4563 SW 71st Ave, Miami, FL 33155, USA
Arise Jiu Jitsu founded in July 2018, is created out of a strong passion and ceaseless commitment to make Martial Arts learning easy and accessible. Our mission is to provide quality, high level training to our students of all ages and levels.
Absolutely the Best!!! Coach Diesel and his amazing staff are about professionalism and growth. They teach by being role models to our kids, actively training with the adults and competing at the highest level. It’s a place where friends become family while executing JiuJitsu to its highest standard. Check them out. ARISE FAMILY.
Best jiujitsu school in South Florida! If you want to develop your Gi or NoGi jiujitsu, this is the school to do it. Professor Diesel is a true Martial Artist who leads by example by constantly competing. They also have an amazing kids program as well.
Cannot recommend this place enough. Great kids program and great for adults of all levels.
Amazing place. Great people. Love the way the professor teaches, kids class is amazing
Absolutely stellar experience at this jujutsu martial arts studio in Miami, Florida! As a parent, I couldn't be more impressed with their programs tailored for kids as young as three. The fact that they offer specialized seminars for law enforcement speaks volumes about their commitment to serving the community. It's evident that this family-owned and operated studio is dedicated to its mission. The instructors provide excellent service, creating a nurturing and empowering environment for children to learn the art of jiu-jitsu. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to instill discipline, confidence, and respect in their kids while having a blast!
Clean mats, great instruction and amazing personal development! I am thoroughly impressed with how much this dojo has developed my children. Within a few weeks I notice they have more confidence, discipline and focus. Sensei Diesel, Coach Engels and Coach Chico not only teach them sound jiujitsu technique but take time to develop them on a personal level. Highly recommend Arise
Visiting from Philadelphia and had a great time! Great environment, great people, great instructions highly recommend!
Awesome team, awesome professor and coaches. If you like the family atmosphere, this is the place.
Arise offers a stable, healthy, and structured setting to learn BJJ. There is a natural extension of the discipline that promotes integrity and builds character, and this is greatly augmented by Professor Diesel, Coach Michelle, and the excellent team of skilled and caring coaches on the mat. There is a culture of respect and kindness at Arise that our family has benefitted from greatly, and deeply appreciates. We’ve been members of Arise for 1.5 years at the time of this review.
Great training for both gi and no gi. Family environment from all the coaches and team members. Highly recommend Arise for all ages and skill levels!
Wonderful gym! Spacious and very clean, everyone is helpful and respectful. The vibe is great, and the team has a large range of skill levels. And there’s options for morning classes as well as evening classes. Love this place!
Arise is a great jiu-jitsu academy for all ages from kids to adults, boys and girls. The professor and coaches are patient and skilled making sure everyone learns at their own pace. My kids are building confidence and discipline which is something that will help them throughout any aspect of their life as they get older. It is a great atmosphere and family friendly.
Very welcoming experience especially for family and kids. The coaches and members are always willing to help and welcome everyone with a smile. Even the most unexperienced participant can have a wonderful time and learn an invaluable art.
Arise is such a welcoming place, from the kids to the adults, it is a caring and supportive community. From the first day you’ll feel the acceptance, you’ll feel like you’re right where you belong and that goes for both the adults and kiddos. To witness the more experienced kids showing my daughter what to do and how to do it on her day without Diesel or any coach asking them to speaks VOLUMES to the type of environment in Arise. You just have to experience it.
Amazing coaches, great place everyone is like family!
Great academy. I don’t train regularly at this gym because I live very far but when I’m in the area I love training at Arise. There is a great atmosphere and the classes are amazing.
My husband has been training here for quite a while and I was so happy that he found his other "home". Diesel, Michelle, Mika, and Kat set a great example and are absolutely amazing. Besides their dedication and passion, they are very humble, patient and welcoming. Our 3.5 year old son recently started this summer and loves it! I am extremely happy that they opened up this new class for kids starting at age 3, Arise is family!!
Arise is not only my school but my family. The facility is modern, clean, the professor and coaches are welcoming and knowledgeable. You won't find a better academy here in SFL. They have classes for kids since 3 yrs old!
We have been with Arise since they opened and I can’t Emphasis enough how amazing and professional they are. My son looks up to all the professors. They have helped him grow and build confidence . They continue to teach him to never give up, and that it is not always about winning but about learning. We now have started our five year old as well, and he loves it. Thank you professor Diesel and All the coaches! We are so happy to be part of Arise family! 🙏🏻💪🏼👊🏻
This is a great school Very professional and my daughter loves it. Very excited to go to her class and learn this incredible sport. Thank you Pref Diesel and Coach Michelle. Looking forward to being here for many many years!
