This academy is for both competition athletes and people wanting to start their jiu-jitsu journey…read more Come and experience it for yourself.

So much good stuff ,where to begin.Staff is welcoming and kind. They are present and they alternate…read morethroughout the week to get different approaches to techniques. Teaching modern jiu jitsu while patiently going over details. Aside from adults class they have children class and woman's class. Mat space is small but coaches work around it by rotational training. Tons of Parking space behind gym, which I've see mall security pass through for safety check. Come join and be part of the growing community at Flow State.

Just changed locations! Still in South Pasadena with the same great staff & coaches. Coach Brian…read moreteaches the 4 year class and is so great with the kids. There's ample parking out back & new paint job outside with the same familiar clean black & white design. Inside has nice lighting and is surprisingly very cool on a hot day. Excited to see what changes come with this location compared to the last one.

This review is coming from someone who belongs to another school, but had the opportunity to visit…read morefor a few weeks because of a temporary closure (at my school). I've visited quite a few schools in the past, but this school definitely stands out. The instruction is top notch, the students are very technical and passionate about their craft, and the environment is ego-free and pleasant. It all trickles down from the solid leadership of professors Edwin and Jason. They are exemplary examples of people who not only excel at jiu jitsu, but at life. It is very apparent that they both care deeply about their students both on and off the mat. The core group of students that I trained with here are very technical and fundamentally sound. I learned a lot during my short time here. I definitely recommend anyone in the area interested in learning bjj to check this school out.

Amazing place. Great instructor. Awesome atmosphere. Smaller classes. Tons of fun. Great workouts…read moreevery time. I moved out of the area and I really miss this place. I have not been able to find anything close to this place.

What a fun gym! Mike has an awesome environment at his gym. It's a great spot for anybody to…read moretrain. Whether your an experienced martial artist, or brand new, you will be absolutely happy you chose to train at APEX.

Our two boys participate in the kids classes and they love all the coaches. We used to go to Gracie…read moreBarra in Burbank but my kids stopped enjoying the experience and got burned out. It got to be too many kids and not enough instructors or adequate supervision for their summer program. My kids got to a point where they dreaded going to class, which is when I knew it was time to stop going. We took them to several other Gracie Barra locations but they didn't enjoy the instructors so I thought we were done with Jiu Jitsu until we found Total Jui Jitsu. To our surprise, we found that a lot of the coaches and families also left Gracie Barra in Burbank for the same reasons and so my boys knew a lot of the kids in the class. Great kids and wonderful families. The Total Jui Jitsu coaches aren't yellers, which creates a really chill environment and there is serious focus on good form, respect, and execution. All the things I expect and they over-deliver in each and every class. They won't allow kids to get distracted and ensure they are truly learning the techniques the right way. If they see a child performing the moves incorrectly, they immediately step in to coach and correct so the kids don't injure themselves or others. The kids really respond to the coaches' positive and encouraging approach and I can definitely see it in my boys faces after class; they beam with pride. I am so thrilled that they were able to rekindle the love of Jui Jitsu. I highly recommend this Jui Jitsu studio for any family looking to have their children participate in a fun sport, learn self-defense, build confidence with supportive instructors, and have a lot of fun while doing it.

I can't recommend Total Jiu-Jitsu enough! I was totally new to martial arts and decided to give BJJ…read morea try on a whim. I filled out the form on the Total website, and the next day Coach Kyle promptly contacted me to fill me in on the program. Everyone at this gym is extremely welcoming and positive, and especially as a woman I feel comfortable and supported despite being new to the sport. Highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to start training or join a new community.

Had the pleasure to work with Raf and Micky during open gym. It was amazing to see all ages meet…read moreand have fun together. The place itself is modern and clean. The team is communicative and organize. Thank you Ukiyo team for an awesome time!

