I own a large service, repair and install company across Los Angeles County, and I raced as a child…read moreand professionally through my teens and twenties. I LOVE COMPETITION and I know business. Losing is a phenomenal motivator to hone your skills. We were told about a "friendly" competition at my children's BJJ gym and traveled over an hour to Inspirit for my daughters 2nd and sons first comp. Inspirit is a very clean gym, and we had a pleasant experience throughout the morning and part of the afternoon. The large, enclosed back area felt safe, allowing my youngest to roam around unsupervised. What I think is absolute nonsense is that my daughter, who just earned her grey belt with a white stripe, was moved from a division of three other kids with the same belt to the division with the highest grey belt. They paired my daughter with the owner's daughter, who, in my opinion, is definitely not a grey belt. My daughter fought, tried, and lost, and THAT'S OK. We're PROUD of her and we know what she needs to work on. But what I'm not proud of is the gym lying about it being a friendly competition and then promoting a far less experienced practitioner so their child could win. That's pretty low. A lady next to me, whom I've never seen before, said, "That wasn't even a fair fight," and the coach from our gym later voiced the same opinion to our professor. Our friends voiced that same opinion. To add insult to injury, our gym professor doesn't enter his kids in these "friendly" tournaments due to ethical concerns. So, is this the kind of sportsmanship, ethics and self defense you want to learn or have your kids learn!?! if it is, you've found your gym. Who calls us from the gym to "check up" and then "thank us for our feedback?" - Some random employee who also tried to take responsibility for making the bracket, that's BAD business and I'd bet the family farm she didn't set the brackets - the owners do. At least I now know you're so ashamed of your decisions, you're unwilling to take responsibility for your actions and willing to throw a 7 year old and an adult under the bus. Here's your "feedback"

Would recommend Inspirit Jiujitsu to everyone! Started training with them 2.5 years ago and I am…read morecontinually impressed by their professionalism and quality of training. Whether you're a beginner, experienced hobbyist, or looking for high level competition training, Inspirit has a place for you. The academy is beautifully put together and extremely clean. Their professors are not only knowledgeable and caring, but they lead by example, pushing themselves in competition and displaying discipline daily. As a woman and someone who was not familiar with martial arts it took me a while to feel comfortable and everyone was extremely patient and encouraging. I have built amazing friendships and been able to push my limits in a safe and uplifting environment. Along with adult training I have been able to witness the kids program and how much they instill confidence and discipline at an early age, I have watched kids absolutely transform on and off the mats because of the lessons they learn in training. Inspirit is an amazing academy and a blessing to have in this community!

Best jiu jitsu professor on earth. I look forward to each day. Great group of highly motivated…read morecompetitors if you want to compete. If not, there is absolutely no pressure to do so. They will all train with you at your level.

My husband has been training at Carlson Gracie SouthBay under Professor Andre for over a decade,…read moreand the gym has truly become our second home. The atmosphere at the gym is incredibly family-oriented, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all members.

Came here for open mat. It was a great time. They welcomed me with open arms. It helped that we…read morewere members at another Cobrinha location. The facility was really nice and huge. They even have a weight training area and a separate room for parents. Champions are made here. If you are in the area and just looking for a place to train or interested in competing, definitely check them out.

Idk why it took a me a long time to leave a review, but my 15 YO son & I have been training with…read morethe Fonacier family since winter 2021. Always good energy, clean learning environment, welcoming people all around. My 2 YO son just started in mini cobras class as well. Do not hesitate to try out a class at any age group

Place is Aweosme! We take our 6 YO daughter here and she LOVES it. They gave us free classes to try…read moreit out and see how our girl liked it before signing up . I will say that their instructor Mike and his assistant, not sure what her name is are both VERRY good with kids. The way they interact and teach impressed me. The place is very clean and well setup. All the kids seem very happy and exited to be there and I'm glad our friend told us about this pace. Looking forward to coming here for a long time so my girl can learn how to defend herself, build confidence and learn some discipline.

Great classes and great vibes. Very happy I found this spot to train. Everyone has been very…read morewelcoming and willing to share their knowledge.

