I went here as someone who is very overweight, out of shape, with a hip replacement. I was nervous…read moreas heck to workout anywhere because, lets face it, we don't want to be judged even if we are trying to better ourselves. As soon as I walked in I felt welcomed. Everyone was so kind and supportive. You go at your own pace and they encourage you non stop. Krav Maga is now my favorite and I look forward to the classes. Your first two classes are free.... So check it out at least! You wont regret it.

I have been on this crazy journey to find a good place to teach me to fight. ( I secretly have…read moreambitions to be the next Holly Holmes :) What you get here is down and dirty and practical. From my very first class I got a workout and left with applicable skills, which is extremely hard to do! The first class I took was the Krav Maga. I was a little intimidated at first, being the only one in the class that didn't have some kind of belt, but the other students and Zane, the owner and instructor, made me feel really welcome. Just to be clear, what I am looking for is to be actually able to deploy moves, not just run through drills, and Zane gives you that right from the beginning. We worked on disarming a knife, two person attack, and kicking drills. The other class I have attended is the Women's Self Defense class. This is taught by Michelle, Zane's wife. I think every woman needs to take this class! We learned that pony tail grabs are a common attack point and how to disable someone that attacks in this manner. Repetition makes perfect but what I like is that after one class you have enough grip on the fundamentals that I feel like I could deploy some version of it. Great place!!

Went once for their first "free class" and they didn't let me train bcs it was a lvl 2 class and…read morethey didn't "know my experience level". I've been training for a while now (2 yrs) and they didn't even let me get on the mats to at least show where I'm at. Never been to a gym that rejects a new member

So far...so good…read more I'm sure my scoring of this place will change as time goes on and I see the results with my kids. I asked...no hounded...my children's father to get them enrolled in Jiu Jitsu because my daughter was in it before and she loved it. This is the place he chose. First and foremost...Chaz is AWESOME. He helped me when I was struggling to learn the ropes from belt tying to what was up with the student cards. He's the best. Professor Wes, I think it is, is great as well. He's really good with the kids. He's firm but knows how to laugh with them as well when it's appropriate. He seems very kind and patient. He takes time with the parents as well which is important to me. The issues I have are that I've watched the kids sparring and although Professor Wes is in there, he can only watch so many at a time. It looks like there might be junior instructors in the classes as well so I think they help but I see these kids rolling without a lot of correction. I'm just wondering how they learn. I'm guessing that will come in time which is why I'm determined to get my kids there at least three times per week. I hate to sound like a skeptic because I'm not. I have watched this sport for years and love it. I hounded the children's father forever to do this so I am definitely a fan. Gracie Jiu Jitsu is world renowned so I'm expecting to see great results. I want to see my children grow, become more disciplined, more self aware but mostly, gain self esteem. Time will tell. The parking lot is weird. I feel like I'm going to get in an accident when I pull in but so far I haven't. I wish there wasn't a wall so I could see the kids better from the waiting area but whatever. We aren't supposed to interfere anyway. All in all, I have high hopes and I'm confident Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will deliver.

I had the opportunity to attend an event for the Lunar New Year. It was so much fun to see the…read moredances and demonstrations. The only comment I would say is that the viewing area needed better organization it was challenging to see at times. Other than that issue it was a fun time.

Yo, this place knows how to repre-zen-t…read more I recently visited for the Chinese New Year festivities and the entire experience was one of those kick-yourself-and-say-d'oh! realizations, that here I'd been living in the 505 nearly 20 years and never had the pleasure of the vibrant color, sound and tradition that this center puts together. It's a really fantastic show and it delineates the various age groups and activities that practice disciplines during the rest of the year. And it's a blast to take a toddler: dancing monkeys, a dashing dragon, bounding lions with enormous eyelashes and snapping jaws, that's entertainment, folks. I also managed to sneak in the front door the day prior, there's a lot going on in there. Gift shop, a hall with mirrors, from an architectural and interior design perspective it felt very eastern: covered in bright hues, every inch of the space honored. Even for the novice, this place is well worth a visit. Thanks for letting us in on the celebration, CCC.

Great Dojo, Sensei Randy is not just a instructor is an inspiration for the kids and students, and…read morethe students are not just instructed they are loved! I have not seen the passion that Sensei Randy have for teaching Karate

I've trained in multiple states over the course of many years. This is hands down the best dojo…read moreI've ever trained in! New Mexico Shotokan will always be my home. Sensei Randy is such a great and versatile teacher. Whatever your goals are, New Mexico Shotokan is the place. This school trains traditional Shotokan, Meibukan Goju Ryu, Okinawan Kobudo and even Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iajitsu. Great family environment and excellent training facility. Thank you New Mexico Shotok

A traditional Japanese jujutsu. This is NOT Brazilian jujitsu, so don't come thinking it is. This…read moreis the unarmed martial art of the samurai, for use on the battlefield when their sword was unavailable or inappropriate. It has been modernized, of course, but the roots are clear. Extremely effect strikes, joint locks, chokes, throws and ground fighting. Both offensive and defensive techniques. This is not a class for kids. The class is held as part of the UNM Activities Program, and thus is open to anyone registered at UNM as a 2 credit class. Not a UNM student? No problem. The class is also held Monday, Wednesday and every other Saturday at Sandia Budokan on Yale and Silver, which is open to non-students.

While I was traveling for work I wanted to find a place to train and saw that Impact was close to…read morethe hotel where I was staying. I had reached out to see if I could do a drop-in and was told that I'd be welcome. Impact's motto is 'Good People. Good Jiu-Jitsu,' and after having visited I wholeheartedly think they live up to it. Rob was teaching the class that evening which seemed to be a mix of experienced and some more experienced beginners and some folks who were had started more recently. He broke down the moves and techniques down enough to be well understood by all levels but still let a lot of time to get a lot of reps in. The evening I stopped in was a nogi class, which is a style I generally avoid because it's a lot of wear and tear on the body. I didn't feel as beat up as I thought I would be, not to say that it wasn't the fast paced game that nogi typically is. What's more there was a focus on stand up that most schools usually avoid. I'd definitely go back to ABQ for another drop in and if I ever end up in ABQ on a more permanent basis Impact would be the place to train.

My wife and I were moving from SoCal to ABQ and I needed to find a new place to train. After…read moresearching around the land of Yelp, Impact Jiu Jitsu ABQ was definitely the place I wanted to try out. Benjamin made me feel a sense of welcome before I even started my first day. He called me to answer my questions and make sure I was set up for success from the get-go. Impact Jiu Jitsu ABQ is where I find incredible instruction, a sense of family and community, and incredibly humble people who make training exciting and fun. Amazing coaches, clean facilities, incredible training partners, great curriculum. If you are interested in getting into BJJ (or already are training), come check out Impact Jiu Jitsu!