I have been reluctant to try BJJ but I am so glad that I trained at the Mats. As a former athlete, but new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I knew that I wanted a coach that would tailor to my needs. I felt respected, challenged (both mentally and physically) and I learned a lot! Many academy's are dark, stinky and ugly... not The Mats! The facilities are absolutely amazing and coach Cardo did a great job of explaining the sport. For me, it made such a difference to train with a BJJ coach who has knowledge of the biomechanics of the body and an amazing teaching style. I would recommend this gym to anyone who is looking for a better training environment, wants to train hard and get good! read more