I travel a lot, and I always make it a point to find the best local academy to train at. I spent a week in Humboldt while visiting my kid in college over Thanksgiving break and had the chance to train here.
Every academy I’ve visited has had great jiu-jitsu and great people, but this place is on another level in every aspect. The professors and students are extremely technical, welcoming, and genuinely friendly.
Thank you, Professor Monty, and the entire team for being so amazing and hospitable. I’m looking forward to training with you again on my next visit!
My family has trained here 6 years now. My husband, three children, and even myself for 2 1/2 years.
We love the gym, and have been through all the ups and downs of COVID and post-COVID with the gym.
Coach/owner Monte is a wealth of knowledge and technician. Coach Marcello was and is beloved, but he has returned to Brazil. Coach Jack and Nato have been excellent leading the youth classes.
Kids have fun and have great technique, gym is clean and friendly and will push you to be your best. Staff is knowledgeable, approachable, and kind.
We love our gym. Highly recommend.
I have been training at Humboldt Jiu Jitsu for a little over three years now. Was looking to get in shape and learn some grappling skills, but I also found an amazing community of individuals who support and encourage each other to be the best versions of themselves. The instruction is top notch and the instructors create a culture of welcome for anybody who walks through that door. Everybody who trains is on their own journey and this is honored and valued at this gym. If you have any interest in training Jiu Jitsu, there is no better place to start your journey than at Humboldt Jiu Jitsu. First week is free so come try it out!
I attended the Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class on Friday for the first time, and I couldn’t have had a better experience! From the moment I walked in, the women at the gym made me feel incredibly welcomed and comfortable. The atmosphere was supportive, the instruction was excellent, and I had a fantastic time learning something new. The energy in the gym is amazing, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to try BJJ in a positive and empowering environment!
Say you’re a beginner — kid, youth, adult, old timer. Doesn’t matter!! These fine folx will welcome you and teach you with kind attentiveness.
And if you’re in a place in your life where self-defense training will help boost your confidence, sense of safety, or healing from abuse or trauma; this is the place to go. You will be respected and treated with with dignity ✊🏼
A few logistics: sign up on their website, and your first week is free! After that, as of summer 2024, you can either pay a monthly subscription of >$100 or $18 per visit, which is doable for those of us on modest budgets.
