My daughter started training at Kenzodin Jiu Jitsu when she was 6 years olds. She's now 8 and has…read moregrown to absolutely love Jiu Jitsu. The coaching is outstanding and I've seen tremendous improvement in her skills and confidence. We will never leave Kenzodin!

James is a fantastic teacher with so much care and patience for his students…read more The culture at the gym is very supportive and friendly. Best BJJ gym in Auburn.

Went to fosters as a drop in and was met by James, he was a very kind man that welcomed me in, I…read morefelt a very welcoming vibe from his school, he is extremely knowledgeable l and the gym was very clean, his students were all very skilled and non of them had an ego especially for someone visiting, if I lived in Seattle I would definitely sign up here, my favorite is the advance class for blue belts and up it's definitely a concept I wish other gyms would incorporate, this is an incredible place and I hope that anyone reading this would give this place a try. James is the best

This is the only school with multiple classes throughout the day running 7 days a week. You won't…read morefind that at any other school. I trained three years at fosters and had to quit due to a medical condition. A few years later, I decided I was able to train again and started looking at schools. Bigger brand name schools like GB doesn't compared. The lack of classes 7 days of week left something to be desired. Foster is a family atmosphere. Friday nights was my second home. Back to back classes with a bunch of people just having fun. So much great experience. I recommended fosters over any other school plus it's in a warehouse not a strip mall like most schools!!!

We loved our time here! And would have stayed if we hadn't moved. Mr. James and Ms. Tasha…read moreintroduced our daughter to the world of jiu jitsu and it's changed her life. She's learned a new realm of both discipline and fun, which prepared her well for where we are now and helped shape her into the young woman she is today. Thank you for your commitment to good instruction, a fun environment and for always pushing your students to improve!

I've been training BJJ for 7 years and the last 3 has been at Cat 5. Whether if you're a…read morerecreational BJJ athlete or a serious competitor this is the place to train The school has been growing due to Professor James has been making a lot of improvements at the gym. Professor James is very technical and is able to articulate his knowledge so it's easy to understand. Come stop by the gym and step up your ground game

This gym was my second home for a couple of years. I loved this place. I loved the people…read more My observations while training here... -Gym and equipment was always clean. -Coaches were knowledgeable. -The students were super cool! The people I trained with made it feel like family. -Kids/Jr's program was amazing! My children absolutely loved it. I watched in astonishment as my kiddos kept progressing! Looking to train? Stop by 253BJJ! I'm definitely glad I did. Mike Gayle @thebjjoiler

My dad has trained with Michael Proctor for a few years now. They have been trying to get me into…read morethe art ever since my dad started. Finally, when I went to college, I decided I needed a new hobby so I decided to train jiu jitsu [In the town I went to school]. When summer came along, Michael Proctor and his team took me in with open arms. Since joining his academy, I have come to find a second jiujitsu home where I am always welcome. Some specific notables for this gym? 1. The techniques are very.... technical, as they should be. Michael Proctor really does know the art. He knows how important the little details are and he instills that knowledge in our training every day. Also - a side note with Michael and his techniques: If Michael sees one person needing help on specific escapes, positions, or submissions, he will cater the class' curriculum for that person. He does this for everyone, not only his shining stars. 2. VERY CLEAN FACILITIES. Michael makes sure the mats are always clean. I wouldn't be surprised if he told me that he mops the mat multiple times after just one training session. He takes a lot of pride in the team's hygiene, emphasising the importance of handwashing, shoe-wearing, and gi-washing. 3. The energy in the room is always positive. It is not uncommon for the class to start off with a few jokes. Michael keeps it light and it makes a fun environment to train in. People feel like family when they come in because they are treated as family. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who has a bellybutton.

I was visiting from out of town and brought my GI. I was glad I did. Everyone at the classes were…read morevery respectful and mindful of training partners. Gym was one of the cleanest I've ever seen. The gym culture here is awesome. No weird or aggressive personalities. Coach is fantastic and what little time I spent here on my vacation, I learned a lot.

Excellent place, would recommend. Very inviting atmosphere with knowledgable coaches.read more

Contact the owners through Facebook and they were helpful and informative. For an women getting…read moreinto the sport I choose this place because they have a women's class on Tuesday and Thursday from about 7-9pm - Shannon is an excellent instructor but there are other instructors that help that are awesome! I am enjoying the community, the sport, being more aware of self defense and have really liked being a part of this group.

Frank and hai academy are top notch! He's an extremely friendly and articulate instructor, where…read morethe academy is as competitive as it is friendly. Highly, highly recommend checking it out if you're in the NOVA area! 10/10

I have been personally going to this gym since it first opened and have had no problems at all…read moregetting my exercise in. Working out at this location has been pretty good. Just that the TVs never work, and a few of the Treadmills are broken, so you have to find one you have used over and over. The water fountain doesn't seem to be cleaned regularly and the bathroom/Men's locker room is too small for a gym this big, so I rarely go in there... Besides those cosmetic issues here and there, I haven't encountered anything else. Enjoy working out at this gym whenever I can, whether it's very early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Parking can be a hassle during busy hours, though. So, I try to avoid that and attempt to drop in during the non-hectic times...

Fitness Quest is a no-frills-GYM kind of gym. There is no towel service, no smoothie bar, and (for…read morethe purple lovers) no black diamond membership club. Grunting is encouraged and so are gallon sized water bottles. The changing room isn't pretty and neither is the "spa". The staff is like family and the gym is dirty. It's not meant to be comfortable. It has lots of weights and lots of bright, heavy duty, overhead lighting. It's old school... And I like it.