I enrolled my daughter when Alliance opened in 2024, and she is now 8 years old and absolutely…read morethriving in jiu-jitsu. Professor Mayra, Coach Ryan, and Coach Valeria are incredibly well-versed in their art and do an excellent job teaching and motivating children. Because of them, my daughter now competes and is doing very well. I also want to highlight Miss Mari--she is amazing with everyone, always kind, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. She truly adds to the positive experience at Alliance. Alliance Upland has created a wonderful family environment that makes you feel supported from day one. I recently decided to enroll myself in the women's-only fundamentals class on Saturdays, and I had an amazing time. Thank you to everyone at Alliance for your love, encouragement, and support. If you're thinking about joining, don't hesitate--you'll love it here.

We are beyond grateful to have found Alliance Jiu Jitsu. From the very first day, everyone here --…read morefrom the instructors to the students -- has been incredibly kind, welcoming, and supportive. My child has developmental delays and had a really difficult experience at her first gym, which made us very hesitant to try again. Alliance Jiu Jitsu completely changed that for us. The instructors are patient, understanding, and truly accepting. They meet her where she is, encourage her, and make her feel safe and valued. The other students have also been amazing -- respectful, kind, and inclusive in a way that genuinely means so much to our family. Now, she is excited to go to class, excited to see everyone, and excited to learn. Watching her confidence grow in such a positive environment has been incredibly special. This gym is more than just a place to train -- it feels like a community that truly cares. If you're looking for a gym with skilled instructors, a welcoming atmosphere, and a heart for every student, I can't recommend Alliance Jiu Jitsu enough.

This location is owned by the same owners as GB Upland. If your goal is just to do jiu-jitsu for…read morefitness, this school may work fine. The main issue is the curriculum. It's very basic, standardized, and repeated year-round. This appears intentional. Regular classes teach only the minimum, while techniques outside the posted curriculum are pushed into paid private lessons. Because of this, most students are trained as hobbyists. Extra instruction or advanced opportunities often depend on personal relationships rather than a structured development path. The curriculum is designed for retention, not depth, and this model is consistent across Gracie Barra schools. The gap becomes clear when students compete or train outside the Gracie Barra environment. While internal GB tournaments create an even playing field, they can give a false sense of progress. When students compete outside of GB or train at another academy against the same rank the difference in technical depth, adaptability, and exposure is often very noticeable. Even the instructors don't train the same curriculum as regular students, which speaks to how limited it is. Compared to other academies that teach more as part of regular training (without extra fees), this approach leaves students less prepared overall.

*BUYER BEWARE* be ready to pay double if you cancel!!!…read more You have to remember one thing, even though this is about your "kids" this is really a business and never forget that they are here to make money at the end of the day. My wife and I are coming into some financial issues and we asked for a cancellation, I came in person to cancel they told us that we had to email in order to do a cancellation before our next billing cycle when I asked for a cancellation in person. The response we got we have to wait 60 days two months in order to cancel our membership. That doesn't sound reasonable at all not even apartments make you wait that long. "Fair" business practices is no more than 30 days notice? But 60?!? That's a money grab and a shady business practice in my opinion. Originally I wanted to put us on hold for a few months but now I know we will never be back again. It's all about the principal. At the end of the day again it's a business and they're here to make money, not change lives. MONEY IS KING!!!!! I would highly reconsider taking your child or anyone you know elsewhere my biggest regret is signing up with them in the first place. Shame on you for shady business practices!

I love this place! Jeff's love for the sport pours over onto the mats and brings enthusiasm that…read moremakes me come back for more classes. I have competed in martial arts for 14 years and compete internationally. I find his training is great for new student walking on the mats for the first time and great for someone that is a high level competitor. You will not find an instructor in the area that cares about you as a student and invest into you as much as Jeff does.

Jeff is very knowledgeable and cares about his students of all skill levels. Just show up, be…read morerespectful to everyone, and be willing to learn. Understand it takes time and work/effort. You will reap many benefits.

I initially moved to this area in October '22 and did a couple trial runs at a few of the…read moresurrounding schools before settling on the UCS academy in March '23. This academy is a rare gem for a few reasons, 1. There's an equal balance of Gi & Nogi BJJ. 2. The school also offers Muay Thai, Judo, Strength & Conditioning, and MMA classes. (Rare combo to find) 3. The academy has a great class schedule ranging from AM to PM classes. (Also hard to find) 4. The level of detailed coaching literally from any of the instructors is second to none. 5. Above all, the community is one of the most welcoming and family oriented which is a core value that trickles down from the owner - something I personally look for in a school. Whether you are starting your martial art journey or continuing it, this is a top notch place to do it at.

