A true Jui-jitsu Family! We Love Logan and Shawn and all the Adults who choose to show up and teach…read moreour kids!

GREAT place to train, but more importantly- they treat you like family from the moment you walk…read morethrough the door. As conscious about safety as they are passionate about Jiu-jitsu- you would be making a mistake if you didn't at least check them out.

Bruno Lima Jiu-Jitsu has been an amazing part of our family's journey. My wife has been going for 4…read moreyears, and watching her dedication and growth has been incredibly inspiring. Our daughter, who has been going for 3 years, has grown so much through her time at the academy--not only in her Jiu-Jitsu skills, but especially in her confidence and belief in herself. What really stands out about Bruno Lima Jiu-Jitsu is the positive impact it has on people both on and off the mats. Many students who have trained under Bruno have gone on to branch out and open their own academies. They are a true reflection of Bruno's professionalism, teaching style, values, and commitment to developing good people--not just good Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. It says a lot about Bruno and the environment he has created that his former students continue to carry those same values into their own gyms and communities. The coaches and members create a positive, supportive, and family-oriented environment where everyone is encouraged to improve and become better both on and off the mats. We are extremely grateful to Bruno Lima Jiu-Jitsu for the impact it has had on our family. It's more than just a Jiu-Jitsu academy--it truly feels like a second family. We highly recommend Bruno Lima Jiu-Jitsu to anyone looking for a place to learn, grow, build confidence, and become a better person.

DO NOT TRAIN HERE!!!! If you ever decide to train somewhere else he will deny ever training you or…read morepromoting you! I've known Bruno since I was 13 over 15yrs I never wanted to try and hurt his business but it would be wrong of me to not share the truth he has a Xbox in his office he sits in there and plays call of duty while his nephew in law teaches class I left because I was not getting better now all my training partners I've known for years are being robbed of decades of dedication discipline and respect because they wanted to the right thing and stand up for the truth do not say you weren't warned!

Awesome dojo! Looking forward to taking another BJJ class soon. The coach was so professional and…read moreknowledgeable, most importantly has a valuable perspective. I travel a lot and feel lucky to have stumbled upon this high class facility for only a 15 dollar drop in fee. I wish I took some pictures like a class photo because my training partners were so warm and welcoming totally felt at home in the gi class. Oss.

**This review is based solely on the BJJ class and my observations about the facility for their…read morenight classes** I was in Chico for a week due to work. I had messaged this gym on my interest in doing a drop in for a day or two. I received a response back with no issues. The place was easy to find and had parking around the perimeter. I walked in and was greeted by Jason (the owner) and Valerie. They were both very welcoming and all smiles. After the waiver, Jason took me on a quick tour of the facility. The upstairs was like a recreational room with a TV and a couch, with some locker rooms. I noticed it was very clean and well kept. You can over look the gym from upstairs. Downstairs, after passing a hall way with more locker rooms, you arrived at the main training room. One giant room to fit a boxing ring, a large area of mats (where we did our BJJ class), and a workout room of free weights and a large rig for pull-ups and squats. Brandon is their black belt instructor and he was very welcoming and enthusiastic when he teaches and talks. Great energy even though he taught a Muay Thai class just prior to BJJ class. A standard BJJ class on warm ups, followed up with instruction and positional rolling, with live rolling. I did noticed that Brandon goes around the class as he assist and watches his students drill the move of the day. I had no issues with rolling with any of his students or him. Everyone had great attitudes. *Observations of the gym* I did noticed there were times that Valerie would walk around to clean equipment or windows. This shows that they care for the gym and members. I'm not sure if they have showers. This gym does have a nice 'family' vibe to it, but I did not see any kids or know the policy of having kids around. Overall, great place to visit or to become a member.

