Gavin Carew

As a disclaimer, I've trained here since 2015. I think what makes Praxis unique is that you are free to do Jiu jitsu how you like. If you just want some exercise, nobody will pressure you in to rolling hard or competing. If you want to compete, you will be pushed by all the high- level Jiu jitsu, including by professors Larry and Marty who roll frequently.

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Posted 2 years ago

E. P.

Professor Larry, is the Man!

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Posted 2 years ago

Adam Grimm

Awesome gym to train at. I drop in and train here when traveling to Seattle. Larry is great at teaching those little details that help improve your technique.

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Posted 2 years ago

Matt Vardeman

I had the opportunity to train at this gym. Great instruction, structured classes, good safe competitive environment that focused on learning. Highly recommend this gym in Seattle.

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Posted 2 years ago

Brett Walker

While traveling for work I was able to take a class with Larry. He was very knowledgeable and was able to improve my understanding of how to utilize my training partner’s weight/pressure to improve my position. It was a very challenging session. I am excited to come back on my next trip.

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Posted 3 years ago

Randall Sanders

Fantastic gym to train at. I was visiting from Tennessee and Professor Larry was extremely welcoming, as were his students. He loaned me a gi with no hesitation and allowed me to join his advanced class. The rolls were very hard but safe, everyone was trying to get better and not trying to hurt anyone just to win. Very competitive gym, very clean, and I would recommend training here whether you live in Seattle or are just visiting.

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Posted 3 years ago

Ranjan Lamichhane

A really cool place to master the art of Jiu Jitsu. The trainer is great, and so are all the people you train with. Very respectful, technical, and fun.

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Posted 3 years ago

Brian LosKamp

Amazing people. Amazing training. Amazing instructor - Professor Larry is who you want to train you. Give Praxis a try and you will not regret it.

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Posted 3 years ago

Valerie Hawkins

I trained here while travelling for work and had a wonderful experience! Larry was approachable, friendly, and of course knowledgeable. The students were welcoming and helpful when I had questions. I especially loved the advanced class where Larry showed us just a couple moves and taught broad concepts but then allowed the students to be creative and play with the new movements/concepts. I found it very helpful adding that in after standard drilling to see how if fits in with your overall game. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Seattle!

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Posted 3 years ago

Beatrice Jin

I trained at Praxis for a week from out of town in 2019 and the experience stuck with me ever since. Larry has created in incredible, inclusive environment where people of all levels can safely train and develop as martial arts. I visited again in 2022 and was not disappointed. This is one of the best places in town to start your jiu-jitsu journey. Solid fundamentals, plenty of details, helpful students, well run class.

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Posted 4 years ago

Kogaion Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo

While in Seattle I trained at Praxis BJJ. I highly recommend training there if you are in town or want to become a student. Professor Larry’s quality teaching is top notch, the class is well balanced with drilling, situationals and sparring. Students are welcoming and friendly, facility has a clean elevated extra-cushioned mat area. Safe, technical and welcoming.

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Posted 4 years ago

kaushali kanakia

Praxis is a great gym with lots of classes for beginners to train through the week. The teachers are kind and patient. Even with little to no knowledge before joining, I enjoy every class and feel I am getting better every time. Larry is a great teacher!

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Posted 4 years ago

Sebastian Matei

Just started training BJJ a month ago here and have really enjoyed it. Everyone is laid back and want to help you improve. Instructors, including the owner Larry are welcoming and knowledgeable. It's worth checking out, especially if you're near downtown Seattle.

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Posted 4 years ago

Matthew L

Praxis is an awesome place to train for everyone from beginners to advanced competitors. Larry is a great coach and makes everyone feel welcome on the mat. Couldn't ask for a better team to train with!

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Posted 6 years ago

Costa Vlachos

I was there for 4+ years. Great school with an awesome professor. Would recommend for both beginners and experienced BJJ practitioners.

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Posted 6 years ago

Baruch Spier

I've dropped in at Praxis a couple of times while visiting Seattle to work. It is a top notch BJJ school with great classes and tough classmates. If I lived in Seattle, this would be my go-to BJJ place.

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Posted 6 years ago

Matt O

I've been training under Professor Larry for about 8 months. I love how the lessons are structured, how much effort is put into avoiding injuries (warmups, warnings, advice), and the tempo of instruction. Initially I wanted to try out BJJ for 3 months or so, but now Im hooked for good.

