Been training here for a year now and love the community feel combined with the competition-winning…read morelevel of technical knowledge. Great place for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

You probably go to learn BJJ and quickly find out you've become part of a family, onethat extends…read moreto other academies within the Sabre affiliation as well. The leadership and lessons are second to none. Great for beginners up to world level competitors. Classes are mornings, noon, nights and weekends. Highly recommend you check them out!!

My son has been loving this place he's went about 1 and a half years and he hasn't complained once…read more All the coaches there, are very nice and supportive. I would recommend others to go there and sign up. If you want to sign up your kids to martial arts, sign up to 10th planet jujitsu .

My son has been going for almost 2 years. He says great things about this place and it is all true…read more if you want to join a jujitsu or martial arts you should join 10th planet because it is worth it. The coaches are also really nice and supportive and would always help the students.

Ralph Gracie Berkeley changed my life. Eduardo Fraga has an incredible depth of knowledge and has…read morealways pushed me to continue training even through some dark times in my life. This place has become family and I'm so grateful that I walked through those doors.

I had an absolute pleasure studying judo here with Sensei Barry and Sensei Newton. They are very…read morenice and knowledgeable.

My son just turned 8 and joined Hercules BJJ. He loved his first week and hasn't looked back since…read more He's been in a few tournaments within a short period of time and has learned invaluable lessons preparing and competing. Coach Sean and Coach Gabe have done an excellent job in teaching him the art of BJJ. My son says he will ALWAYS practice and looks forward to it on a daily basis. Sean has a strong work ethic and is very technical. He is an awesome teacher and a great leader for these kids. He lives by example. Also, my husband who just turned 40 has joined as well and competed successfully. My youngest son can't wait to join when he's of age. Thank you HBJJ!

I can only say nice things about this place. We've been to a few kids' martial arts school around &…read moreI usually force my kids to go to their class. I was surprised, the kids willingly wanted to go to Coach Sean's class. They made good friends with the kids there, I've witnessed great progress with their BJJ techniques, I've seen their head coach's support for his team. The kids and adults compete on tournaments (if you are into competing) and they train you to win. I've tried their adults class too, and I am impressed how Coach Sean teach all the techniques and details. Definitely highly recommended! Their prices are reasonable too!

Rocky is an incredible teacher with elite technique. Great person too. The black belts here are so…read morehelpful. Everyone in class is super kind and supportive. Highly recommend if you're in the Martinez area,

Can't say enough good things about this gym. To start, the atmosphere is very welcoming, from the…read morecoaches to the members, everyone is easy going and I haven't met any rude or aggressive people here. The coaching is very technical and head coach Rocky does an amazing job of structuring classes and providing targeted feedback to really advance progress. This is an amazing place to train for both casuals and competitors alike

We've have both of our boys in classes at Essence BJJ Walnut Creek for over a year now, and it's…read morebeen a fantastic experience. We come every week for different age group classes, and both of my kids look forward to it each time. The instructors are excellent with the kids -- they know how to engage them, earn their respect, and create a positive and motivating environment. It's clear they care about the students and put a lot of effort into teaching and building character. I also want to mention the recent remodeling -- it really improved the facility and made the space even more welcoming and functional. Highly recommend Essence BJJ to any families looking for a great martial arts program for their kids! Although I have only my boys there for now, I will definitely sign up my youngest daughter to go there in about a year or so.

The community and instruction here is amazing! I always learn a ton and I get a great workout. The…read moreenvironment is extremely positive and supportive. If you're looking to train BJJ, you couldn't find a better place!

This place looks to have been shut down for quit a while. there is no academy here at this…read morelocation. I went to the location during business hours and wasted a trip.

I love coming here to practice. This location is new, so I get a lot of individual attention from…read morethe professors.

I've trained Jiu Jitsu for just over four years, starting out with coach Joe from my very first…read moreclass. I feel so fortunate to have found him as my first coach--he's very welcoming and understanding and cares a lot about the wellbeing of his students. He is encouraging and makes class fun, while pushing us to work our hardest and to stay consistent with our progress. Coach Ken is also an excellent teacher. He really helps folks fine tune details of certain moves and find what works well for their body type and style. I'm looking forward to the growth of our program with a new women's class starting next week! Everyone on our team are very considerate training partners, but it will be great to have a women's only space as well. Drop by for an open mat--Friday evenings or Saturday mornings!

The Team was awesome, welcoming. This gem is a diamond in the rough. Clean mats and great rolls!…read more Will be back!