Outliers Jiu Jitsu is great. I've tried some trials in the Santee area, but Outliers really stood out to me. The atmosphere and the dudes training are really welcoming. Great camaraderie. I committed to signing up after my first class. Students come in all shapes and sizes, so you'll always have a partner your size or skill level. Jeremy and his team are great. Sign up was easy. Got a military discount. And was loaned a gi to use while I was waiting for mine to come in the mail. Professor DJ who mostly teaches the no gi sessions is really great. One of the nicest dudes ever. Always keeps an eye out for us newer guys. Other places I tired often had you locked in at least for 6 months when you sign up and canceling early could result in fees. This is not the case at Outliers read more

Outliers Jiu Jitsu - Perfect for new white belts and black belts alike Saturday 8:30 AM no gi sessions - Martial Arts Near Me - Santee, California

Jeremy, Sean, Al, and Ashley are all great professors. The atmosphere and the professors ability to thread the needle between having fun and getting to work is nice! The other students are fun and respectful as well. I'm still a student here and encourage any others looking for a great school to give Outliers a shot. read more

This is truly a great gym and a welcoming family of practitioners. My son started here when his gym closed down during Covid and was welcomed right away. I ended up starting as well and it is a great father / son activity with my teenage boy. Great for mind, body and spirit! read more

Outliers Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts Near Me - Santee, California

Great personal attention from white belts on up. Knowledgeable instruction for joy Jitsu as well as striking. Jeremy runs a great program for all ages and abilities in a non intimidating environment. read more

One of the best Jiu-Jitsu school in San Diego area/Santee. Their kids jiu-jitsu program is a top notch with awesome coaches & professors. Especially the owners Jeremy & Michelle Barden. OUTLIERS Jiu-Jitsu has made my son became a PAN Kids Champ, which is one of the prestigious tournament for kids because of their amazing kids program. read more

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The owner of this place unfortunately is the reason for the one star. Which I feel bad about because the trainers are very good. The owner told my husband that he is losing business and people keep on canceling their memberships because they don't like his attitude and politics. Back then I didn't know why. But now I do. My son started going to this place because he friend was going there as well. I told the owner I like to pay cash for activities and he had no problem. A month later he said I can't anymore. it has to be a card because of some insurance BS and yes it is BS because I own business too and I provide services and my insurance never asked me to charge only on cards. Whatever, it says in the contract there should be a 30 day notice to cancel. I had no problem. However, I had joined places before and they only require a week or two notice. 30 days is too long to know what's gonna happen specially with kids.he didn't put my cancellation notice on paper and made me sign it. He wants things like that verbal. Again they play it in a way to make every excuse to charge your card. I signed but few weeks later my son got very very sick. It took him two weeks to recover. All people who have kids know that these things are so unpredictable. It didn't cross my mind to cancel cuz I didn't know when he will be well Then his summer school started which is through a public school and times contradicted also they were not flexible with taking him early few days a week. I kept calling to cancel but no one ever answers. I made a trip all the way to Santee and spoke with the front desk lady about stopping the membership and not charge my card. Also expressed my disappointment that no one answers the phone. She said they only have one line which is the owners and he is out of the country! What kind of inconvenience is that? Also she has no authorization to stop the card charge. She didn't ask me to fill out a form as a notice. She said he will be back Sunday. I called Monday and he texted me saying he is still in Greece and doesn't know who told Me that he will be back Sunday ... well.. his employee Dah Then he stated blasting my phone with photos from the airport to prove it. Guess he is used to people calling him a liar so he had the proof ready. I told him I need to cancel and don't charge my card for the new month and everything I mentioned earlier. Plus I really want my son to continue in a two months. He said it has k be 30 days notice but he will talk to me when he gets back. So I made it clear not to charge the card. . He never responded. Two weeks later I find a charge on my card! I was nice and didn't wanna keep calling to see when he will be back but he never called me I expressed that I am upset and that wasn't very smart of him cuz now he lost a customer forever just to gain one month. He asked me to call him and he was a total prick on the phone saying I was just going to apply this as a credit to next time he comes back. Well.. he never communicated with me and I can't read his mind. And starting yapping about BS and not about the main subject and he doesn't care what I put on social media I hung up on him and told him that he made things worse and I am blocking his number. The summary: 1- you are losing business because you are not smart. You could have gained my son and also my husband who was going to join as members for years to come. I wave last minute cancellation fees in my business when I know there is an emergency and because I know this client will be back. Clients appreciate my understanding. 2- life is unpredictable and the rule isn't a GOD's rule. It is man made and can have exceptions. However, I tried my best to cancel 3- his way in the running the business and the communication is so so unprofessional and unreliable and I heard it from other members as well. 4- he forces his political and sexual opinions to kids and adults as well which makes people uncomfortable and a reason for Them to quit So ya, save yourself the hassle and stay away from that place. There are other good places and more honest. read more

