As a patron who went there twice a week for a full year with my two little girls it was very disheartening to have to write this. From the beginning there was a lot of bad mouthing from a certain group of women that were making fun of this particular woman. The second incident was when "coach" Alejandra decided to stare me down twice at my children's class. Instead of talking to me about any issues or concerns Issa decided to move her to another class, never addressing me about it. As a business owner myself I know how to respect and communicate with the people that keep my business running. Would have loved my girls to be apart of the team but it doesn't seem that's what they wanted. Wish them the best and acknowledge these types of attitudes will only result in their business being affected. read more

Issa is a fantastic representation of what jiujitsu represents. He is a great coach and has created a fantastic and very welcoming environment. Would reccomend to anyone looking to start their jiujitsu journey! read more

I had the opportunity to train at One Love Grappling while in a trip to Arizona from California. I could not be more pleased at how welcoming Issa was when I asked about the opportunity to have my son and me train. Anyone visiting and looking to have good rolls with the other members should take advantage of the opportunity. Everyone was extremely nice and willing to roll with my son and me. Issa's instructions during the classes were exceptional and I truly appreciate everything he did. THANK YOU!!!! read more

I've been training here for about 3 months and it's been an awesome experience. The coaches are legitimately great--they really know their stuff and are excellent at breaking things down so everyone can understand and apply it on the mats. My BJJ game has been improving steadily and the vibe in the gym is super welcoming. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking to start or level up their jiu-jitsu! read more

Love this place! I live in Peoria, AZ and when I can, travel 30 mins just to make it to class! Coach Issa is the best Coach I ever had. He creates a competitive and welcoming culture in the class. Everyone here wants to see you grow as a jujitsu player, and as a person! read more

Awesome BJJ academy a few minutes from my house. Issa has a solid background in BJJ, MMA, and Wrestling. He is a great instructor breaking down movements into various pieces to understand the set-up and execution. Class size is anywhere from 6-15 people and Issa is able to ensure he has a watchful eye while drilling to fix technique, even if the class is bigger. When the class is bigger and there are higher belts, he makes sure the less experienced are partnered together and teaches them the basics and teaches the more experience people other moves. You've got to crawl before you can walk. The students are great and friendly, and even the blue and purple belts give you tips. Only been going for about 2 months, but have gotten progressively better. The academy is priced decently amongst others in the area and also includes a Gi. read more

My cousin has been coming here for about a year now and we just moved back to Phoenix this summer from San Diego! My kids are the same age as my cousin, ages 7 and 9 and they started here 2 months ago for the kids class. My kids come 5x a week and I have noticed a huge difference in my kids strength and confidence. Coach Issa is amazing with the kids as is John. They have met many kids from their class that they now consider friends and I am so happy to have like minded, strong, mindful kids they can identify with! During the pandemic coach Issa did online lessons which encouraged the kids to continue with their training even while at home. It's so fantastic because I notice when my kids are stressed from this online school and unenthusiastic before class they always come out energized, fulfilled and with huge smiles on their faces after they leave! Eventually they compete- once they are at a certain level and competitions start again. My kids are huge competitors and thrive off energy and discipline so I am extremely happy my uncle referred me to this gem of a place!! They are extremely clean here and fully clean it after every class. You remove shoes when you walk in, even the parents and you can sit and watch the kids or leave while they are practicing. I have noticed also that my kids balance has improved greatly since coming here! They are better on their skateboards, falling less and injuring themselves less. An unknown yet positive side effect of jiu jitsu and the strength training they get here! read more

I started training jiu-jitsu several years ago, but never managed to get into a routine. After moving to Arizona, my wife wanted to give jiu-jitsu a try as well, and found One Love. We immediately realized that this was going to a different type of gym, and we instantly made jiu-jitsu a part of our lives. Coach Issa inspires you to be a better jiu-jitsu practitioner, on and off the mat. This includes staying humble. You acknowledge that you're not always going to be tapping out all your opponents. We all train to help each other get better. I really like that Coach Issa has you take responsibility for your submissions. So you learn not to just start cranking on every armbar just to get a submission, because that only teaches you to muscle through sloppy technique. Instead, Coach Issa leads you to focus on proper technique; to keep your movements crisp and tight. I can see this obsession over proper form with everyone I train with. When we roll live, it's never a chaotic free for all. It's instead clean, almost choreographed, and you start doing submissions with precision. Some other key things that make One Love a top notch gym: The classes start right on time and they are well structured. There is a consistent progression in every class. We focus on basics, and building off the basics. This is the reason I can see improvement in the long term. I get to practice each technique hundred of times. Coach Issa doesn't show you something once, and you don't just get things "good enough" and move on. Instead, you work on the details for weeks and months, and always get better. Coach Issa helps you whenever you are stuck. He will pull you aside and make sure you are caught up. From day one, he's friendly and inviting to new people who are trying jiu-jitsu for the first time ever. If you are experienced in jiu-jitsu, you will refine you skills and achieve more than you thought possible. If you are new to martial arts, One Love is the best place to start! read more