Arise has truly changed my life from helping me get in shape to helping me mentally Professor Diesel is so dedicated to every student and it really makes you feel apart of the family. Coach Mika, Michelle and Kat Mika are so detail oriented and will take you step by step thought every move till you get it!
The best jiu jitsu school in Miami!! Professor Daniel “Diesel” Fundora is amazing along with the coaches Michelle, Mika, and Kat!! The gym is family owned and operated. My son is 7 years old and began going amid the pandemic, the school has been a blessing. He’s been going to the gym for close to 2 years and he has learned many valuable lessons on the mat as well as off the mat. They not only teach jiu jitsu, they teach kids many other life lessons from respect to responsibility and self confidence. They offer the full package when it comes to child development and jiu jitsu training. If your looking for an all around well rounded jiu jitsu school where your child will get the attention needed to succeed in the competition world, or just want your child to practice jiu jitsu and help your child with any behavioral or discipline issues, this is the place for you. We love “Professor Diesel” and the whole Arise family. #AriseFamilia is the place you can trust and be sure loyalty, respect and proper morals are instilled on the daily. 🙏 “ARISE”
I am truly blessed to have come across Arise. Not only do we learn from top notch world champion competitors, we thrive creating new bonds in the family environment Professor Diesel and Michelle have created. Their kids program is one of best instilling values and character traits that can be used both on and off the mat. Happy to have found a home for myself and my kids
My wife and daughter train @ this Gym and it is their happy place where they look forward to go every day, it's very clean with a nice atmosphere ! Professor Diesel and all the coaches are very professional. I couldn't think of a better place for my family to train Jiu Jitsu.
The atmosphere here is amazing. Professor Danny and his coaching staff genuinely cares about the progression of their athletes. The people here treat each other with respect and there is a sense of loyalty. Love this place.
Gran honor de pertenecer y q me hayan abierto las puertas a una escuela de gran gusto como lo es Arise , ambiente súper sano, familiar y con una enseñanza de gran calidad, directa a sus grupos y alumnos. Con una aprendizaje al 100% y evolución en nuestro aprendizaje. Gracias por tanto ya q esto no es una carrera sino un un viaje de aprendizajes y sabidurías para la vida Oss
If you or your kids are looking to start Jiujitsu or just moved and want to find a new place come on by. ARISE is by far one of the BEST Jiujitsu schools out here. Come check the place out and see it for yourself. The Professor and Coaches here are great at what they do, they are very talented. Everyone who trains here becomes FAMILY. And there is no place better to learn, grow and become great at something than doing it with amazing Professors, coaches, and teammates who are all family. 👍👍👍👍
My son and my husband went several times to open mat, my daughter went cross training at Arise Jiu Jitsu. My best friend and her daughter train there every day. Professor Diesel is the most kind and welcoming person, the gym is very clean and spacious. Wonderful experience every single time. I wish more gyms were as welcoming as Arise. We highly recommend them.
Perhaps the best place to learn jiu jitsu. The instructors invest time and effort in their students. I wouldn't have it any other way
This gym is one of the cleanest gyms out there. Both the professors and the students are top notch and have great technique, enough to challenge any practitioner. Great sense of family and extremely respectful atmospher. Would recommend this gym to anyone that wants a great workout along with a clean and respectful atmosphere. And they have a really popular open mat on Sundays that gets packed!
So, as my many photos can attest. I like to train. I've been to many schools, and continue to visit friends at other schools. I'm not the best by far, I like to say I'm just really good at getting beat up, but I'm happy to report most of my partners say I'm good, good at getting smashed lol. I call Arise BJJ my home base. I was with a different school for years, but my job took me out of the country for a few years and I came back looking for a new BJJ home. My old school was still there, but as most of us know, if it's not convenient as far as distance to get there, price ranges, and a different feel for management, I had to look for a new school. I visited several, and stopped when I got to Arise. One of the main sell points for me was the blog Michelle posted on the website, go read it, she did a great job and it got me in the door. Professor Danny "Diesel" is a dad, and Michelle (Purple belt Co-owner) is a mom. I'm a dad, so they understand the needs of a family and Jiu jitsu is a family. They've really brought that feel of family and comraderie to this school. All levels, ages, and backgrounds walk though the door with a good attitude and the atmosphere here is always welcoming. BJJ has so many benefits, confidence, weight loss, stress management, just Google it and see for yourself. If you're on the fence, or even thinking about visiting, just come and see for yourself what Arise BJJ and the world of Jiu Jitsu has to offer you. See you on the mats readers, I look forward to getting smashed but always surviving 😉 Oh yes, forgot to mention, very clean, they do this foot cleaning thing you don't see at many places. They have two working bathrooms, good parking, and offer many different hours to train. They are very forgiving if you're trying to drop off your kids at school in the morning and make it to class late. Appreciate all you do guys!
