This place is fantastic. Grand Master Lee is extremely dedicated and takes a personal interest in…read moreseeing each student succeed. He is running a business but treats it like a family. I am in the adult class and, at age 59, am in some of the best shape of my life. It has even helped keep my arthritis at bay. This is my third TKD school (due to job changes and family moves) and is clearly my favorite. I would highly encourage more adults to take these classes. BTW, I have also watched some of the children's classes and I was impressed with the balance between strict discipline and keeping it fun for the kids.

I was 21 when I started classes here in tae kwon do and I was unsure at first. I stuck with it and…read morefell in love with the arts because of it. I started doing martial arts informally at 17 but this was my first actual gym. The teacher, Mr. Dejardin, is nice, firm and an experienced teacher which is everything you can ask for in a sensei. There was not much of an adult program when I joined but throughout the years it grew and they have experienced fighters who are kind and disciplined. I am lucky to call them my friends and to have trained with them for years. Unfortunately I had to quit because I was living at MU those years and after graduation my career and distance forced me to quit. I trained in taekwon do and muay thai when I was attending and found both challenging and fun. My biggest regret was not training harder. The children's program is a great program, I've seen children rise through the ranks and become well rounded and better behaved because of this and I would recommend this school if that's what you are looking for. Mr Dejardin can get a little strict with the kids but it's nothing to be concerned about and he does it in a mature and respectful manner. Sometimes kids need a little firmness to help them mature. Overall this school helped me physically, mentally and spiritually throughout my college career and I am truly grateful for that

I grew up doing Karate in the UK back in the '90s, before martial arts schools started pushing…read moreendless belt tests and charging families left and right. So when I came across Dante Rivera's BJJ Academy, it felt like a breath of fresh air. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just structure, discipline, and real mentorship. I had heard there were two main options locally--Silva's and Dante's. Silva's is known to be more "fun," but I wanted something with purpose. Our past experience with Master Park's Taekwondo was friendly, but confusing. Kids who could barely stay balanced were advancing through the ranks. At Dante's, that doesn't fly. I filled out the website contact form and got a quick response from Norma. When we showed up the next day, I expected the usual sit-down about pricing or discounts for paying cash (code for off the books), but that never came. Instead, Dante walked in, shook hands with every parent, and jumped right into class. What I saw was exactly what I hoped for: a balance of challenge, fun, and respect. My daughters (7 and 8) were pushed to think, focus, and move. I watched a girl struggle emotionally--Dante didn't coddle or ignore it. He guided her through, and she finished strong. That kind of moment tells you everything you need to know. There's discipline here, but it's not cold. It's real. Kids are expected to give their best. Parents were laughing as Dante cracked jokes--like threatening to lock kids in a closet or eat their feet. It's the kind of tough love that works, and the kids eat it up. After class, I asked the girls if they'd like to come back twice a week. Immediate yes. When I asked Norma what's next, she simply said: "Go home, talk about it as a family." No pitch, no hard sell. They didn't need to--the program speaks for itself. While we were there, I saw a dad bring his son over to speak with Dante about a tough class he had. Dante bent down, listened, and told the boy, "You can always come talk to me." That kind of care? You can't fake it. If you're looking for a place where your child will be challenged, supported, and treated like a real student--not just a customer--Dante's is it. We're proud to be part of this academy.

Amazing bjj school, great for all ages both man and woman. Professor Dante conducts a fun class…read morewith real life implications for self defense. Highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn self defense, stay in shape or just have fun and meet great people

Grappling arts is one of the best jiu jitsu schools I been too. I say that as training in many…read moredifferent places I never learned as much as I do here I even paid a bunch of money to get out of my old contract just to train here with professor joe. That's the thing grappling arts has no contracts one of my personal favriote things about it

Highly recommend this place. Professor Joe is one of a kind and genuinely cares about his students.read more

So glad my daughter Sophie and I went to a seminar at Kurt's School. Pellegrino's is like one giant…read moreFamily. They have incredible instructors along side Head Professor and UFC veteran Kurt Pellegrino!! The school is packed with great people all training to help each other to become their best. I highly recommend Pellegrino's, We are so glad we made the change and you will be too!! Check them out today!!

My son started with Pellegrino after going somewhere else for a long time. One of the best things…read moreabout this gym is the family like environment. Everyone is welcoming and works together to help the kids thrive, feel confident, and learn respect for themselves and others.

Jon is a great teacher. He taught me a lot of small details that other instructors seem to miss…read morethat make your game so much better. my jiu jitsu got a lot better when i was training with him. ps. i posted an initial review on 5/4/2017 not sure why it said finish review now and never posted or what date its going to post as so i changed it and reposted it.

Great place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from amazingly knowledgeable master coach Jon Heliotis…read more Very friendly and easy going training environment, clean and spacious.

This place is great. Wonderful owners and teachers with a warm caring atmosphere. My kids feel at…read morehome and very safe when they attend classes here. 2 kids, one almost a black belt and the other one year away from it. Amazing!

My daughter started here a month ago and she loves it. The staff/instructors are very personable…read moreand even though there are many kids in a class sometimes, they split them up into small groups. It is a bit expensive (but probably in the same range for these types of lessons), but you can go to as many classes as you want and I think it is a good investment. So far so good, I think it's worth it. The place is also very clean which is a plus for the kids walking barefoot. No complaints and I'm happy my kid is learning tkd at UTA!

Traditional Kodokan Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, taught in a small class setting with a welcoming…read moreenvironment. Sensei DeGaetano provides great instruction for beginners and experienced martial artists alike. Come check out a class if you are interested in judo, jiu-jistsu, getting in shape, or learning self defense. I came for the free two week trial, and have been a proud member for over 2 years now