What makes this gym special is the combination of personalized coaching and the community. The coaches are present, attentive, and truly invested in your improvement -- they'll take time to correct small details, answer questions, and help you progress at a pace that makes sense for your goals. On top of that, the gym culture is incredibly accepting. New people are welcomed, nobody has an ego, and it feels like a team. As a woman in a male-dominated sport, I really appreciate how respectful and comfortable the environment is. I always feel safe, supported, and encouraged to push myself :) read more

A truly hidden gem for those that have never been around the training gym ringer before. Also a great place for kids, I don't have any but it's cool to see a space with proper classes like when I was growing up with a balance of the art and martial aspect of both for kids to understand early. TLDR: I've trained for about 10 years in my pre-20s era and have been training an additional 5 in my near 40 era. I am a refugee of a place that closed in Kearney Mesa and I am super happy to have found a new home at Rebellion! You can train the well known Muay Thai+BJJ BUT ALSO GET THE ILLUSTRIOUS JUDO AS WELL! ALL IN ONE ROOF! Coaches: Awesome and helpful for everyone of all skill levels Facility: Perfect balance of equipment and space to do stuff Community: Welcoming, friendly, respectful but also they do not bow to others unnecessarily - as a proper martial arts place will instill the same understanding of mutual respect between people, the give and take and is represented by the staff and coaches. Hard thing to find these days in the world. Intensity: Just right, you don't have to fear of physically overtraining here because you took 1 extra class during the week. You get a good sweat going, learn solid techniques and are ready to come back the next day feeling better and ready to learn more! Lastly - Fight Gym or Martial Arts place?: A balance of both, you'll learn technique at the intensity level you are comfortable at AND you won't be pushed to your physical limits every class resulting in overtraining. This is a place to come to and come often so you can get better, do you want to compete? Let the coaches know! Do you want to just learn? Let the coaches know! The journey is in your hands and everyone, literally everyone is willing to help. Finally a place without the crazy egos or "over friendly sales" aspect I've been through a ringer looking for places to train my love for Judo and Muay Thai and this place has it all! read more

A true gem! My son and I have been training at this gym for the past five years, and I honestly couldn't imagine a better place. The atmosphere is both super professional and incredibly welcoming -- it really feels like a second home. The coaches are top-notch, deeply knowledgeable in both Muay Thai and boxing, and they create an environment that pushes you to grow while keeping it fun and motivating. One thing I really appreciate is how well they've structured the classes: kids and adults train in parallel, so instead of sitting around scrolling your phone while waiting for your child, you get an amazing workout yourself. It's such an efficient and energizing setup. If you're looking for a serious place to train, improve, and feel part of a community, I can't recommend this gym enough! read more

I am so happy to have found Rebellion MMA! My boxing gym had closed and I was looking for a new place to go. I had messaged from the website to see if I can try a class and Jeff has been so professional, kind and accommodating from the start. I took my first class with my 7 year old kid and we both fell in love! The gym has a great set up so that her and I have a class in tandem in different spots at the place but I can take a peak to see how she's doing. I have really enjoyed having this structure and set up. Jeff is very responsive and would text me back promptly. I was surprised even after hours he chose to respond to my questions. He has been an incredible coach and really a great person to work with. I am having to somewhat retrain what I had been doing with boxing/kickboxing and Jeff has made feel comfortable and motivated at my novice level. The classes are true boxing/Muay Thai focused versus "getting a work out" fitness class. I have really enjoyed the classes and cannot say enough about the place, the coaches, and the facility. My daughter is brand new to any contact sport and I've watched her give up on things like push ups. The coaches are saints and are patient with her and she is very excited to go every week. I'm so happy to have found this place! If you're looking for a true sport focused facility and get a great workout doing it, this is the place! Other bonuses: - nice, big, clean facility. VERY clean! - provide equipment, if needed - easy location off the 15 freeway - classes at noon during my lunch! - patient and helpful coaches to my 936353674 questions during classes read more