I was looking for a BJJ academy located in Santee for my recently turned 5-year-old (very shy) son. I called a few academies in the area and the one I was most interested in, unfortunately would not answer my questions, does not have a public schedule on their website, and would not return my calls, but instead texted both me and a friend who had also reached out, to simply "come in." I spoke to the owner of Outliers, Jeremy for details on trial periods, costs, the uniform, and more and ended that call with ALL of my questions answered! My son had a tough first day or two, but the kid's coaches are extremely good at their job and have an amazing balance between empathic compassion and when to be stern and disciplined. My son has been training here for ~6 months and to this day I am STILL impressed with the care and coaching the instructors provide him and the other kids. Outliers also has a "kids striking" class if you are interested in even more practical application of the martial arts. If you have littles, do not worry, they have enough coaches to separate new and younger kids from the older and more experienced kids/teens. My son is very shy, but both he and my entire family have made a home with the community at Outliers and he has attended more kid parties here than from his own school! If you are interested in getting your kids into martial arts, this is an amazing place to do that! read more

I am an adult with no martial arts experience who was interested in BJJ, quite intimidated, and wanted to remain local to Santee. I called and spoke to the owner of Outliers, Jeremy and was pleasantly surprised by his welcoming and transparent vibe. Tried out a class and instantly fell in love with the sport. The Outliers community is warm and welcoming. There are different coaches that focus on different levels of technique, so if you are interested in tightening up fundamentals, there are classes for that as well. As you grow as a martial artist, Outliers, like many academies also offer Aikido, Muay Thai, Judo, and more! Give this place a try if you are local to Santee and you will be pleasantly surprised! read more

The Coaches are Great at teaching all levels of students! The flow of knowledge is fluid, and its detail oriented. All of the techniques are shown with fundamentals, and how it applies to real world/ sparring scenarios. I like the individual attention all students get... Every person counts, and is treated with dignity & respect. It's an awesome vibe here, and everybody has fun! I really look forward to going to class! read more

Outliers has a great family atmosphere! The kids, and adult programs are a perfect fit for all ages and skill levels. The coaches are knowledgeable and attentive. I highly recommend Outliers over other gyms in the area. High quality for a great price! read more

Got stood up at another Jiu-Jitsu gym in Santee that was closer to where we live. (We scheduled an orientation, got it confirmed then the owner never showed because of a conflict). After that, I decided to check out Outliers that is just a tad bit farther. Getting stood up was a blessing in disguise. Jeremy and Michelle are wonderful owners and coaches. They really get to know each student on a personal basis and make an effort to be firm but still friendly with their instruction. If you think you or your kid is going to compete in Jiu-Jitsu, or just want to go for fun, then this is the JJ gym in East County to go to. read more

I started here after training Jiu Jitsu for 6 years at another school. I had taken two years off from Jitz because of moving and injuries. Coming back to Jitz after two years and at a new school is a serious mind-F. Outlier's laid back culture of friendship and acceptance helped me break through all my mental barriers. I'm going on three years with the team now. It's a great team to train with. read more

Very pleased with our experience at outliers so far. Still fairly new, but I'm so happy I got my kids involved here, they love it! read more