Love this gym always makes me work hard and stay focused my coach was now UFC fighter Gregory…read moreRodriguez Robocup he was always respectful

I tried this spot out last night for the Muay Thai class. I have never taken a Muay Thai class…read morebefore and made that very clear to the front desk and to the instructor. They were so patient and went above and beyond to make me comfortable. Fight training of any kind can be very intimidating, especially when. you look around the room and everyone looks like they know what they're doing. I was made to feel very comfortable and safe. As far as the class went, it was RAD! The instructor had me focus on myself and my form. He never put me in any situation where I wasn't ready for. In fact he gave me drills to just keep practicing and then would come and check on me and when I was ready he gave me a new move. I really appreciated the patience and the immediate safety/comfort I felt.

Not suitable for younger kids 3-4yo. Not properly trained to get younger kids on task/focused with…read moreeffective and constructive methods.

This is the most welcoming and inviting bjj gym I've ever been to. Coach Eduardo is not only a…read moreworld champion black belt, he's also a phenomenal teacher. You can tell he genuinely cares and is invested in your growth. The community aspect is amazing, and I really feel like I'm hanging out with friends and we're all learning this together. There are no egos, and I can't recommend this gym enough.

I signed up for the free trial and now I'm hooked. I genuinely look forward to training every day…read more Highly recommend! I also want to highlight the front desk Niko and Sam who helped with explaining the process and setting us up with our GI and first class with Guido (who was awesome)!

the Gracie school is life changing, I've been raising my 2 sons for 17 years in training jju -…read morejitsu my oldest is now a brown belt my wife and I now have a 4 year son who we want to continue this life force just like his older brothers to learn simple self deference skills and to train as he grows older to prepare him essentially for complex jiu jitsu skills as a kid for him to advance into God willing his future with the Gracie Teens... The Gracie School is the temperament and environment. I want my four-year-old son Cassius to learn and grow with his coaches and other kids, most importantly to be a good citizen and learn social environment skills... it's is costly for my life style but I feel it's worth it for his life force Blessings and Honor Louie Ski Carr I'm The Father of Cassius Louie Carr

Our kid has been taking BJJ here for the last 6 months and absolutely LOVES it. He started with the…read morerecommended 2x/week and kept asking for more classes that he is now going 5x/week. He even refused to go to Disneyland so he could go to BJJ. The coaches are warm and welcoming and professor is tough, yet kind. The class is structured so that the kids are constantly moving and never become bored. Highly recommend this academy and am so grateful to find a beneficial activity that he actually wants to attend. First class is free so definitely give it a try.

Gracie Barra Redondo Beach is a fantastic school with a well experienced staff. I would recommend…read morejoining if you're a well experienced jiu jitsu practitioner or first timer. Professor Murillo will make it a great experience either way. I've been training for a few years and started working in the area recently so I've enjoyed the transition with training at a new school.

Dropped in for open mat. Super clean, spacious and good rolls. Practitioners of all levels and…read moreeveryone was chill. Definitely a great spot for people wanting to try out jiu jitsu. It has the type of culture I appreciate and look for when finding gyms. Lots of parking and lots of classes.

Dope atmosphere! Anthony is friendly and welcoming to everyone. Its time to try out a class. See…read moreyou there.

I recently joined Team Evolution as a beginner and have had such an incredible experience. As the…read moreonly woman in class, I was initially nervous, but the Sensei and students have been so welcoming and supportive that I immediately felt at home. The culture of this dojo is truly special, with everyone encouraging one another to grow and improve. Patrick and Miguel deserve a special shoutout for their expertise and teamwork. They create an environment that is both challenging and motivating while making sure each student feels seen and supported. Every class leaves me feeling stronger, more confident, and excited to continue my journey. I'm so grateful for this space and the community they've built. If you are looking for a dojo where you can truly learn, grow, and be part of a supportive culture, I highly recommend Team Evolution. I literally tell EVERYBODY about it!!

My son did a trial month here. He enjoyed himself, and I found this to be a quality program. The…read moreinstructors were good with the kids. I was on the brink of paying for the 6 month upfront package when I found out that as soon as I did this, the rest of my trail month (paid for) would be eliminated. This left a bad taste in my mouth. I purchased 1 month of privates and group classes. I was about to fork over $1250 to enroll for 6 months, but then they want to take the rest of my paid for classes away. They explained their reasoning for this, but it bothered me enough to find a new program. One of the gentleman I spoke with was super great and not pushy. He encouraged me to check out other programs. The other one was quite intense, and lost us as clients. I would still consider this studio down the line when my son is older because his private teacher (Robert) was very kind and patient. Bottom Line: My son enjoyed the classes. They teach a quality program that felt safe and fun.