Professor Aparecido "Bill" is absolutely the best instructor around. My 12 year old daughter has…read morebeen studying with him for about three months now. She has gained confidence and has learned real world self defense. It's very rare to find someone with outstanding technical skills and the ability to pass it on to his students. His patience with students and passion for BJJ are second to none. I have been so impressed with Professor that I plan on joining in the near future. Professor Aparecido "Bill" is a terrific martial artist and a true gentleman. He is humble, respectful and kind to all. He is a true representation of what martial arts should aspire to be. Mark T

This gym is a great place if you are looking to start jiujitsu or are a returning student. I came…read morehere after a while of not training and Coach Bill and his wife were super friendly. They allowed me to check out the class and then helped sign up that day! If you're looking for a safe, clean, and experienced jujitsu gym for you or your kids this is the place to be!

Excellent gym. Very organized gym. Love the structure of the classes. The instructors were very…read moreengaged. My son had fun and learned. Super confident that this is the best school in Jax. They offer most convenient times as well. We have visited a lot of schools for wrestling and jujitsu and this is hands down the best one.

AOWJJ is the absolute best gym you could ever go to and train at. Professor Art is one of the…read morenicest people I have ever met, everyone at the gym is very welcoming. if you ever come to jax and want to train bjj, MMA, wrestling this is the place to go!

Top BJJ school, in Jacksonville, hands down. The two main…read moreinstructors are a 8th degree Coral belt, and his son who has been ranked in the top 10 in the world! This school is very family oriented and there are a lot of children and adult competitors. Kids class always has multiple instructors on the mat, so each kid gets a lot of attention. It's not every day you get to train with a top ranked Master and a top IBJJF competitor!

Tried to cancel membership today and they charged me a $170 "cancelation" fee aka rip off. Parents…read morebeware. Furthermore, they sent me some random contract that I never signed.... See email response below from this company: Hey Amber, We are sad to hear that Journey will no longer be training with us but do understand things happen. Per our membership agreement, we have processed your cancellation fee of $170. Journey can come in and train until 03/24. If you have any written documentation of your cancellation request any sooner than today, please send it over our way. No further payments will be processed. Thank you Beware... they only care about your money.

Coach Ashley & Coach Possum have made us feel so welcome since my daughter started taking classes…read morelast month ! She looks forward to every Monday & Wednesday class!

My son has enjoyed the teaching and practical hands-on application of techniques taught at Gracie…read moreFernandina Beach. He always leaves the class in a much better attitude and disposition than what he had from a long day at school. What he learns at Gracie FB he will keep for a lifetime. As a parent, I'm pleased to know that this will help his mental and physical growth, and have the added benefit of being able to protect himself should he ever have to. Thank you to the professors at Gracie Fernandina Beach!

In town for a conference, and needed a place to train and workout. Never dropped into another…read moreacademy, so I was very nervous and anxious. Called Larry on the phone and was given a warm welcome to stop by and train. Stopped by for their 5:30pm adult BJJ class which was proceeded by their kids class. You know it's going to be amazing when you have a swarm of happy and excited kids. When Larry showed up, the kids gave swarmed him and gave him hugs and high fives. Clear and concise instructions by coach Larry, he was patient, funny and unpretentious. Down to earth and amazing happy vibes all around. Every academy should strive to be like this place. The members are warm, welcoming and patient with my newbie white belt self. No one was grinding for a submission, and just rolling to be better. I felt safe and learned a lot! Out of town travelers, Be aware the Florida humidity is rough. 90min will feel longer , this is why their members are all beast modes. Remember to hydrate! Highly recommended, and the hype is real! Don't cheat your self and give this place a shot!

Can't give the FOYA fam enough praise on how amazing it has been to be a member at this gym. It's…read morebeen about a month of consistent training for me after a long stint away from the mat after moving to Saint Augustine from up north. I tried a few gyms in town over the years, and they were a lot of the same big egos , and hostile rolls turning me away from the sport. That is certainly not the case here. Coach Larry, Bill, Martin , Yvonne and the rest of the FOYA fam have been nothing but welcoming and have made me feel right at home after such a short time. If you're a lifelong practitioner , or new to the world FOYA is the place for you.

The best training for kids an adult in the area. Great masters and methodology. In this gym they…read morebring the BJJ spirit into real life.

West side of Ocala. The best option for martial arts training. Top notch Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and…read moregreat programs for the entire family. They provide after school care for certain schools and also have summer camps. This school is part of the Renato Tavares Association, membership gives access to world champion instruction all over the state. If you are looking to lose weight, I joined and lost 100 lbs. Jiu-Jitsu can change your life.

It's honestly an amazing academy and a strong community of veterans, first responders, construction…read moreworkers, athletes, computer engineers and much more. Extremely diverse, but all positive vibes always! Definitely should stop by if you're in the area!!

Update! Still…read moretraining here and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!! Our whole family trains here and we are hoping to continue to for years to come! If you are looking for a practical self defense in a place that is family friendly, encouraging and uplifting, you need to check them out!

Had a great work out. Was skeptical about 30 minutes length. It's a combination of body weight and…read morekickboxing exercises. It did kick my butt. This weekend there is a 1/2 price special. They do have rates for contracted and non-contracted membership, and punch card for drop-in rates. This is going to be a good supplement to my running.