We have 2 daughters that have been enrolled with the academy for 4 years now and our son who is…read moregoing on 2 years. They are ages 14, 13 and 7. All the coaches are amazing. Our kids loo forward to class every week. They have gained confidence and the ability to defend themselves. We love the academy and the coaches! We appreciate all your hard work in teaching our kids! Thank you.

I cannot begin to describe my gratitude for the coaches at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. My seven year old son…read morehas been training there for just four months, and the change in his confidence and attitude has been amazing. The lessons he's learned have carried over into his schoolwork, relationships, and even other sports. Thank you, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, for everything you do for these kids -- it truly makes a difference!

This review has been a long time coming. I've trained here for a few months now albeit…read moreintermittently because of my schedule. - Great layout w/ a lot of mat space - Clean facility with a shower - They've got a schedule that accommodates anyones schedule - JG has numerous facilities that you can also cross train at The head coach, Alika, is one of the best jiu-jitsu coaches I've had. He's got the uncanny ability to teach at all levels regardless of your skill level. Definitely a place worth checking out!

Always great vibes and training at JG Tracy. Coach Alika and Kirk are always welcoming -- thanks…read morefor taking care of my daughter, Vida. If you are in the area and want to get into BJJ, highly recommend this gym! We enjoy cross training here. Thanks, guys!

This is definitely the place to be. I love the family-oriented atmosphere, and the jiu-jitsu…read moreprogram is excellent. We've tried other dojos, but we came back because of the quality of the training and the strong focus on safety. Training can be challenging at times, but the kids truly enjoy it and everyone is very welcoming. I really appreciate that the students are taught to help and take care of new students. It sets a great example and teaches respect instead of bullying.

My 8 yr old daughter has been training here for 3 years. We love Darcio Lira for it's friendly…read morefamily orientated atmosphere, the quality of the training sessions and the care, detail and heart the Sensei and instructors pour into these kids. This dojo also learns more on the traditional side of jiu-jitsu where the kids learn the Japanese terms for the moves, the history of jiu-jitsu and "the way of the samurai" philosophy. Stripe ceremonies are done twice a year and are not only based on quality/frequency spent on in class, but dedication, discipline, respect, plus good character on AND off the mat and more. At Darcio Lira, you truly EARN your stripe and your belt. They also take life skills and character-building seriously (like how to handle disagreements, respect at home/for others, self-respect, saftey in public, etc). It's a great place and we are very greatful to be a part of the Darcio Lira family. My daughter has turned into a very confident, technical and competent fighter.

We are grateful for this team and everything they do. This is truly a place we trust. Both my son…read moreand daughter joined the classes, and it has been such a positive experience for our family. My son is autistic, so we decided to start with private lessons. Following instructions can be challenging for my son, but Mr. Castro has shown incredible patience, kindness, and understanding. He truly took the time to build trust with my son, and that has made all the difference. We've seen such meaningful progress -- my son is now able to follow instructions and always tries his very best in every session. We truly appreciate the care and dedication that goes into working with him. My daughter has grown so much since joining as well. She's becoming stronger, more disciplined, and confident. Out of all the activities she's tried, martial arts is the one she loves the most. She stays focused in class and is currently enrolled in kickboxing, but she's always curious about the other martial arts programs they offer. I love seeing both of them grow stronger!

Castro Martial Arts is by far one of the best decisions we made when we were looking for our little…read moreone to channel his energy in sports. With Covid-19 Mr Castro and the team have made valiant effort to keep the kids entertained and he can't wait for his Zoom karate class. Not only is he able to get his weekly activity in but we are able to schedule live 1:1 with teacher Ramon. The specialized hand delivery of the new belt was amazing. Thank you all for everything you do during this hard times.

This place is by far the MOST unethical place I've ever had the disservice of attending. I began…read moretaking jiu jitsu in September religiously, and the morals of the gym have steadily declined ever since. The owner sneakily switched and canceled class times without talking to clients (3 times in 2 weeks), brought in unqualified coaches who are known to have poor reputations around the community, AND failed to tell the jiu jitsu instructor that class times were canceled/changed - leaving both students and parents confused and frustrated on the status of the classes they invest hundreds of dollars to take on a monthly basis. Once I was made privy to these changes, I took the liberty to take my frustrations to the owner's father, Kent, who runs the front desk. I explained that I felt that his business practices were unprofessional and unethical and he proceeded to raise his voice and verbally attack me in front of his paying customers. I highly discourage anyone from even considering attending this place. They run a poor business and don't value their students or the people that work for them.

I can no longer support this place. They have completely changed their entire program and moved…read moreaway from being about martial arts mentality. There is no respect or loyalty with their clients or instructors. Without warning or discussion they eliminated my jiu-jitsu program and eliminated the boxing program. They brought in some shady guy who has burned several other gyms in Stockton, Concord, and San Jose to run a striking program. The martial arts community is small and this Tony guy they now have is not trustworthy. I am now training with Darcio Lira Jiu-jitsu in Livermore and would strongly encourage anyone reading this to not trust this place. You are not respected here as a client and you will not be respected here as an instructor.

Joelle is such a life saver! I have been coming to her to get my skin back on track and she does…read morenot disappoint. I always leave feeling refreshed and my skin is looking so much better! I have also taken a couple of yoga classes here and it has really helped reduce stress.

This happened last year, but I want to share my experience here …read more. Good classes overall, and Tanon is an excellent instructor. However, canceling my membership was a frustrating experience. I had to give a one-month notice, go in person to submit a form, and still got charged for months after requesting cancellation in June--it wasn't processed until October. Communication was poor. Marilyn stopped responding once I asked to cancel, and Silvia never returned calls. Great instructors, but the management and cancellation process need serious improvement.

I've been a member of this gym for several years and I highly recommend trying out a class. Nick is…read morethe best trainer!! His classes are challenging , and you will definitely get a great workout each class. He offers a variety of classes , and is open to suggestions if you're looking for something specific . The Grind Fitness family is awesome and definitely the reason I keep coming back!

Love "The Gym". This fitness center has an amazing supportive staff and fitness team! Most…read moredefinitely a hidden gem in the community! Glad to be apart of such a great environment!!