This is a 2 part review for myself and my 6 year old daughter. Joe has been our coach for about 3…read moremonths now. As a person Joe is friendly, present to everyone in his gym, and most importantly he's genuine. As a coach you can see his decades of experience in BJJ in action on the mat. He is extremely detailed in technique, sees all the counters, and treats it like a chess game. Joe's classes are well thought out as the drillng are connected through multiple days. If you're a newbie, looking to move gyms (like I did), or seasoned in search for upper belts to spar with - choose Kainga. For my daughter it was rough leaving her first coach and all the little friends. She gets challenged with Joe though in fitness, discipline, and accountability that I want her to get out of a self defense class. Joe has displayed patience in her original push back to participate. He listened to my input to help her feel comfortable which I appreciate as a parent. Adult members regularly assist on the mat to provide extra support in lessons and assure the kids train safely. She now looks forward to going to class, has fun, and learns the applicable basics she can apply if she's ever bullied at school. The gym and its members provide a great environment. Competitive rolls or you can communicate to take it easy. Egos are left at the door and all upper belts enjoy offering tips. Regularly members hang out after class is done, strenghtening the gym comradery. Mats are cleaned throughout the day. For your budget - monthly fees are fair, no registration fee/ in house gi requirement, and the quality/ amount of classes available make it worth what you pay. This gym is definitely NOT A MONEY GRAB and all about learning, competition, and a safe environment.

This review is for my experience with this business back in 2023. Gym was overcrowded with too many…read morekids and the staff only cared about the "best performing" kids. My kiddo could easily tell. It is not rocket science. Staff was rude when my card payment didn't go through due to it being reported lost and me not recalling it was specifically this card that was on file with Kainga Jiu Jitsu. This was after paying on time for several months, so there was no need for the nasty and aggressive attitudes. They claim to be about family, but what they really mean is money and those they perceive as valuable to their gym. Lame experience, lame attitudes, and lame business structure. I do not recommend this place at all. There are plenty of other jiu jitsu places in and around Chula Vista and San Diego that offer a better service at a lower cost without the supposed "family" model.

Pros: Jitsu Gym instructors are excellent--engaged, knowledgeable, and great with the kids…read more Everyone one of them! Staff at the front desk is super friendly and she is attentive. Cons are: way too many kids packed onto the mat sometimes it felt like 50 kids per instructor. Then there's the waiting area. Hard to find a seat. People dump their bags and gear all over the chairs while they train, even though there are lockers in the bathroom. And they allow dogs in there while people are training and the gym is a hot box. There is a termination fee. Even on a month-to-month plan, the cancellation costs felt excessive, a full month payment and not clearly spelled out when signing up. My son did enjoy his two months there but I felt like there were too many kids per instructor.

I have been training at this alliance for almost a year now and it was the first gym I ever joined…read more Being here has helped me develop respect and also simultaneously making friendships. I would definitely recommend this gym because the professors are so friendly ( shoutout to professor Gabriel) and you can learn to defend yourself while also making it a sport you love.

We signed up for my kids to learn how to roll. We stay because Shawn and Ronnie are awesome, and so…read moreare the community and classes they created here. They are great with the kids... no matter how hectic it gets.

Dropped in for class and it turned out to be open mat night. Got in really good rounds, much needed…read moreto kick my body back into shape and get the mental cobwebs dusted. Coach Ronnie and Shawn are very welcoming and open to visitors, and I felt safe and taken care of. I highly recommend South Shore to those in the lower San Diego area, and will definitely try to make it back whenever I'm in town again.

Had an amazing experience here. The staff is professional and Coach Abraham is a great boxing coach…read morethat knows what he is doing. Very family oriented gym and highly recommend!

If I could give this place more stars I absolutely would! After losing close to 100lbs I started to…read moreplateau but I am still not where I want to be physically. The trainers/coaches here are aware of your fitness goals and push you to your limit and beyond that because they absolutely believe in you. I've only been going here for a week but I already feel a difference physically and mentally. I have more energy throughout the day and it feels great to want to keep moving. I have typically enjoyed working out but now I can say I've never enjoyed it more than ever and can see myself spending many more years here! Thank you intensity!

If you're reading this review for Arashi BJJ, you've probably seen all the other million five star…read morereviews on google. They're all real. Sensei Drue and the coaching team at Arashi really care about helping every student reach their potential. Whether you're trying to get back in shape, collect every gold medal in the area, or just have fun tossing people around, you will find top-notch coaching and an amazing community. The Dojo is also very clean, well maintained, and well ventilated. There's parking in the front and the gym is easily accessible by trolley or bus.

Great place to train. They offer Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and Muay Thai for kids and…read moreadults. Sensei Drue is a great teacher and mentor who will push you to be your best; he's helped me train for California State Games, IBJJF, and NAGA tournaments. If you have kids, Kandy does a great job taking care of them in the kids' classes. My stepdaughter and I have been coming here for about 6 months now and we don't plan on training anywhere else while we are in the area.

AWSOME! Great place to learn Brazilian Jujutsu. The gym is…read moreclean, friendly and very welcoming. KIMO is a knowledgeable and Professional. I Highly suggest this gym If your want to expand your Bjj knowledge or come to roll. Great place thank you Kimo!

Professor Kimo is an awesome instructor! He teaches you the technique part by part and breaks it…read moredown. I can tell he cares for his students and loves his job! Based on my personal experience as a teammate, student, and spectator he has phenomenal teaching and interpersonal skills. He has a flexible schedule and will work with you to meet your needs.

It's got a great team and the coaching is top notch in the area. If you live in San Diego and want…read moreto train for Jiu Jitsu you should check out their academy and get some great experience with excellent coaches who have great experience with their history in the sports of Jiu Jitsu and other martial arts.

Stick around long enough and you will feel more confident in your ability to protect yourself in…read morethe real world! I've built a support system that feels like family. I could not imagine a life without Gallegos jujitsu , I highly recommend you start now.