Heroes Martial Arts

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  Cathy N.

  A favorite place to drop in when I have the time!! Everyone here rolls with a lot of heart and gives me a challenge without being overwhelming. They are tough but very warm and friendly. As a woman on the smaller side, I felt very comfortable here and very much enjoyed the gym energy. Great place to look into if you're looking to add some extra spice to your normal training.

  Posted 10 months ago
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  Flora Chang

  This gym is an amazing place to train, whether you’re new to jiu-jitsu or looking to take your skills to the next level! What really stands out about this gym is the strong sense of community. The environment is friendly and encouraging, with a culture that’s both welcoming and motivating. It’s the kind of place where people genuinely support each other and share advice to help you improve. The camaraderie here makes it so much more than just a place to train; it feels like a second home. The instruction is absolutely top-tier. Coach Nick’s teaching style is highly structured and methodical, with a clear focus on breaking down techniques step by step. He has a knack for making even complex moves feel approachable, which is great for building a strong foundation or refining advanced techniques. His lessons are focused, consistent, and leave students with something concrete to take away every single class. The gym offers a great variety of classes—gi, no-gi, fundamentals (gi), and wrestling—so you’ll have everything you need to develop your skills in a well-rounded way. One of the best things about this gym is that you’re not just learning from Coach Nick (though his instruction is amazing)—you’re also learning from the other skilled jiu-jitsu practitioners here. The team environment is collaborative, and there’s always someone willing to share advice or offer tips to help you improve. It’s a culture of shared knowledge and growth that makes training here even more rewarding. I also can’t recommend the wrestling classes with Coach Taea enough. They’re high-energy, technical, and a fantastic way to complement your jiu-jitsu training. For women, I think this gym is a great choice. While I know some gyms can feel intimidating, this one fosters an inclusive and supportive environment. There’s a strong group of women who train here regularly, which adds to the overall positive dynamic. If you’re looking for a gym where you can challenge yourself, grow as a martial artist, and connect with a tight-knit group of people, this is the place. The combination of high-quality instruction, a strong sense of community, and the leadership of Coach Nick makes it stand out from the rest.

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Bryce

  This academy is a great place to learn and train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The coaching and classes are accustomed to new and seasoned practitioners alike. The mats, changing room, and restroom are well maintained and clean

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Gabriel Salas

  Well organized and embracing. I have two teens that have attended for over a year now and it’s helped set a foundation of confidence and the will to exert themselves. I can’t thank coach Nick and Chuck enough for their commitment dedication and support. They’re definitely like family.

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  edward stoner

  If you want a gym that has amazing camaraderie and get high quality coaching then heroes eastside is the place to be. SIGN UP

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Christina Bruni

  10/10 recommend Heroes Eastside if you want to train hard and gain a community. Coach Nick is extremely knowledgable and supportive; he will provide you with challenging classes and individualized feedback. In addition, there are usually a handful of black belts at every class willing to roll or work with lower belts. Bonus points for the gym being super clean!

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  Posted 2 years ago
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  Loverly Butor

  Been training here for about a month now, and they have an awesome team! So excited to learn more from them and get better after every class. Definitely recommend to anyone who's still on the fence about trying the beautiful art of jiu jitsu. Just do it 🤙🏽

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  Posted 2 years ago
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  Christian Reyes

  Best school around. Great coaches and good rolls all around. 10/10 highly recommend

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Rhudeboy

  Nick and the whole heroes team are friendly and down to earth. I met Nick back in 2016 and ever since then he’s always been helpful teaching us moves. I would recommend you sign and experience heroes for yourself.

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Michael

  This place is awesome! The instruction is great and the vibe is open and welcoming. I love the attention to detail when moves are shown. One of my favorite places to train, highly recommended!

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Justin C.

  One of the best Gyms that I’ve ever trained at. Everyone is extremely welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about Jiu Jitsu and helping others. Coach Nick is an active competitor with a plethora of knowledge that is well respected & connected in the BJJ community. If you’re an active practitioner or a new student, Heros is an amazing place to train!

