Great school! Coaches are very professional and very knowledgeable about their work and students..read more

Fantastic staff! We take our 6 year old here. He's grown by leaps and bounds, so much confidence…read more They're very patient with the kids but also great about holding everyone accountable and getting the best out of them. Could not recommend this place more.

Ares BJJ Roseville where do I start? This is not just a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GYM, this is a family…read more The owner, the trainers, the parents who attend are second to none! My sons and I look forward to going here every week. It's like going to hang out at a family members house. At the same time they're the most professional well-trained athletes that I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. In addition to all of that, they love our children as if they were their own. I highly recommend giving this place an opportunity everyone shops around and that's OK but give them a chance I guarantee you will not regret it.

Highly recommend this school to train for BJJ. Took three different classes thus far with different…read moreinstructors and all were kind and welcoming to a new student. All the students in fact were very welcoming and encouraging. They have a 3 class trail period so I suggest you utilize that to see if it's for you. The gym is clean and orderly with plenty of seating to spectators. Many class options for adults and youth.

I've been training Jiu-Jitsu for over 20 years, and I can honestly say that Professor Elizandro…read more"Eli" Beda is the best coach I've ever had--hands down. That's not something I say lightly. His Jiu-Jitsu knowledge is on another level. The guy has a photographic memory, which is amazing on the mats (and let's be honest--kind of annoying off the mats when he remembers everything). But when it comes to Jiu-Jitsu, that recall makes him an absolutely world-class instructor. Eli isn't just one of the best Jiu-Jitsu minds out there--he's also one of the best people I know. His values, morals, and integrity are unmatched. He leads by example both on and off the mat, and you truly feel that every time you step into the academy. He's built a team of amazing black belts under him, and the culture at Beda BJJ reflects his leadership--technical, positive, humble, and family-oriented. One thing that really stands out is that Eli teaches the kids classes himself, which most high-level instructors don't do. The kids' program is thriving, and the young students love it. He's got a group of incredible assistants helping out, and they all bring the same energy and dedication. On top of that, Eli is also incredibly intelligent. He was an electrical engineer before going all in on Jiu-Jitsu, and that analytical mindset is part of what makes him such an elite instructor. I consider him one of the best instructors in the world, and more importantly, one of the best people I've ever met. If you're thinking about training or bringing your kids to Beda BJJ--don't hesitate. This place is something special.

My kids have been attending BJJ here for nearly a year, and we love it! Our kids look forward to…read moreclass and miss it dearly when they can't make it. The coaches are plentiful, accessible and very knowledgeable, who have even given extra time to help our kids when needed. Our kids have excelled because of their care and the care of helpful students. I have often discussed with other parents of the students about how good the community is at CHECKMAT. I personally believe that Eli and Brandy have created a purposeful, approachable, and family-friendly environment. My baby has grown to love it there too!

Update: Darren did reach out and his sincerity was felt. I…read morecan tell coach Darren is a great coach but doesn't have enough of him to go around. I hope he finds another coach as passionate as him who can help assist him in his class so it can shine to its brightest. ----------------- We wanted our daughter (6 years old) to start doing a self defense class and was recommended jujitsu. We were trying places out that were under our charter. We called this place and left a message as it says to do. Coach Darren called us back a couple days later and was very kind and accommodating. We came into his class and he was kind enough to loan us a pink GI :). Upon starting the class it was similar as the last one we tried out the week prior ( my daughter loved the last class we tried out at Cassio Jujitsu in Carmichael but we found out they do not accept our school funds so we tried this place). There was probably 14 kids in this class maybe a few more. There was only 1 Darren. They began to do drills like "knee to the gut" which my daughter was paired with a similarly sized kid but much more advanced and I watched as they were supposed to be only doing 6 to each other but my daughters pal did 19 I counted. My daughter had a brave face but I would see she was uncomfortable. I should have stood up and said something because that's my job and I will next time something like this happens. Darren was to busy to be sure the new kids in his class where being treated properly. She was complaining of her belly pain and they moved on to shoving each other down. He didn't explain how to properly fall before he paired my daughter with a boy similar size but he pushed her so hard in the stomach. She began to cry and pushed him back. Coach finally took noticed and told her to go get water and calm down. She drank one drink and puked in my hands. I can tell he is an excellent coach and I understand this might be the nature of martial arts but the other place did a much better job and had two coaches to keep an eye on each child match to be sure each child knew what was being taught. I felt like she was met with a sink or swim coach. I felt like his class was to big for him to properly monitor the class. And I fell dropped as he never checked in on us or even helped us understand how to help my daughter to either learn the techniques or help us know what we should have done. I hope when he reads this and when anyone reads this it is to understand my situation and not to say anything bad on Darrin. The other parents in that class seemed to really love that class and love Darrin's approach. I can tell coach Darrin is a great coach but I do think he dropped the ball with our kid and unfortunately she is terrified to ever go back.

