Gracie Jiu-jitsu Huntington Beach

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Name: H**** H*******
Date: 2023-11-13 20:16:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Can’t recommend Gracie Jiu Jitsu HB highly enough! Coach Carlos and his team are THE BEST with kids and adults of all ages. It is a welcoming, safe space & you can comfortably start at any experience level. My son (now 7) has been attending classes 3-4x/week for about a year & I have recently started in their Women’s Empowerment class. I believe there is still a complimentary intro period where you can try classes with no commitment. If you’ve been thinking about giving Jiu jitsu and try, don’t hesitate to sign up here!

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Name: L***** L****
Date: 2023-11-13 13:59:26
Rating: 5
Comment: I chose Gracie Jiu-Jitsu based on its focus on self-defense (compared to other types of martial arts) and specifically this location based on the solid 5-star reviews when I was looking into all of the Jiu-Jitsu school options locally.My daughter and I took several private lessons with Coach Carlos before I registered her for the Jr Grapplers program for kids at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. She loves the classes. Coach Carlos and Coach Mitch are so great with the kids - they make learning Jiu-Jitsu engaging and FUN, my daughter always looks forward to attending.Im in the Women Empowered program at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Coach Sara is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. I know sometimes women are too intimidated to start Jiu-Jitsu but the sessions are always very collaborative. They work with whenever youre at in your abilities (or lack thereof) and it isnt as overwhelming as you might anticipate it to be :-)Learning proper self-defense techniques is such a necessity for everyone.

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Name: I** G**
Date: 2023-11-13 02:59:27
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve spent the last year plus working out with Carlos and his crew. He has welcomed my teenagers into the program and worked with the three of us at our individual levels. He’s a great teacher and I’m still going 3x/week for personal growth and self-defense.

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Name: s*************
Date: 2023-11-12 22:12:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to learn and practice jiu jitsu. The staff is very knowledgeable and patient. I have my two boys 11 & 13 years old, they both absolutely love it. Aside from learning bully proof techniques, my two sons have displayed greater discipline and their confidence in their ability has grown.I am very grateful and appreciative of Gracie jiu jitsu Huntington Beach and the staff. I would highly recommend this place to anyone, young and old, beginner novice or expert!

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Name: S***** R******
Date: 2023-11-12 20:23:29
Rating: 5
Comment: We are so happy we found you! Such a great confidence builder. I love the real life scenarios.

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Name: C****** B******
Date: 2023-11-12 00:24:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Gracie Jiu Jitsu HB is a top notch training academy with first class teaching. Coach Carlos is an awesome instructor and has tremendously improved my jiu jitsu. Also, very clean facility and students are polite and welcoming.

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Name: r*****
Date: 2023-11-12 00:08:38
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a great place to learn especially for older students such as myself. Safety is always a priority and just a wonderful learning and training environment

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Name: C******* H******
Date: 2023-11-11 21:57:59
Rating: 5
Comment: I was referred to the center by a friend and have been impressed so far. The staff are helpful and patient and seem invested in creating a great atmosphere.

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Name: P*** H
Date: 2023-11-11 18:22:20
Rating: 5
Comment: After training at two different BJJ academies, I’ve finally found my home at GJJ-Huntington Beach. Head Coach Carlos provides top-notch instruction to adults and kids in a super friendly and safe environment.

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Name: M**** D*******
Date: 2023-11-11 17:15:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Coach Carlos it’s an outstanding Jiu Jitsu instructor. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu curriculum is well thought out and techniques are very effective and efficient. Online training videos are super helpful. Culture at Huntington Beach school is amazing as other students are welcoming and supportive. The overall experience is great.

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Name: K****** D********
Date: 2023-11-11 04:05:18
Rating: 5
Comment: My family has had such a great experience with Gracie Jiu-jitsu HB. My daughter started in the Bullyproof program in 2020 and I am amazed at the growth in confidence and character that I have seen in her. They are not only learning self-defense but also that they are worth defending. I signed my son up as soon as he was old enough for the Little Champs class and intend to do the same with my youngest. I have also completed the Women Empowered program and earned my pink belt and have transitioned into the Combatives class. Carlos and his staff do a great job of creating a safe and welcoming environment! If you are thinking about trying out Jiu-jitsu I cannot recommend a better place to learn.

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Name: L*** D*****
Date: 2023-11-11 01:58:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Highly recommend training jiu jitsu thru a Gracie Jiu Jitsu affiliated gym. Specifically, if you are in or around Huntington Beach, this location is the best one to go to! Coach Carlos is an incredible coach, both kind and knowledgeable. He cares about his students and does his best to ensure everyone in class is understanding the material while training safely.

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Name: N*** H
Date: 2023-11-11 00:49:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome place! Have been going for 7 years and I love it. Everyone there is great. I want to get my friend who has been doing Hot Keto for 7 years to join but she lives to far away.

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Name: A***** K************
Date: 2023-11-10 23:25:08
Rating: 5
Comment: We adore Coach Carlos and the entire Gracie staff!

