Professors John, Ben and all the other coaches make this an awesome place to train. The gym is…read moreclean and you get top notch instruction for both jiu jitsu and MMA. There's also a killer open mat on weekends. Now go train!

Professor John and Don run a great gym that caters to all levels. My son attended Groundwork and I…read morenever felt as if he was in danger or unsupervised. In fact, this gym has way more coaches on the mats than most other locations because they encourage adult BJJ practitioners to monitor the children, regardless of the adult's belt level. BJJ is obviously a contact sport and things can happen; but that is the case at 100% of the gyms out there. There is a humility and respect for the sport that permeates from the professors and coaches: just watch the end of each class (adult or children) and you'll see the vibe I'm referring to. I highly recommend Groundwork and, yes, I am a student myself.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Gracie Barra Dana Point! My 4-year-old started in the…read moreParent/Child class, and from day one, Professor Fernando, Coach Paula, and Professor Collin were incredibly patient and encouraging. Over the course of two months, they helped build his confidence, focus, and ability to follow instruction. Once he showed he was ready, they invited him into the Monday/Wednesday class and he's thriving. A huge thank you to Coach Paula, Professor Fernando, and Professor Collin for the time, care, and positive affirmations you've poured into my son. In just four months, we've seen amazing growth in his skills, confidence, and respect for others. The classes are fun, engaging, and always rooted in the core values of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We're so grateful to be part of this community!

Very nice and warm community at a great location! I highly…read morerecommend BJJ to everyone. Professor Fernando and Coach Paula are amazing with kids. Their lessons are way more than just the technical aspects of JJ.

Get your kids off of their phones and get them down here for the summer ASAP people! This is a…read morelocal community gem! My son has been going here for 2 weeks now for Muay Thai and boxing and has absolutely fallen in love with this place. He rides his Ebike from our house less than a mile away and goes Monday - Thursday. My son, who just turned 14 has been training BJJ since he was 8 and just moving to SC wanted to learn standup. But with his membership, he can train with top-tier BJJ teachers, box, fight, Muay Thai, and do all-around MMA at this gym. This place is amazing! The teachers are excellent! And Adam who owns the gym and also owns SUR coffee is a local hero. Serious Sur is the best coffee in SC hands down as well.

Jakes the best trainer love this gym! He makes working out fun!!!! Go check it out!…read more Even if you have no experience definitely try it out!!!

Come try out women's class they are friendly and helpful. a lot of beginners as well. Also open mat…read moreSunday

Outstanding New Jiu Jitsu Gym!…read more I recently visited Rolling Tide Jiu Jitsu and I couldn't be more impressed. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, clean, and full of positive energy. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this gym has something to offer for all kids, teens, and adults. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and passionate about Jiu Jitsu. This is my go to place to train in Dana Point.

I've been training Jiu Jitsu for six years across several gyms, but this one has quickly become my…read morehome and true family. This gym offers far more than just Jiu Jitsu with Muay Thai, MMA, and fitness all under one roof. The community here is outstanding: welcoming, supportive, and tightly bonded. It feels like more than a gym; it's a real journey I'm grateful to be part of. I've watched the gym evolve and keep improving over time. It never settles for being good, it's always striving to be better, which perfectly reflects the growth mindset these martial arts teach. The coaches are excellent, and offer classes from early morning through the evening for availability when my life needs it. They've given me a clear roadmap for my development and helped me create an actionable plan to level up. If you're looking for a serious all-around martial arts gym with great people and constant progress, this is the one. Highly recommend.

The instruction is absolutely fantastic and there is a wide variety of skill levels at the gym…read more There's a true sense of community and has kept me coming here for years. Couldn't recommend this place enough!

very impressive how good these guys are with kids. Some of the coaches are teens. they are amazing…read moreat handling little kids. i bring my 5 y o Grandson here. I'm so glad to be here. The kids are constantly being taught to respect themselves and to respect others something that is greatly lacking in our society today. even kids that are upset or afraid at the beginning are quickly drawn in as they see all the other kids having so much fun if you are even doing do not want to regret it.

This place is the BEST!!! We have 2 kids enrolled here and they love it. We love it. They teach…read moregreat self defense. How to stop being bullied and how to stop others from bullying others. They work with the kids on building self confidence and self pride. I would recommend this studio to everyone. I cannot speak for other Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu studios but as for this one I would say it is a 12 on a 1 to 10 scale. Also all the professors are kind and patient with the kids. And all the kids are polite and patient with each other.

Wow! What can I say about Professor Grant? He is amazing! I am very new to martial arts and it was…read moremore than what I could ever dream of in one hour. His studio is beautiful and very clean. In fact, the mats were just mopped down as I was the first lesson of the day. First, I signed a waiver. Next, I got fitted for a gi and then, we were off to the mats. He gave a brief history of jiu-jitsu, Then, taught me many basic fundamentals. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is such a physical contact sport and I felt very comfortable and safe with Professor Grant. He was easy on me, yet I still broke a sweat. I really appreciated his passion & time and also appreciated his invite to stick around for the 11a class. Oooooooh, if only I didn't have another appointment bc this can be habit forming! I cannot wait to go back. Highly recommended!

It was my first time traveling for my new job in SoCal and I realized that some of my best…read moreopponents have come from Optimus/r1ng. You'd think that would matter but it didn't. Grant and his students welcomed me with open arms. Great school, great culture. This will be where I go to train whenever I'm in SoCal. Thank you sir!

Finding a gym for you or your little one can be intimidating. That first step is always the…read morehardest. When we moved, we were looking for the right place... and Evolve immediately felt like family. From the moment I walked in, I felt comfortable, welcomed, accepted, and taken care of. Now my daughter trains here to, and she doesn't want to try any other gyms. This is her spot. The coaches are excellent. They know how to push you in a healthy, encouraging way. My daughter just had a major breakthrough with Coach Todd. He encouraged her to keep going, and from that moment on, she's been a completely different person. Highly recommend this gym

I am so glad I took the leap and joined Evolve. My 9 year old just received his grey belt this…read moreweek. We signed up probably 14 or so months ago. Best decision I've ever made for my child. He's become so confident and independent! Not to mention extremely committed to the craft. He's now competed 3 times and absolutely loves it. Coach Todd is a fantastic instructor who is patient and respectful and has become and important figure in my sons life now. If you are ever debating Jiu Jitsu for yourself or your child, just go for it. It has been an amazingly positive experience that I'm thankful to be a part of.