This is a great place…read more I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed my 7-year-old up for BJJ classes, but we've all been pretty thrilled with the experience. The coaches do a great job running sessions with a wide range of ages and abilities. They strike a perfect balance between keeping things fun and keeping things serious. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive and the facility is spacious and clean.

On a trip to visit my family in the area, I asked a friend which BJJ academy he recommended and he…read morequickly said BJJ United. It happened to be super close to where I was staying so I went to check them out. Now that I've been to a few classes, I can say that even if I hadn't been staying close, I'd travel to get my training here! I was really impressed with the facility upon walking in. Honestly, years of driving down Old York Rd., I never noticed this place on the corner but looks are definitely deceiving from the outside. I was actually intimidated by how much space there was! I'm really glad there were water fountains too because I had forgotten my water bottle. Anyway, I was able to make it to mostly the midday gi classes that start at 11:30 and one evening nogi class and was glad to get instruction from different instructors, all black belts, and to spar with belts of all different levels. The academy where I train regularly in LA county is fairly young so we don't have too many higher level belts to train with so it was fun to continuously get challenged. I really enjoyed the focused skill training and the ample amount of time left in class to just roll. One thing that stuck out to me was that there was always room for everyone to start from standing instead of seated. Most academies I've been to start from sitting so I don't get much experience from standing, where all fights start from anyway so I was happy about that. All of this is to say that I will definitely be back!

Balance studios Northeast has been one of the greatest schools I've ever trained in. I have been…read moreinvolved with them for almost 7 years now. During that time I've met some of the greatest people you could hope to meet. I've traveled through most of the continental United States training in many other gyms, and by far Balance studios has been something totally different! Your not just training your becoming family! Throughout a life changing injury we have all kept in touch! That's not just training partners and coaches... Thats family!

Came out from California just to train with these guy's. My expectations were surpassed with the…read moretechniques and skill of the instructors and students. Can't wait to come back

I have been a member at the Grindhouse gym for over 8 years now. In that time I've watched the gym…read moredevelop into one of the best, if not the best, BJJ/MMA gyms in the area. Through a combination of expert coaches and a great group of members, the Grindhouse creates an environment conducive to learning. The absence of big egos in the gym makes it even better as this is not common for the BJJ/MMA community. Anyone looking to learn martial arts or get in a great workout while learning a valuable skill would do themselves a disservice if they didn't checkout the Grindhouse.

Great place to train jiu jitsu. Jerry the owner runs the place correctly. No politics and just…read morean overall family atmosphere. The instruction is top notch with Professor Booth at the helm. Strongly recommended.

Kozma BJJ is a great jiu-jitsu gym. I trained under Pete for a long time and I've improve my…read moregrappling game a ton. A place for every level of grappling. They have a great facility and a welcoming environment. There kids classes are among the best in the whole region, always placing first and dominating in various competitions. As a long time member myself, I would definitely recommend this place.

Pete is a great coach, experienced in what he does. The gym is focused on progression in your…read moreskill. Very great gym , where you will find many things to work on and train.

Awesome gym both my boys just joined a love it . They say it feels like family here . The…read moreinstructors are great and teach the right way . My boys are 14 and 20 .

Hands down the best mma/bjj gym in the northeast. I always get a great workout after each class…read more All of the instructors are more than qualified and experienced. Their work ethic is unlike anyone in the area and it shows in their students. I've been dropping in over the past 3 years and the progression of their student base in such a short time is remarkable! I highly recommend checking out Martinez Bjj

This place was super good. It's made me lost 10 pounds…read more And the the Cheetos was nice and kind

This place is Amazing!!…read more We enrolled our elementary school age child. They are so good with young children / highly recommend!!

Semper Fi MMA Academy is impressive. I have nothing but the highest compliments and I am not one…read moreto be easily impressed. At Semper Fi, new kids are eagerly welcomed into the fold by the other kids and parents are quickly welcomed by other parents. There are no cliques and everyone is very open. When you join you are welcomed into a family like environment: There is no supremacy complex here. Higher belts help lower belts and learn even more while doing so. Their technique is refined and every class you practice what you know and learn something new. Sensei Julio is incredible. He establishes a safe environment for students to learn in a way that is technical, rule-based, and effective, but always fun. Even after a class where someone is corrected and doing push-ups or after a class where you just can't get the move down, every person leaves with a smile and a desire to come back and get back on the mat. Even more impressive is the feeling of family. Sensei Julio sponsors and provides all the eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. His depth of caring for his students and the community is apparent, and he does all he can to make Semper Fi a positive community partner. With every class I witness, I see these children becoming a force unto themselves. Each class they walk a little straighter, and approach each new skill with more confidence and fire. They take that belief and confidence into other parts of their lives. If you are looking to enroll your child(ren), want to do kickboxing, yoga, or MMA yourself, I would highly recommend you take a look at Semper Fi.

The womens kickboxing is a dance class... literally- we were instructed to just stand around and…read moredance. Not a challenge at all and certainly not kickboxing. Also they block anyone with a negative experience from their facebook page so im sure im not the only one who has had issues with this place.

Nice space, good atmosphere, and Bobby is a great teacher, extremely welcoming and very patient, I…read morehighly recommend.

From the owner: Hey, I'm Bobby! I'm a professional MMA fighter with over 10 years of experience. I've trained in a…read morevariety of martial arts, including Boxing, Dutch kickboxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I'm passionate about teaching MMA and helping people learn self-defense. My classes are fun, high-energy, and technical. I focus on teaching practical techniques that can be used in real-world situations and lessons learned from competition. My classes are also a great way to get in shape. The classes are for all fitness and skill levels. You'll burn calories, build muscle, and improve your overall health.