Went for the first time and enjoyed it. The beginning of the class I went to- you do some exercises…read moreto get warmed up. Then we learned how to handle a knife attacker- hostage situation or if the person is directly in front of you with a knife. Off the bat you can tell Gabriel is an expert- he can disarm a person within a second- pretty cool to see that live for the first time. Everyone in the class seemed nice and there were two trainers who had enough time to go around and correct everyone's moves and give advice. The end of the class we went over some Q and A for these types of situations. Great structure of a class. Highly recommend!

If you want real world self defense you can stop searching. These guys are the real deal. Gabriel…read moretrained in Israel with the masters. Experts in training and trauma. Your level of fitness is irrelevant. The students and teachers will adjust to your ability. These guys know how to cater to your mental and physical shortfalls. That said, the environment is like family. Everyone is accepted, included and I would even say loved. I enjoy the camaraderie as much as the training. Give it a try. You won't regret it!

College Park is now blessed to have a brand new Gracie Jiu Jitsu location in the area! Miguel is a…read morefantastic teacher who truly enjoys what he is doing. Regardless of whether he is leading the kids class or working with the adults in the later session, you can see Miguel's passion emanating clearly. He has a very calm demeanor that instills confidence in others. While this academy is focused on teaching you all the jiu jitsu techniques and fundamentals, the school is also focused on guiding you through the mindful aspect of the sport and working through the calm amongst the chaos. This isn't just focused on rolling, takedowns, and submissions, but rather a lifestyle to help folks leave stronger and more confident in theirselves both physically and mentally. Looking forward to seeing this academy's continued growth under Miguel's guidance!

Right as you walk into Gracie Jujitsu College Park Orlando, the first thing you will notice is how…read moreclean the entire space is. Miguel, the owner does an amazing job to ensure that the entire school is spotless. This is the first thing that showed me how passionate Miguel is about his business and for the art of jujitsu. After my first few classes, I really was able to see how passionate and knowledgeable Miguel was on all things jujitsu. At my day job I work in corporate training and to see how well Miguel is able to articulate WHAT he's doing, WHY he's doing it, then switch to real life examples, and analogies, to ensure everyone in the class is on the same page is awesome! The last thing I love about Gracie Jujitsu College Park Orlando, and Miguel, is his level of care to every student. Wether it's their jujitsu knowledge, level of fitness, or their body. I'm a little older than some of the students and Miguel is always quick to point out modifications that I could do to keep me safe and ensure that all of the other students are safe, when rolling at his school. I've been to other jujitsu spots in the past where they try to "beat you up" or prove how tough their students are, but this was the opposite at Gracie Jujitsu College Park Orlando. Miguel does an amazing job of ensuring everyone in each of the classes is safe and has a good rolling partner to come back to the next day. If you've ever had an interest in jujitsu, self-defense, or just looking for a new cardio exercise, I encourage you to give Gracie Jujitsu College Park Orlando a try!

My daughter has been coming here for about a year and she loves it. The instructors are so great,…read moreattentive, encouraging, and patient. She started at 3yrs old and it was challenging for her to focus and follow what the class was doing at first, but there was always an instructor or student leader who helped her get on track. It's been awesome to see her improvement and focus over this past year.

We recently moved to Avalon Park from NY where my 7 year old was bullied for his small stature. We…read morehad always discussed putting him into some sort of martial arts training, and I am so happy we found CMA Avalon. From day 1 my son looks forward to his classes. With the new move, he had a rough few weeks shortly after the new school year started. The only thing he looked forward to was his classes at CMA. I truly believe it is what he needed to help with transition. It has been a great outlet for him. The instructors are amazing. We cannot say one is better than the other, they work great as a team and it is reflected in their instruction and love they have for giving back and teaching their students. The classes are engaging and a mix of exercise and skill and with every month focusing on character building. We look forward to being a part of the CMA family for years to come.

I had the chance to drop in at Alliance BJJ in Orlando while visiting the area, and I can't say…read moreenough good things about the experience. From the moment I walked in, everyone was extremely welcoming and helpful, which meant a lot to me as a fairly new BJJ practitioner. The class focused on spider/lasso guard, and the instruction was top-notch. Carlos, the instructor, brought an enthusiastic and patient energy to the mat, making sure everyone understood the details and felt comfortable with the techniques. His ability to break things down for different levels was excellent. The team culture here is positive, encouraging, and professional. You can tell they value both the art and the students who come through the door. If you're lucky enough to live in the Orlando area--or even just passing through--I would highly recommend Alliance BJJ. Great instruction, great people, and a fantastic environment to train in!

Excellent facility and second to none coaching. Also has a very good kids program. Highly…read morerecommended!

Friendly staff! Great martial arts school specializing in taekwondo and kung fu for all age ranges…read more They also offer cardio kick boxing! Master Mark and Master Eric along with their team are great teachers and know how to work with kids. They offer aftercare and summer camp which keeps the kids active all year long!

