Starting Brazilian jiu-jitsu as an adult is pretty intimidating, but my experience at Paragon has been awesome and I wish I'd started training much sooner. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and the classes are run in a way that allows people to train seriously but without being too overwhelming to newbies like me. They've created an atmosphere where the training is intense, but everyone checks their ego at the door and both the instructors and students seem interested in helping everyone progress and get better together. If you're interested at all in learning BJJ, do yourself a favor and give it a shot. read more

My son started here a few months ago. The class sizes are smaller, so the kids get more 1 on 1 attention. The instructors are great, and we pay half of what we were at another studio. I can't wait to start my youngest here too. Thank you all at Paragon! read more

Great staff and coaches. My four year old learns a lot of good moves and has fun. Good atmosphere.

My Jiu-jitsu has seen immense growth at Paragon, especially under Neil Torrey at his 6am classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. His even-tempered approach in teaching the art has been both positive and supportive. He will patiently critique you when needed and at the same time feel fulfillment when you succeed. When I do get the chance to train with some of the other instructors such as Beefcake, Edgar, and Justin, I have only had positive experience with them as well. This place is great, I highly recommend! read more

I don't know if I'm fully qualified to write this review, but I've been taking boxing from Mike for almost 3 months now. And it's been fantastic. He's a great teacher and very patient. I'm 50 years old, and not very coordinated, but he has been an awesome coach and great guy. I've also taken Muaythai with Joe. Another great coach and person. Couldn't say enough about my experience being positive so far. read more

My experience hundred percent positive, awesome guys, excellent trainers !I love to train with them.

My son is loving his Monday and Wednesday classes. Everyone there is so friendly and welcoming he took to it right away. If a student needs help the instructors make sure to come to that student and personally show them to where they get it. Has helped my sons confidence. Would recommend this to everyone! read more

I just recently started a training program with Watts MMA. They have a very friendly and patient. As a newbie to this at age 47 I was a little reluctant to take on such a program. The training is great and each workout I feel stronger and my stamina improves. I also have observed their children's classes, since I have two young daughters that I would like to get started and they are awesome. The instructors are very patient and engaged. It is a serious sport and the training and workouts are challenging, however, from the owner to the newest instructor, they are total professionals and make you feel welcome and at ease. Come to class with a water bottle and a clean gi and have a blast. You will not be disappointed and from the faces on the kids I see training you can tell they are gaining confidence and some serious skills. The only concern I have is that the classes are growing and I think they may need to add more classes. The word is out and they have a solid reputation. Give it a try, you will feel great. read more

You will know what it's the real thing from day one. Nice people, great atmosphere. Super clean and spacious read more

Staff really focus on teaching me the right way, really fun atmosphere. The higher belts help out, it's like having extra teachers. Owners are very friendly. read more

My son loves his jujitsu class at watts Brazilian jiu-jitsu. what we like about this gym is that the offer classes for toddlers. Their staff is very knowledgeable and they are really good with the kids. At the end of the class the do games which is really good for the kids to keep them interested and motivated to go to the class. on top of that the price are very reasonable. read more

After years of getting dragged down by wrestlers and judokas, my candy tae kwon do ass could sneak in a few strikes before getting dominated. I realized that most fights will end up on the floor in one way or another, and being exposed to ER thugs and drunks, along with getting fat, I had to do something. After research everywhere within 25 miles of my work, Watts MMA (back then, Simi Valley Jiu Jitsu) was the only school that called me back, answered all my questions, and didn't treat me like I was in boot camp. All the guys there treated me with a lot of respect and were eager to teach me anything I could possibly ask. My search ended right there. If you're looking for a clean, respectable school with fine instructors and training partners, your search will end here too... PS: I'm still a candy ass, just not so easy to chew anymore... read more

Dion Watts is an Excellent Professor in the Art of Jiu Jitsu this martial art is fantastic for male or females I have been a student for 18 months and I have made new friends and family at Watts. If your looking for a great way to stay in Shape get a lot of confidence and feel great about yourself come on in and try a class!!! read more

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Simi Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been nothing but a great experience for me. I've been coming there to train since 2008, and have been a full fledged member since 2010. The facility is AMAZING!! Spacious, clean, and comes stocked with ample great training partners. :-) Great atmosphere with no attitudes or egos. An awesome place to start your BJJ career, or like me, continue it on your quest to Black Belt. Outstanding list of instructors, and large variation of classes to match your skill level and/or interests. Gi, Nogi, beginner, fundamentals, and of course the Men's advanced class where the big boys to go play. ;-) I highly reccomend that you stop in and try out a free class. We all look forward to seeing you soon!!!! read more

KIDS CLASS!! FUN, FUN! I have been going here to the kids class for almost a year. I checked out about 6 other schools in the surrounding area before signing up with this one. I really liked that there was a wide variety of different ages, sizes, and experiences of other kids to grapple with. In some of the other places that I visited there were NOT a lot of variety of kids/choices, so grappling was not a challenge. I have been in martial arts for over 5 years, so I can tell you that these instructors are very patient compared to the ones that I have had in the past. Their knowledge has helped me with winning in competitions and I look forward to growing and learning more with this school in years to come. read more

Watts MMA is a great bjj and Muay Thai school. Zero egos and very comfortable friendly environment. Dion is a phenomenal teacher that will definitely improve your ground game. There is plenty of mat space to roll without bumping into people. They offer morning and night classes for those with busy schedules. This school checks every box that I was looking for. read more

My son is now attending the Jiu Jitsu and Boxing classes and loves both of them. The staff and instructors are knowledgeable & great with the kids. The prices are very reasonable and they are very flexible with his schedule during baseball season. Highly recommend! read more