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Posted 6 years ago

case harts

I have been training for nearly a decade and Praxis is one of the best run programs I have had the pleasure of training in. Prof Larry is fantastic in how he teaches and his set up for running all his classes. Even his new students are very competent and kind. He really teaches you how to grow on and off the mats. Definitely come here.

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Posted 6 years ago

Peter Chen

I went to their Friday open mat. It was highly structured, with warmups, flow rolling, and then sparring rounds with partners that are preselected. I really enjoyed dropping in. It’s a really safe and friendly environment.

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Posted 7 years ago

Virginia Thompson

Praxis was an awesome place to train all around- welcoming, challenging, and detail-oriented. Larry was nice enough to tailor the classes to what I was working on, and I learned some great new moves and adjustments to my game. I can't recommend this gym highly enough to BJJ practitioners of all levels.

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Posted 7 years ago

Alex A

While in Seattle for business, I had the opportunity to swing by Praxis BJJ for the intermediate level class after a long day in the office. Needless to say, I had an incredible time: Larry King is a great teacher who identified key aspects of techniques that I didn’t even think about upon initial learning while ensuring that every person in class was up to speed with the sequence of the day. When it came to sparring, I had the pleasure of training against some really tough folks who kept me honest with their skill and technique. I can say with 100% confidence that training at Praxis BJJ was the highlight of my work trip and I cannot wait to visit again. I highly recommend for newcomers to jiu jitsu or visitors in the Seattle area to pay a visit to this welcoming and skilled gym!

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Posted 7 years ago

Kevin Lee

Dropped in at this friendly school for an open mat. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Great technical rolls with no egos. Look forward to going back next time I am in town!

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Posted 8 years ago

David Flowers

As others have said, just an all-around great place to train. I was in town for a couple of days for work and Professor Larry, Nick and the team welcomed me right in. Loved that it is an all BJJ school - they’re very technical, focused on safety and the culture is top-notch. Go train at Praxis!

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Posted 8 years ago

Calmese Freeman

Dropping in to new gyms is one of my favorite travel activities. I've been training for a little over 7 years and this has been my best experience so far. Sincerely accommodating, very welcoming, jovial atmosphere with challenging training. Large student body, but not over-crowded. Checks all the boxes for me. This will definitely be my Seattle go-to spot.

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Posted 8 years ago

Claus M.

Awesome!

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Posted 8 years ago

Timon Amirani

An awesome place for jiu jitsu. Very friendly environment, very knowledgeable coaching. I dropped in for a couple classes while visiting Seattle and couldn't have enjoyed my time there more!

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Posted 8 years ago

Matthew Corrado

Praxis BJJ is a great school. Larry is extremely welcoming and a great teacher. I highly recommend going to Praxis.

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Posted 8 years ago

Ben Reyes

Dropped by during a business trip. Excellent instruction, in a friendly and clean environment. Great location. I plan to return next time I am in Seattle.

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Posted 8 years ago

Kelly Weaver

This is a really really good school. People were super friendly and the instruction was very organized. They seem very careful with the beginners and work to make their experience a positive one. Lots of high level technique in the intermediate and advanced classes. Great place to train!

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Posted 8 years ago

Ji Zo

Great BJJ class and chill

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Posted 9 years ago

Marcus Way

Stopped in for an open mat on a visit from Boston and had a great experience. Definitely recommend. Thanks!

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Posted 9 years ago

Dana Eisenberg

Extremely welcoming environment with great instruction! I've been training Brazilian Jiu jitsu for nearly 8 years and I can honestly say that Larry's teaching style is up there with some of the greats.

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Posted 9 years ago

Mike Johnson

I transferred to Praxis from an MMA gym so that I could focus strictly on Jiu Jitstu. After being at Praxis for 6 months, I can say that I made a great decision. The people and the culture are great. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. Most importantly, Professor Larry and his team are all highly knowledgeable in the martial art and are easily approachable when you have questions.

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Posted 9 years ago

Carsten Schau Andersen

Great place and perfect atmosphere. Everyone is nice. There's great sparring at all levels. I can only recommend to come by when you are in the area.

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Posted 9 years ago

David Farr

Praxis has great people and a great culture. If you’re a little nervous about starting BJJ (like I was), Larry and the other instructors are awesome at easing you in and teaching the basics before you’re ready to step up into full competition. And if you’re looking for competition this place has some straight-up killers too. So, if you’re interested in beginning BJJ or continuing your practice here in the new year, definitely give Praxis a try.