A family friend recommended I take my son to Rebellion, so of course I was excited for his free trial! Unfortunately, I failed to make it to my appointment on time which I did not realize until I was rudely reminded of the fact through text by Coach Jeff. At first, he apologized for not being there but soon after he told me to "Maybe make sure you're on time for your appointment before throwing words like "unprofessional" around." Personally, I felt offended. Maybe I'm being a little sensitive here, but I feel he needs to brush up on his customer service skills. I wish I'd had a better experience. I am really bummed out it didn't work out for us. read more

Rebellion MMA - Coach Jeff continues to berate me after posting my review. At this point he will be blocked. - Martial Arts Near Me - San Diego, California

Very good place, especially for beginners. A small, friendly gym with lots of programs. Great facilities and not very crowded.

I started my martial arts training here and I'm proud to say I'm glad I didn't go anywhere else! The coaches here are the best. They have helped me become better and push me to strive for greatness. There is a strong community here that is so supportive and allows you to learn and grow. I would highly recommend Rebellion MMA to anyone who truly wishes to learn martial arts! read more

Great coaching staff! Friendly and clean gym! Coaches are very approachable and make the learning environment fun for beginners. read more

Rebellion MMA - Martial Arts Near Me - San Diego, California

I. Love. This. Place. This review is long overdue. I took my daughter here for their kids jiu jitsu. Everyone is great. The coaches are wonderful with the kids. Coach Jeff is a great guy. They became like a second family. The other parents are all welcoming as well. There is nothing bad to say about Rebellion. They are a support system for each other, as well as everyone who attends the gym. I would watch the adult classes while I waited on the kids class to end, and they all enjoyed what they were doing as well. The gym classes were always growing. This would be a great place to go for yourself or your child. I can honestly say that since we moved away, we miss this place and the coaches they have. read more

Awesome place to train! I've been training Muay Thai for almost a year, and started BJJ a few weeks ago. Coach Jeff is very knowledgable and always helps his students regardless of their experience. From the coaches to the students, everyones friendly and welcoming. Since I've started training at Rebellion I've lost close to 20 lbs, and that's without dieting. On average I train 3 to 4 classes a week, one session a day. read more

AWESOME COMMUNITY!!! Perfect for all skill levels. They will make you believe in yourself every step of the way!

I've studied many martial arts for a long time. This has been the first place I'm proud to call "home." Beyond that, this is the 1st group of PEOPLE to where I train that I feel that I belong, that they genuinely care... for both myself and for the advancement of my skills. There are a lot of offerings for a lot of different interests be it BJJ, Muay Thai, JKD, Kali/Knife/Stick Fighting, Judo, Boxing... the list goes on and the expertise does NOT dilute -- they are VERY expert & professional. Every instructor is excellent, patient, understanding, and knows how to push you the right way. There are a lot of families represented here as well with a wonderful kids program. I hope to enroll my son when he's of age. There are hobbyists, weekend warriors, and serious competitors. We've seen our team members compete at the world championship level (AND, WIN! Yup. We're amongst world champs & they couldn't be more soft spoken about it); and, they could not be more humble on the mat, nor more helpful to beginners. I could probably go on all night; but, suffice to say: Professor Jeff Baldwin & his team of instructors have my highest regard, my deepest respect, and my resounding recommendation. CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! You will not regret it. read more

