Thank you to Sensei Cynthia & Sensei Chris at The Academy of Martial Arts for teaching these girls…read moresome self-defense maneuvers as well as discussion about intuition, confidence and self-respect. They had an amazing experience and learned important skills!! Check them out! They host kids day camps, kids and adult martial arts classes as well as adult conditioning and kickboxing!! Instructors are so inspiring, welcoming and knowledgeable! Kids are so engaged and skills are impressive. Not only do they teach martial arts, but character and life skills. You'll love it! #GirlScouts #GSSEF #AOMACooperCity #character #CooperCity #community #coopercitysummercamp

My son has been going here for almost a year now. He enrolled when he was 4 years old. I have…read morenothing put positive things to say about the school. Sensei Cynthia is especially amazing, her passion for the kids truly shows in every class she teaches. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

I wish a NEGATIVE rating was available. Our daughter was a student at this academy for 2 years and…read more9 months. When she started the gym was one of the best in the country for youth training. That did not last long as the focus quickly changed from a true competition gym to more of a cash cow and day care. This gym is the SPIRIT AIRLINES of Jiu Jitsu gyms. Pay for the gear they sell at the gym because you can't wear anything else, pay for belt promotions at $100 a promotion per child, $150 "in-house" tournaments which is only disclosed two weeks prior to the first scheduled tournament, $10 admission per person to watch your child compete at "in-house" tournament, no medals just a cheap red shirt promoting the gym. Training and competition class, "intermediate" to say the least and is an additional $150 a month on top of the $250 for a regular membership - then add privates ranging from $100 to over $200 an hour. Locker room and coaches reek of marijuana. There is no parking, you half to cross a major street at rush hour with your children and again at night after class. You will be told by Vagner that the only way your child can progress and win is via competing and privates. However, Vagner himself does not show up for competitions whether local or not, whether to watch or coach. Jasmine will travel if you buy her a plane ticket and put her up in a hotel and drive her to and from the event with no problem. If you are lucky you will have 1 coach for all the kids and that is if he is not coaching his son at the time. No questioning the training or you will be black listed - isn't YOUR MONEY PAYING FOR A SERVICE?! Coach Adrian will harass your wife via text message stating " to put you on a leash or it won't end well." No cross training or you will be given an ultimatum via text to pick a gym, because they claim to know what's best for YOUR child. Yet, they don't fix the mistakes unless you pay for privates. The staff and owners will claim you are family, and that may be true until the money stops flowing, or you don't do as you're told. Vagner, Jasmine and Adrian will even come over to your house to apologize for an ultimatum given then look your child in the face, apologize to them, claim to love them, only to stab them in the back weeks later when Adrian is being sneaky and getting caught by their student holding privates for free while others pay hundreds and when that 3rd person doesn't show up your child won't be included again. But that behavior is acceptable because the Coach's son has a super fight coming up. Know your child's worth and be careful; it is not what it appears to be from the outside. There are many better options for competitive jiu jitsu in Broward and Dade County than VRMA. If you are looking for EXPENSIVE, intermediate training for your children then this is the place for you.

This place knows their stuff. If you get an opportunity to train with Kade I highly suggest it!read more

Coach Ricardo is training my son and me. He is the best for us because he's punctual, helps us…read morereach our goals, and is professional. I highly recommend Coach Ricardo at UFC Fit in Pembroke Pines.

I went to see the place to maybe join. I thought the place was kind of beat up and I went to the…read moreone in Plantation. It was much nicer. I would've joined if I didn't get some attitude from the manager. They texted me a promotion. And when I texted back asking a question, the answer was it's in the ad. It would've been easier if he just answered the question and I probably would've joined the gym. I can't imagine starting a relationship with attitude.

Great environment to develop your skills. All the trainers are willing to help you learn.read more

participated in a self-defense training class with my daughter and her friends, who are all seniors…read morein high school heading to college this fall. It was an amazing experience and we learned so much! his staff was extremely polite, professional and made us feel very comfortable. Highly highly recommended!