I was in town for the holidays and my brother-in-law took me in for a complimentary session. It was awesome, the instructor was great, and so were the other members. If I lived in Phoenix I would sign up immediately! This is a great gym and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

Issa and his team of coaches are top notch, fully engaged, and make a welcoming environment from people of all skills, backgrounds, and goals. read more

When I came to Arizona back in 2012, I was trying to find a place that had wrestling classes but couldn't find it. I am ecstatic to have found One Love Grappling Arts, among his other classes available! VARIETY OF CLASSES One Love has a great range of classes available to people of all stages in life. Whether you are a beginner or someone with experience looking to grow, you have your choice of wrestling, brazilian jiu jitsu, anti-bullying classes for kids and self-defense classes. LOCATION One Love is located JUST off the 51 at Greenway, which makes it convenient to come from any direction in the valley. The gym is very clean and well-kept. INSTRUCTION Issa is such a patient and knowledgeable instructor, and very well-respected in the martial arts community. He does a great job going over technique and making sure everyone is doing the drills correctly. He takes great care in giving feedback and checking in on every student. They also offer a very generous one week trial, so you can see how awesome the place is for yourself! Thank you, One Love! read more

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Been coming here for almost one year now and love it. I started with absolutely zero bjj knowledge/experience. Issa cares so much about making sure you are learning and pushing yourself in the best way. The people who go are very positive and helpful. Coming here has been such a gift and we are very grateful for the community and endless opportunities for growth! Highly recommend! read more

Awsome place Issa is an amazing instructor is don't only tech self defense but also a way of life literally lol go check him out read more

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Great martial arts instruction by black belt champion competitor Issa Able, and the camaraderie among training partners makes anyone feel welcome immediately. From beginners to experienced martial artists, you'll find something of value from this gym. The facility is kept clean, the training is intense and fun without the burden of traditional rituals. One Love is definitely one of the best places in the valley to train. read more

Issa is a top notch instructor and jiu jitsu practitioner. One Love offers only good vibes and the students focus on technique instead of trying to hurt each other. Great environment that Issa takes a lot of pride in! read more

This is the best jujitsu gym in town coach Issa is super respectful and really takes the time and help you learn each technique and same with the kickboxing coach Mario if you're looking for a Jujitsu gym and kick boxing try this place out you won't be disappointed read more

Issa able is one of the top grapplers in Arizona his skills as followed in MMA, BJJ ,submission Grappling and fitness has made him the most decorated athlete / competitor in the ibjjf and ebi circuit. congrats on your gym expansion issa ill come roll again soon. #onelove read more

My husband and I started attending classes here in June of this year and I'm so glad we did!  As a female student who has never practiced any type of martial arts, I was nervous to get started in this sport. As soon as I met coach Issa, I knew I was in the right place! I felt welcome in this space right away and have been loving every class so far! Issa is an amazing coach! He is patient and breaks things down so they are easy to understand! Everyone who trains here is so friendly and welcoming. I'm so excited for this journey and what is to come! read more

One love grappling arts is one of the best schools in Arizona. Issa is a very patient and very informative instructor. If you're new to the sport or an experienced veteran of the game. One love grappling arts is the place to take you to the next level. read more

I have been involved in the MMA/Jiu-Jitsu world for over ten years now and I haven't met an Instructor with the level of skill, professionalism as well as kindness than Issa Able at One Love Grappling Arts. The facility is very family friendly with very elite standards from the children's program all the way to the Competition Team. When it comes to learning a functional form of Self-Defense or seeking a World Championship title One Love Grappling Arts is the best place in Phoenix to commit oneself to. Cannot recommend them enough!! read more

