As a combat veteran of the United States Army,101st Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade, 1st Battalion of the 187th Infantry regiment. Also having served in the 1st Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), and the 1st Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq). I'm extremely proud of what they stand for. It's very personal to me to help our fellow veterans, active duty, and family members. It's a camaraderie not only for those who served or are serving, not only their family members, but a community as a whole. I decided to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with my daughters, first learners all of us, and it would help us have a stronger family unity. As a single father of two girls I wanted to participate in something together, so this is what I thought would work. It has. It has made them more competitive and by competitive I see it as a productive and healthy competitiveness. It has helped them with agility, coordination, and concentration. I have had the pleasure of working with Frank Balcorta at the University of La Verne where we both attended for our Bachelors of Business. From veteran to veteran we have always tried helping other veterans in any way, shape, or form. This is his calling to help veterans, I stand by him, and support him and his partners 100%. I'm also a MSW, which I received from USC, and helping veterans was a concentration of mine. They make you feel like family, and the dedication that they have is amazing. You will not regret participating in this community/family, because it is more than just a gym, so please come by. read more

I could never really express how special this place is in a couple words. My son is currently Homeschooled and has always been shy. I wanted to get him into Jiu Jitsu to help him break out if his shell and gain the confidence he needs to handle daily challenges. Since the start Coach Frank and Linda have been the most amazing people ever along with all of the rest of the staff. Coach Frank has impacted my child's life more than he even realizes because my son now is gaining that courage and confidence he needed. When my son first started he was so scared and now he looks forward to the classes! They are all so patient with the kids. Explain things so well to where the children are in full understanding of what's happening and why they are building these skills. The environment they have created here feels like family which is so heartwarming. It warms my heart to see people who genuinely love what they do and do it so well. If your looking for a place to have your child grow more than just Jiu Jitsu skills, this is the place to go. Ive been extremely blessed to have been able to find a place like this! read more

I love this gym. The staff are very friendly and the place is clean. But I did have one negotiate encounter. I went to the gym with my 17 year old sister and after working out I was greeted by people named "rocks" and "rose" they informed me of an individual named Dale Emmanual Wilson who loved 17 year olds. After I left and was in the parking lot, I found this dale individual . He started to flirt with my sister by calling her an untarnished penny , until he found out she was portaguse. Once he found out, he tried to hit my sister with a piss jug, but he fell because of his chicken legs. His hair unit would fall off and so did his 100% polyester clothing. Eventually he screamed "every night" before crying and running away to his boyfriend. He then started to cry about the 121,000 dollars of debt. His in and the 1400 a month child support payments. read more

I am very grateful to be a part of this organization. I joined to put my 8 year old girl and 5 year old boy through training that I couldn't provide myself. It is extremely good and not just the Jui-Jitsu itself but also the teaching of preparation. The handling of there uniforms, there hydration, there hygiene and punctuality. It reminds me of what I did in the military. It is instilling in the kids discipline. I would also like to mention that this organization attracts like minded parents, It is a very pro family organization. Now the Jui-Jitsu itself is really great because what I see is that the training is translating very well into the competitions because there are a lot of victories under there belt. Absolutely no regret from me and I look forward to a very long relationship. read more

I highly Recommend this gym!! I checked out other gyms in the AV and I'm so glad I came across Victorum Athletics. Everyone is friendly and excited to train. Professor frank and the rest of the staff are awesome and always do a great job teaching the class. If you are a working professional with a busy schedule squeezing in some time to train is not always easy but victorum offer classes at different times and days of the week! That was a BIG thing for me. Kids classes are awesome! I always see the kids having a great time and enjoying the training. I love this gym so much that recommended it to my girlfriend for her son. We singed him up and he loves it! read more

Best Jiu Jitsu Gym in the AV! I have trained at a few different gyms and Victorum Athletics is by far the best gym I've been to. Ian, Frank, and Richie are awesome coaches and closely work with you to make sure you're really grasping the concepts. The coaches and team really create a welcoming environment that you can feel since day one. It's easy to see they actually care and have passion about teaching to students of all ages and different levels of experience. They make an effort to reach out to our military veterans and bring awareness to mission 22 which I really respect. They also have some extra Gi's to borrow if you don't have your own yet! read more