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Name: N** K****
Date: 2023-11-10 23:14:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the dedication of the teachers and the way they handle the kids. They understand what level the kids can perform & advice accordingly.

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Name: P* K
Date: 2023-11-10 20:50:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Coach Leal is excellent. Super patient and detailed, answering all questions and clarifying by word and demonstration why certain techniques work and dont work. This BJJ gym offers the full range of classes, from Women Empowered and Combatives (self defense with a gradual, non-threatening approach) to standard no gi and sport BJJ. Highly recommended.

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Name: A**** I***
Date: 2023-11-10 00:23:45
Rating: 5
Comment: My son loves coming here. The class sizes are relatively small and the instructors are great with the children. Were very happy with Gracie Jiu-jitsu!

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Name: B**** I*****
Date: 2023-11-09 20:25:50
Rating: 5
Comment: The Gracie System is such a great step-by-step system for BJJ beginners, especially kids. This isn’t my daughter’s first school but Carlos’s coaching style has improved her skills and confidence so much. The “bully proof” approach is phenomenal for teaching students confidence and the responsibility that goes along with the BJJ skills the kids are learning.

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Name: m****** l*****
Date: 2023-11-09 19:39:28
Rating: 5
Comment: There’s no place I would rather have my kids train and no instructors I fell safer training my kids!

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Name: L**** A*****
Date: 2023-11-09 18:49:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Carlos is an amazing and patient instructor. I have learned so much in the last 2 months. I cant recommend him enough. I have seen first hand the confidence this gives a person, especially children.Update: It has been nearly 5 years now and Jiu Jitsu has changed my life. Stepping outside your comfort zone is the hardest part of JJ. Everything is easy after that.

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Name: B**** C******
Date: 2023-11-09 04:30:47
Rating: 5
Comment: My 12 year old son has been taking jiu-jitsu classes for around 5 years now. His confidence, discipline, and self esteem have all increased. Ive been in the program for about four years as well, and am immensely grateful for Carlos patience and help. He keeps classes fun, meaningful, and full of useful information. The jiu-jitsu itself is high quality.

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Name: C***** L*
Date: 2023-11-08 23:46:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive practicing Jiu Jitsu for the past 2 years at Gracie Huntington Beach, and it has proven to be a great experience. I highly recommend this gym, and I believe its an exceptional choice for women, especially those who might initially find the sport intimidating. The welcoming atmosphere established by Carlos and his team is truly remarkable. One of the standout features that drew me to this gym over others is their focus on laying a strong foundation by prioritizing fundamental training before diving into more advanced techniques.

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Name: J****** F***
Date: 2023-11-08 22:35:52
Rating: 5
Comment: My son loves coming to his classes. The coaches are great. Not only do they teach so well with children but they listen to the kids too! Makes us even more proud to be part of the HBGracie family.

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Name: H**** F****
Date: 2023-11-08 22:01:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Could not be happier. Have trained (to a point) in other arts including boxing, so did expect to be a bit of a Klotz. Carlos is an incredible teacher with the cross ability to teach the very young (watched a class of 4-8 year olds when checking things out) and older adults (Im 68). He communicates with humor and real insight that making mistakes, and for that matter not understanding the details of a technique is normal and ok, while at the same time empowering you to push your limits, but with form and understanding. The program overall, being pragmatic self defense and the detail/slices applied to the techniques, feels right, applicable, tailored to whatever physical strengths and weakness I may have (like bad knees) and cost effective.

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Name: D**** N*****
Date: 2023-10-15 23:23:57
Rating: 4
Comment: Im a student here, its fun, good atmosphere.

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Name: K******* B****
Date: 2023-03-21 20:04:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Our son started the Gracie Bullyproof program in early February and he loves it. Its really cool to see his confidence grow. Hes become more social in Jiu-jitsu class as well as outside of the program. Hes also become more respectful and mature, even just in this short time. We cant say enough good things about the coaches, they are all wonderful, and the kids just adore them. We highly recommend Gracie Jiu-jitsu HB - we couldnt be happier!

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Name: C*** H*****
Date: 2023-03-19 20:45:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Started at Gracie Jiu-jitsu a couple months ago and love it. Carlos and all the coaches are great, friendly, extremely knowledgeable and recommend 110%.

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Name: r**** k*****
Date: 2022-09-28 03:07:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Very friendly and well-trained staff, awesome people, great prices. A lot to learn in a very nice, well cleaned and maintained training center.

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Name: R****** P******
Date: 2021-11-16 16:43:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Went as a guest and would totally go if I didnt live out of state! I felt really welcomed and learned a surprising amount for just one class.

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Name: J**** S******
Date: 2021-11-09 20:01:51
Rating: 5
Comment: My daughter is learning so much and having a ton of fun! She always looks forward to class!

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Name: N***** M********
Date: 2021-11-08 20:21:08
Rating: 5
Comment: My 11 year old childs been attending for a few years now. Absolutely adores it! Carlos runs the best studio; he creates a very warm and friendly environment. Kind, soft spoken and gentle with his students. I cant recommend it enough!!

