Cobra Kai changed our lives. My son Cruz was getting bullied in school and my brother in law, who…read moretrains here, recommended we try Cobra Kai. We started off boxing with Coach Luis and my son learned not just self defense and the art of boxing but he also learned respect and discipline. After training in the boxing classes for 15 months we finally transitioned into the Jiu Jitsu program with Joe Stevenson and Coach Mike. My daughter finally got involved too at the gym and now both my kids do Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. This gym is really great and there is a sense of community and family here. The kids are all respectful to each other and the coaches really emphasize this. The coaches and staff are all amazing and there is a wide variety of classes not just for kids but for adults too. We love Cobra Kai!!!!

My 3 kids love learning and training at cobra kai. The environment is set up for them to have fun,…read moregrow and thrive.

Walked into Gracie Jiu Jitsu for the first time in September and have always enjoyed the classes,…read moreencouragement, support and lessons I've learned. The instruction of the Combatives curriculum has been solid. It always leaves me wanting to learn and come back to continue my journey. Aaron, Mikey, Danny, Christina have all been great instructors. The other classmates, peers who are more advanced make it a welcome environment for newbies like myself and are all willing to teach and break down the moves that I may struggle with. After 4 months I can say the more often I go, the more often I want to return. Today was a welcome surprise as Christina called me up to the front at the end of class to give me my first stripe. I am so humbled. Thank you to everyone that has been there with me.

I cannot say enough great things about this women's self-defense class! The atmosphere was…read morewelcoming and non-intimidating, which really helped ease my nerves as a first-timer. I was so nervous walking in and felt excited walking out. The instructors were amazing, super knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. They made sure everyone understood the techniques. What I loved most was how she emphasized not just physical defense, but also confidence, boundary-setting, and trusting your instincts. If you're even thinking about taking a self-defense class--this is the one. Don't wait.

I was visiting Big Bear and am always looking for a good place to roll. I attended an open mat and…read moreeveryone was very welcoming. We had a good no Gi session and I picked up a T-shirt with their awesome logo and I wear it often.

Needed a place to train in big bear, we found this place and called in to come to open mat, people…read morewere very welcoming and very nice and also very skilled. got some good jiujitsu training here and also got a great work out in

I'm very impressed. We werent sure how our 12 year old daughter would like and learn from this but…read moreshe has taken it serious and loves to go each time to learn more and continue to advance her skills each time. Her instructor is awesome and easily keeps the attention of her entire class until the last minute. My daughter has learned so much and is only halfway thru the class so far.

This is a Martial Arts Academy I can't recommend enough. The instructor is an amazing and caring…read moreperson. The students I train with several times a week are respectful and help you train to be better. My confidence has been boosted, my physical fitness has really improved, and I just can't wait to see how I develop as I put in the effort.

We've only been here for about three months, and my son loved it from the very first day. We came…read morefrom another gym, and he wanted to try something new. We visited different locations, but this one instantly felt like home. The professor and all the kids were so welcoming. This gym has been nothing but positive for my son. We're grateful for the coaches, the structure, and the welcoming environment they've created.

I've been doing jiu-jitsu here since 2023 and I absolutely love it. Professor Benny is super…read moreknowledgeable and patient. They offer both kids and adult classes, so it's something great for the whole family to try. The environment is always fun, welcoming, and motivating. I've learned so much already and always look forward to coming in. Highly recommend!

We love this gym! All the different options for classes plus wealth of knowledge in the coaches…read moresets it apart. Our whole family trains here so it has been a great activity to dive into together. Thanks to Hauss's for bringing BJJ to the mountain!

my son absolutely loves lake arrowhead Jiu Jitsu it has been the best experience for us, all the…read moreprofessors are very knowledgeable and caring. it's always a good time for the kiddos

Fight Syndicate hands down is the best spot to train in Big Bear. I was completely uneducated or…read moreknew anything about Jiujitsu but wanted my son to try it. Coach Red let my son participate even tho he was a little younger than the class age range. The first class was a bit of a shock for my son never doing anything like that and there were some tears. Coach Red was understanding and handled him well while keeping an authoritative position which ALL kids need. My son asked to go back and we have been at fight syndicate for about a year and a half. My younger son watched for about 8 months and joined in as well at 4 year old with coaches approval. My mind is continually blown by the growth and strength I see in both my boys. We have pointed multiple friends to fight syndicate because they are the best, hands down. I constantly tell people jujitsu is the best sport and everyone should put their kid in it. It's not always easy but the skills they learn are life long skills, not temporary. Big Bear is luckily to have coach Red and Becca. They pour so much into the kids. Their skill and knowledge is beyond anyone else in our town and we are lucky they are here and our kids get to learn from them. On top of that they are rad and good people. People you want your kids around when it comes to a learning a new sport. We are also fortunate that we homeschool and can use our charter funds for our monthly membership at fight syndicate as they are on our vendor list. We love and appreciate both of them that we chose to use our funds the last 3 months of school even tho we knew it was unlikely we'd be making it during that time due to baseball and other things going on in our life. But we wanted those funds going to them because we believe in their business. Take your kids, you won't regret it!

(Update to your VERY long reply of making excuses on Google review. Even if Brian has been coaching…read morefor 30 years doesn't make him the best coach. And just because you coach doesn't make you the best coach. Yes it does matter putting him in his 1st bout with someone that has 4 bouts, even USA Boxing said that wasn't a good choice. So stop blaming my son when Brian made a bad choice by building my son up by making him seem more talented to USA Boxing and by matching him with someone more experienced. That's why the coach assistant you had and several people left your place already. I was told by someone that left your place; that Brian wasn't the best Coach, his classes were boring and he didn't teach new things. Even if Brian volunteered his time, he's still affiliated with your place). My son's Ex-boxing coach Brian put my son in his 1st Amateur bout with a kid that already had 4 bouts with USA Boxing? (The worst thing you could do). Brian with Bear Mountain Boxing Team is very irresponsible for doing this and thanks to Brian my son has no interest in Boxing anymore. Then Ryan (Red) sits there and blames my son Carlo for not winning the fight by saying he was socializing, scarfing down junk food and not conditioning? Ryan may be good at what he does but that doesn't make him a good coach. He's been cocky and rude when I talk to him from the moment I met him. Just like the lady said with USA Boxing, every coach thinks they are the best? I know several people that have left Fight Syndicate because of what happened, including my son's best friend, the boxing assistant that was there and his son. (Actually, this gives my son time to enjoy his life by staying active in other ways and not being tied down with an irresponsible coach. I believe Brian was doing all of this to make himself look good and not considering the damage he caused to my son). That's why any future activities for my son and myself will only be at HATC (High Alpine Training Center).

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.