Gracie Humaita Brazilian
jiu-jitsu Reviews
FEATURED REVIEWS
Fill C
05:22 23 Apr 24
Friendly, expert training, nice place, good people. Got lucky finding this place. And super clean windows!
Forced Y.
23:10 25 Mar 24
I have been coming here for 3 years now. This is a great school. The instructors are all very knowledgable and friendly. They genuinely care about teaching and helping students learn.
Justin C.
20:58 20 Mar 24
Great place to train in BJJ. The owner and staff are amazing
Dylan C.
22:59 13 Mar 24
We have been training here as a family for a little over a year now and it is amazing. The owner and his staff are wonderful! Excellent programs for kids and adults! Very family friendly atmosphere, and extremely welcoming!
Chad M.
03:59 28 Feb 24
First started going due to my son being bullied. Then after watching him I decided I wanted to join. It has been the greatest decision we’ve ever made. It has changed my son for the better and now I have a family there. Professor is extremely professional and cares deeply for our safety and well being. Highly highly recommend. You will enter a stranger and leave as family.
Anthony F.
19:33 11 Sep 23
I have been training at this gym for six months now. I was super nervous to start but this gym accepted me as family. I wanted to wait to write this review because I wanted to make sure there was consistency. It's been 6 months and I'm having more fun than ever. I really like the self-defense aspect and lack of egos in the gym. Alex and all the coaches are amazing, they listen to the students and are very patient. I highly recommend this gym!
Bailey T.
00:49 07 Aug 23
i love this school.instructors are full of energy and passionate.
winter F.
02:39 01 Aug 23
Oh I really like the class, I strongly recommend this school for any age
R
00:46 01 Aug 23
I’m so glad I started! Being an older person, I was thinking I was too old to be starting. I was wrong. I’ve lost 20 lbs so far and I love the atmosphere. Alex made me feel like family. Coach Luis is a great coach. I would recommend Jiu Jitsu to anyone that wants to try something new. Thank you Alex for changing my life!
Elizabeth C.
21:05 17 Jul 23
I had a wonderful time here, love how patient the professors are, very good environment for kids and women
Adam W.
02:35 01 Jul 23
Our boys have been going for over a year and love it-- they look forward to going every day!
christian S.
23:06 09 Jun 23
This place is amazing!! I’ve never done Jiu-Jitsu before and I’m an older fella. I was kind of intimidated when I first walked in but then I met professor Alex and Charles ! They were so welcoming, warm and friendly!! I started the 3 classes for 30 bucks I’ve done 2 classes so far and I am hooked!!! They are awesome instructors and are all about respecting one another!!! I highly recommend coming here!!
Cody L.
23:59 22 Mar 23
Alex and his staff are the best. Great family atmosphere. Patient with my child and teaching listening and hard work. Jui jitsu has really helped my child grow mentally and physically.
Luis N.
03:36 22 Mar 23
Good place to train kids and adults always great energy, clean place good atmosphere everyone is friendly
Jason S.
00:13 22 Mar 23
Instructors are knowledgeable and great with the kids. Nothing but good things to say!
Megan L.
17:41 04 Mar 23
We love Gracie Humaita! Wonderful instructors, and my son is excelling at his sport.
steffanie L.
03:45 02 Mar 23
My boys love their classes! The instructor is outstanding ! I recommend this Jiu Jitsu practice to all parents looking to boost their childs self defense and confidence.
John S.
04:50 17 Feb 23
He’s a great guy and as a fat guy, I can definitely see my self coming here to lose weight, and I genuinely have fun doing this!
Bruna L.
01:34 10 Feb 23
This is a great school with amazing instructors. They are patient and great at working with each child at their own pace. Such a positive and inclusive environment that builds confidence and teaches respect. 🙂
Eneko Z.
04:24 09 Feb 23
Very good place to start doing Jiu Jitsu. It's packed with both kids and adults. It is a really healthy environment.
Kevin D.
03:27 09 Feb 23
Amazing place to train. Definitely a workout. The instructors are great.
Olivia H.
00:15 03 Feb 23
My grandson Mateo, takes classes with him. He’s a very great person, professor. I highly recommend him.
Kazuko Y.
01:28 02 Feb 23
Alex and all of the coaches are amazing. They expect respect and discipline from the kids and teach good values. At the same time they make classes fun and interactive for the kids. I would recommend to anyone looking to get their kids in jiu jitsu.