It's been a loooong time since I trained with Will. I took his JKD, and bjj class in Paradise. I've…read morebeen studying MA most my life- BJJ, Muay Thai loa, western boxing, and tang soo do. Id recommended starting/continuing your martial arts quest at black dragon. I had a blast training with Will! No ego, no BS, careful explaining, and an obvious love for what he's teaching.

There aren't many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do classes available in Chico for Kids and…read moreadults!

The Combatives For CCW class was awesome! I took the class today, Sept 19th. The instructor was…read morevery knowledgeable and communicated everything well. I learned so much in this class, and I think it would be beneficial to all of those that have a CCW. I highly recommend FH Defense, the instructor Cedric Swiss and the Combatives for CCW class! Looking forward to taking another class in the near future.

Gracie has classes for every age and skill level. From 3 years old and up. The coaches are the…read morebest! I mostly speak as a parent of a 4 year old. My son has been a part of Gracie Barra since June 2022. It is his favorite class. Coaches Eric and Sierra are amazing coaches. So patient with the younger kids. It's definitely not easy to teach such young kids when they're have a hard time sitting still, but they somehow make it work. They promote discipline well as listening skills and the ability to follow directions. It's a great way to get exercise but also learn beginners self defense. They make the classes a lot of fun for these younger kids. If you have any kids this is the school I would highly suggest. I can personally say we will be with the school for a very long time to come it is well worth the money. This year my son went to his 1st Jujitsu tournament with the help of his coaches during rhe entire tournament. So glad to have these 2 wonderful people teaching our area the world and art of Jujitsu!

My son has learned so much from the instructors at Gracie Barra YC. He has made a lot of growth. I…read morewould definitely recommend for children and adults if all ages. I can't way for his younger siblings to join

I came in not knowing what to expect. I have trained a few things before but not gi bjj. I found a…read moregreat literal and figurative family wanting to help me along. I feel supported and encourage for my walk without any dismissal of what I have previously learned. This gym I have learned produces champions but never is there macho bs that sometimes crops up in competition circles. Tanner is amazing at connecting with the guys in the early class and Mathew is fantastic with my son and has a real back for working with the kids. Highly recommend this place for any age, now to enroll the daughter and wife!

Just wanted to review this horrible gym! Just kidding!!! It's really hard to put into words what…read morethis academy has become to me and my son... We stumbled in 14 months ago, not knowing what to expect, and here we stand both training ...my son has become a great competitor and I'm falling back in love with the sport at 51 years of age....and its due to the patience and guidance of Tanner and Chris Longo....don't be mislead...all the coaches are amazing and helpful...the most precious thing to my son and I, is the sense of family and community...I look forward to training and seeing what the future holds for Rice bros and us....either way we're totally committed to this Gym....thanks guys we love yall

We had such an incredible experience with this jiu jitsu program. The coaches were truly fantastic…read moreand embodied everything I believe great coaches should be--patient, encouraging, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in each child's growth. My son learned so much during his time here, not just in technique but in discipline and confidence. The positive impact it had on him was noticeable both on and off the mat. Since moving away, we've been trying to find a new gym, and it's been surprisingly difficult because nothing compares to what we had here. That alone speaks volumes about the quality of this program. We're so grateful for the experience and honestly very sad to have left. Highly, highly recommend to any parent looking for an amazing environment for their child.

This gym has the best open mat on fridays at 6:30pm. They make it open to people from other gyms…read more This creates an environment that is 2nd to none.

I love this place! The programs offered are superior to any I have experienced other places. The…read morehusband and wife that run the academy are super helpful, kind and love sharing their knowledge with their students. My son trains 5 days a week them and loves it!! I highly recommend trying a class here.

Joining this academy is the best decision I've ever made towards my fitness goals. Learning BJJ and…read morekick boxing keeps me in the best shape I've ever been in, teaches me valuable skills, and keeps me motivated. Professor Bruno is supportive, motivating, and passionate. Everyone I train with is always a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend this academy to anyone who wants a fun way to work out and or learn the amazing sports available at this academy.