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Posted 9 years ago

sam wilson

I flew into town and where is able to go in and train one night with Professor Larry at Praxis. Such a good group of guys! I have been training Jiu Jitsu for a little over 10 years and am a Black Belt. The quality of Jiu Jitsu at praxis is top notch! I will for sure be looking to come train again next time I'm in town

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Posted 9 years ago

Paul Nevius

From day one this has been a fantastic experience. Larry and the instructors at Praxis are knowledgeable, patient, and welcoming to students of all skill levels. Praxis is a place to learn, to sweat, and to get fit all while having ridiculous amounts of fun.

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Posted 9 years ago

Brian Chou

I was a drop in for 3 days as I am from out of town in Texas. Larry treated me as family and his hospitality really speaks volumes for a bjj school. The technique was on point, and I took home some good ideas that I will implement in my game! The students were all friendly and ideal partners of all skill level, including high level competitors. Great bjj school!! Will definitely consider this my bjj home in Seattle.

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Posted 9 years ago

gerald seidel

Great academy! I stayed there for one week on a business trip. It was clean, the classes were excellently structured, and everybody was extremely nice. Loved it!

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Posted 10 years ago

matthew Herling

Larry is great and everyone is helpful. I'm very new, with no previous martial arts experience, and it's been great.

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Posted 10 years ago

Jonathan Cuniowski

Visited Praxis while traveling, Larry and his students are great - very welcoming. I learnt some good techniques and had a lot of fun dropping in!

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Posted 10 years ago

Christopher Gleeson

I just moved to Seattle, been training BJJ for four years under Prof Jack McVicker in IL/IN. I was nervous about being able to find a new school (on top of changing jobs, moving 2000 miles, etc...) that would be a good fit for me. I'm very pleased to say that Prof King was super friendly and helpful through the whole process, and I just dropped in for the first time, and it seems like a really great school in my opinion. The atmosphere is skilled and friendly, and the purple and brown belts gave me a very gentle butt kicking, which tells me that the vibe is healthy. This was an all levels class with everyone from male/female white belts to brown belts + the professor. The floor is sprung like a gymnastics/tumbling floor, so that is *awesome* because it makes doing judo and some takedowns *much* less hard on the body. I signed up after the first class (which was two classes back to back, so about 2 hours of straight training) and I am also glad to say that there are no aggressive sales pitches or contracts here, just a very straightforward "it costs X to train here" approach which I really appreciate. Nonsense like "you have to buy our gi" doesn't really sit well with me, so I am also glad to say that the Gi policy here is "as long as its clean, you can train in it". As a gi nerd, I appreciate that. This is a great spot if you are downtown Seattle and want to train, and I am confident when I say that its a skilled and healthy atmosphere that is 100% jiu jitsu focused.

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Posted 10 years ago

Aamer Abbas

I've been a student here for about 6 months and it's been great. Larry is a fantastic instructor who really puts emphasis on understanding how to string together moves. Every couple of weeks, he focuses in on a specific area, giving plenty of time to practice and master one specific technique. Over the months, I've started to see the different techniques connect and it has increased my appreciation for the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The people here are all very friendly and Larry ensures people of all levels can participate and gain something from class.

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Posted 11 years ago

Joey Mejia (MejiaComedy)

I've been at Praxis for a couple months now after starting at a smaller club where I first began training BJJ. This is a great school in so many ways but i'll try to bullet point it real quick.... * Great Black Belt instruction from Larry King who will teach you very specific techniques while sharing with you the larger concepts of Jiu Jitsu for self defense * Large variety of class types for a flexible schedule...Noon and night classes every weekday, Saturday class, etc...so there's no/less excuse to not get to class * Nice people at the gym that are there to help you improve and are genuinely friendly * Organized and well structured classes where you learn drills that make Jiu Jitsu feel like a video game, playing defense and offense with your partner and focusing on specific areas every week I love this school. Come hang out with us at Praxis!

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Posted 11 years ago

Gerad Bottorff

About a year ago I started my search for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Seattle to help get in better shape. There were many places that I had to choose from but after reading what Praxis' mission and take on Jiu Jitsu was I knew I had to at least give it a try. I showed up for the free class that Larry offers to everyone and had a blast. Before I knew it I was attending class 3-4 times a week and loving every second of it. Larry is a great teacher and is always patient with you. I am almost certain that if Larry wasn't as chill as he is I wouldn't enjoy it as much as I do. In the short year I have been going to Praxis I have learned a ton going to class regularly and practicing. I am glad that I went in to Praxis and cannot stress enough how awesome the class is. Even if you aren't that into Jiu Jitsu and just want a workout this is a great place for that and I highly recommend it.