High level training & great family environment.
I enrolled my daughter Paloma in Arise about 2 months ago and It turned out to be the best decision. ever! Professor and all the coaches are dedicated and very good with our kids. The environment is amazing and it makes you want to be there every day and miss it when you can’t go. My daughter is so into it and every day she look forward to her Jiu Jitsu class. Highly recommended!
We are very happy to be part of the Arise family, my son has been with them since they started and I have seen him grow into the sport steadily. My favorite part is at the end when Coach Danny reminds the kids to be grateful and thankful to specially us the parents for everything we do for them 😉
My 12 year old son joined Arise about a month ago, the coach immediately took him in as if he was family and has taught him endless life skills. He has a new found love for Jiujitsu! We are beyond happy with this school and all they offer. Hoping to stay here for many many years. Thank You Arise for the dedication and wisdom you have taught us!
Professor Diesel, Coach Michelle and the entire coaching staff really care about the kids and bring out the hustle and the best in each of them. Great instructors and mentors. Their experience and dedication is proven and I could not be prouder to have my 5 year old as part of the team. True family environment!
Top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Miami. Arise has everything we looked for in a jiu-jitsu school. Family oriented with a professor that is caring, experienced and passionate about jiu-jitsu. Kids are taught discipline and respect. Amazing school with talented coaches that will help your child grow as a person and as an athlete. We highly recommend ARISE.
I joined Arise and attended a few classes before I decided Jiu Jitsu wasn't my thing. I was surprised to receive a personal message from Diesel (one of the professors) when I stopped attending, asking if everything was okay. If he took time out of his day to check on someone that attended just a couple classes, you have to imagine he has an intense dedication to his students. Even though Jiu Jitsu wasn't for me, I can't imagine having had a better experience than I had at Arise. Also, everyone at this gym seems really nice and eager to help. Close knit group. 5 stars, guys.
Professor Diesel and Michelle run a fantastic facility. They are extremely dedicated to their students and are constantly looking to make improvements to not only the facility, but to you as a person. They are BIG on cleanliness which is also very important when choosing a place to train. I did a few trial classes at a couple different gyms before signing up with Arise and in the end, I definitely made the right decision. They give a warm welcome to anyone who wants to stop by and the family-oriented atmosphere is something that immediately stuck with me.
I'm a student there and I really enjoy it. It has got to be one of the best Jiu jitsu gyms I know and have been too. It's just such a family environment but also such a good place to train. Love it and would recommend to anyone.
One of the best BJJ schools in South Florida. Professor Diesel does an excellent job explaining all techniques and has a great kids program as well!
Professor Fundora is an excellent instructor and very knowledgeable. He articulates the tactic extremely well so that it's clear and makes sure you know it intimately and his attention to the details are excellent. Him and the other coaches are great with children and it's an over all good family vibe in the dojo. I highly recommend this spot
Great instruction and camaraderie. Everyone trains hard and has the right attitude. It starts from the top. Prof. Diesel takes the time to clearly explain each technique and coaches everyone along. Coach Michelle also sets the tone with her discipline and dedication. The school also has other strong competitors that raise everyone’s level. Prof. Diesel and Coach Michelle also show genuine concern for each of their athletes. We train hard and enjoy ourselves, here!
My grandson has been part of the Arise family since the beginning. It is an amazing environment with a dedicated professor. The location is central, and the facility is clean. My grandson truly enjoys training there.
Love this place❤️ my son trains there and he enjoys it very much husband and wife team!! They make you feel like family!! Diesel and his are super nice!! Recommend it 💯❤️🙏🏻🥰
Arise has become my second home. I began training with Professor Diesel a couple years ago, and when I found out he was opening his own dojo, it was a no brainer to come train with him. The school's rapid growth is a testament to Professor Diesel's commitment to his students. Likewise, the Arise students and family make it a fun and welcoming environment to train at. Overall, a lot of fun, a lot of hard work, and lot of love from everyone. Thank you for everything you offer.
Professor Diesel is awesome! He takes his time to explain the technique of the day and the environment is very family like! Really good people and amazing facility! Come and try a class! You won’t regret it!🥋
Amazing place for kids, teens, and adults! Started going here beginning of April and will never leave! Professor Danny is an amazing instructor and very helpful when needed. Pays attention to all individuals and helps everybody as needed. I recommend everybody to sign up here !
