Been there a few times for the early morning men's session. The guys are very welcoming and share…read moretheir thoughts and experiences for better performance.

Welcoming environment to an out-of-towner. Great instruction by Nick and some good, hard rolls…read moreafter class. If you're in the area, check them out.

Great very well taught and professional I would say the best place to go in the area !!!read more

I started training at DGA in 2016. The core group of…read morestudents here are a pleasant, caring group of people who are gladly willing to sacrifice in order to be a part of each other's progression. There's a nice mixture of younger and middle age adults who genuinely care about the well-being of their team mates/training partners. Professor Passos does an excellent job of breaking down techniques, concepts, movements & philosophy. He is a principled person who doesn't sugarcoat. "Better to be hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie"

Best BJJ gym in the state. Walking through the doors for the first time I was shocked by how much…read morethere was to learn. Everyone welcomed me with open arms and absolutely love being there. They go out of their way to teach you and improve you personally. On top of that, it's cheap compared to others.

Just joined a month ago as a 41 year old white belt. Super supportive and fun group of people to…read moretrain with and learn from. The open and welcoming culture here turns a potentially intimidating combat sport into a comfortable learning environment. I was worried at first about injuries due to my age and because I work with my hands and body (I'm a farmer) and my wife (a purple belt) has been injured numerous times at other gyms. However, all the people I've trained with here so far seem very safety focused and concerned about the well-being of their teammates. Lots of folks here compete but are mostly very supportive of those of us who have no desire to compete and are just here to learn. No talk of politics thus far, which is so nice in this day and age; just group jiu jitsu therapy.

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.

I joined for the free class. I knew I was going to be going back and committed. Since then (albeit…read more2.5 weeks), I'm sleeping better, noticing my body is starting to change, and I just feel GREAT! Professor Joseph is incredibly knowledgeable and makes class serious, but also laid back. He makes sure to check on every student. Whether there be 2 or 20 in the class. That's the sign of a good professor. I'm doing the cardio kickboxing class, and I'm hooked! I highly recommend GFV to everyone

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.

I started jiujitsu at Elevate in July of 2022. Sensei Bret and Sensei Sandra are the best in all…read moreaspects. The level of instruction and their knowledge is over the top. The community at Elevate is unbelievable as well. As soon as I walked through the door I knew I was home..... Dave A

Great Judo and Jujitsu school, great lineage, solid instruction. The mats are great, and…read morefacilities are well maintained

I had the privilege of training at Mass BJJ Acton for almost a year before I moved out to Los…read moreAngeles. Top-notch BJJ training environment for the gi and no-gi with very welcoming instructors and classmates! Nate and Scot were both phenomenal and lighthearted instructors that took their time to really explain techniques, positions, and their decision making process. The most defining characteristics that stuck out to me was how down-to-earth and goofy Nate and Scot were during all classes. It makes you feel at ease and relaxed. No ego at all. Don't get me wrong -- they will absolutely destroy you during the advanced classes, but it was fun having the chance to roll with both of them and feeling the huge difference in skill level. All the classmates there are friendly, too! If you go to the non-fundamental classes, you'll have a great time rolling with the upper belts. The competition team was fantastic with Luis and Josh leading the way. Competition training was always fun and intense, but never out of control. Special thank you to Luis and Josh for taking time out of their weekends to come coach during competitions! You'll have a solid competition team to go compete with. If you have the chance to learn from Pat and Nick during the weekend classes, I would highly recommend it! Learning from these two high level black belts is always a good time. If you get a chance to roll with them, even better! Be prepared to be effortlessly destroyed by them. Only has a couple chances to learn from Ed before I left, but he was awesome!! 10/10 would recommend this place. I miss this academy and everyone in it! You'll love going here -- trust me! Thank you to Nate, Scot, Pat, Luis, Josh, Ed and Nick!!!

I cannot rave enough about our experience to date. Nate and Sue are lovely humans and this is true…read moreof all of the teachers my kids have had in jujitsu and kickboxing. Shout out to Scott who patiently works with my kindergartener and can level with my middle schooler. This is truly a family-friendly environment where my kids eagerly show up to classes, are treated with respect and feel welcomed wholeheartedly. The adults have yet to find the courage to try classes so a more full review will follow.

Once in a while you come across a place that just feels right, the energy, the vibe, the…read moreatmosphere, whatever you want to call it. Fugi, the instructor is one of the most sincerely humble individuals I have ever met considering the depth of knowledge in BJJ he has. The classes are small with ALOT of individual attention and correction. The price is very reasonable with none of those contracts that alot of places make you sign. I highly recommend S.S.S and feel anyone interested in BJJ should go and check it out. (You get a free week to try it out).

After moving 1600 miles from home finding a new little BJJ tribe was necessary. Having looked at a…read morefew other area gyms, this was the one we found which fit us perfectly (Mom and two kids). Good vibes, helpful people and a comfortable welcome back when we had to miss for a bit.

I was so fortunate to find Paula Patruno/Health Is Wealth in Charlton…read more She knows her stuff, tailors workouts to you, and is just fun to be around. I'm not an exercise freak, I was coming off an extended period without much activity and to top it off, I had a frozen shoulder. Paula keeps it fun, focused, and helps ensure that sore muscles are not a factor -- rolling them out and keeping them loose while gaining strength. I'm happy to report that my muscles have come alive, my should is good to go and the strength I've gained is foundation and push-ups are something that is no longer an impossibility. If you are fortunate enough to be in the Charlton area, you could not do better than working with Paula Patruno as your personal trainer.

From the owner: Health is Wealth/Invest in You provides personal training, fitness classes, and nutritional…read moreplanning in the Charlton, MA and St. Petersburg, FL areas.