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Posted 11 years ago

Matthew Williams

I started training with Prof Larry King while he was in Denver. Professor King's approach to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu means it is accessible and enjoyable to everyone. As a visitor to the academy, all of the students were welcoming. I had a excellent time training.

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Posted 11 years ago

Gene Ahn

I have been attending Praxis BJJ for over 8 months, and I highly recommend this school for anyone interested in starting jiu jitsu. Professor Larry is an outstanding instructor, and his teaching style/curriculum is very methodical and builds layer by layer upon solid fundamentals. I particularly enjoy the real-time problem solving aspect of Jiu Jitsu, and I think it definitely helps in all aspects of life.

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Posted 12 years ago

Neil Conlan

This place is excellent for beginners and advanced practitioners. I hold a blue belt in bjj and was looking for a place to train after moving to Seattle for work. This place opened up right next to my place so I though I would check it out. The instructor Larry is super knowledgeable about jiu-jistu and a very nice guy. He teaches me the little details I forgot and some badass new details to tighten up my guard. He has constructed an awesome gym with great mats. I highly recommend this place if you want to get in shape and learn an super fun sport in the process.

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Posted 12 years ago

Adam Wenzel

This place is awesome. I bought a Groupon for one month of the basic program and was hooked immediately. Larry is an amazing instructor, taking the time to break down key points of the techniques and setting things up into games you can play with your partner to drill and apply them in a "live" way. He's great about keeping things safe, controlled, fun and productive for everybody. More experienced students are super helpful and invest in you getting better. The overall vibe of the place is very chill, respectful, and fun. Highly recommend training here, great place to make your BJJ home.

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Posted 12 years ago

Matt Horgan

I had the tremendous luck of training under Professor Larry King when he was the general manager of Easton Brazilian jujitsu in Denver. Professor King is a tremendous jujitsu instructor. His knowledge of Brazilian jujitsu and of martial arts generally is impressive. Larry has an intuitive teaching style that brings out the best in the students and makes almost any experience an opportunity for learning. Seattle is lucky to have this amazing black belt.

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Posted 12 years ago

Peter K

This guy has some emotional issues and social skill deficits that he needs to work on before he offers his services to the public. Not recommended.

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Posted 1 year ago

A B

I had an unprofessional and weird experience trying to start my BJJ journey here at Praxis. I visited the website and filled out a short form to view the schedule, followed by a longer form to register for a class. Shortly after, I received a message from Alex asking a question that I had already answered on the form, which led to some immediate confusion. He mentioned a required screening, but before we could go through any actual questions, he asked if I wanted my class canceled. Without waiting for my response, he canceled it within two minutes. I can’t speak to the overall culture or community here, but this was a very odd and discouraging way to welcome someone new to BJJ.

