Both my girls have been training for 3 years. Professor Nat, Coach Isabella, and Coach Kristian are…read moreamazing. It's a studio all about the kids and developing them into well discipline, strong, kids. My girls have so much fun. Oceanside Jiu Jitsu is a family and community.

I was able to drop in on a 6:30 PM Friday night gi class. It was focused on Judo for Jiu Jitsu. I…read morereached out via Instagram and head back from Professor Nat quickly. I got to the academy and was greeted by Professor Nat and signed a waiver. There were a handful of students for this class and within the class time there were warm-ups, takedown technics, nagekomi, randori rounds, and live rolling rounds. Professor Nat is a great instructor; very detailed and made sure to correct any mistakes he noticed. The academy is full of tough and technical students! It was a great class and thank you for allowing me to purchase an academy shirt!

Amazing place to learn Muay Thai and get in shape. Ruben is an incredible instructor. Highly…read morerecommend.

My husband and I have been going here before we had kids,loved it then.We had our boys and now our…read moreboys are there.This place is incredible.Old school which is so refreshing these days.This place is our home thank you Ajahn

Great environment! They teach all levels from beginner to competition level. We started going a…read morecouple of years ago and no they are like family.

Both my boys trained jiu jitsu at ages 5 and 4. Both are now 8 and 6 and are still growing in their…read moreknowledge of this gentle art. I got the bug and started back in May. We all trained at another academy in Oceanside and we are shocked at how much better Excel is! A great "mom and pop shop" here in Oside for sure. Professor Michio and Coach Kidd are awesome with the kids because they also have a child in their program. They have the utmost patience and will never react negatively toward a child. If you have kids and are looking for a quality program choose Excel! I can say with complete confidence my children have great role models now to continue on their jiu jitsu journey. Excel has Gi, No Gi, Family Gi, takedown and boxing classes as well as seminars to expand on certain concepts to help build up your arsenal. Everyone here is friendly and helpful at guiding you to learn concepts and get your reps in correctly. Free 3 day trial to see if it works for you or your kids. Great thing too is your allowed to watch the classes and watch your kids grow!

This is a great and family oriented place. The instructors…read moreare nice and friendly. The teachers are caring and yet, strict. The school teaches children respect and responsibilities. We have been with WD for a year and love it.

I started with White Dragon Oceanside back in 1995 and after about 4.5 years, made it to Purple…read moreSash before I took a very long break. I just rejoined in December 2024 and am so happy I did. It was super cool to see Sifu Smith as the head instructor of the Oceanside school, as he was one of the senior instructors present for my Purple Sash test all those years ago. The environment is clean, very positive, very supportive and is great for all ages. What I love the most is learning useful techniques and forms while getting a great workout. We just had our annual tournament at Viejas Arena at SDSU and it was an excellent experience.

What a great gym! I was in town and decided to come in for a BJJ class. I paid for a day pass but…read moreonly had time for one class - so many class options each day! I wish I had had time to take more classes. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. As a woman, it feels a bit daunting walking into a BJJ class, but I felt at home and at ease almost immediately. The gym is clean; I loved the access to locker rooms and although I didn't use it, loved that they have a sauna available in the women's locker room. The class format was easy to follow and the instructor (Ricky) did a great job explaining the technique and giving feedback as he walked around. Thank you to Lauren for the warm welcome and tour when I arrived, and to all the "regulars" for helping me feel right at home!

I was able to drop-in on the 6 AM and 7 PM Jiu Jitsu classes. I had reached out via Instagram and…read moregot a response quickly. I arrived at the gym, and signed a waiver and paid a drop-in fee. To my surprise, the fee was for a day pass with access to all classes (not a class fee). This gave me the desire to want to come back later that day to get in another class. The morning class was taught by coach Jonathan, there were about 10 people in attendance. Class consisted of warm ups/stretching, techniques, and live rolls. The night class was taught by Coach Geo. As he was greeting everyone he was familiar with, he shook my hand and greeted me as he didn't recognize me (thought that was really cool of someone who is so accomplished within the sport). This was a much larger class with about 40-50 people in attendance. Class consisted of warm-ups, techniques and live rolls. This academy has more than just Jiu-Jitsu for those who like to cross train in other martial arts or strength & conditioning. It was a solid day of training. Thank you for allowing me to drop-in and I would love to return again!