Love This School! I've been here about a year and a half, and it's my favorite martial arts training ever. I was looking for something that was both challenging, and that would teach me- a woman- some self-defense techniques that I can actually use. The instructors are awesome- giving a lot of useful and personal guidance. Furthermore, Jeff has created an environment where all of the fellow students are just as much teachers as they are students. Whether somebody has been here 2 months, 2 Years or more than 10 years, I get awesome help from everybody. It's a super-collaborative environment, no egos, where everyone is challenged to grow. As a woman, my self-confidence has grown in my ability to both defend myself, as well as to overcome challenges (that at first seemed scary). Furthermore, I feel like I have some good ammo to defend myself. Lastly, my son- who's been coming for about 8 mo- absolutely loves it too. He's (who on the smaller size for his age) told me that, unlike his previous martial arts training, he feels like he could actually defend himself in the real world should things come to that. I mostly study the Jeet Kun Do and bit of Kali, and my son Jiu Jitsu. They also train Muay Thai Boxing. If you want to have fun, get in shape, learn some real world self defense and train with a great group of people, definitely check it out. I think you can get a free lesson ( a whole month for free if you tell them Jennifer says you deserve it :-) read more

After searching the greater san diego for school specifically the FMA I have came across rebellion martial arts. I didn't know what to expect at first. All I know I wanted to start doing FMA. After my quick introduction to the academy with Will I was on my way to start. Location. The location itself is great. At first glance of the place looks very small. Looks can be deceiving. Once I was inside I was amazed on how big the place was actually was. The office was great which my kids by the way like hanging out. Training programs. The academy offers variety of self defense just to name a few BJJ, FMA (insanto, illustrisimo, Lacoste, PTK), judo, Sambo, JKD and also kids BJJ. I believe he also have a self defense shooting program for those who are interested. They also have an instructor programs which I would love to be one day. Facility. The training ground facility itself is great. It has all you need. Gloves, gi, sticks, dummy opponents heavy bag etc. and some weights on the back. this place is great and safe to train which Jeff emphasize each training curriculum. Coaches/sifus/guros/professors/"kuyas" However you call them, they are it. The instructors at rebellion martial arts are very knowledgeable in various martial arts. Very patient, professional, and very approachable. If you have questions they have answers, if you are having trouble with a specific flow or move they will explain it in detail. If you have more questions they will stay after class and explain it even further. For parents or single parents with kids. I have two kids that I take with me to class every time. I have never felt that they weren't safe in the facility. My kids enjoy being there specially playing in the couch (something about that Coach you can literally fall asleep by just sitting on it.) The place is very family friendly. For my final thoughts. This place is a wonderful academy if you want to train professionally, meet new friends, fitness, or just a hobby. I would definitely comeback to this place not just as a student but also as an instructor. Now start training. read more

Where do I begin. Well let's see here Jeff the head coach is by far the greatest Coach in the universe (yes you read that correctly universe!) Not only is he an amazing Coach, he is truly an incredible human being. His teaching method works for everyone. For example I am a 105lbs female who is 5ft 2inches and extremely stubborn, on top of that I was in the military, constantly going on DET's and field ops, so I basically had a sporadic schedule. Jeff (and some of the other students) were always so understanding and great about working around my schedule. Plus Jeff would always make sure everyone understood the finer points of a technique. Even when I would get so frustrated, because I couldn't understand a move, Jeff would help calm me down and then walk me through it till I was comfortable with it. Jeff also always observed all of us as we trained and would adjust as we went. On top of his great teaching methods he genuinely cares about every one of his students. If you missed a class more then once he would always check in to make sure everything is ok. Next is Will, he is the other coach and is in charge of teaching the kiddos. Will is so patient, calm, and respectful of the little kids. The kids absolutely adore him and Coach Ephie (who is the best training partner ever) the kids learn to respect each other while having a good time and learning discpline. All the students and other coaches are just super awesome people who respect each other and only want to help each other reach their goals. I really cannot say enough good things about the coaches and students. Jeff and Will have my utmost respect and will always be family to me. If it weren't for the fact that I had to move to another state I would still be going there. Best school in the universe!!!! (I know this because I've gone to several different martial arts schools). P.S. I attended the JKD, kali, and Jiu-jitsu classes. Jeff cares for all of his students in every class and never picks favorites, he is attentive to everyone. We would always joke that Jeff is always watching so you better keep training and repping. read more

