Amazing place my daughter has been coming for sometime now. Instructor is very knowledgeable so if…read moreyou're looking to put your kids in a jujitsu school look no more. You will not be disappointed.

True professionals. My daughters enjoy the learning process and respect the accountability. Safe…read moreenvironment and great Coaches, dedicated to their students.

After trying out another jiu jitsu gym, we made the switch to Shimeru for my daughter Scarlett a…read morelittle over a month ago--and it's honestly one of the best decisions we've made. She immediately felt comfortable here and has been loving every single class since. It's awesome seeing her so excited to train and grow. I've been training at Shimeru myself for about 6 months, and what stands out most is the environment. It's the kind of place where you walk in and feel like you belong right away. Super family-friendly, positive energy, and a strong sense of community. Professor Patrick and Coach Sammy do an amazing job balancing technique, discipline, and encouragement. They're patient, knowledgeable, and really invested in their students. Whether you're looking to get your kid started or you want to train yourself, this is a spot that delivers. Great people, great coaching, and just an all-around great place to be.

My husband and 2 kids have been training at Shimeru Judo and Jiu Jitsu Club since Oct 2024, and…read morelove it! They offer a family plan which is an amazing deal. In just a short period of time I've already seen my kids grow in so many ways, especially in confidence & social aspects. Our daughter was incredibly nervous at first (during her trial it took her 40 min to step on the mat!) & now she is constantly asking to play with the other kids BEFORE class. Coach Sammy who teaches the young pups class is incredible with kids. He challenges them, keeps them focused, and makes class fun with games and interactive lessons. The space is big, clean, and super welcoming. There's a small gym for members, a play area for siblings, tables where parents can get work done, a little store with cool apparel, and a snack bar to purchase small bites. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a local martial arts gym, you'll be welcomed like family right away!

It's so fun and the coaches are super nice and coach bow and coach Charlie are super niceread more

i started the new years probably at the lowest point in my life after going through the worst year…read morei had ever experienced in 2025, but i told myself i truly wanted to learn fighting specifically muy thai, as i was already heavily into fitness and becoming a master of my body, i started a free trial on the second of January showed up and my body was crazy tense and i was incrediby uncordinated as ive never played a sport before, I just knew weight training. fast forward two months the level of my body cordination as well as muscularity in my body has blossomed ive never felt more powerful in my entire life, going here would boost my confidence to new levels i didnt even know existed for me as i was already a confident person, i even learned stretches i didnt even know existed and became a lot more well versed in using my whole body. Glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, and traps transformed going and training here, it transformed me like nothing else has in my life, if your on the fence or have never tried fighting in your life please just go, all the coaches are extremly friendly and understand excatly where to take you from a complete beginner, and nurture you into becoming a master, id like to say they have my upmost respect and praise as im doing very well in my life as of writing this, a complete 180 as to what i went through last year. Thankyou Beau you made me fall in love with the art and beauty of mma. The journey for me described in one word is "beautiful" -Lucas

As a parent, finding the right dojo for your kids means everything, and Carlson Gracie Temecula has…read morebeen such a blessing for our family. Professor Tom knows how to bring patience and understanding to teaching young kids, while still holding them to real discipline -- and it shows. Even at just 4 and 6 years old, our boys already show him such genuine respect, and as parents, that's exactly what we hoped to find. Our boys have spent the majority of their training with Coach Dienekes, and we can't say enough about him -- his guidance and dedication have been a huge part of getting our oldest ready for his competition in two weeks. On top of that, Professor Tom still made time for a private lesson with him ahead of the comp, even with how busy he's been prepping other students for their own competitions. Above and beyond doesn't even cover it. You could feel how much care and love for the sport both coaches pour into these kids. The facility itself matches the quality of the coaching -- spacious, well laid out, and always clean and organized, with dedicated areas for the different classes and even a lounge for parents. You can tell how much pride they take in the place. We tried another gym before this one, and it just never felt like this. We are so grateful to have finally found our jiu jitsu home. Thank you for everything you do!