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I've trained at a few gyms in my Jiu-Jitsu career, and this place is amazing. I did a weeks worth of a training here before I decided to become a full-time member. I've been here for almost 3 weeks now, and I love the environment. The head instructor Jeremy is probably one of the coolest, down-to-earth people you will ever meet when it comes to jiu-jitsu and instruction. They offer morning classes M/W/F at 6am - 7am, and not many places offer that training. This gym is very family oriented, which is great for your kids. Give this place a shot, I did and I ended up staying. read more

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Started coming here October 2018 with my daughter and can't ask for better training. Coach Jeremy, Coach E and Coach Al really know their stuff. Never a lack of motivation in this place and with kettle bells and jeet kun do this place is awesome! One thing I've learned is that jiu jitsu will never quit you! Put in the time and invest in yourself. Give it a shot and join our family! OSS!!! read more

This is an astonishing jiu jitsu place I have been coming here for 2 years Jeremy is a nice, friendly guy, all the people here are nice and you learn a lot for a very good price I recommend outliers than any place I know. I go Monday thru Thursday read more

We came here about 9 months ago at the recommendation of a friend and felt so welcomed from the moment our family walked through the doors. The head instructor, a black belt, is amazing with the children and is very flexible and reasonable. You can tell that he cares more about the people than money in his pocket. His passion is for jiu jitsu, family, and kids. Everyone at Outliers is so friendly and it is like a huge extended family. They have lots of events to I guess "team-build", like beach parties and sleep overs. However, our main reason for coming here, though, was not for building relationships, etc. It was to give our son, a budding competitor in the sport of bjj, better tournament training, and Outliers has taken our son's skill level to the next level. He continues to improve and is learning more and more advanced moves. Our daughter, my husband and myself have also started to train here and we love this addition in our life - the fun, the fitness, the friends it's all good! If you're looking for a great place to train, Outliers is definitely a place you should check out! read more

I wanted to find a martial arts type activity for my 5 year old son. He is very athletic and also quiet shy. By second class my son was active and loving it. The instructor is very very good. His own kids are students as well (I love the fact that this place is so family oriented). Older kids help the younger ones, and they are so patient! This place is more than just another option, it is a healthy environment promoting discipline, respect and positive fun. Highly recommend!! read more

Love Love Love this school!!! My two kids have been going for about two years and both love it! They get a great workout, are actively learning and being challenged in technique. The teachers are very positive and excellent teachers. read more

Outliers Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts Near Me - Santee, California

I've been training at this school for 7 years. I've fallen in love with Jiu Jitsu and I'm really grateful to have found such a positive supportive place to train. read more

I had the pleasure of meeting Jeremy and Michelle 10 years ago when my son started training Jiu Jitsu. Now I've been training there for 4 years and recently achieved my blue belt in Jiu Jitsu. The classes are run professionally, with attention to details and techniques. Outliers is a second home to me and I have built amazing relationships with my teammates. I highly recommend this school to you if you are looking for a great workout, learning a challenging curriculum, building friendships and self defense. read more

Nothing but GREAT things to say about this place! Instructors are amazing and they take the time to work with each kid. The participants actually have to WORK for their belts and stripes, so it makes it a super special day when the time comes! read more

Outliers Jiu Jitsu is a family friendly place to train and learn about Jiu Jitsu. My wife, kids, and I have all trained at Outliers. Learning Jiu Jitsu with Jeremy and the entire Outliers team has helped us get in shape, and build character. If you've never tried Jiu Jitsu it is a great place to give it a shot. If you have come join a great community of friends and families as we develop our skills. read more

My son started at Outliers about 4 months ago, and it was by far the best decision we made. Not only is he learning so much, but the people there make it so fun for him. His coaches are amazing. Jeremy was so welcoming from the first time we stepped in those doors. He and the rest of the coaches, really care about each individual and makes them feel like people and not just money coming thru their doors. My son has made friends, and this place is starting to become a second home for him. Having someone else cheer on and truly care about your kid, that's amazing, and that's exactly how Jeremy is. read more