Hands down the best place to train in the Antelope Valley. All the instructors are very professional and welcoming. The kids program is great, my daughter has been training for 6 months and I've seen lots of improvement in her discipline and focus at home and school since she started training in BJJ. My wife loves the women's program that is unique to Victorum. I always feel like I'm amongst family when I train. If you are looking for top tier jiu jitsu training with great people in a great atmosphere, Victorum Athletics is the place for you. Stop by and talk to Frank, you won't be disappointed. read more

I can't say enough about this place. My youngest son has been attending almost since the gym has opened and it has been such a rewarding experience. More then just Jiu Jitsu they teach their students discipline, hard work and unselfish team work. In an individual sport it's amazing the lessons in team work and leadership my son has learned from coaches Frank and Ritchie. Two great guys that really care for their students. A truly family environment that I would recommend to anyone even thinking about trying BJJ or martial arts. By far the best BJJ in the Antelope Valley! read more

I've been going here for several months now and I absolutely love it! Coach Frank, Coach Richie and Professor Ian are some of the best instructors that I have had. They also make donations and contributions from their profits to local charities as well as military charities as well. If you are a veteran, like myself, I encourage you to come down and give Victorum a try. It reminds me of the brother/sisterhood that we had in the military. I truly love this place, and the staff. I can't say enough good things about this gym! read more

The best in the AV! Both of my daughters have fallen in love with BJJ thanks to Victorum and the amazing staff! After just one BJJ lesson, I was completely hooked as well! The lessons are great and the workout is amazing. Not only are you learning the sport of Jiu Jitsu but you are also learning self-defense. I have felt incredibly welcomed since the day I walked in the door. I looked into other gyms in the area and nothing compares to Victorum. Ps. The facility is consistently improving and always kept clean! read more

By far, this gym is one of the BEST, most welcoming jiujitsu gyms I have ever joined! Whether you are brand new or have years of experience, I HIGHLY recommend you check this place out. Everyone (students, instructors, and management) are all very respectful, do their best to make you feel comfortable and part of their family. The rates are fair, without over pricing you, and one of the options comes with a free gi! If I could give this gym more than a 5 star rating, I definitely would. read more

Friendly and cohesive community for anyone wanting to learn this art. I cannot recommend Victorum enough, especially to anyone interested in competition and being part of a supportive and accomplished community. Victorum has helped our daughter not only become more confident, but also a better thinker in school, with friends, and whenever in a challenging situation. It's training of the mind and body. Big Thank you and kudos to Frank and all the instructors at Victorum. read more

Four years ago I visited Yelp looking for a place to learn self defense. I signed up for a free trial at Victorum Athletics, and I not only found a place to learn self defense, I also found a great community! Victorum is a wonderful gym to train at. I've experienced a safe training environment and high-quality instruction. Jiu jitsu is a great hobby, and perfect for the whole family. I highly recommend you give Victorum a try! read more

Highly recommend Victorum. The staff is kid friendly and their facility is clean. The staff balance work and play for the little kids. The kids learn the moves while playing games and take water breaks throughout the session. They are well organized and answer any questions you may have without making you feel incompetent. They are also reasonably priced. Overall I'm very happy with our experience so far! read more

Well we all know 2020 may have made us all lose our sanity but this year we decided to get out of that funk and get our kids out and moving. We all gained some pounds so it's been a great way to shed them and finally feel some type of normality and interact with people in a safe way. My son struggled at first but now he loves the class and dropped that quaratined weight read more

Highly recommend, recently got a black belt here. Although recently there's this tall black dude. He smells horrible and is socially awkward. I think he's a streamer because he often talks about how he's famous online. I asked what his name is online and he said Low tier god? I looked deeper and found out the guy dated a 17 year old. Other than that. Come through!! read more

Victorum Athletics is a great gym for women and children. The environment is welcoming, safe, and supportive, and the coaches truly care about their students. They offer women's-only classes, which makes it an empowering and comfortable place to train. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a positive jiu-jitsu community. read more

Great place really for the veteran at heart it's like a family here and when I had no where to go they took me in I love this place and feel at home when I train not to mention the high caliber training here it's perfect for the hobbyist or the competitor this juijitsu gym is amazing check it out. read more

I recommend Victorum Athletics to anyone wanting to do jiu jitsu, wrestling or self defense! The staff is amazing on every level. They truly care about the individual's growth and development both on and off the mat. They are the real deal and my family is forever grateful for Victorum Athletics. read more