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My son has been training here for months and he loves it. Coaches Wil, Effie, & Jordan are very patient, dedicated, skilled, and professional. 4x/week training makes it easier for the kids to remember the skills they learn each time. There's sparing every training day which allows the kids to apply the techniques they've been taught. Playtime is undoubtedly the kids' favorite part which is every after class. Coaches join in and they all get to bond. The training area is HUGE and ventilation is very good. I definitely recommend this place. read more

We started training here as a family for almost two months now. Due to my work schedule I'm not able to train but my boys LOVE it and so does my husband. They have kids classes.. younger group (?-7yr) and an older group (8yrs-?).. my youngest boy is 7 and enjoys the older kids class more ... Coach Will and Coach Effie were nice enough to let him roll with the big boys.. the younger class teaches more of the basic fundamentals so he often takes both classes the same day. When I actually made it to the gym, I wasn't up for training I felt like I needed to get fit first. Coach Jeff approached me EVERY TIME( which was only about a handful of times) I came to watch my kids and said "let's go." One time, there was this rolling drill I just couldn't get down. I became frustrated to the point that I looked at my husband and said "I'm not doing this!" Coach Jeff came up to me and as embarrassed as I was.. he understood and reassured me that it was ok.. he got me up... instead of just moving on we went to the side and he showed me some exercises that would help build core strength. I felt so much better about myself and it made me want to try. Awesome group and very welcoming! read more

GREAT PLACE FOR MARTIAL ARTS I have been training jiu jitsu here for 2 years. I love the comradery of the academy and how helpful everyone is with making sure you understand the techniques and what it takes to get better. Professor Jeff is always willing to answer questions I have. The other coaches are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I look forward to training at every class! Having a family can make it difficult to train sometimes but the academy offers morning, noon, and night classes. This place is exactly what I was looking in a jiu jitsu academy. My only background in martial arts is muay thai so being able to go to one academy and do both muay thai and jiu jitsu is perfect for what I love doing. read more

Started adding private lessons with Jeff to my jiu-jitsu training. You definitely get what you pay for... Great 1-on-1 instruction. It wasn't what I expected. I was thinking a Q&A session with a Show&Tell.... Nope... You get a about a half an hour of sparring with Jeff then your technique is broken down and critiqued/improved after. He prepared me as best he can in the 2 months I had to prepare for my first tournament. I competed in a Seniors III, Open weight class, white belt division. I went against a huge opponent and lost. However, I did much better than I ever imagined and it's because of the training I got from Jeff and the Rebellion Academy. I will definitely do better on my next one. read more

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My experience: I was looking for a place to start training, I have zero background in martial arts, and heard good things about this place (this was when it was at their old location). I am a petite female and wanted to learn skills that would actually be useful for me to defend myself. I called the academy and spoke to Will. He set an introduction for me to attend to show me some general aspects of a variety of styles. I enjoyed it, Will was great and took the time to help a brand new person. I wanted to attend the BJJ classes, which I thought and had heard would be beneficial for smaller people learning to defend themselves against larger people. I bought a gi so I could attend the classes during my 30 day trial period (which I thought was kind of dumb since I did not know if I would like it). SO HAPPY I DID NOT SIGN UP. First off there was only one other female in the BJJ class, that did not really bother me, but just made me wonder why no other females were joining. Second, my first BJJ class I attend Jeff talks about his past military experience and how one time he thought he killed a guy while they were fighting. NOT the best first impression to give! Jeff TALKED a lot, sometimes about relevant stuff but mostly it seemed like he was boasting about himself. Jeff does seem like a knowledgeable guy when it comes to martial arts, but he is not the most approachable. In one class I asked to practice with the biggest guy there to see if this move would work on someone so much bigger than myself. It took me a little while to make him tap and I asked if it looked like I did the move right. Jeff started critiquing me about little things like my hip placement but since he tapped clearly I did it well enough. The things I was critiqued on are things that would matter in BJJ competitions. THAT WAS NOT WHAT I WAS THERE FOR. I wanted to learn some real self-defense, I did not care about belt levels or competing. WHICH I TOLD BOTH WILL AND JEFF. Another big problem, they are the only two who were working there (again at the old location). I guess they had other instructors, but I never saw anyone else until my last day. Will and Jeff would fight in their office upstairs but it was easy to overhear them. NOT PROFESSIONAL. I heard Will tell Jeff that people come to learn for different reasons, LIKE ME. Jeff basically yelled something back along the lines of this is my academy. I went to two Kali classes and Jeff had me learn how to do 4, 6, and 8 count first on a bag. That makes sense I am new and have no idea what I am doing. While his class is going I am practicing on the bag he comes over and just starts talking to me, telling me stories about himself. So basically I stood there holding sticks listening to a guy talk and some guys practice. It just seems like Jeff is full of himself. Jeff and Will seem to know their stuff. Will seems to be more level headed and more approachable. BJJ is clearly the favorite group. Jeff likes to talk. To sum everything up I would not recommend this place to anyone unless you only want to do BJJ AND COMPETE! read more

