. Vanderson is a very approachable person who truly want to educate all students in a effort to heighten their BJJ skill set. I would recommend to all BJ practitioners.

Population leans heavily male which is to be expected in martial arts. Instructors have been…read moreinformative, ensure safety and seem passionate about teaching. Other students seem keen to learn and receptive to safety tips. Incredibly clean facilities. Ample parking. You can attend whatever beginner classes you like on whatever day which is great flexibility. Price is improved with Black Friday class bundles.

Got to visit for Los Angeles. What a great experience. Whether you're visiting or a local trying to…read morefigure out if this gym is for you, here are some take aways. 1. First off, Professor Kyle is great. He was very friendly and welcoming. He introduced me around to a lot of the guys and game me a tour of the gym. You can see what type of vibe a gym has by seeing how the students relate to him during class. Here, you can tell they respect Kyle Watson, but are also friendly with Kyle and there's plenty of friendly banter. Kyle is very attentive throughout the entire class and the class is put together with a lot of thoughtfulness. Kyle is attentive the entire time and super helpful in giving instruction and tips. 2. The vibe of the gym is great. Here, you'll find competitor and hobbyists. Everyone was very kind and skilled. No one is off to take off your head and you can tell there are some skilled people on the matts that can turn it on (if they wanted). Great number of training partners. I can see guys getting good here pretty quickly. And if I lived around here, this would be the gym I would pick. Chill vibe but people here work hard. 3. Facilities. This place is HUGE. Upstairs and downstairs mat space. Mens and women's lockers. Showers. Plenty of space to put your gym bag. The place is CLEAN throughout. 4. Schedule. An underestimated aspect of someone choosing a gym is the schedule. Bottom line, if there aren't a lot of options, you're more likely to stop training. Here, there are a ton of options for advance, beginning, go and no gi. Bottom line, give this place a shot. You will not be disappointed.

This has turned into a family and community for everyone who walks in the door. The teachers are…read moreinvested in each persons path to becoming better people.

Our family has become obsessed with this place! Between the family like atmosphere, knowledgeable,…read morepatient and experienced coaches as well as the immaculate facility, we never want to leave! We started our 3.5 year old son here and he's doing great already with the basics of BJJ while also learning team building skills, respect, and engaging in a great form of exercise. My husband and I are also members. We both say after every class how challenging it is mentally and physically but always feel so accomplished at the end of the class! It's somewhere for all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels. The biggest perk about Revive is that not only do they offer the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training around, but you can also take a variety of other classes with your membership. Between Yoga, Muay-Thai, Cardio Kickboxing and Kettlebell Training, this place really has everything you need. Check it out!

This is a legit BJJ school run by a great black belt. I trained on a Friday night when he did a…read moreQ&A. In the Q&A the instructor offered each student the opportunity to ask a question and he would answer it, offering his opinion and instruction on how to improve. I asked about kimura from half guard and was offered some different ways to work that move. There was a good range of questions from basic all the way to takedowns. If was a fun evening and I enjoyed training. I look forward to training there when I am in town again.

Mike does a great job of keeping the place clean and making an open and fun, yet serious and…read morestudious training environment.

Absolutely one of the most inviting BJJ schools in the area. Multiple black belt instructors. Too…read morenotch coaching all around for both kids and adults. Variety of class times from 6am classes to 6:30 pm classes. Good size facility as well with a lot of mat space and changing areas.

Good people, great Jiu Jitsu! One of the best decisions I have made in a long time. Very…read morepersonable and respectible owners and instructors. Fun for the whole family.

I joined Fortuna BJJ about 3 months ago, and it's honestly been one of the best decisions I've ever…read moremade! It's been an incredible outlet for me and has had a bigger impact on my life than I could have imagined. Marcel is such an amazing coach and person--his passion and his dedication to his students really shines through. I'm lucky to have the opportunity to do 1-on-1 sessions with him and also attend his BJJ and KB classes throughout the week. In such a short amount of time, I've learned and grown more than I expected, and I know there's so much more to explore. With all the areas left to improve, I'm confident I'll continue my journey at Fortuna BJJ and achieve my personal goals under Marcel's guidance. Thank you, Marcel!

From the owner: Fortuna BJJ specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing. Come in for a 7-day free trial! Kids…read moreand Adult programs available.

I found the Chesterfield Gracie Barely has good people and a great environment for learning. Their…read morewere very helpful.

From the owner: The Gracie Barra Chesterfield martial arts classes are aligned with the Gracie Barra Program…read moreStructure developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to meet the specific learning needs of people of different ages, gender, and levels. Our clean, friendly, and progress-oriented environment allow you to have an inspirational, challenging, and technical training experience that will always make you feel like coming back. Gracie Barra is for anyone who values honor, respect, martial arts, wellness, and discipline, and is looking for a balanced lifestyle. This location serves the areas of Ballwin, Wildwood, Des Peres, Twin Oaks, Ellisville, Manchester, Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, Howell, Weldon Spring, Clarkson Valley, Maryland Heights, and Town and Country Missouri.

They told me up front that if their services were not a good fit for my son or our family, they…read morewould be able to cancel our membership. Now that I'm trying to get out (I lost my job and have no income), they're still charging us. Having been a business owner myself, I would never treat my customers the way this business is treating me.

My son Anderson started kickboxing about a year with trainer Auhston has went above and beyond to…read morehelp my son not only master kickboxing BUT helped his mindset and self esteem. He takes the time out to know my son so he knows how to better train him.He is an uplifting trainer that really tones in with the client. Takes the time to teach my child the best way for him to get more experienced. He has became a mentor that Anderson looks up to, for a mom you couldn't ask for a better place to take your child.The staff is amazing, Kelly always greets you by name, interacts with the kids. I would recommend Finneys to anyone for overall experience.

Great group of people studying a traditional, non-commercialized martial art. Instructor is very…read moreknowledgeable and patient. You won't find a better martial art style or group of people around. Highly recommended.