The professor in charge still thinks he's an active duty Marine Corps. I'm a Marine for life, it's…read morein my blood, it's tatted on by body. But holy caca, I'm sure this guy marches when he goes shopping. I'm sure he only drinks razor water. I'm sure he wakes up to colors on his phone at max volume. I'm sure MREs are on the menus twice a week. My only goal was to take this jiu-jitsu journey with my kids. I was fat, obese, sick, and going through my own health issues. I was just coming off the couch for God's sake. I planned my schedule out (7Ps baby) so as to not injure myself. Did not want to set myself back for nursing a recovery. Started with two times a week at the morning class. Later in the evening I love to watch my kids... it was everything to me, the only real thing that gave me meaning at that time. This dude literally poking at me asking me why I'm not on the mats. My body got lactic acid and I'm sore all over. Took me about 3 to 4 days to recover. My family knows in the dead of winter I was going to the ocean in the morning for a cold soak to recover faster. This poking continued. Then his cult following chimes in. When I'd respond, he'd act like he's only making jokes. Then he's trying to peer pressure me into joining competitions. Not interested guy. I'm here for my health and kids. Stood my ground, yet he still would ask. So I talked to him to let him know my goals (key words: My Goals). Still same crap. Got to a point where I honestly lost respect for him listening to him on the line. Spewing things he doesn't follow. I'd be exhausted ready to puke with heart feeling like it was going to explode and dude really tells me its all in my mind. Cool, bench 315... oh you can't? It's all in your mind. Except anyone with basic common sense knows it's a limitation and as you get older, you should take safety seriously. I'd remind him of my health and what I'm comfortable with and he tells me about other members going through cancer still rolling on the mats. The culture there literally felt like "oh you got hit by a truck, wipe yourself off and get back on the mats. Oh you broke your arm, wrap it up and get back on the mats. Oh you got shot in the chest? Change your shirt and get back on the mats". To be on this journey with my kids was so important to me but I was having a really hard time listening to this hypocrite on the mats. But I wanted to train with my kids so I endured. I was struggling with suicide and he knew it. We talked about it. I had too much stress on my shoulders and started getting psoriasis. It took some time but when the psoriasis spread to my hands and feet, I had to stop. You can feel the judgment instead of genuine support when I'd go watch my kids roll. To my own surprise, I stopped going to watch my kids. I don't let ANYBODY influence my life but I was just exhausted, depressed, tired and defeated. It's a real shame. There was great people in that gym and all in all, I wanted to stay... but it became for the wrong reasons. Instead, I wanted to get strong so I can woop ass to prove myself in there. Sorry that's devolving and I knew it. I don't need to prove chit to anyone but G.O.D. Glad to say my kids and I are training at another gym and it feels incredible to roll with them again... certainly a highlight in my life. Was very depressed I wasn't able to roll with them but now... the journey continues. Yut Yut!!!

Our family has been part of the Gracie Barra Oceanside community for several years now, and we…read morecouldn't be more grateful for what this school has brought into our lives. Our daughter has been training here for over 3 years, and my husband joined less than 2 years ago. From the very beginning, we were welcomed with open arms--not just as students, but as family. The coaches and professors are truly outstanding. They are skilled, patient, and genuinely invested in the growth of each student--on and off the mat. They teach more than technique; they instill discipline, respect, resilience, and confidence. We've seen incredible growth in our daughter--not only in her jiu-jitsu but in her character and leadership. Gracie Barra Oceanside isn't just a gym--it's our village. We've built meaningful friendships and found a supportive, tight-knit community that lifts each other up. Whether it's cheering each other on at competitions, supporting one another through tough training days, or celebrating milestones, this place feels like home. We're proud to be part of the GB family, and we can't recommend this school enough to anyone looking to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, inspiring, and family-oriented environment.

Great coaches and great atmosphere! You will get in the shape of your life and learn a lot from…read morethese motivators.

My experience with billing/cancellation was stressful and felt shady. I requested a copy of my…read morecontract, cancellation policy, and an itemized statement of what was owed. Instead of getting clear written documentation right away, I was pressured to pay and received messages containing threats about liens/wage garnishment and credit plus repeated late-night texts from Sean the owner of this establishment I eventually had to dispute formally in writing and keep records to protect myself. I'm posting this so others can make an informed decision: read every page before signing, understand cancellation requirements, and keep all communication in writing.

We tried 2 other facilities before becoming part of the Key Martial Arts Family. None of the other…read moreplaces could even get my son out onto the mat even though he was adamant he wanted to do it. Sensei Matt was able to gain my son's trust and had him participating right from the beginning. Giving me a special seat next to the mat so I was closest to my son putting him at ease, being firm but encouraging, and pushing him to try his hardest. My son feels right at home there and is so excited to come home and practice new skills he has learned.

I can't recommend this dojo enough! My daughter has been training under Sensei Matt for six years…read morenow. He is awesome with the kids (and adults)! There are so many valuable life skills she has learned aside from just self defense...things like discipline, leadership, character development, organization, high achievement drive, and focus...just to name a few. If you're looking for a new dojo or considering options for yourself and/or your kid, it's definitely worth checking out. Stop by and have a chat with Matt to see how Key Martial Arts should be part of your future training.

Unfortunately they do not stand for the values they set to teach and represent! The appreciation,…read moreattention to detail, and focus on children are important factors, which they unfortunately lack. Disappointed.

I love the workout and self discipline my 7 year old son is getting. I definitely see a growth…read moresince he first started coming. It is rather pricey but there are payment options and it is an investment in your child.

Highly professional and welcoming organization! My…read moreexchange student, who is a rather accomplished boxer from France, was welcomed with open arms and respect. With much gratitude Mr. Nevares!

Not only the best gym I've ever been to, but the most welcoming, most clean, most fun, etc. If…read moreyou're not already coming here what are you doing.