Great place to train. Both the head coaches and all the other coaches are great. Even the more experienced students are there to help you learn. There are a range of people from under 21 to 40+ with all different levels of experience. It's a really good workout too for mostly everyone. Fantastic for kids too. There's as many small children there as everyone else. The children's classes are taught by three very friendly and experienced teachers. Would highly recommend to everyone. read more

Trained for about 4 years at Rebellion Academy before moving away. Miss this place. Jeff the Head Instructor/Owner is as good as you get for all the right reasons. His skill set and knowledge is top notch but more importantly his ability to teach and coach in a positive and effective way is second to none. This school/academy has fantastic facilities, extremely clean, but most importantly a very positive environment. no thugs and disrespect to your partners or instructors tolerated. Would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. You will not be disappointed to learn top notch self defense, fitness and self confidence building here. Trying to find a new place where I moved that compares to Rebellion Academy which is hard. Thanks for 4 great years my friends at the Rebellion Academy. read more

Thank you for teaching me enough to feel confident in defending myself. I was confronted recently while in my neighborhood by a man that was threatening me, and I felt confident enough that I kept a level head. What you taught me made me feel that no matter what happened, I'd be ok. That kept my mind level and luckily nothing happened. This gym is more than a gym to me and many others. read more

I enrolled in The Rebellion Academy because it's the only school I found that offers Kali, FMA, Jiu Jitsu and JKD, close to where I work. But the main reason I enrolled was because I didn't feel safe around a guy from work. Jeff taught me not to be a victim, to carry myself with self confidence. Jeff, the other coaches and even the higher level students were encouraging and patient in teaching me the techniques. I can proudly say I can take a punch on the face or get a rough take down when sparring. WOMEN I highly recommend for you to enroll read more

I love Rebellion Academy. First of all, I can learn many different types of martial arts and synthesize them. Second, the instructors and other students have a great attitude and are generous with their time to help you improve. read more

I started looking into joining a martial arts school after realizing I was bored of pushing weights around at a local gym. Since I always admired Bruce Lee, I decided that if I was going to commit myself to a martial art that I would learn Jeet Kune Do. But besides JKD, Kali (FMA), Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Muay Thai are also being taught at the school. The only contact sport I've ever played was HS football, so I was concerned that being close to 40 yrs old and not having any experience in martial arts that I would end up being someones punching bag. But Jeff, the owner and one of the instructors at the academy assured my safety and explained his reasons why regardless of anyones fighting/martial arts experience, training with students from different levels of experience was beneficial. The students are very welcoming, respectful and patient. Everyone at the academy is there to help each other. The instructors at the academy great! Some of the best coaches I've had the privilege of training with. They are very knowledgeable, patient, and just all around good people. Each one of them has their unique set of skills, knowledge and personality that make The Rebellion Academy a unique and great place to train at. There is also a great sense of family and respect at this place and no one there is walking around with an ego problem or out to prove anything. They are all there to help you become a better version of yourself. I have been training at the academy for 1-1/2 years now. It has been a fun and amazing journey and I plan to train here as long as I can. Definitely one of the best decisions I've done in a long time. read more