David T.
01:15 02 Feb 23
Our kids love this place. The instructions are great with the kids and they really know what they're doing. The kids learn something new every class.
Carmen R.
01:14 02 Feb 23
My daughter loves her school! I highly recommend you to check it out!
chelsee C.
23:52 30 Jan 23
Alex and all of the coaches have been amazing and have such good patients with the children. Both of my sons has learned so much from this program and I highly recommend it! Not only for martial arts, but also for discipline.
Damien A.
20:06 15 Dec 22
This is the best place to train Jiu-jitsu in town. Professor Alex and Coach Luis are very knowledgeable and make learning Jiu-jitsu fun for my boys and I.
random P.
00:33 15 Dec 22
That brown guy with the accent is cool.
Alyssa O.
07:22 19 Nov 22
I love both schools the one in Reno and here in Sparks.Hands down best school in Nothern Nevada.Alex and Luis are amazing people.Thank you for opening this school close to my home.
Carolee A.
04:11 13 Nov 22
Best instructors. Very patient. Feels like family. So Happy.
Malinda G.
20:53 02 Nov 22
My kids love learning jiujitsu at Gracie Humaita! Every class is engaging. They learn new skills every week, practice old ones and have matches during every class. The program is designed with the perfect balance of warm-ups, training, one-on-one instruction, and work with well matched partners. The owner takes pride in his facility and instruction, and is also engaging and fun with the kids and parents.
Eli K.
03:07 21 Oct 22
I absolutely love this school and the ability to learn under Professor Alex
Natalie R.
00:42 29 Sep 22
Highly recommend for the best jujitsu classes in town for kids and adults. Alex and all the coaches work hard to build a strong team. It’s more than martial arts, it’s a confidence boost, and everyone feels welcome.
Luke G.
00:42 29 Sep 22
We have been bringing my son here for 3 years. Alex and his staff do such an amazing job with the kids. They teach respect, how to defend yourself and hard work. We love Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu and would recommend to anyone.
Dominic Schaeffer L.
20:13 28 Sep 22
Not intimidating. Family environment. Very welcoming!
Casey M.
20:03 28 Sep 22
Alex, Mike and Luis are amazing teachers! Very respectful and positive learning environment. Great for families!
Henrique araujo de L.
02:59 11 Aug 22
One of the best, if not the best Jiu Jitsu gym I ever practiced!
jj M.
06:09 10 Aug 22
i have great time training here thank you guys for opening a school in sparks
AJ C.
06:03 10 Aug 22
I have been so happy training here. Its been a long journey, but i’m sure i will eventually get to black belt.
Josiah K.
01:00 29 Jul 22
This school is amazing for anyone and everyone, the instructor is an amazing teacher and knows what he is talking about.
Misty B.
15:52 23 Jul 22
I am so glad I signed my son up at Gracie. Alex is so wonderful. He's funny, engaging, kind, considerate, yet tough. All things you want in a good coach of any sport. I plan on having my son go there for years. This is his first year, and he loves it! Not only Alex is great but all staff. Every single person. I enjoy going just to see the interactions, let alone my son. I actually want to join the adult classes as soon as I lose a bit more weight and am comfortable with my self. Definitely worth the money and time. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. Sign up here!UPDATE: I withdrew my son after 7 months. Unfortunately the class sizes got way way too big for the space of this place. I didn't feel as though the kids were truly getting training anymore. I also feel my son would get better training in mixed martial arts without having to wear the Gee.
Vasilisa A.
23:45 16 Jun 22
This school is the best. My kid is motivated to come and learn and full of energy and happiness, he is also improved on facing a fear of entrapment.The instructor teaches the discipline, right from wrong behavior in a good instructive and entertaining way. The love for children and live tmfor teaching is showing.I love this school!
John A.
03:28 19 May 22
Great place to train! Everyone is very welcoming and the instructors are awesome!
Nesrin E.
00:25 03 May 22
I love it, the class make my kids so proud ,😍Thank you
Chloe P.
04:41 22 Apr 22
Very welcoming and amazing staff! Best Brazilian jujitsu training I’ve ever experienced! If your thinking about training here, just do it!
Alfonso S.
00:23 31 Mar 22
Alex is an awesome instructor! My daughter (5) absolutely loves going to classes. They teach real techniques and discipline. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking.👍
Brandon L.
02:36 26 Mar 22
Great place to learn. Professor Alex is an amazing teacher.