Awesome Jiu-Jitsu gym, great atmosphere for any age or level. Professor Danny is extremely detailed in breaking down techniques and concepts. Open Mats on Sunday’s are always packed with good rolls. 🤙🏼
Great atmosphere and top notch instruction from a World Champion. Professor Fundora is a wonderful instructor with a talent for communicating.
Great instruction from an excellent Professor. My kids and I have visited multiple times and attended classes. Inviting atmosphere. Excellent coaching.
Excellent place to begin your Jiu-Jitsu journey. I’ve trained at arise with profesor Diesel for almost a year now and I can confidently say that the environment, instruction and comradery here is amongst the best. Arise is a excellent place to train for people of all walks whether you are a casual practitioner or you have competitive aspirations. I tell my friends all the time, the only regret I have about Jiu-Jitsu is not starting sooner!
This great school embodies everything martial arts and jiu jitsu stand for. The head professor is a world class jiu jitsu competitor and knows how to make champions. The vibes and the energy at the dojo is second to none. I highly recommend any veterans that need a place to train and get ready to compete to come and try out this school. Also, the friendly and welcoming nature of the people at the school makes it the perfect place for beginners to get involved. They also have a popular kids program. Overall it’s a great school.
Family friendly environment and top notch instruction. Thank you Prof. Diesel for being tactful and for helping me improve my Jiu-Jitsu.
Professor Daniel is an amazing teacher and mentor to the kids, teens, and adults. It is a very family oriented environment. We have seen a continuous improvement since our son has been attending.
Arise is a beautiful and spacious academy that is always clean and inviting. Professor Fundora AKA Diesel, is a world champion athlete that details step by step instructions for new and experienced practitioners alike. Come drop by for a class and I’m sure you’ll be impressed with the environment and Professor Diesel’s ability to teach you and your kids.
Absolutely no better instruction and training environment for jiu jitsu and Professor Danny shows a sincere interest in everyone’s progression and is an exceptional teacher. Wether your starting out or been training for years, Professor Danny will take your jiu jitsu game to the next level. Highly Recommended!
Great place to train! The team is amazing and help you push to achieve your goals.
Arise is by far one of the best jujitsu schools. Professor Daniel is not only a constant role model for his students, hes professional, loving, compassionate, and smart. He loves what he does and strives everyday to encourage a positive learning environment. Along with Coach Michelle they have brought a new Jujitsu Family to Miami you will want to be a part of. Both parents of young children who value positive discipline, structure, and the opportunity to learn self defense while also having some fun. I highly recommend them to everyone!
Estoy muy agradecida le enseñan muy buena disiplina respeto amor a su familia gracias 🙏 🙏🙏❤️ Mon Analia and JONATHAN
A school led by a world champion? Sign me up! Love this place.
Professor Danny/ Diesel is a high level competitor and great instructor. He breaks down techniques to allow everyone from beginners to advanced students to understand. Arise is a family friendly environment that’s great for everyone from children to adults to train.
Professor Danny is a IBJJF World Masters Champion, and he translates his achievements as a competitor seamlessly on to the mats to provide exceptional instruction. He is so encouraging, and has shown immense interest in the development of his students on and off the mats. He is training his students to not only be better fighters, but better people. The gym is very clean, and parking is easy to find. I highly recommend Arise Martial Arts for a family oriented environment that provides top quality training.
I have known Professor Fundora for a very long time. He is a jiu-jitsu world champion and an incredible, humble human being. This academy is highly recommended.
Great environment for the entire family. Professor Daniel teaches with patience and passion.
Danny is dynamic instructor, very patience. He is one the best instructor in Miami I ever met. This jujitsu gym is very family oriented I am bless meeting him. I so grateful being apart a great team. He always keep me motivation to lose weight lived a healthy lifestyle. Please come by check this amazing place.
I have personally knows Professor Danny for almost 10 years. He is what you consider the top elite BJJ practitioner. Not only is he a World Champion but one hell of a competitor who competes actively and wins almost every single match. His teaching skills is amazing with his care and patience towards his members and fellow team mates. One of the most technical guys in the sport by far.
I highly recommend Arise Martial Arts. There is a family atmosphere at Arise Martial Arts. The professor is highly trained and well versed in all Martial Arts. This is a great place if your a beginner or advanced. Everyone is treated like family!
Great Instructor, Diesel is a technician in jiu jitsu. Extremely detailed, humble, friendly, perfect dojo for the beginner to the experienced.
Your one stop for high class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with certified black belt and world champion Daniel Fundora. Whether it is to loose weight, learn self-defense or train to compete he has it all in one with a friendly environment and attention to detail.