Started my Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu journey in Feb of 2025. I did not know what to expect at all and…read morewhere to begin. I typed mma gym into google map and UCS popped up. I emailed Jamar for a trial run and he set up an appointment for me. I will break this review down into a few sections. Head Instructor: Jamar adapts to each individual and motivates them according to their personality. He is one of the finest and most professional individuals I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He takes MMA very seriously and passionately. He cares about his students on and off the mat has made positive impacts on many people's lives, me included. He runs his business with integrity and honesty even if it means not making as much money as he could. He is upfront and honest with his students whether it's promotion or not being a good fit for the gym. He puts his students first and truly believes that his team is his family. Parking and facility: There are plenty of parking spaces. Facility is spacious with two restrooms. Got a few changing rooms to change in between classes from Muay Thai to Jiu Jitsu. Got a staging area for your gear and cameras all over the gym so you do not have to worry about your stuff going missing. Jamar offers refrigeration in case you have protein or drinks you want to keep chilled. Plenty of weights and workout equipment in case you are injured and cannot participate in sparring or rolling.I recently tweaked my ribs and while others rolled after lessons I just worked out at the side. Jamar cleans the gym after each use after the morning session as well as the night session. Environment/hours/schedule: UCS is one of the friendliest places I have ever been to. Unlike some of the other gyms out there, the students and instructors are not out to impress anyone. What I mean by that is no one is going to beat you up just to show you how cool they are. In fact Jamar is very big on being respectful and frowns upon being a mat bully. Hours of the gym are very accommodating. However accommodating Jamar is he does not tolerate being late, it's part of being respectful to other students! Muay Thai/Jiu Jitsu: As far as I know, this gym is one of the only gyms that still offers Muay Thai around the area. There is no "beginner's class" as everyone learns in a big group setting. This goes for both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu as well. Jamar has a keen eye for each individual's skill level and pairs you up with people that can teach and guide you. Each session starts with warm up following up with a lesson plan for the week and ends with light contact sparring. Safety is very important at UCS as it should be at any MMA gym. Jamar has a no nonsense policy when it comes to the hygiene and safety of his students. With that being said you will get punched/kicked in the face and body, but it's something you will be able to tolerate. I mean after all you are coming to learn a combat sport. This is a Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu and they teach both Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu. One of the reasons why I love this gym is because it is a very balanced gym. Jamar encourages his students to learn both and be well versed in both. At first I was super lost as to what I'm supposed to do but from the short months I have been here I feel like I have improved significantly. Everyone here is very patient and welcoming and I never felt pressured to practice any moves I'm not comfortable with. One of the earliest lessons I have learned from Jamar is tapping early and not pushing myself because I do not know what I am doing yet. As far as promotions, go there isn't a test so you do not have to worry about paying extra to advance. Overall, I cannot recommend this place enough. I have made many valuable friendships that I know will last a lifetime. you will just have to come and check it out. Reach out to Jamar about trial class and begin your journey, you will not regret it, OSS!!!

I joined We The People BJJ a little over 2 months ago and I've been loving it. Jerbo has built a…read morevery safe environment for all levels to learn the art of jiu jitsu. I was immediately impressed with the higher rank belts who make us feel comfortable rolling with them. They constantly challenge us but at a pace where we can still keep up. It's just a really solid group of people. I was also wondering how you could integrate new comers with people that have been doing this for a while. Well Jerbo's brown belt Adrian does a great job at layering on new knowledge with things we've already worked on. Come see it for yourself!

We The People BJJ has been a great place to learn and practice Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. Professor…read moreJerbo runs a great Gi & No Gi class with highly detailed moves and demonstration. There is a variety of skill level and the people at this gym are all extremely respectful and willing to teach. I have learned a lot in the 2+ months of training here and plan to continue because it's a good group of people to train with and learn from.

I am a newer member to Javi's gym (November, 2019), but not to jiujitsu or martial arts. I have had…read morethe privilege to learn and train under world class instructors, which is the reason I sought out Javi in the first place, as his lineage, fighting experience, personality, and teaching style, exhibit the marks of such instruction. His brand of "Strike-Based" Jiujitsu, by name alone drew me to seek him out over all other jiujitsu schools in the Inland Empire, as it emphasizes that jiujitsu is first and formost a Self-Defense art. With respect to his academy, I am pleased that there is a respectful attitude amongst his students exhibited to eachother and extended to new sign-ups like myself, there are virtually no ego's displayed or felt during live rolls, and the mats and facilities are up kept and cleaned daily. I am excited to see how my growth in jiujitsu under Javi's instruction will blossom, and although I am relatively still new to his academy, based on what I have experienced and observed thus far, I recommend his academy to anyone looking to learn, develope, and expand their knowledge of Self-Defense offered through his jiujitsu instruction.

Been training here for a month now and love it. Professor Javier is a great instructor and the…read moretraining is practical and relevant for self defense and sports BJJ. The BJJ instruction ties in well with striking and teaches you how to apply BJJ techniques in an environment where punches are being thrown. Everyone here is chill and it has a great vibe. Would definitely recommend.

Great place check them out if you're looking to send your kids somewhere amazing with the best…read moreprices around town !

The ONLY GYM WITH A 5AM A JIUJITSU CLASS Zen has a family vibe, coach Ernie keeps it light there…read moreis always music playing with laughs and good rolls... Ernie runs a no-politics open door gym no matter what BJJ affiliation just come to train, roll, and get better at Jiujitsu I walked in had a class and signed up... and later signed up my boys Ernie's wife coaches the kids Tuesday /Thursday evenings. we train had and sometimes catch up outside the mats... Ernie sends a group text to let us know of schedule changes and stuff going on...

I couldn't be more happier with my choice of signing up my 2 kids here. Michelle and Ken are so…read moregood with the kids. They really do always have a positive attitude all the time and that makes the kids very happy. The classes are great. My son who is 10 has learned so much! I had a concern with my daughter's weight and she has lost a lot of weight due to staying active in this class. My husband and I are more than happy and satisfied with Michelle and Coach Ken.

very welcoming! my daughter just completed 1 month of BJJ and could not be happier with the whole…read moreexperience. very professional friendly and truly caring staff. my daughter is having such fun learning all these new BJJ skills. definitely recommend gladiator Jiu Jitsu.