We enrolled our son (9) and daughter (12) at this academy a little over a year ago and it's…read morehonestly been one of the best decisions we've ever made. The entire team has been instrumental in our children's success, both on the training mat and at competitions. My wife and I were both multi-sport athletes, but neither of us ever practiced or competed in combat sports so while we weren't sure what to expect, we both understood what effective teaching/training looked like. From the first day, it was evident that the team was focused on developing comfort and confidence in the new students. They were both immediately assigned to an experienced student who made them feel relaxed and walked them through both the drills and lessons over the next few days. They quickly went from being a little scared of joining a class full of students with varied experience levels to requesting to attend class every day of the week. Of all the extracurricular activities they had tried, this was the one that ignited their passion the most. The professor, Tom Cronin, and the entire team of coaches do an excellent job of keeping the kids engaged by balancing expectations with both fun and recognition. They have a great sense of each student and how to motivate them to excel. They also steer clear of pitfalls we were warned of by friends who have children attending other academies, specifically promotions based on attendance as opposed to merit. At this gym, the children are evaluated on their skills and ability to execute the requisite moves. This encourages them to excel instead of just casually participating. Within 9 months they had developed enough confidence to compete and we were blown away at how well they performed against the competition from around the country. Most importantly, they had a coach prepare them the week before with one on one training and he was the one who attended the competition to coach both of them through all of their matches. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly for us, the academy doesn't just teach them BJJ, it reinforces core behaviors that we expect from our children - Respect, honor, and community. At the end of the day, we are all trying to raise the best humans we can and I can say with absolute confidence, that this academy is an integral part of that process for our children. I absolutely recommend Carlson Gracie, Temecula to anyone with any interest in Brazilian Jui-Jitsu.

When the master pays more attention to the parents and kids that have the most money invested or…read morethe master has parties at their house and let's the kids sleep in their beds with them, its a little strange, its like Micheal Jackson's Neverland

Great place to learn Taekwando for all ages. Safe, structured, and fun! If you're looking for a…read moregreat workout while you learn self defense skills this is the place!

Best in the biz. Expert, caring, and organized senseis will train you up right, no matter what…read moreyour age or ability level. Highest possible recommendation.

Probably the best dojo here in Riverside / San Diego County. Went to train here with a friend and…read moreI definitely got a workout in. I also realized how crummy I am defending myself. I mean, one of the students here took me down and I cried inside. The owner / head instructor Ty teaches his students the best of his knowledge with regards of Dedication, Discipline, and Development. The supporting instructors and Ty are incredibly good with kids, I mean I wish I had a kid so he can train here. All I can say is, I tried it out, and I loved every bit of it.

Training with Sifu-Don and the SoCal Wing Chun Academy has been a life-changing experience for my…read moreson and I. My wife and I want our kids to be involved in some type of sport or physical activity outside of daily school. My son had been a dedicated club soccer player for a few yrs but COVID put a damper on that so we were looking for something different he might like. I, personally, had always been a Bruce Lee fan and loved the art of Wing Chun but had never taken part in it. My son was 12 yrs old and had only done a little wrestling as far as self defense so I signed us up for a free week of classes. Usually a 12 yr old would be in the Youth classes but my son was allowed to train alongside me (46 yrs) in the adult classes with grown men and women. As soon as our first class was over he said, "Man, I can't wait to do this again!' He and I were hooked. We continued on for an entire yr together where we trained and fought alongside each other. I had no idea the impact it would have on him to see me (his own father) take my own ups n downs throughout the process of learning. He witnessed me get humbled many times during trainings (hard for a father to do/admit) but I knew I wanted him to see that I was willing to let him see me fail so he could also see me continue on and not give up. It took incredible discipline and dedication for us both but our bond and relationship as father and son took immense strides forward and watched my 12 yr old boy become an artist of Wing Chun during that time. He developed a love of the craft and discipline that Sifu-Don Presto and the many other coaches instilled in him along the way: Samba, Mike, Gabe, Charles, Jamere, Kevin, others. All great men with great character that held my son accountable but also gave him great praise and encouragement when earned. This was the longest my son and I had done anything together, how incredibly rewarding as a father. When I needed to take a break during summer, Sifu-Don offered my son a position as a coach for his Youth classes on Mon-Tues-Wed evenings. He was honored at the opportunity and jumped right in. Working with both, adults and young children (ages 6-12 yrs), men, women, girls, boys, has taught him so much as a young man and character development. Sifu-Don Presto and the staff of coaches at SoCal Wing Chun Academy (Murrieta) have made a life-changing impact on my son and I and have ignited a passion for the martial arts in him that I never saw coming. My wife and I are so incredibly thankful that we made this connection and hope other families may take advantage of such an opportunity. Stop by SoCal Wing Chun Academy today. -Tyler King

Great place to learn APPLIED WING CHUN that Ip Man taught GrandMaster Duncan Leung who then taught…read moreSifu Donald Presto.

Great gym to train at with lots of experience from the coaches. Depending on what you're looking…read morefor boxing, Muay Thai, no gi jiu jitsu, and mma this place is perfect. Close to home so even with a busy work day I can get a great workout in and keep moving forward :) stoked!

Great gym very knowledgeable and inviting and patient. Of all the martial arts gyms around here…read morethis one is the one for any and everyone