First day back at jiujitsu in 4 years. True white belt. Wanted to see how Underdog was and if it…read morewould be a good fit for me to get back into it. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Attended a free roll day. First match up was a purple belt, second match up was a blue belt. Had to take a rest cause I hadn't done this in a while and each roll was 5 minutes. After a break, a brown belt approached me and asked if I had anyone to roll with, nope, I replied. K, come on he said. We spoke for a bit, he asked my experience, then proceeded to hit, shove and grind hard, the crown of his forehead into mine while attempting to man handle me. He then pushed me back into the dividing wall that separates the mat from the entrance. I had to turn to stop him from continuously pushing me everywhere violently. The tops of my toes then touched the top of my foot and I heard a pop. This was on 11 February, it's now the 26th when I'm writing this and I still can't walk fully. He broke the second digit of two of my toes. Higher belts are meant to instruct and not have ego injected into it. This was 100% unacceptable from a higher belt.

Underdog has been my gym for over the last 4 years where I've done 1:1 training with Coach Adel…read more Beyond clean inside, I love all the new updates they have done as well. I'm very comfortable here, everyone's welcoming, and I love how there are so many different areas to do pad work in. Like others have said, it's great for anyone whether you're a beginner level or a pro. Cannot speak highly enough of Underdog.

This place is Mind blowing!!! So much Fun! Great…read moreInstructor's! I have gained confidence and strength in my mind and body... I keep coming back for more! Thank you

My daughters attended here. Great option for kids to have freedom to choose on jujutsu karate and…read moreso much more even back to back if they like.

I've been attending the academy for a couple of years and have had a great experience not only with…read morethe owners, but with members who are friendly and highly supportive. There are a variety of classes offered throughout the week and also private lessons. I've been taking privates that have 2 black belt instructors for an hour - absolutely the best way to augment the regular class learning. Anyone interested in Jiu-Jitsu and/or self defense should definitely give this school strong consideration.

I've been a student of martial arts for over 4 decades and have practiced and received senior belts…read morewithin several traditional styles (e.g., Tae Kwon Doe, Kung Fu, etc..). Without question, I have found Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (e.g., BJJ), to be both the most effective for self-defense and most rewarding from a physical and mental health point of view. I have been studying BJJ now for nearly 9 years, with all of that time at the Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury. For those of you looking at starting BJJ or finding a new school to train at, I can not provide a stronger recommendation than this school. I say this based on the following 3 criteria: Quality of the Curriculum Some of the primary tenants of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu are: 1. Most fights go to the ground and that's where most traditional stand-up martial arts don't adequately train or prepare their students for. 2. Using proper technique, it is very possible for a smaller, less athletic, less strong Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, to protect and defend themselves against a much larger, stronger, and more athletic aggressor who doesn't know BJJ. Learning those techniques to the extent that you can rely on them in a difficult and life-threatening situation, takes years of coaching and practice. Royce Gracie, the son of the late Helio Gracie and founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has spent decades now perfecting the training curriculum that allows "any person" at "any age", the opportunity to gain this knowledge safely and sustainably. This instruction has now be codified with certification requirements in place to ensure schools have properly trained instructors/coaches. The Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury has that certification level and it makes all the difference. Quality of the Instructors Combined, the 4 blackbelts instructor/coaches bring over 80 years of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu experience with all of them having received their black belts from Royce Gracie himself. And for those not familiar with Royce, just look him up on youtube.... He's the GOAT and one of the reasons MMA/UFC exists today. Having 4 black belts support the student population is a luxury that has to be experienced. Every student, at every level, can engage with our instructors. Our instructors take a very focused approach to ensuring that each student is guided based on their own personal capabilities, health, and training goals and intent . Vibe within the School The Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury is a self-defense-focused BJJ school. We train to be able to avoid altercations and to be able to have an effective plan of defense in the event avoidance is not possible. As a consequence of the curriculum and instructors above, you should expect a highly collaborative, respectful and safe vibe w/in the school. This school is ideal for children, young adults, male/females of all ages, body types, health status, etc... This school and the students w/in it meet every new person wherever they are starting from. You will not find an environment where newbies are used by experienced students as training dummies. On the contrary, it's an expectation in our school that the more senior you are, the more time you give to your less experienced student peers to help them grow and improve. What else can I say other than, to come to the school and talk to our black belt owners Kate and Rick and try some complimentary classes. You can see for yourself if my feedback is accurate. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Just started here and was a bit concerned about being new. I am admittedly fat and very out of…read moreshape and was concerned about being the floundering whale flopping on the floor getting laughed at. Everyone from beginner to the very experienced at this place is very helpful and very friendly. They understand being new is hard and they help in any way they can. I did take a few one on one lessons and then jumped into classes. It's a blast but far from easy. Expect to be a little sore and achy as you will use muscles you had no idea you had. Flexibility is important so plan on getting there a little early to stretch out before class. I've had ACL replacement, hand reconstruction from a severe shattering, and have a hip replacement and I'm 47 years old. If I can get out there and flop around anyone can.