I've been training at One Love for almost a year and have really enjoyed the instruction and atmosphere that head coach Issa has created. No pressure for beginners like me, but he does a good job of challenging you along your journey. Its an awesome place to get a good workout and train Jiu-Jitsu with an awesome group of guys and girls! Shout out to coach Mario, who leads the kickboxing classes. He always keeps it light, but exciting. Love training at my neighborhood gym. read more

I have wanted to try a different martial art for a very long time and am glad that I found this academy opening right next to my Crossfit gym! I ran by and saw that they had morning classes, stopped in and got to try it out for a week and have been loving it ever since! Mr Able is a really friendly instructor and has been great at teaching both competition style and self defense. read more

The owner and operator is Issa Able a legitimate and decorated black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The atmosphere is super friendly and laid back. They specialize in submission wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling. So far the techniques they have taught me have been world class and a bit advanced. Although they do have a good variety of beginners so don't be intimidated to visit if you've never tried it. This is especially true if you want to bring your children in to try it out. Learning this martial art could prove to be very valuable to you and your family. The reason that I began martial arts such as jiu jitsu or wrestling was to better myself. I also wanted to learn self discipline and get my energy levels up; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and submission wrestling has proven to be a perfect way to accomplish this. Since I began my journey in this awesome sport everyone has mentioned how much more composed and healthier I've become. This is a direct result of spending time on the mats. Other things that I noticed at One Love Grappling Arts is that the mats are brand new and the place is very clean. The other students are so polite and enthusiastic about their new found sport. They also offer Gi and No Gi classes! If you are new and want to visit a technique based jiu jitsu school taught by one of the best in Arizona, with a family atmosphere, this is the place to be! PS I'm a Blue Belt with 4 stripes and have visited many schools that teach similar arts, if that adds any credibility to my review. Good luck, and maybe I might see you there! read more

Issa Able is the owner and head instructor @ One Love Grappling Arts! Issa has taught me so much in the past few months and has really helped me to reignite the passion and love that I have for Brazilian jiujitsu. His patience, understanding, and fundamental strategies has only shown me that even after years of training. I'm just barely scratching the surface. Helping me to fill the holes in my game. Teaching me about timing and technique over strength is priceless. I can write a book on so many aspects of this life long journey that I've chosen to undertake. Without a doubt Issa Able name will be written in it... along side the many instructors and class mates that put their heart and souls into jiujitsu everyday. OSS!!! read more

I was so strong, so athletic, yet Issa the owner and instructor at One Love Grappling whooped my a%# all over the mat every time I rolled with him for years. He was an absolute bad a%$ since he was a blue belt in fact this guy had to quit training at his first school because he could already beat his black belt coach by the time he received his blue belt. If you want someone who is going to be an absolute joy to be around, a warm and welcoming friend, and man who can show you how to be an incredible fighter One Love Grappling and Issa Able is who you need to be with. read more

The owner Issa is really great at what he does. Everyone who trains here is nice and happy to help each other out. Nobody makes anyone feel like less if they are a beginner. Best gym in the valley. read more

I always had friends who did martial arts but I never really was interested in doing it myself. I drove by OLGA a couple days ago and decided that I should try it out, to my pleasant surprise I saw that they're offering a "one week free trial". I had no excuse since I live close by and decided to be a member. Long story short, I'm "hooked" now. I can now combine my gym workouts along with learning how to defend myself in a fun and passionate environment. read more

Great place to learn bjj! As soon as i walked in it was an instant positive vibe and atmosphere! This place is good for either coming in for a good work out or if you're competing. Issa is extremley supportive and deticated to all his students. They have morning, afternoon classes so it worked perfectly with my schedule. read more

A little research and you will see Issa Able is a legit black belt with success at the highest level. What is more important in my opinion is the ability to see and teach these techniques, provide the basic jiu-jitsu foundation needed to build upon and create a family like atmosphere where people care about each other, are respectful and train to better each other not to necessarily "never lose". Most people that train jiu-jitsu in Arizona have probably heard of Issa Able and may not care as much about reviews as they will already know to come in. However, if you are new to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, I would encourage you to do your research and check out different schools to see or feel what speaks to you. I would encourage you to hold off on signing up to train somewhere until you have stopped in to One Love Grappling Arts. Also, for most of us, stopping in to a Brazilian jiu-jitsu school for the first time may sound intimidating. I can assure you that Issa Able will make you feel comfortable and at home when you walk through the doors. read more