A great place to train! If your looking for a quality Jiu Jitsu school, that is family friendly,…read morewelcoming to all, and highly skilled instructors, you must give them a try!

I've been wanting to learn self defense and I decided to try this place. It was a great idea!…read moreEveryone was very welcoming, especially to a beginner. I've taken two classes now and both times it's been an awesome learning experience. The instructor teaches 1-2 new techniques for you to practice, then the second half of the class you roll with your classmates. Everyone is very nice and very helpful to me being a newbie. I'm happy to say I'll keep this up for a long while.

Great people, great atmosphere. After years of martial arts I can honestly highly recommend this…read moreplace for anyone to learn great skills and have a great time

Been going here for 2 days. Tried out both the Jiu Jitsu as well as kickboxing. Let me just say…read moreit's the most fun I've had in a while and it even took me out of a little depressive slump I was in. Everyone is super friendly and especially patient. Definitely would recommend to check it out. Pricing is super fair in my opinion as well.

Nexus is a great gym to come to. Drew built this place from the ground up through blood, sweat, and…read moretears at the peak of the Covid pandemic. His perseverance and honest hard work is the reason this business is thriving. Drew has created a beautiful place for the jiu jitsu community, which shows is in his coaching, classes, and overall atmosphere. When you come here, you know you're with good people. Highly recommend this gym to anyone!

Gracie has classes for every age and skill level. From 3 years old and up. The coaches are the…read morebest! I mostly speak as a parent of a 4 year old. My son has been a part of Gracie Barra since June 2022. It is his favorite class. Coaches Eric and Sierra are amazing coaches. So patient with the younger kids. It's definitely not easy to teach such young kids when they're have a hard time sitting still, but they somehow make it work. They promote discipline well as listening skills and the ability to follow directions. It's a great way to get exercise but also learn beginners self defense. They make the classes a lot of fun for these younger kids. If you have any kids this is the school I would highly suggest. I can personally say we will be with the school for a very long time to come it is well worth the money. This year my son went to his 1st Jujitsu tournament with the help of his coaches during rhe entire tournament. So glad to have these 2 wonderful people teaching our area the world and art of Jujitsu!

My son has learned so much from the instructors at Gracie Barra YC. He has made a lot of growth. I…read morewould definitely recommend for children and adults if all ages. I can't way for his younger siblings to join

'Kids learn from other kids more than their teachers'... This is why we selected Synergy. This…read moreplace has high quality students in the early teenager range. Instructor is a no non-sense type but keeps it fun. It's been great so far.

We love this place. Our 8 year old daughter trains here, and always looks forward to coming. She…read morehas learned so much since we started 18 months ago. The teachers are strict and are quick to correct kids when they are out of line, but they do it all with kindness, fairness, and mutual respect, something I feel is really important with any martial arts. You can tell all the kids enjoy their instruction and have a great time, while also learning how to look out for each other and respect others. We recommend this gym to anyone we know looking to have their kids involved in jiu-jitsu.