What an amazing place to start your journey, lose weight, get in shape ,gain strength, learn bjj…read moreand kickboxing at the same time. Highly recommend for kids, adults, woman any age to learn self defense from beginning and upgrade levels up very fast! Master J and Fred more that just instructors, threatening us like their family!

This is the epitome of a "home" gym. You're not going to find better instructors in Florida than…read moreMaster J and Master Fred. There's always at least one or two more black belts in the class to roll with or ask questions to. No egos in the gym. Great place to start or continue your Jiu-Jitsu journey!

My son has been attending the Little Dragons (ages 4-6yo) class here at American Dragon 3X per week…read moresince the fall of 2015. We started him off at another martial arts academy, but quickly moved him here after my husband did some research and found this place. The style they practice is Jeet Kune Do. Since our son began attending classes, we have noticed improvement in his confidence and self-control/discipline. He also is respectful to his elders, calling them sir & m'am, which I'm pretty sure he learned from coming here too...they always stress making sure the students have eye contact when being spoken to and that they always shake hands and say "thank you sir/m'am". They have a monthly mantra (or lesson) to teach children about confidence, integrity, perseverance (never giving up), etc. Our son seems to really enjoy attending classes, and is so proud every time he graduates to a new belt (he just got his 3rd - orange). We love that this is a family owned business. All of the staff takes the time to learn everyone's names and they are all really friendly and personable, not only with the students but also the parents who come to watch class each day. They happily listen to any of the concerns we ever have with our son and his behavior, or anything we need to address, which is very rare. American Dragon offers summer camp, after care, and camp on days when Broward County schools are closed. They offer classes for children, all the way up to adults. Sifu Helena even teaches womens' self-defense courses every so often. They also have gatherings a few times per year (a fall pot-luck and Halloween party just to name a few), which is always a fun time for the students/kids to get together and play. Their costume Halloween party is great! Oh, and they also offer "Parent's Night Out" every month or so, which is great for parents to get a little date night for a few hours on a Friday night :-). Anyway, we definitely recommend coming here if you're looking to enroll your child into a martial arts program. They offer a 6-week intro course I believe (which is what we did before signing him up full-time). And you renew every 6 months (or year perhaps).

Amazing place to help kids become responsible, respectful and confident. The techniques used here…read moreare not just "fighting skills". They teach respect and responsibility in and out of the classroom. Even the ability to test for the next level (belt) is predicated on performance in school, home and class. The parents and their teacher have to sign for the testing! The kids have a seemingly good time in class. They are focused and there is a very even distribution of attention from the teachers to each student so no one student is left out. The owners (Sifu Helana and Sifu Neil) are both readily available and ALWAYS take the time to make each person feel important and address any concerns or questions - no matter how trivial. As a former student, I'm happy and proud to say my children are now students here! ASSA!!!!!!

When I signed up, I was explicitly told that a verbal confirmation was enough to cancel my…read moremembership and that the cancellation period would be 3 months after giving notice. I provided my verbal cancellation exactly as instructed, but they did not honor it. Instead, they completely ignored it and still charged me for four months of unused service after I had already given my verbal notice. It's things like this that make it an experience I cannot recommend.

Outstanding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school. As a middle aged guy, I was worried if I could physically…read morehandle starting BJJ. The school and students are wonderful and welcoming. They make a strong point to ensure people don't get hurt, the upper belts are amazingly helpful and kind and even when practicing with them, they stop as needed and walk you through what to do and how to do it right. They'll also stop you when you're heading towards inadvertently getting yourself hurt. I love that the professor (instructor) calls out "listen everyone, we're going to take this one slowly and carefully. This is not a competition, this is a random Tuesday night and no one is winning a prize for getting hurt, so let's go slow and careful". Alliance has really outstanding instructors and upper belts. A number of times I had what I thought was a silly question but never felt silly asking. They take all the time needed to walk through whatever is needed slowly and repeatedly to make sure everyone understands and feels comfortable. The workout is amazing but very doable. An hour class works way more of my body than any workout at a gym and as a bonus, I'm learning how to defend myself at the same time. I've dabbled with other martial arts but felt like I wouldn't really be effective in a street scenario for a long time, but BJJ is the opposite. After the first couple of months, I feel like I know enough that I'd at least be able to stop and contain most untrained people in a street scenario. Really great confidence boost. Overall, if you're considering taking Jiu Jitsu or just want a full body workout that will leave you wiped, but wanting more, this is the place to go. It's a family owned business that really does care about the students and helps everyone progress at the right pace for them.

