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!

We absolutely love Legacy Glendale and the Tiny Champs program! Alex has been coming here for a few…read moremonths now and just earned his first stripe -- he was ecstatic! The coaches are incredibly patient, understanding, and truly take the time to teach the kids the fundamentals in a way that's both fun and empowering. Right now, they're learning how to defend themselves in "bully guard," which has been amazing for building Alex's confidence and awareness. The atmosphere here is so positive and supportive , you can tell the staff genuinely cares about each child's progress. Highly recommend Legacy Glendale to any parents looking for a program that combines discipline, confidence, and great energy!

This is where you EARN your belt, not just GET a belt! Hard work and dedication is what it's all…read moreabout. Bruises, sweat and soreness is true confirmation you're doing something right. Professionalism and integrity is what will make this gym thrive. Professor Dan is an exceptional human who has a heart of gold and treats every person with the highest level of respect and truly believes whether your a black belt or white belt, everyone is here to learn. The benefit of this gym being small is you actually do get the training you need to succeed in your jujitsu career. Don't believe me? Just let the WAVES guide you!

Dan Spence is one of the warmest and most knowledgeable Jiu-Jitsu professors I've had the privilege…read moreof training with. His technical skill is remarkable, but what truly sets him apart is the way he encourages students to develop their own style. I deeply appreciate how he tracks my progress, holds me accountable, and pushes me to improve. This is more than just a BJJ school--Dan is building a community of people who not only love the sport but genuinely care for one another. The investment in each other's growth, both on and off the mats, is undeniable, and I can't think of a better place to be to grow as a fighter and as a man.

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.

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!

Sick gym been coming here for a year now and their bjj and striking is legit asf would recommend to…read moreanyone

I had been a member of RGLA for a while and the only reason I left was that I left the LA area…read more What I appreciated the most with RGLA was that there were so many offerings. I didn't just attend the jiu-jitsu class but went to yoga, judo and even the HIIT class. The only class I didn't take was their Muay Thai class, not because there wasn't an opportunity to but I wanted to focus on grappling. When I started they had just moved into their current space-they moved so there could be an outdoor space for classes during COVID and even after moving indoors after restrictions lifted they continually sought to improve the experience for their members. Even after I stopped being a dues paying member I was allowed to drop-in for free and still remembered and greeted fondly.

Zenki Dojo has become my home away from home. When I'm not working, eating, or sleeping I'm at…read moreZenki training Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Zenki is part of the Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu network and all belt promotions are handed out by Rodrigo Gracie. Sensai Tim Santos along with Greg Hall, and Gavin Atkins, are great Jiu Jitsu instructors with a long history on the mats. The other schools in the network (Neutral Grounds in Long Beach / Pat King in Northridge) are also good places to visit and train. Neutral Grounds instructor, Evaldo Lima, also makes guest appearances to teach once in a while. Zenki offers many other classes, and they look great, but Jiu Jitsu is my thing. Even though I have dabbled in some cross fit, yoga, and personal training. Community is a big part of Zenki. Many of these people are great friends and it feel like family. Zenki isn't the largest or most up to date facility, but the size adds to the charm and builds character. See you on the mat. :) oh yeah.... Free yoga on Sunday!

This place is awesome!!! What a legendary neighborhood gym for everyone of all walks--all ages,…read moremale and female alike, all creeds and colors. Come here and learn how to be powerful and defend yourself.

A really nice place. Would definitely recommend. Lots of choices between judo boxing etc. Includes…read morea lot of equipment. Almost anything you can think of. Coaches there are amazing. Very determined people.

Great gym! I wanted my son in Sambo because I took Sambo from 9-18 years old. Coach Aram offers not…read moreonly Sambo. But, other disciplines as well. Including MMA on Saturdays. His gym is well accomplished & kmown for Judo as well! Keep up the good work Coach!!!!

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!