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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Long Beach

5.0 (19 reviews)

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Ann B.

Our son Jack has trained with Dean for more than 2 years now. He started training with Dean Wellen since he was 6 years old at a Jiu-jitsu close to us in Huntington Beach. Our son Jack was very taken and fond of Dean from day 1! So when Dean left that studio - it wasn't the same anymore. We then decided to take private lessons with him instead. Once Dean opened his own dojo at Gracie Long Beach - we were very excited for him and happy to enroll Jack there!  I must admit - it is quite a drive for me coming from HB but our son absolutely loves taking his classes so it's all worth it!   Dean has a real gift with connecting to children. I think he was born to teach. He says one word and  they all listen to him!  One added bonus is we have Sofia too! The two of them are a great amazing team! The instructions they provide in class are easy to understand and they metaphor very good examples on how they can apply what they learned in class to real life situations. They teach them how to deal with bullies but at the same time stress that they should not hurt the bullies as well.  The classes are focused on not only learning but making it fun for the kids. Combining the two is a perfect recipe! To us as a family this is very important for our child's learning but also influence.   Besides their daily defense class - they also have "game days." This encourages the kids to earn badges and work on their day-to-day character development. Last month for example - they were working on respect and this month they are working on citizenship. We love this because we work together as a family with our son and at the end of the day he is very proud once he earn those badges.   It is hard to put into words why we like Dean because words doesn't do justice! Dean has been a very good mentor/big bro to our little guy.  He is full of positivity, very hard working, easy going and just good hearted person!  He is a good influence on our son. We also love that Dean has always been very honest with us when it comes to Jacks character and development, etc.   We like to keep our son busy with different activities but he says Jiu Jitsu is number one to him. I asked Jack as I'm writing this... Why do you like it so much Jack? He goes, "because Dean is the best! He is kind, super nice and very fun!"   If you want to be the best! You come work with Dean an

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Great addition to Long Beach. Good location, friendly instructors, basic to advance classes.

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