Another year has passed and I still love training at unchained. The new location is great, more…read moremats, shower, tub sink, fitness center. All great. Team is solid. The kids classes have gotten popular and private training helped me with my goals. I've completed several more times and took home another silver metal.

Let me start with, Juijitsu has been life changing for me and I can confidently say that about my…read moreteammates and whoever submerses themselves in the Bjj community ! Something I can transpose into everyday life experiences to help overcome and thrive no matter what even through the most uncomfortable times. Coach Master Myles Gilbert has been the cause and effect of my/our ongoing successes (i.e I've lost over 20 pounds) . I have been training for the last 4 months and his consistency in his skills and expertise in coaching and training have been superb to bar none . He knows how to get the best out of us and it's been really special to watch our growth . He always keeps his dojo/gym clean , sanitizing mats and equipment after every class. And plenty of them too , opened 6 days a week offering Gi, noGi , kickboxing, open mat and personal training for now . Good vibes, great fundamentals, nothing but love and hard work over at Unchained Fitness & MMA, OSS!

Our whole family loves Kimura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!…read more Both of my daughters and my husband train here, and my girls actually started as young as 3 years old. They absolutely love it, and as a parent, I see so many benefits. It's amazing for discipline, keeps kids active and in shape, and most importantly -- teaches them confidence and self-defense. Honestly, I feel like this kind of training helps prevent bullying situations because kids learn how to stand up for themselves. There are classes for different age groups, as well as programs for adults, which makes it great for the whole family. The first trial class is free, which is a great way to try it out. For the trial, kids are provided with a school uniform -- sometimes it may be a bit big, but that's totally fine just for the first class. After that, you can purchase the proper uniform in your child's size (usually includes a T-shirt, pants, gi jacket, and belt). Kids typically train about twice a week, and older students can attend more often. The staff is always polite, respectful, and very patient with kids -- they really know how to connect with different personalities. The coaches are charismatic, engaging, and know how to keep children interested and motivated. Another big plus -- convenient parking, and parents can stay and watch the class while sitting comfortably on a bench. The facility also has two restrooms and a water fountain. Overall, we're very happy we found this place. Highly recommend for families looking for a supportive and structured environment for their kids!

Really happy with the Kimura class. The coaches are patient, kind, and great with young kids. My…read morechild enjoys going and is learning discipline, focus, and confidence in a fun way. Highly recommend for little ones!

I am a student here and I could not be happier. Jujistu as a sport, paired with the incredible…read moreprofessors at this gym has changed my life. I highly encourage everyone to at least come to a free trial class, you won't be able to stop coming!

Gracie Barra - Ft Lauderdale FL Had a great time at Gracie…read moreBarra. Very welcoming and friendly to a walk in. Learned a few great moves to add to the portfolio and some of the guys spent extra time instructions me. Had a great live session at the end. There is no shortage of talent out there, young or "old" I continue to be humbled. Roll On Gents!

I've had my two sons (age 4 and 7) at Carlson Gracie for over a year now and we have been so happy…read morewith the experience. Every coach we interact with has been so professional, good-natured, and respectful of the kids. I've seen both boys grow so much in their confidence and friendship with the other students as well. The coaches also encourage the older students to help with the younger kids and it means that the boys are getting help not just from the coaches, but from older kids they may not have interacted with before. It's been a really positive experience, and I heartily recommend this Studio to others. When I ask other folks who really know Jiu Jitsu, they all have told me that Carlson Gracie is a highly respected studio to train in.

Coach Douglas and Coach Fernanda have been amazing with my son. We've been going to BJJ regularly…read morefor about 9 months now and plan on continue for the foreseeable future. I strongly recommend this studio for any child or adult!

Great place for kids to learn self defense, focus and discipline. My daughter has been going here…read morefor over a year and loves it.

I can't say enough positive things. He has installed confidence in my seven-year-old from being…read morebullied at school and he is very disciplined and structured. My child will be with him for a long time. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. I am so impressed.