We love OTKD! All 3 of our kids have trained here for over 2 years and we plan to continue…read moretraining for years to come. Everyone is friendly and the instructors are knowledgeable. I also enjoy training and think it's awesome that I can get my Martial Arts training fix.

PICK SOMEONE ELSE FOR YOUR CHILD!!!!!…read more Update: After reading my review, Frank Nelson sent insulting and confrontational text messages to my personal cell phone. He also texted our friend asking for information about our family. I am appalled. See review below for our experience: I have had my 7 year old daughter in training with Master Nelson for a few months now. We originally were invited by her friend and the location is super convenient for us. Despite what I am about to describe, she did have fun with her friends and when "Big Dave" was teaching her instead of Master Nelson. I'm honestly quite shocked to be the first One Star rating for this establishment. Master Nelson is well trained, and absolutely knows his craft well. It's a shame he's not a better teacher and person. In a class with children no older than 12, (most about 6-9 years old) I have witnessed first hand him belittling, mocking, pointing and laughing at, singling out, hitting (no I am not exaggerating, yes, hitting or what looks like a light spanking? Both with his bare hands and with a padded target), screaming inches from kid's faces, smacking giant sticks on the ground, do I need to continue? In the next breath he will tell the same child he loves them and then kiss them on the top of the head. I have had to do so much unteaching for my daughter as we leave. I have had to say to her "Master Nelson pointed and laughed at that boy and called him the Pillsbury Dough Boy, why is that wrong?" "How did you feel when Master Nelson screamed at your friend next to you for having her hand on the wrong hip?" "When he told the class and parents that the boy has some screws loose, do you think that was kind or unkind?" (This particular child is clearly special needs) I could go on and on with these lessons we've had to have after going to class. Then. I see his very public Facebook page, and the puzzle starts to come together. I won't write out any posts or opinions he has shared here, but suffice it to say that as member of the LGBTQ+ community, I feel utterly hated and unwelcome in Frank Nelson's establishment after having learned how he feels about people like me. I am completely disgusted and mortified to have paid this person to teach my child anything at all and feel it necessary to warn as many others away from him as possible. What I've learned after Frank Nelson's response on BBB.org: After reading my one star Google review, he texted me an insulting and confrontational message and subsequently texted another parent in the class looking for information about our choices. I chose to block his phone number to avoid further harassment. Yet here has made my reviews very personal and named my daughter on the internet and by his own admission has asked the other parents in class about me. He is a liar. There are more than one bold faced lies in his response. Just to name one, 5-6 times in class in an egregious understatement. He is ok with allowing random people to do his job for him without proper employment protocols. Now I have no idea if the one teacher I liked at this place was ever safe to be around my daughter at all. I'll be calling DCF next to see if there is anything they can do to help. Neither Frank Nelson nor his LLC has an active license to conduct business in the city of Orlando, with fines having been assessed as of the time this post was made. Frank: I will not be responding again. If you have anything further, I'd be happy to provide contact information for my lawyer.

The extent of my knowledge of martial arts is watching Cobra Kai on Netflix so that's why I'm…read moreframing this the way I'm about to. Master Nelson is totally Kreese's backstory (military, still in touch with his teachers) but then he has Johnny Lawrence's attitude towards the kids (he can be hard on them, but from a place of care and compassion and truly having their backs). My kid is shy and I was really hoping this would help him come out of his shell a bit and get to know some other kids. It took him almost 2 weeks to actually participate in class, but the whole time the instructor and the other students were GREAT about trying to motivate him but not pushing too hard. Now my son looks forward to class, participates very well, and is learned a ton. It's everything I hoped for AND more.

Incredible is the best word I can think of to describe Tiger…read more My son immensely enjoys every moment that he spends here; he's enrolled in the summer camp and after school program. He has been excited to go every single day, and the instructors are amazing with all of the students. The office staff is friendly, personable, and Master Lee truly cares about every single student of his. We absolutely love them!

My kids have been a attending this school for a little over nine months now. They never complain…read moreabout going, and they always enjoy their time and ask to attend the little extra events like movie night and sparring. This is a safe environment where the instructors teach discipline, respect and technique in a caring manner.

I came to Florida for pan American championship and needed a place to train and review everything…read moreI've been drilling the past few months, and so I went here and they were very welcoming and open. Didn't charge us for the open mat hour which was nice. I appreciated their kindness and generosity!

I was on a business trip in Orlando and dropped into this school for a class. What an incredible…read moreexperience! Coach Diego was very warm and friendly, made me feel right at home. Every person I rolled with were great partners, and there were no egos. I was impressed even with the white belts: controlled movements, no one was spazzy, and they had great technique. This school must be doing something right! Overall I had a wonderful experience, and if I'm ever back in town I won't hesitate to drop in for another class.