Outliers Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts Near Me - Santee, California

This is one of the best bjj gyms in town.I come here about everyday and train from 6:00-7:30.Jeremy is an amazing professor and teaches techniques smoothly and informative.Outliers is like a second family to me, everyone is so nice and greeting.I hopefully I see you on the mats. read more

I have been training Jiu Jitsu for about 3 years. I recently moved to Santee and found Outliers Jiu Jitsu, right away it felt like home. I have been looking for a good place to train with a strong female presence. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, clean facility with great instructors. Oh ya, the kids program here is awesome! Jeremy is an amazing instructor super patient, technical and has so much passion for what he does it really shows on the mat. read more

I started training at this school about a month ago and I absolutely love it! To be honest I didn't know much about Jiu Jitsu when I tried out the class but every time I go I find something new that I really enjoy about this school. A friend convinced me to give it a try and I am very happy I did. Everyone there is so helpful and really takes the time to help me develop my technique. I really look forward to every class that I attend and appreciate the awesome workout that I receive! read more

My son was already in martial arts but wanted to start jiu jitsu...luckily for us, Outliers with Jeremy Barden is right up the street. I admire their approach with kids and adults. This school has been a huge asset to the Santee and jiu jitsu communities. Jeremy sees all of his students as individuals and is very encouraging to each of them, regardless of belt color or current skill level. My son feels wonderful about himself. I have just started attending the women's class...and it is equally as successful!!! read more

Outliers JJ is a very well run JJ gym, great for the whole family. Jeremy is one of the best instructors that I have had the pleasure of learning from. You can't join a JJ gym in SD without first attending Outliers. read more

Great school for training, fitness, and friends. My son has really grown mentally and physically. Jeremy is a wonderful mentor to his adult and younger students. read more

Absolutely fantastic school! Came in to try out a class on a whim to get back into martial arts and accidentally (incredibly fortunately) made one of the best choices I've made this year. Professor Jeremy and the rest of the coaches (Al, Michelle, Eliyah, Matt, Patrick, and Andrew) have made my experience so far a wonderful one and cultivated my growing love of Jiu Jitsu. Their instruction is patient and friendly yet they will help you push your perceived limits and grow beyond what you thought you could do before. The gym culture at Outliers is incredibly welcoming and my fellow students have fast become friends. If you're looking for a Jiu Jitsu academy that fits whatever your goals are (hobby, fitness, competitions, kids, etc) then Outliers is definitely the place I would recommend! read more

Our boy has been going there for 4 years now and it is awesome!!! Jeremy is not only a great professional and coach but he has great patience and understanding when dealing with kids. If you are having an issue with your child at school focusing, listening at home or just about anything, Jeremy will address it with the entire class to get them refocused on what is important before Jiu Jitsu and then after practice he will do a little one on one as well. Great reinforcement for a parent!!! If you have been thinking about yourself or your child doing Jiu Jitsu I give my highest possible recommendation!!!! You will not be disappointed!!!! read more

I drive 30 min to take my child here. The instructors are amazing. They care about their students as a whole. They take the time to teach each child to master the moves. It's the perfect blend of learning and fun. read more

My daughter started at Outliers almost a year ago. Her confidence has flourished, she looks forward to classes everyday and she just loves it. Mr Jeremy is great with the kids and the parents. We are so glad to have joined the Outliers family. read more

Outliers has become our second family. Our boys have been training for 2 years and absolutely love it. We originally liked the idea of jiu jitsu for our two boys for few reasons (self defense, respect, etc), but they continue to learn more than we had expected. Jeremy and Michelle (owners) are so welcoming! Jeremy LOVES all of these kids, and pushes them to be their best. He encourages good grades, community service, friendships, family. His coaches Nic, and Vinny are so patient with our kids, and truly love what they do. Thank you Outliers ! read more

I love Outliers. My whole family have taken classes here. The instructors love what they do. They not only teach jiu jitsu. They teach discipline and values. It's more like a family. We stopped going because of our work schedules but if I ever get the time and want to take classes again.This is the place I'm going to. read more