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Posted 2 years ago

Márcio Paiva

TL;DR: The most disrespectful interaction I've ever had while trying to get involved in a new activity. When going to Praxis in person to try and follow up on an intro lesson I had taken on the previous week, the owner told me to leave the gym and refused to talk to me. Personal detailed story: I signed up online for an intro lesson at Praxis for Jan 2nd. I was informed that intro lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Upon arrival, I saw a larger class taking place alongside a separate intro class, which appeared to be the norm. The lesson with Akira was great, and Larry, the owner, stopped by to say hi and mentioned that I would receive follow-up material by email. On Jan 4th, I attempted to contact the school through their online forms but received no response. I showed up for the next intro class regardless, and Larry said I could join without any issues. He added that he couldn't talk at the moment because he was teaching the class. This interaction with him lasted about 30 seconds. The lesson with Josh was great. I tried to contact the school (the official contact seems to be the owner's phone) again by email, text message, and phone a few times, but to no avail. I bought a Gi since I had developed an interest in the sport and decided to show up for the next class regardless. When I arrived, Larry was busy, so I changed into the Gi and spoke to the intro instructor. I waited without going onto the mat. Larry approached me, seemingly annoyed, and said, "You need to wear a t-shirt under the Gi in this gym" (I had never worn a Gi in my life and no one had informed me of this rule). He continued, "Enrollment is closed. You can't just come in whenever you feel like it. You're not training today. Change back into regular clothes." The tone seemed a bit unnecessary, but I complied and changed back into street clothes. I then decided to wait and talk to Larry (to see if I could sign up for a different cohort/start date) or to understand how to sign up since the intro-class instructor mentioned that Larry might have some time after the other class finished warming up. However, Larry saw me standing there with the instructor, waved goodbye, and pointed at the door, saying, "I won't talk to you. Goodbye. I'm teaching a lesson. Leave the gym.". Honestly, I can't tell what annoyed him so much, and I feel like my interactions with everyone else at the gym were very positive. The instructors for the intro lessons (who are colored belts) were all very friendly. If the problem was simply that the class was full, it could have been easily handled with a polite explanation, such as, "Hey, the classes are unfortunately full, and it doesn't seem like we'll have space in the near future. ." Overall review: Despite my own bad experience with the owner, the students I talked to there seemed happy with the place, and the intro-class instructors were particularly nice and encouraging. If you don't get very unlucky getting arbitrarily selected as dislikable by the owner and don't mind this happening to some people, it's probably a decent place to train. I take selective respect as the reason for the 1 star review.

Posted 2 years ago

Márcio Paiva

TL;DR: The most disrespectful interaction I've ever had while trying to get involved in a new activity. When going to Praxis in person to try and follow up on an intro lesson I had taken on the previous week, the owner told me to leave the gym and refused to talk to me. Personal detailed story: I signed up online for an intro lesson at Praxis for Jan 2nd. I was informed that intro lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Upon arrival, I saw a larger class taking place alongside a separate intro class, which appeared to be the norm. The lesson with Akira was great, and Larry, the owner, stopped by to say hi and mentioned that I would receive follow-up material by email. On Jan 4th, I attempted to contact the school through their online forms but received no response. I showed up for the next intro class regardless, and Larry said I could join without any issues. He added that he couldn't talk at the moment because he was teaching the class. This interaction with him lasted about 30 seconds. The lesson with Josh was great. I tried to contact the school (the official contact seems to be the owner's phone) again by email, text message, and phone a few times, but to no avail. I bought a Gi since I had developed an interest in the sport and decided to show up for the next class regardless. When I arrived, Larry was busy, so I changed into the Gi and spoke to the intro instructor. I waited without going onto the mat. Larry approached me, seemingly annoyed, and said, "You need to wear a t-shirt under the Gi in this gym" (I had never worn a Gi in my life and no one had informed me of this rule). He continued, "Enrollment is closed. You can't just come in whenever you feel like it. You're not training today. Change back into regular clothes." The tone seemed a bit unnecessary, but I complied and changed back into street clothes. I then decided to wait and talk to Larry (to see if I could sign up for a different cohort/start date) or to understand how to sign up since the intro-class instructor mentioned that Larry might have some time after the other class finished warming up. However, Larry saw me standing there with the instructor, waved goodbye, and pointed at the door, saying, "I won't talk to you. Goodbye. I'm teaching a lesson. Leave the gym.". Honestly, I can't tell what annoyed him so much, and I feel like my interactions with everyone else at the gym were very positive. The instructors for the intro lessons (who are colored belts) were all very friendly. If the problem was simply that the class was full, it could have been easily handled with a polite explanation, such as, "Hey, the classes are unfortunately full, and it doesn't seem like we'll have space in the near future. <Insert optional instructions on waitlist here>." Overall review: Despite my own bad experience with the owner, the students I talked to there seemed happy with the place, and the intro-class instructors were particularly nice and encouraging. If you don't get very unlucky getting arbitrarily selected as dislikable by the owner and don't mind this happening to some people, it's probably a decent place to train. I take selective respect as the reason for the 1 star review.

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Posted 2 years ago

kevin christopher arellano

As someone looking for a gym to join the gym’s website should included some kind of schedule and cost structure. It’s annoying that this place’s website does not include those but fine I‘ll visit the gym to get the info myself. I attempted to visit the gym only to be left wandering for 10 minutes because there is no sign/indication anywhere that a bjj gym exists at the specified address. Website also doesn’t give any kind of guidance for how to find this place. Poor experience from start to start.

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Posted 3 years ago

Mario Pezzo

To say the least , I will never study BJJ due to my experience at this School

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Posted 4 years ago

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