We just started taking our 3 year old triplets here for jujitsu and have had a great experience! Coach Will and coach Effie are very patient, playful and energetic with our kids. Thee kids look forward to going and are learning more at every session. The price is also very affordable even with our three kids. I would definitely recommend this place for young kids! read more

Jeff is an outstanding Instructor, well rounded with excellent skills including. JKD, FMA, BJJ, Knife, Stick, Gun, he does it all, and does it very well. I have had the opportunity to train with Jeff directly and with several of his students. His professional demeanor, desire to truly help his students grow and improve their individual skills sets him apart from other trainers. Down to earth, yet extremely serious when it comes to effective and efficient training. Highly recommend this facility and the people there are great too! read more

Great school? Or greatest school? I don't know because I haven't checked out all of them yet, but Rebellion Academy is a contender. I came for the Kali and found the school had plenty more to offer. Check out the class schedule. I've known schools to advertise a similar laundry list of styles to bring in students, but only teach one or two competently. Not here. The head instructor, Jeff, is a martial polymath that can address all ranges of combat. If, like me, you really care about effective self-defense, you want that kind of perspective. Some students want to specialize and/or train for competition. Either way, you can get solid training from Jeff or one of the other skilled instructors. I trained BJJ, No-Gi Jiujitsu, standing grappling, Kali/FMA, Muay Thai and JKD, and came away from each a better fighter. read more

This 5 star review is 3 years over due! I enrolled my daughter for BJJ right after she turned 4 and more than 3 years later, Rebellion has become a second family to us. She is now also learning Muay Thai along with BJJ and trains Monday-Friday. Coach Will, Ephie, and Collin are all wonderful. Even my husband now trains here with coach Jeff! We plan on enrolling our 2 year old daughter as soon as she turns 4! read more

I have trained in different martial arts throughout the years and have extensive combatives training while on active duty in the military. This academy surpassed all of that. Jeff Baldwin is like a walking rolodex of knowledge. His brother Will is not to far behind either. The best part is they aren't the only instructors that teach out of this academy. If you want to learn real legit self defense then this is the place. There are no egos here because if you really want to train you will be accepted like family. Every instructor exudes a massive amount of patience for those that have never trained before. For the students that do have a background, each instructor is very good at helping them excel past their weak points. If you want to learn real self defense or are looking for an awesome workout with awesome people, this is the place for you. I could not imagine training anywhere else. read more

When I was younger this academy provided me with a variety of martial arts in one place and awesome instruction. Now that I am older the studio and the awesome instructors are mindful of my aches and pains and realize I am not a prize fighter. This is a perfect atmosphere no matter what level of martial arts you enjoy. Thanks Jeff. read more

Top notch instructions from both the BJJ professors here, Jeff and Will. Very knowledgeable and technical when they break down the techniques for the class to follow, as it is precise to the tiniest details. I can see my ground game improve tremendously day by day. Rebellion offer both gi and nogi, along with other martial arts like JKD, Muay Thai, Kali, etc. One of my favorite class here is the BJJ all out rolling Friday class where you just roll with different partners for 2 hours, which you willget to the point of complete exhaustion and have to rely on techniques and timing in order to win. All the partners are very supporting and helpful, as they all want you to be better and there is no ego here. Definitely recommend everyone to check Rebellion Academy out. read more