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Name: M****** J*****
Date: 2021-11-08 06:21:17
Rating: 5
Comment: It was cool to train jiu jitsu here with the other students. I learned how to stand after being on the floor so its not easy to be knocked down again among other things. Its nicely located near trader joes as well so you can get a snack or juice as well after training.

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Name: A*** B******
Date: 2021-11-08 04:02:48
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been learning from Carlos for 1 year now and am enjoying my time immensely. I have learned so much and can’t wait to start the Masters class soon!

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Name: W******
Date: 2021-11-08 03:07:18
Rating: 5
Comment: My son loves going to Gracie Jui- jitsu!

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Name: M****** C*
Date: 2021-11-08 00:35:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Master Carlos and his staff have been such amazing instructors with my son. They are patient, knowledgeable, practice humility and have a good sense of humor with the kids. Ive been around MANY coaches and instructors growing up, as Ive wrestled for our high school, taken karate, judo, and aikido, and Master Carlos and his staff are some of the best Ive ever been around. You will not be disappointed with having your children train here. The only reason we could not continue was due to some time conflicts with swimming, and the fact that we live on the far side of FV, so it takes some time to get down to the dojo. I look forward to taking my son back (he still asks about it) when the time is right.

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Name: D******** H***
Date: 2020-09-24 03:13:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Great environment good people lots of learning definitely recommend stopping by

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Name: C**** M*****
Date: 2019-04-04 03:12:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Master Carlos is great instructor, highly recommend Gracie Huntington Beach!

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Name: R*** S*****
Date: 2019-02-28 19:03:06
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been training here for several years and cannot recommend it enough. Carlos is an excellent instructor who can work with folks of all ages and all focus types. From children to adults, from hobbyists to serious practitioners. I drive to Huntington Beach specifically train at this gym despite the fact that there are many other gyms and affiliations that are more convenient for my schedule.

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Name: R** G*******
Date: 2018-10-03 05:17:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Not all Jiu Jitsu studios, even with the name Gracie in them are created the same. Gracie Jiu Jitsu, from Grandmaster Helio Gracie focuses on the true art of self defense, and being able to defend, then defeat a bigger, stronger, more athletic opponent in REAL life situations, not in a competition/tournament setting...but you will still win in a tournament, if you chose to compete, with the added bonus of also being able to protect yourself against someone not in your weight division in real life. Other Jiu Jitsu studios train for tournaments, which is not bad, if that is all you want it for. We left GB after seeing the lack of self defense and sport jiu jitsu focus. Gracie Jiu Jitsu has the Bully proof program for kids, teaching self discipline, avoiding conflicts, while building confidence and skills to physically defend when needed. The kids program is tailored to teach this without excess force against the bully. Beginner adult class is the Combatives program, based off of years of stats of real world street fights. (Kids can join Combatives around age 13, I think).Once this program is completed, you qualify for a blue belt, and off to Jiu jitsu vs. Jiu jitsu stuff, along with advanced fighting techniques.Master Carlos is great, and has a gift for teaching kids, and adults.(He probably wont say, but he is a mutiple degree blackbelt in 2 or 3 other martial arts!).It is rare to see a head instructor roll with each kid to make sure they are doing the techniques correctly, and making sure no one gets hurt. He also teaches all of his students the same mind set, so the training environment is nothing but fun, even the KIDS take pride in helping each other learn the moves correctly without a competition mindset!! The adult class is just the same, fun, relaxing, full of learning and a great workout.In addition to the HUGE diffrence in this true self defense studio vs. Sport Jiu jitsu, Master Carlos (head instructor) and his daughter Selenia make this place very welcoming and comfortable to learn a new art form in, begining with the motto on the floor mat-Leave your Ego at the door 😂. Once my boys began training in the kids program here, and seeing the difference between Gracie Jiu jitsu, along with Master Carlos patient instruction compared to other studios, we were hooked. Now its a family affair, all of us now train. The only Con, hes not open 24/7 so I can train more!!

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Name: D** K*****
Date: 2015-02-21 19:29:36
Rating: 5
Comment: I highly recommend Master Carlos Leal and his team of instructors. They are all absolutely great with kids of all ages/temperaments/demeanors/etc. They teach discipline and show the kids how respect is earned by being respectful to them.Both of my kids attend training here and love it and I take part in the Gracie Combatives program and cant get enough.Two thumbs up!

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Name: A**** C***
Date: 2015-02-06 18:19:09
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been attending the Women Empowerment class since October. Master Carlos, the head of the school, is a top notch instructor with a vast knowledge of jiu jutsu and TKD. He patiently takes his time to explain techniques and movement until all students understand how to execute them. Questions are always encouraged in class. I always noticed that a significant amount of effort is put into creating a fun and learning environment in this school.I highly recommend this school for all aspiring martial artists. I always have fun and come away from each class feeling like I have learned so much.