The head coach, Josue, is not only incredibly skilled in jiu-jitsu and exceptional at communicating…read morethose principles, but he also genuinely cares about helping people and seeing his students grow. That passion is evident at every level of the gym -- from white belts to black belts, and from kids to adults. His involvement in every class and open mat clearly shows how invested he is in his students' progress. He teaches at a pace that matches each student's level while still encouraging growth and confidence. If you've ever wanted to try jiu-jitsu but weren't sure where to start, or been in it for a while and looking for a new spot, I highly recommend stopping by and talking with Josue!

Great place for kids to learn Jiu Jitsu, self defense, and discipline. My daughter enjoys the fun…read moreexercises and learning techniques. The coach and his family are welcoming and respectful. I would recommend to anyone wanting to try out Jiu Jitsu or even for those with experience.

Great place to get a solid workout and learn or train martial arts. Suitable for beginners or…read moreadvanced practitioners. Circuit training classes include free weights, kettlebells, slam balls, battle ropes, body weight exercises, and more. Also includes boxing pad work or kickboxing Thai pad work. Drills and sparring classes are available for boxing, kickboxing, grappling (wrestling/bjj), or mma. Coach Sam is a bjj black belt, mma champ, and bare knuckle boxing champ. He has practical knowledge/experience that he brings to every class.

I went to train and every time I go everyone is welcoming and filled with passion!…read more The coaches themselves take the time to teach and correct having the patience to help improve others! I would definitely recommend ! As a woman as well finding a place to feel comfortable and welcome is hard to find! 10/10 every time I go! Love that they have a mixture of different training as well! Every coach I would recommend for a great workout !

I started with coach Izic and Rudy years ago but had to leave due to job relocation. I tried other…read moregyms but I never felt that I was in good hands. When I moved back closer to their gym, I signed back up and immediately felt welcomed and at home. If you're curious and want to take that leap, or want to expand your skills, there's no better place than with Professor Izic and Rudy.

This is a fantastic gym. If you're looking for real, authentic Muay Thai, from Thailand... this is…read morethe spot. Both coaches I worked with are tremendous communicators, and have an eye for detail I haven't found in other gyms. I learned more in a week here than months of other gyms in the oc area. The other members are great too - no ego, no bullshit here. Just a bunch of friendly people who enjoy kicking, punching, knees, and elbows. Come join us and become dangerous!

Coaches here are nice and dedicated I have a great experience at this gym everyone is helping each…read moreother and I really like it

I should have posted this review years ago. I'm originally from the Philippines. I've lived in the…read moreEast Coast and more than a decade here in the West Coasts, and did not expect to go back to my roots here in the US. After I saw an arnis stick (garote/baston) owned by an Eskrido's assistant instructor, we started talking about FMA, and he invited me to train. And the rest is history. For years, Guro Ron was trained by Master Gerardo "Larry" Alquizar. Master Larry and I grew up in the same island. Guro Ron's techniques and transitions are lightning speed, very efficient, and very effective. He also has excellent knowledge of different Martial Arts and their history. Plus the legal insights if ever FMA becomes the last resort. The assistant instructors are also more than capable. These are the reasons that I've been a regular ever since. Environment is very casual and friendly. I'm one of the jokers. :D If you want to do sports, do self-defense. If you want to survive and protect your love ones in the real world, do FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) or similar arts.

World Eskrido Federation. Eskrido de Alcuizar…read moreBuena Park CA I'm so glad that I found this school! I was looking to get back into the Filipino MA's after a decade or so layoff. I had visited a couple local establishments and decided to look online. I came across this school via meetup.com and decided to contact them. Senior student Jose emailed me back with an invitation to visit them. Eskrido de Alcuizar is a small tight knit group with virtually no egos getting in the way. Excellent instruction under Ron Manrique. Eskrido is a hybrid art combining escrima and combat judo. Geared towards combat, you'll find nothing fancy here. It doesn't take long to realize that this is not a business! GM asked Ron to share the art and that's what he does! No contracts, no pressure and amazingly reasonable in cost. I hope to stay with this group for a long time! You owe yourself to check it out! Choose "send email" https://m.facebook.com/WorldEskridoFederationUsa/

My two boys, ages 8 and 12, have been training at A-Team for the past three years. Master Ali,…read moreCoach CJ, and Coach Luis are great mentors, not just to my boys but to all the kids there. Master Ali and his coaching staff go beyond teaching BJJ. They teach discipline, self-confidence, communication skills, and life lessons like how to deal with bullies. When demonstrating a technique, they ask the kids questions about it to keep them engaged and make sure they're paying attention. Everything at A-Team is earned, nothing is given. Stripes and belts aren't handed out just because you pay the monthly fee. When a kid makes a mistake, the coaches correct it; when a kid performs well, they get a compliment that reinforces their confidence. The coaches run a tight ship and don't let the kids run wild. I would highly recommend A-Team to any parents who want to help their kids learn self-defense and build self-confidence and discipline.

Everyone is friendly and respectful they all help each other in accomplishing their goals.. I would…read more100% recommend..

Almost ten year old son just started at Garuda Jiu-Jitsu Academy's new youth/kids jiujitsu classes…read more He has 3.5 years of previous BJJ training and competition experience. Coach Paul explains concepts and techniques clearly and rolls with my son as the academy is brand new at this time. He has a wealth of experience in BJJ, grappling, and martial arts and he's also an assistant wrestling coach at Gahr High School which is a big plus as my son is also a wrestler. Would recommend Garuda for kids from brand new to tournament veterans in their jiujitsu journey.

BJJ academy with an amazing coach and gym culture. Everyone is there to learn and help you learn!read more

Our son went here for 2 years and had a great experience in the kid classes. Love the flexibility…read moreof going any 3 days Monday - Thursday. Highly recommend.

After years of hesitating about getting back into Muay Thai due to going to other local gyms and…read morejust feeling like another number! I decided to drop in after finding Anthony the coach on instagram. First class I was hooked and haven't stopped coming since. The classes are more intimate you feel part of the process like coach Anthony is getting you ready to compete. Everybody that trains here is willing to help you out and give you pointers so the atmosphere and culture is here real humble gym teaching you authentic Muay Thai from a coach who is still an active fighter! Check this gym out if you are looking to learn real Muay Thai and want to train with a great team!