Professor Danny aka “Diesel” has a great love and respect for the art of Jiu Jitsu. If you’re looking for a Jiu Jitsu school with a Professor that has a passion for teaching adults as well as kids then look no further. Arise Jiu Jitsu is a first class school with a first class Professor.
I've been blesed to have known Danny since he began his BJJ Journey. I mention this because the way he started is the way he continues. Tenacious with his discipline, always willing to help, strong competitor as he holds several gold medals including world champion, and relentless. This would be the perfect place for anyone looking to get some insights to competition or self defense as he also has a background in striking. He has a clean facility which is a reflection of the respect he has for the gentle art. Must visit at least once if you're in the area, but beware cause you might get hooked.
This its gonna be one of best places you can train the real art of Jiujitsu Professor Diesel is ea very knowledge and experience, very friendly and most important respectful human being. Would recommend for all skill levels.
I highly recommend this dojo. The instructor is thorough when he teaches and has amazing technique. Definitely a great atmosphere and safe family environment.
Very professional and a awesome place to go train. Very good at teaching students to how to improve their skills in Jujitsu.
A great place to learn. Family oriented environment with World class jiujitsu instructors.
What an amazing gym with an awesome instructor and world champion great place to train and get some great knowledge
World class jiu jitsu from a world champion
diesel is a high level competitor with alot of experience. Its a great atmosphere to be in from children to adults!
If you're after a place to start a new journey in martial arts, stay fit or just be part of a wonderful team then look no further than Arise Martial Arts! From casual practicioners to competitors, adults and kids alike will find themselves learning alot from Professor Fundora and the team over at Arise. Definitely recommend giving them a visit!
Great school, led by one of the fiercest I’ve had the pleasure of training with. So glad he’s branched our to pass on the knowledge he possesses to all whom are willing to embrace it.
Inviting atmosphere and quality instruction from one of the best in Miami. Jiu Jitsu will change your life and professor Fundora is an amazing guide.
This place is the best! Not only is it run by a World Champion, he is also an amazing instructor with a real passion for teaching! I am a BJJ Black Belt and spent many years training with Daniel “Diesel” Fundora, and when I opened my own Academy in Colorado, I made sure to have him come to do a seminar at my school, so that my students could benefit from his incredible knowledge and energy. If you are anywhere near here, you will love this place!
I’ve been training bjj for over 10 years and I’m happy to say that I found a place where I can feel I’m constantly improving. The sport has changed and evolved dramatically over the years and these guys make they keep up with it. I love, respect and admire coach D for his dedication and drive to share with others what he’s learned in his bjj journey.
Get knowledge from a world champion in Brazilian jiu jitsu. One of the most technical and wise people I'd had the pleasure to learn from! I would definitely recommend to anyone
One of the most professional BJJ teachers I have ever encountered. He goes through the foundations to ensure you can grasp basic self-defense, and his advanced techniques are unmatched. Very humble and always willing to help you out either in fine tuning your skills or learning something new. Thank you Arise!!
Outstanding instruction in a family atmosphere.
Professor Diesel is detail oriented and makes learning a move easy to understand. It is a great school to train BJJ.
I have been practicing jiu jitsu for 8 years. I am very picky about where I train and especially where I take my young kids to train. Arise is the perfect place for my Kids to learn the self discipline and techniques they need to be well rounded confident individuals. And I as a competitor get the best training in town with high level guys who are all cool with no ego or drama. Arise is my family's sanctuary.
One of a kind Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy. Highly recommend it from kids to adults. Professor Danny Fundora is incredible.
Professor Danny is a legit high level world champ black belt under Michel “Buiu” Pereira he has a gift in teaching Bjj that will help you understand each technique very clearly he doesn’t just show you how to do it but he explains why you have to do it. I 100% recommend to check his academy out I promise you will not regret it you will only be learning the finest Bjj.
Professor danny “diesel” fundora is an awesome Professor. Very knowledgeable, respectful and will always treat you with respect . He’s always been helpful and always eager to help with anyone that may have a question. From white belt to black belt. Does not matter your skill level. If you are in the area And don’t know where’s to go, this is the place. All you have to do is give it a chance and you will see for yourself.
Ive know professor Danny for about 9 years and watching him evolve from blue-black belt. If you’re looking for pure traditional Brazilian jiu-jitsu, this is the place to train. There’s a lot of school out there that you are kind of skeptical about they’re lineage but I guarantee you this is as pure and legit as it get with the Carlson Gracie Lineage under Michel “Buiu” Pereira. Join the school and enjoy learning from a IBJJF world champion, you won’t regret it!
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