We live a few cities away... And there's a bjj gym right down the street from our neighborhood and…read moreeven a few more in between, BUT Ukiyo is our "home." Before my wife and I ever got pregnant, we always knew our little one would be in bjj. Fast forward to present day, our little girl is now 4yo, and we found our home gym here. Right away we immediately connected with Raf and Mickey. They are the sweetest people. And they made our little girl and us feel safe and right at home. We feel so comfortable here and can't help but it feel that our family circle just got bigger. For myself, I have been in and out of bjj for the last 15 years and really haven't stepped on the mat for the last 6-7 years. My wife was actually the one that found this wonderful place from a Facebook post and after reaching out and meeting R&M, we knew that it was only right this is where I was going to pick up where I left off and step back into my jiu jitsu journey. 15 years ago, I started in a gi, went into more no-gi, and now come full circle back into the gi and tradition. The dojo itself is beautiful and all the adult students we've met are also so welcoming. Mickey's taste def shows in the overall aesthetics and is on point holding things behind the scenes and planning all the fun events. Raf's teachings are very clear, concise and have real depth which you definitely can see comes from a place of passion and long love and history with the art. It is an honor to be a student under him. The other kids in the younger classes are all so good with our baby girl. After her first class, she couldn't stop talking about all her new "friends." The modest size of the dojo and number of students encourages a more intimate learning enviroment and greater level of intimacy and respect. There is no ego here. Everyone and the overall energy here is so wholesome and feels more about cultivating the art, tradition well as a community. Needless to say, we are so happy to have found family in Ukiyo Academy. OSS! p.s. we love this place!

I've been training here since 2023, usually 2-3 times a week, and I can honestly say it's been an…read moreincredible experience. I mainly train with Professor Robert, but I've also taken classes with the other instructors -- every single one of them is extremely knowledgeable and has a unique ability to break down complex concepts into something that's easy to understand, even for beginners. What really stands out is how welcoming the community is. From experienced members to complete beginners, everyone is encouraging, helpful, and makes you feel right at home from day one. The facility is always clean, and having showers on site is a huge plus! The sense of community here is second to none -- you don't just learn jiu-jitsu, you become part of a family. If you're on the fence about trying Gracie Barra Glendale, let this be your sign to give it a shot. You won't regret it!

I had an awesome experience dropping in with GB Glendale while visiting a friend who trains there…read more Professor Robert Hill and his team made me feel so very welcome and made sure I was matched up with a skilled drilling partner who gave great feedback. We worked some good half-guard sweeps and principles and did some fun positional sparring to put the skills to practice. Great welcoming culture with diverse skill ranges and backgrounds. The facilities were super nice, the mats were clean and in great shape (despite the street construction which necessitated the front of the building be boarded up, so you may need to enter through the back). And it was nice to have showers to clean up before my 4 hour drive back home. Bonus for great location with lots of good post-training food options to get protein and carbs! Would happily recommend this to anyone visiting LA, or looking for a new place to train in the Glendale neighborhood! Great family feel. Will visit again for sure!

Amazing place to train. I'm dropping in from San Jose, CA and always hear my coach Matt talking…read moreabout Paul. I went in the AM class and Dom (10x world champ btw) was teaching which was awesome. Super friendly people and a mix of different training partners. Facility and mats were very clean. Lots of cubbies to place your gym bag and benches to sit down. I highly recommend! Thank you Dom, Paul, and Frogtown!

I joined the gym with no prior jiu-jitsu experience and could not be happier. Paul is a walking…read moreencyclopedia of jiu-jitsu knowledge and also super down to earth and completely approachable. He's always been willing to answer questions and provide additional instruction and suggestions, which I have found extremely helpful as someone completely new to the art. The gym is beautiful and full of natural light, mats are always clean and there are multiple changing rooms and restrooms, plus a shower. Another important highlight for me has been that the gym fosters a very welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. As someone starting without any prior experience, I never felt any intimidation whatsoever. Everyone I've met at the gym and trained with has been incredibly friendly and encouraging, which has contributed to an already great experience. My only complaint - I wish Paul had opened the gym years ago!

High level coaching! Each coach brings great energy to the mats! Take their time to really help you…read moreunderstand technical concepts. Just an amazing place!

My daughter is 4 and absolutely loves training at Legacy Glendale Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The coaches…read moreare amazing with kids--patient, encouraging, and great at building both skills and confidence. I've noticed such a positive change in her focus, discipline, and willingness to try new things since starting. The classes are well-structured but still fun, which is perfect for younger kids. The environment is very family-friendly and welcoming, and the facility is always clean and organized. We're really happy we found this place and would definitely recommend it to other parents!