I have been training BJJ with Jeff since 2004. I started training Kali and JKD with him around 2010 when he acquired the academy. Since I've known Jeff, he has always been friendly, approachable and respectful. He's disciplined and straight forward, which can be expected due to his military background. Jeff doesn't sugar coat his assessment of his students, which is for the benefit of his students. In a respectful way he helps his students understand where they are at skill wise. This is to ensure that the student don't get wrecked or killed outside the academy due to falsely reading their own skills. Jeff is also very knowledgeable in his trade. He constantly learns new materials to improve himself and to share with his students. Jeff also teaches things that work. He presents techniques in a detailed manner so you understand why you are doing the technique, and also so each part, purpose and why of the technique is understood. The academy is clean, nice and spacious. It is well equipped for all the arts that are taught. The people are friendly, respectful and professional. Everyone treats each other as friend and family. There is also a good variety of people, from kids to adults, male, females, different colors and religions, students, athletes and professionals, and anything else in between. The atmosphere in the academy always encourages learning and self-progression. Regardless of which art you wish to pursue. The other instructors are also very knowledgeable in their art. They were selected by Jeff because they truly know their stuff. These instructors are very professional and respectful. In addition, they provide an environment that is fun and encourages learning. If you are looking to be an overall fighter, then this might just fit your bill. If you're looking to learn how to fight from the ground to stand up, empty hands to weapons, close range to projectile range, you will find it here. Whether you're looking to be a competitor or just in for self-defense or self-improvement, then this is the place to be. And you won't be alone also; student's here are in for a variety of reasons. read more

I've been training with Harris / Rebellion Academy for 14 years now and have been involved in Marital Arts since 1973. In the course of my lifetime I've had a myriad of instructors, teachers and professors. I've found a home here and will continue to train as long as my body is able. Mr. Harris and Mr. Baldwin truly care about the development and progression of their students. There is a friendly family environment here that is conducive to learning, but there is no fluff. If you want to be challenged to be the best that you can be, then this is the place for you! No establishment gets it 100% correct every time. There are those who for whatever reason have not found a home here. That's ok... Take Mr. Baldwin up on his 30 day trial...see if it's for you! read more

Love this place. A wide range of classes allow students to train in multiple ranges and styles. Knowledgable instructors, and a fun community allow for serious training without it becoming too much like work. read more

I have been coming here ever since late 2014. The instructors really care about your progression and are intuitive enough to know how to adapt to the level and ability that you're at in terms of learning, athletic ability, etc. I am constantly recommending this place to everyone I know and meet. They allow for a month free of unlimited classes, initially, and I know if someone takes it seriously, they will want to continue on learning and improving and gaining legitimate self defense skills. Also, everyone is friendly, but stern. They will tell it to you like it is, but legitimately want to help you. read more

The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and very patient. I would highly recommend Rebellion Academy to anyone looking to learn self defense or competition fighting. The people who train here are nice and down the earth. Nothing but good things to say about this place. read more

I've been training at the Academy for more than 10 years and found it to be a great environment for a number of reasons. Diverse arts are taught from a basic (beginning level) to advanced. If you want to focus on a single art you can and achieve a very high level of expertise. If you want to diversify your skills this is a great place to do it. The main reason this is possible is that Jeff has spent a lifetime educating and training himself in the most effective martial Arts and self-defense techniques and teaching them. This goes beyond just hand to hand techniques. Jeff is one of the best instructors out there---highly experience, knowledgeable and straightforward in his instruction. That's great because I don't have time to waste. I've seen him work with all ages male and female and am always impressed with how he interacts with his students and people in general. He's taught me a lot and how to teach to others as well. I really appreciate that. Importantly he doesn't allow "bad actors" at the academy no matter what the cost. This ensures a safe academy---and keeps the bad actor safe. If you're interested in martial arts and beyond come by the Academy and check it out for yourself. In addition to the adult classes, if you get a chance check out the kid's classes they are fun to watch. read more

I have trained here on and off for about 4 years, and after training up in the Bay area prior to moving to San Diego I can tell you that this school is as good as it gets. I train gi/no gi BJJ and the instruction you get from Jeff and Will are second to none. The best analogy I can think of is Jeff is simply a Jedi Knight when it comes to martial arts. In addition, everyone is friendly and truly care about your progress. I'll be back training soon and I can't wait to hit up a Friday night rolling session!! read more