Lovely instruction by the professors at this gym. Both the adult and kids programs are amazing. The…read moreinstructors have great patience in every class and are always eager to answer questions. Mike and Stephan are great coaches. Im glad to be taking instruction from them.

I was hesitant to start BJJ since I'm in my mid-50s and I thought it was a sport for young men…read more Then I found out a female friend of mine was a member and she convinced me to come in for a free trial class. I've been hooked ever since. The facility is clean and well-kept, the instructors are awesome and very patient, and the other members are great. I don't know what other BJJ gyms are like but I can't imagine finding one better than this one. There are young and old, females and males and all different skill levels and they're all super humble and helpful. Highly recommend giving this place a try. You won't regret it!

I visited with a van full of kids, don't judge me for my life choices. By the end of it the Sensei…read moreasked to take a picture, and my kids were trying to get hugs. There's no hugging in Judo!! But that means this is a location where they spend a lot of time and energy making sure the kids are comfortable. If you're going to spend money, if you're going to affect your schedule, if you have to spend time then it better be at a place where your kids will walk out of there with smiles.. I am sold, I have been to a lot of dojos and this will go down as one of the best ones I've been to in the last 3 years that I have been doing Judo. I liked it all the kids that were in these classes seems like they were having fun, and they were paying attention. You know how good you have to be to work kids hard but still have them smile, to see that they have good attendance, and for them to actually be trying their best? You don't have to go searching around for other jujitsu or Judo dojos, this is the one for you.

Professor Martinez is an amazing professor. He takes his time with each of his students... very…read moreknowledgeable in his field. He also teaches judo, which is a plus. Amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend.

There are few places in this world that you can walk in and just feel like part of the family, but…read moreI assure you that Budo jiu jitsu is definitely that place. I brought my son here because it was the only martial arts place that offered classes to kids under 4 in our area. Such a blessing. 10 months later my husband, having NEVER taken a martial art a day in his life, joined. It has fully changed his life; not just the jiu jitsu, but the place, the people! A true learning environment, where you can grow and learn from each other. As a mom and wife of someone taking classes there I've met & made friends for life. I can't say enough good things about this place!

From the owner: Budo Jiu-Jitsu offers programs for all ages in Mixed Martial Arts, After School program, Woman's…read moreBoot Camp, Tot Programs, and Ninja Summer Camps!

Blackhole is one of the most welcoming places I've ever been. The fundamentals class is excellent…read moreand that it's followed up by an all levels class made the learning experience that much more effective, especially as someone new to BJJ. I was able to work with people of all levels, each person imparting their wisdom, openly answering questions and teaching me new techniques. The classes also incorporate wresting, which I found incredibly useful. Professor Wacker, Dave, Dragon, AJ, Ray, and the rest of the team with whom I worked had a good gauge of my strengths and weaknesses straight out the gate, offering individualized advice that I felt translated to better retention and application of the skills being learned. I highly recommend Blackhole and can't wait to come back on my next vacation. It's a remarkable place with remarkable people.

Incredible place to train & work out. The staff is always professional and highly qualified to…read moreteach this stuff. The owner, Mike Wacker, has many many years of experience and makes it clear that he is there to help people. Whether your dream is to lose 50lbs, be a jujitsu champion, or just maintain a healthy lifestyle, THIS place can help you do that. The gym itself is a great size, always clean, and has a very flexible schedule to fit anyone's lifestyle. It's also very reasonably priced. They offer "no pressure" free trials to anyone who may be considering Black Hole as their new BJJ home!

I am current student (Sammy). It is my home away from home. Best coaches and students. Everyone…read moreis supportive and helpful. Great for beginners or veterans. Judo/Jiu Jitsu and Yoga on Sundays. It will heal your body, mind and soul. Love this place.

Very welcoming atmosphere without any egos to push you out! I came here to guest train and will…read morecome back everytime I'm in the area. I have dropped in at other gyms and thought the vibe was pretty weird and was anxious that this place, too, would be unwelcoming to a visitor. Instead I'm already thinking about when I will plan my next trip. The professor provides solid fundamentals and individualized attention to make sure you understand the techniques. Great professor, friendly students, and CLEAN facility without that usual 'bjj funk' my nose has grown to expect at other gyms I have visted.

My boys have been training at Gracie Jiu Jitsu for several years and have learned valuable life…read moreskills as young men and athletes. The professors and coaches work hard to create a safe, competitive, nurturing environment for the kids to learn. I recently started training myself (after years of saying I couldn't do it) but I genuinely surprised myself. I truly appreciate the teaching style, genuine respect for partnership and the unconditional support from the professors.

Just had a private class for my friend's 50th birthday. Both Professors David and Angelica were…read moreamazing. They are both very friendly and quickly put us at ease, being that all of us were new to Gracie BJJ. The facility and training are top notch and the class exceeded all of my expectations. My friend couldn't stop talking about how he enjoyed it. Thank you so much for the great experience!!

I highly recommend trying jiu jitsu - and find a place where you feel safe and you find your jiu…read morejitsu "family" - that place for me is Gracie Sports USA BJJ. I started back in 2006 in the original location with Marcio Stambowsky - the master at Gracie Sports. Marcio is an excellent friend and mentor who immediately makes you feel welcome. Professor Deborah, Marcio's daughter also teaches at the academy and brings many years of knowledge and experience. All the teachers there are amazing and the kids program is phenomenal as well. Whenever we are early for class - we watch the little kids roll and fight with the same techniques as the adults - it's great to see the quality of the education! Marcio is an 8th degree coral belt and one of the "Famous Five" black belts under Rolls Gracie. His knowledge is vast and deeply layered; it takes time to see that - but it's worth putting in the time! You can only get better! There are two locations - Norwalk across from Costco, and Fairfield near the shops downtown. Jiu Jitsu really helped me get out of my stagnant routine and "off the couch". I don't know if I would even be here today - I was 300 pounds and constantly had internal pains and health issues. I dropped 60 pounds since then and compete between 238-255. I'm still going strong at brown belt and it's my favorite thing to do - we all need something that is for "us" and sometimes you can share that with family members. I see a few couples train together and even have the kids enrolled. Jiu jitsu is awesome - and Gracie Sports USA is the awesomest! Give it a try - join today!

I went onto Yelp to put in my 2 cents and cannot believe there aren't 100's of awesome reviews for…read morethis place. These folks are as good as it gets! They are all rock stars in their own right and our family is so incredibly excited to have stumbled into this gem of a BJJ studio. Our son is a 11 y/o hockey player. He has always been looking for his second sport only this time it found him. My husband brought our kid in for a sampler lesson and oh-my-god it was love at first take-down. Instant addiction. This is THE place to be. Every single instructor is so on top of everything. They are awesome possum people who are gentle, informative, interactive, FUN, and everything you could ever want for your kid all rolled into one. I honestly cannot say enough good things about these folks. You can tell they are a family - and they humbly welcome you in. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. And I also wish we had found them sooner!

Super great welcoming environment. I couldn't recommend a better school. The coaches are all very…read morewell decorated and actually care about their students.

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