From the owner: Gracie Farmington Valley specializes in MMMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and traditional…read morestyles of self defense. Our unique approach and dedicated instructors can help you achieve your goals in BJJ, Jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, and submission grappling

Been training here for years. Love the community and instruction from my coaches…read more Would recommend to anyone looking to learn martial arts or get into strength training

TRITAC Training Center delivers results. From the coaching to the atmosphere, everything is on…read morepoint. Training here has improved my strength, discipline, and overall fitness. Highly recommended for anyone who wants real progress!

Patient coach with great curriculum and amazing work ethic. The Owner & supporting coaches all are…read morepersonable, and the kids feel welcome and encouraged to do better. I would highly recommend.

Coach Dan is the reason we keep coming to Relson Gracie academy. He has the patience of a saint…read morewhile training the little sharks! Our 5 year old has been in his class since April and has learned a lot and has made friends with all the kids. I stay for the class, there is plenty of seating for parents and coach interacts with everyone and makes jokes, we're laughing a lot. The kids get plenty of water breaks and each class usually ends with sparring. I have tried the adult class and never did jiujitsu in my life. It doesn't matter what level you're at when you join a class, coach and other people training will help you. While I haven't signed up for jiujitsu yet I have joined the morning conditioning workouts on M, W, & F mornings. It is an hour of intense training that includes running, high intensity intervals, and strength training with weights and body weight. I love it! I have been doing it since May and plan to continue inevitably :-)

***PLEASE READ*** I recently returned to BJJ after a long time off. During that time my body has…read moregotten old and my skill extremely rusty. I wanted to find a studio which focuses on fundamentals and safety. I attended several gyms in my search and what I found were large class sizes and almost no time with the instructor. I actually re-injured my back while my partner and I were trying to figure out the technique on our own. During my first class at Solid Base my experience was exactly the opposite. I had direct exposure to the instructor during the entire session. What separates this studio from many others is that ALL classes are taught by a BJJ Black belt. In my experience you typically have to pay for individual sessions to have exposure to a black belt, while one of their students host the class. Not to mention that few people have the BJJ resume that Ricardo has (Abu Dhabi world Pro Jiu Jitsu championship COME ON!). It is rare to have a player of that level in your backyard. To be honest I would pay double for what I am getting at the gym. I would encourage anyone to come down to the gym and get a feel for the sport. It is addicting....be warned! Also they offer 30 days free. Best deal around.

I've just recently started here at Team Link BJJ and am incredibly impressed. Coach Ricardo is…read moresecond to none in knowledge and experience. There are few gyms as welcoming and I look forward to learning and progressing even further with my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I've trained at many gyms throughout the country which can not come close the quality here at Team Link BJJ. If you're looking for a family, an unbelievable workout and a lifelong skill which will instill you with a profound sense of accomplishment and self confidence, this is the gym for you.

Moved around A LOT have trained at many (5) gyms during my on/off journey with kickboxing/wrestling…read morethroughout the years. I came here to work on my jiu jitsu which I am only very, very slightly familiar with. After 7 day trial: The coach/owner is extremely down to earth and takes a light hearted approach to running his class. He was immediately interested in making me feel comfortable and connected to people in the room, and in no way pushy about committing to the program - truly good hearted. He even let me come train with him one on one - a very safe and fun atmosphere with people who actually know what they're teaching. The people there: Coach set me up to roll bjj and everyone was so kind and accommodating. Nobody trying to hurt each other or intimidate by any means. Most class members took their time to help me out teach the dos and don't (rules) of the sport.

From the owner: At Gonzalez Grappling, we combine the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking fundamentals, and…read moreself-defense in a fun and "bully-proof" environment to build self-control and discipline and promote team building.

Pat is a mop notch instructor and competitor. Looking forward to the next time we can train…read moretogether.

I started attending classes around Christmas time and haven't looked back since. The owner, Pat, is…read morea phenomenal instructor who has cultivated a great atmosphere for learning and growth. I couldn't be happier with the overall experience.

Looking for a karate school for either yourself or your c hild? Villari's is the place to be!…read more"Master Dickman" is a marvelous instructor who emphasizes the mind set, the ethics and the skills of karate for both young and old. Both Mr. Dickman and his staff are class acts..... Prices are very reasonable, the classes are highly instructive.

We absolutely love this place! We started a month ago and we love to watch Josiah grow and be…read moreshaped into having respect, self-discipline and self- control. He enjoys going and we look forward to taking him and watching him learn and grow. The instructors are awesome; they multi-task with both showing them how to focus yet make sure that the kids are having fun while doing it. They praise them for accomplishments along the way and encourage them to be the best them they can be.