I highly recommend Valkyrie if you're interested in self-defense and/or fitness. This is a great…read moregroup of people to train with; they are friendly and helpful. It makes all the difference for creating an atmosphere where people at different levels can work together.

Wounderful place to train. Great group of people. New students get 1 week free, so you can test…read moredrive before you buy lol. They do sportty jui jitsu and very self defense focused, which what is their primary. I train there and have used some of the basics to keep mynself safe and a client. Give it a shot. I did about 4 years ago and love it now.

Christian is a funny but serious coach. I have been training here just for the summer as a white…read morebelt and have made serious progress in my opinion. Can't wait for what the remaining summer holds for me and my fellow classmates. It also looks like the kids have a blast at this studio.

I've been going for a month now and love getting to class every day seeing the friendly faces. Some…read moreof the best prices in the area as well!

Trying Jiu jitsu was probably the best decisions I've ever made. Excellent environment, clean…read morefacility, and incredible coaches who are passionate about the art of Jiu Jitsu. Alex, Bill, and Coleman are warm and welcoming providing tons of knowledge, engaging classes and are patient helping you learn necessary techniques that will grow you mentally and physically. Happy to be apart of the journey family. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic place to begin your BJJ journey. The coaches are fantastic and welcoming. I love the…read morespace in the gym and how clean everything is maintained.

This gym has a friendly, fun, and instructive community where I've made friends and learned many…read morelessons. The class sizes usually are smaller, the coach knows your name and knows your progress. The gym also has simple and competitive pricing which doesn't lock you in or require you buy a bunch of gear upfront. I really like that they do live rolling at the end of every lesson, and that people there value safety over winning while rolling. I highly recommend to both new and experienced students of Jiu Jitsu!

I've been training with Mark and Sonya since before they joined Alliance. They are great people who…read morecare about there students. It's not about the money for them, it's about the art of Jiujitsu and building a community around it. It's about life skills, self defense, and a great competition team. They are true martial artists. As long as I'm still capable of doing Jiujitsu, I'll be at this Gym.

Check this place out. Brand new AAA training facility. Alliance Jiu Jitsu has a lot of standing and…read morehistory in the Madison community. With everything from a growing kids program, recreational classes and competitive team training. Alliance BJJ Madsion puts on world class seminars several times per year. Where else are you going to get instruction from multiple world champions at the same time.... and the academy's own multiple time world champion Sonya Plavcan who provides instruction on a daily basis. Alliance BJJ is a worldwide phenomenon. Once you're part of the Alliance family you're not only welcome in your home gym but in any Alliance gym in the world.

Sky and Diane are great, the students are welcoming and the facility is really clean. I wish I…read morecould train here every day.

This is a great place to learn jiu-jitsu in a team-oriented environment. The instructors are great…read moreand the culture of the other members of the gym is top notch.

Both of my kids trained here years ago. Both considering returning years later after focusing on…read moreother sports. It wasn't very focused on tournaments/competition back then...not sure about now.

I have two photos. The first is my son at age 4 before his world was turned upside down by bullies…read moreat school. He had a speech delay and super shy. A sweet kid but no verbal thus no social skills. Eventually he wound up being the victim of bullying. Sadly, that smiling kid became troubled and super nervous. He didn't tell us until much later what had happened. The second photo is self explanatory. We enrolled him at Crossover over a year ago. Not to learn how to fight but to learn how to control fear. To calm his nerves. I know because I took martial arts when I was a youth. I didn't use it to fight. It taught me how to think during stressful situations, whether it's an exam or a slot route in football. Nervousness is an enemy that must be dealt with. Shortly after enrollment my son was diagnosed with mild Aspergers. It's mostly a social awkwardness issue. His grades are solid. His love of reading and science is tops. He gets so nervous though with kids his age. The bullying experience probably accelerated his isolation response. His autism also makes him ripe to be pushed around. We told Professor Bob at Crossover and he is the best coach ever. He is amazing with the kids. Teaching both community respect and self respect. Ian is a better person even with his social challenges. He is less nervous in crowds. He still has an awkwardness but it's less nerve racking for him. The improvement was a matter of confidence. A confidence that the world is not an evil place that is built to torture him. It's a place to explore and if possible to explore with friends. As a parent, I love this place as much as I love my son's doctors. Great job Professor Bob and Crossover as a whole!

I've been coming here for a couple of years... so far so good. This is a BJJ studio that works hard…read moreon its welcoming and inclusive culture. A lot of BJJ coaches preach that BJJ is a personal journey... not all of them encourage that vibe. Jordan, I think really believes this and try's very hard to welcome everyone and support everyone. While Jordan is the head coach and senior Black Belt Ryan and Karen work very hard to make sure the culture live up to their narrative and that the facilities are clean, well kept and in good shape. The other upper belts and Black Belts are all very supportive. Fit is essential when choosing a gym... these guys will tell you that... which makes it worth checking out.

Was in town for a few days working and the had the chance to train here. Great team that welcomed…read moreme with open arms, loved trains my with them. Jordan obviously loves his students the team and the art.. will be back for sure

AMAZING school taught by and AMAZING teacher. Jorge is GREAT with kids and adult alike focusing on…read moreself defense but also very knowledgeable in Judo and Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ). Highly recommend for all ages and all fitness levels. Will give you the confidence to defend yourself if the situation ever requires it.

From the owner: At our gym, we understand the importance of learning self-defense while being in a safe and…read moreencouraging environment. Our founder and head-instructor, Jorge, has years of experience in martial arts through teaching hand-to-hand martial arts for the Marines. Through that experience, he wanted to provide his expertise to the community so that he could empower them through our classes and programs. Whether it's your first or tenth time learning self-defense or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we always welcome people into our gym to learn and grow their skills. With us, you'll experience a training program that is unmatched by any other gym in the Midwest.

Thanks again Darby for the training sessions, we will unfortunately not be able to be in Wisconsin…read morethis weekend we are going to wait until the weather gets nicer, be sure to let us know when your back in Chicago this way we can coordinate you coming to our house to train the family - thanks again -

From the owner: Choke Fitness & "Dangerous Dan Darby" provide a lot of great classes as listed below…read more * Personal Training * Boot-camps * Group Fitness classes * Cross-Fit Training * Martial Arts Training * Self-Defense course from kids to adults * Nutritional counseling (diet plans to complement each person's specific body type) *Specialize in Sport Specific workouts; to help give your kids the extra boost or edge in what ever sport they play *Jiu Jitsu Classes * Muay Thai Classes * Boxing Classes * Wrestling Classes * Myofascial trigger point counseling Choke is not only a movement,; it's a lifestyle