I cannot begin to say how incredible this gym is. I dropped in as a blue belt from NJ to take a…read moreprivate class with Professor Carlos and wow! I didn't know what to expect given that I had the opportunity to train with a coral belt, and was nervous about being judged or not measuring up to established expectations. I was welcomed to his gym as though I had been training there for years. I never once felt judged, criticized, or anything negative that I may have received from other gyms around the country. Professor Carlos not only helped me to fine-tune the techniques that I currently have under my belt (pun intended), but also taught me better ways to execute some of the escapes and sweeps that I already had learned. His style is very technical driven so leave your strength at home and keep an open mind that being physically strong will only take you so far in his class. I truly cannot wait to come back and train here when I visit South Florida. If you have an opportunity to train with Professor Carlos DO IT!! **HINT** **HINT** Being humble will take you far, and will open a world of knowledge and opportunity from one of the best technical fighters in this country. Respect goes a long way and respect goes both directions.

I have been training here for over 7 years. This is the best jiu jitsu gym in South Florida. It has…read morea bigger mat space then most schools I have visited. It's very clean. Master Carlos Rollyson is very knowledgeable. He is a 7th degree coral belt. His wife, Megan is a brown belt and an instructor. They are both very attentive to all of their students. I am a Worlds Master Champion, Miami Open Champion, Bronze at No Gi Worlds etc..... This was only possible because of Master Rollyson and all of my teammates. There is even a women's class four days a week! There's a competition class. There are early morning classes! This is the place to train!

As an experienced Martial Artist and Former Marine, I can say without a doubt that all the…read moreinstructors are great and caring people. There are no egos to hold you back and the training they offer is invaluable.

I have been going to this Dojo for a year and a half and I can say it has been one of the best…read moredecisions I have ever made. After visiting a couple other martial arts and mma places, I entered this place expecting a cold and serious undertone. nope. I walk in to people excited to meet me and happy to pass their wisdom on to me. I can confidently say this is a place that I would recommend to almost anyone. With sensei's that have experience in dozens of martial arts styles, decades of wisdom, and an environment that promotes questions and creativity, I can confidently say this is now a second home to me. Heres some of the best reasons to go: 1.Learning from real life experience how to defend yourself in a dangerous scenario. 2.Learning discipline and training through rigorous belt standards that test your physical and mental capabilities. 3.Building strong connections with likeminded people who want to grow alongside you. 4.An environment where respectfully questioning and attempting to understand the validity of something is expected and encouraged. 5.A warmhearted group of people who welcome anyone from any background with open arms. 6.Learning martial arts and the beauty that comes with it through a mix of flow and strong striking. 7. A massive collection of wisdom from different martial arts, sports, backgrounds, and experiences. And men who are willing to help and guide you. 8. Doc, one of the kindest and most knowledgeable men I have ever met. I would definitely say come in and give the classes a try.

Master Baez is the epitome of respect and hard work. His no nonsense approach makes students…read moreaccountable and focused on karate training. We have been very pleased with the after school program as Master Baez Martial Arts provides school pickup for after care. Him and his wife are very accommodating to my daughter and provide a safe and nurturing environment for her to thrive and excel to the next level.

Esta escuela tiene un Gran Maestro que tiene una vasta experiencia en el desarrollo en general y el…read moretrato personal que le aporta a la comunidad de Cooper City, me solprendio el tiempo que esta escuela tiene en esta comunidad, esta establecida por mas de 30 años en el mismo sitio y a llevado a muchos estudiantes a alcanzar el nivel de cinturon negro, el Gran Maestro Baez desarrollo un programa de valores donde todos se venefician con esta carta de comportamiento, recomendamos esta escuela 100%

I had a negative experience with the owner Nestor. I'm a single mom with a 6 year old son and no…read morefamily in Florida. I thought it would be fine to let my sitter take my son and stay with him for the classes because I can't do it. Apparently it was not and I had to drop what I was doing and go there. I wish I would have known this before signing him up for classes.

They have a gift with teaching kids. Wether it's behavioral issues, discipline, character, or just…read moreneed to learn self defense. This is the class for you or your kids. My son has been here for 2 years and has come a long way.