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Dennis Lim

  One of, if not, the best BJJ schools! TLDR: great instructor with detailed instructions and a family friendly atmosphere with tough training in a clean facility. Instructor: This Heroes Martial Arts location is ran by "Eastside" Nick Borbon. An approachable instructor with a wealth of knowledge. From the moment you step into the academy, whether it's your first time there or been training at Heroes for >10 years, you'll be greeted by Eastside himself. He's a humble instructor that doesn't carry around that black belt ego that some instructors have. He'll listen and answer your questions and really break down the technique step by step. I've been able to personally ask him questions in advance or even right before class and he's always willing to help (sometimes even making it the lesson). Curriculum: The lessons follows the same curriculum cycle (eg: mounts for a couple weeks, guard passing, side control, etc) follow by a few weeks of Q&A/Instructor's choice then back to week 1. I appreciate this since you'll know the basic lesson being taught and if you'd miss that week, it'll go back to it. This provide structure in the lessons and not just a random move/lesson of the day. Not a big deal to me but the academy doesn't do stripes. They also don't have a big bravado belt ceremony where you have to pay to take a belt test or attend to get promoted. It's almost always by surprise and after a hard training session when you'd least expect it. Atmosphere: Easy going but tough. Sounds like an oxymoron but that's exactly what this place is. The people there are friendly and always willing to help you succeed. People will be in comp class to help prep their teammates even if they're not competing themselves. The tough part is the training (in a good way). There's always a few black belts in class helping out or drilling themselves. What this tells you is that you won't get lost if you have any questions during class and even at a high level, there's work to be done. You'll be able to roll with high level black belts even if you're at a lower belt level (I've been to places where the black belts would only roll with brown belt or above). Facility: Clean! Mats get cleaned after EVERY class. If there's blood, it'll be cleaned on the spot even if it's during everybody sparring (not just wiped down with a towel but also disinfected). The only drawback is there isn't a 5:00AM class for an early riser like myself (make it happen Nick!).

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Jayson Pizarro

  Dope vibes and awesome tech! One of the few places I will train when visiting my family in San Jose. Nick and everyone on the mat are extremely welcoming… be ready for tough technical rolls with new friends.

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Eric Eugenio

  This is the best academy. I’m a regular here so I’m a bit biased. Haha What I love about our gym is that we have a great instructor in Nick Borbon. He’s highly skilled with great instruction and an active competitor. He’s humble, down to earth and fun to be around. With that being said, his leadership creates an environment that makes it easy to learn and love jiu jitsu while meeting amazing people from all walks of life. The training is tough (in a good way) and everyone helps each other out. Not to mention, you will find multiple black belts on the mat at one time as well as all other levels. The support system for the journey is top notch at Heroes! A lot of the black belts here started together as white belts a decade or more ago. You can imagine the family vibe and obviously the comradery! If you’re looking for ways to improve your health, flexibility or just want to get in shape, come try jiu jitsu here at Heroes. They run a good intro program and if you decide you don’t like it, no hard feelings. It’s always best to try new things as long as they’re positive and may add value. P.S. Bring your kids too. They youth program is growing and Heroes is doing an amazing job. My daughter trains here occasionally. When I observe the kids and teens classes, I notice the skill they are learning but more importantly discipline. You can see it in their faces hope much they enjoy learning from Nick and Coach Chuck! They are having a great time in class and it doesn’t matter how physical gifted the kids are, they will learn to improve themselves under the Heroes guidance. That goes for all ages from youth to adults. Future black belts in the making.

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Christian Pan

  Heros Martial Arts is a fantastic gym that caters to all age groups and maintains a highly professional atmosphere. The coaching staff is exceptional, with a wealth of knowledge in BJJ. In particular, I took Coach Nick's classes (both gi and no gi), and I found them to be both enjoyable and informative. With students at all belt levels, Coach Nick provides opportunities to experience and understand the different aspects of each belt level. Overall, I highly recommend Heros Martial Arts for anyone looking for a welcoming and top-notch training facility.

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  S L.

  Dropped in many years ago and never left. The people make the gym and everyone is super supportive.

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  John Mercado

  This is an awesome gym that has knowledgeable instructors and a good training environment. Classes contain members of all skill levels, great for anyone looking to develop their skills. Start training with the Eastside crew now.

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Eric Sanchez

  Awesome gym. Great environment. Head Instructor Nick is very knowledgeable and has competed his whole BJJ career and still competes. Competition classes are offered here as well.

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Tino Diaz

  it's the best place to practice moves and not just to fight but had fun making friends during jitsu classes so l ask all you to join up because it's a great opportunity to had fun and enjoy to learn to be a great fighter but l like to called it '' great warrior '' to protect others and be a hero of caring for others before themselves so join now to find out ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Mai Tran

  My son been going here for more then 1year now. He enjoy it very much. He got bullied in shcool so I decided to put him in jiu-jitsu so he can learn to protect himself. Coaches here very knowledgeable. All the kids here is friendly and respectful one to another.

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Jackie Vasquez

  Excellent instruction! Family friendly: Kids and teen classes are awesome. Wrestling too. If you're new and have been wanting to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, highly recommend. Lots of black belts to roll with if you're more experienced! Clean, modern gym with changing rooms.

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  Posted 3 years ago
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  Pari Aryafar

  Lots of fun! Great training and instruction! I feel like they taught the techniques thoroughly and I enjoyed the experience a lot!

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  Posted 3 years ago