This review is way overdue. Going to a new Jiu Jitsu school can bring fear like starting anything else new. This was not the case with Watts. From the moment I walked in I was welcomed with open arms. Having been a to couple different schools in the past you quickly realize that each school has a unique vibe to it. The vibe at Watts was one of family and the want to get better as a school in Jiu Jitsu. There were no egos or crazy higher ranking belts who were just looking to destroy a new white belt. Dion, the head professor and instructor makes sure that all egos are left at the door and that classes are conducted in a safe manner. The classes offer a mix of skill levels and physical sizes, as far as I know it's the only school the area that has a daily morning class. I'm glad to call Watts Bjj my school but even happier to call them my Watts Family! read more

My daughters have been going to Watts for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for about a month and a half. The staff and the other clients were very welcoming and patient with my kids from the very first day. The gym is large and the class sizes are small so they are moving the whole time, not waiting around for their turn, like we experienced in other gyms. It is a family friendly atmosphere, but they will help you to get ready for competitions if that is your goal. Dion is very good also at explaining pros/cons for different takedowns, whether it's on the street or in a competition. And he makes it clear that fights should always be avoided if possible. But if that is not possible, WIN them. read more

I have been training at watts for a few months and I'm posting this review because of something that happened a few days ago. No matter what class you take here you will feel close to the people you're with. Theres no egos and you will feel completely comfortable the moment you walk in. My son also has been going here to the Funjitsu class which is for kids aged 3-6 yrs old. For parents that want your kids in a martial arts school I can guarentee there will be no better than this one. My wife has been taking my son and I saw the instructor tara in the adult class so I started asking questions about him and how hes doing. A few questions in she got suspicious and super defensive of him because she didn't realize I was his father. She started asking how I knew him and pretty much why am I asking about him. It was a little funny, but it made me feel good cause I know if I'm not there that there will be a good person that cares and looks out for my son and the rest of the kids as well. If you're thinking about taking classes or you want your child in some sort of extra curricular activity I couldn't recommend this place enough. They will have fun, they will make friends, they will learn self defense that actually works, and they will be taught by people that actually care about them. read more

I've been coming to Watts MMA for over a year now and i've been very impressed. Very large studio, wrestling mats, jiu jitsu mats, multiple kicking bags for Muy Thai, big mirror to focus on technique. The one thing that I love is they continually update and upgrade the studio. Students can see where the money goes as things are always improved. A good group of people train both gi and no-gi and this place is good for beginners or veterans. I've always gotten a good workout and i've learned a lot while coming here. read more

I've been attending Watts for a few months now. It is a great place to roll. Dion and the instructors are very knowledgeable. The people there are very friendly. Awesome place to roll. read more

When you go to Watts, it feels like you are part of a family. Rhona and Dion are so kind and easy to work with. My daughter went for about a year. I loved the instructors, especially that there were women in instruction. Rhona one of the owners teaches and some of the older girls assist with instruction. It was so nice to see women in a strong athletic role. They were firm but kind with her, they taught respect and discipline along with skill. I really wish my kiddo stayed with it but it just wasnt for her. If you're looking for a great place to participate in a martial arts family, I just dont think you will find better. read more

I've been going to SVJJ for a few months now, it's a great atmosphere, great staff, and a great community of people who love the Martial Arts. I'm a former Marine with experience with MCMAP and the experience and instruction of the teachers here have been able to help me expand on my knowledge base, making me a more complete martial arts student. read more

Dion is a wonderful instructor. He has a vast knowledge of BJJ and is a highly skilled practitioner. He understands that each student excels at different speeds and allows them to train accordingly. His class is a great environment for learning and training. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Dion has something to offer all his students in training. read more

I started attending Watts about two months ago, but before that I did a lot of research about which school to join. After I determined that Dion, the owner and head teacher, was the best of the best in my area I went in for a free class. Immediately I was welcomed into their Jiu Jitsu family and was worked with with the utmost patience due to me being a beginner. There is no other gym I would rather be training at, nor a group of people i would rather train with. read more

I have been training here for quite some time now and I absolutely love it! Great quality training with top notch skill and technique! Clean facility with a wide range of available classes for all levels! Not only will you learn to defend yourself with BJJ and Muay Thai, but you will meet some of the most down to earth and lovely people this world has to to offer. The school really creates Great family environment and you always feel welcome! I honestly recommend this place to anyone who would like a better life. The people I have met here have changed my life for the better and I know they can do the same for you! read more

Great instructors, great facility. I have my daughter enrolled and she is enjoying every minute of it. Rhona is very accommodating also. From the first time my daughter came in for a free class she instantly enjoyed it. 7 months into her training and she has learned so much and there are still a lot more to learn. read more

Dion is a wonderful instructor. He has a vast knowledge of BJJ and is a highly skilled practitioner. He understands that each student excels at different speeds and allows them to train accordingly. His class is a great environment for learning and training. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Dion has something to offer all his students in training. read more

Let me begin with how friendly everyone is. I'm almost 40 and over weight. I just started Muay Thai training with them. I am so glad I went to them. Their level of professionalism is top notch! Even the members who have been training with them for a while are great and helpful. Everyone is their to help you succeed. The only regret i have is not going to them sooner! Poi dog and Niko (coaches) are great teachers and they explain everything so you can understand! read more

great school, great personalities, and great experiences here! kenny bond is an amazing teacher and coach, and i can honestly say i would not have progressed as fast as i have if i had been training under a different teacher. read more