Dharan E.
02:28 26 Mar 22
Alex aka the owner is a great guy and a great teacher. All ages can come and train come give it a try 👍
Tyler S.
02:25 26 Mar 22
Great place to train I strongly advise for all ages.
Ernie A.
02:24 26 Mar 22
Very welcoming, everyone is willing to show new students what to do
Nile B.
17:15 22 Mar 22
Excellent instructor. Clean gym. Family friendly, and respectful atmosphere.
Laurel C.
00:52 16 Mar 22
This place allows the kids to thrive and learn using techniques appropriate for their level. Yet also challenging. They are expected to follow rules and be disciplined. I have watched the kids confidence grow as well as friendships.
Abelardo R.
00:38 16 Mar 22
Amazing place to train, great environment makes you feel like part of the family.
Miguel F.
03:13 04 Mar 22
Great people hear. My son started 3 months ago and he his loving it. It's hard work but they make it fun.
Alexandria E.
19:16 07 Jan 22
This is a great school with a great atmosphere! My daughter loves going to class, Alex makes it so fun while teaching!
Dale A.
23:07 16 Oct 21
Clean and welcoming environment.
Digo A.
03:13 07 Oct 21
I have no words to describe how excited i am to be at this school.This is the best energy out here.strongly recommend this dojo.
maria S.
23:35 06 Oct 21
Fantastic place! Our daughter is unbelievably excited to learn!
Eric C.
22:52 30 Jul 21
Alex and the Team are great! My kids have been coming here for 3 months now and we do not regret it one bit. 4 days a week my kid's are learning, growing and having fun.
SOLJAKVIDEN
05:51 25 Jul 21
what a great school.just moved here from California it’s been an amazing experience.love it.
Cassie K.
04:09 22 Jul 21
So glad Alex Garcia opened a school here in Sparks and Reno.The atmosphere is amazing.Great place for adults and kids.
Avery S.
23:17 19 Jul 21
Great place to train that makes you feel like part of a family.
Cling 2.
01:24 15 Jul 21
This school is amazing, great environment, great instructors, amazing in every way!
Ben P.
02:00 01 Jul 21
I cannot get over what an amazing place this is. Alex is the most engaging instructor I have ever experienced. The kids absolutely love him. I would give this place 100 stars if I could. Discipline, self defense and fun all balled up into a 45 minute class. Keep up the good work!
M C
00:36 18 May 21
We love this school! Our daughter loves it too! Alex is a great professor who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and not afraid to discipline; but he also makes the kids laugh. He makes you work for your stripes and belts, so if you’re looking for an easy class look elsewhere.
Joel H.
15:02 05 May 21
I have no words to describe this place.See it for yourself and you won’t regard it.Close to my house and convenient.
Jason S.
20:35 03 May 21
My daughter and I are very happy to be training with Professor Alexandre Garcia.It’s a very welcoming school and clean.I strongly recommend this place.
Fernando S.
03:55 25 Apr 21
Thank you Alexandre Garcia for opening this amazing school in Sparks.We really love your energy and commitment for the art .
Martins I.
06:09 24 Apr 21
So glad the Brazilians came to Sparks.Very friendly and welcoming place it’s so much fun. Learn 🇧🇷 Brazilian Jiujitsu from a real Guy from Rio De Janeiro.By the way I love the mural so cool 😎
Nita T.
20:21 23 Mar 21
My children love attending Jiu Jitsu! Professor Alex is amazing & extremely talented in instructing young children. My children learn most when they are having fun and professor Alex and his team excels at creating a fun-filled atmosphere. What I admire most is how Professor Alex balances fun & discipline in his school. This is the real deal & not for the faint of heart. My kids are learning real-life self-dense. They grapple! They roll! They are hands-on! Money well spent if you ask me!
feel soul G.
06:41 12 Mar 21
Great call pretty much another family:)
Wes H.
06:34 12 Mar 21
Welcoming to all levels.
Milly R.
06:31 12 Mar 21
I LOVE This place I have had little to no experience fighting. I’m a small petite young lady and now I have FULL CONFIDENCE in myself and my self defense! I would highly recommend this place!
Nikki S.
22:25 04 Mar 21
My daughter has been with Gracie Humaita for over a year. We go to both facilities, both Reno and Sparks. And each gym provides a variety of instruction and opportunities.My husband and I started her in martial arts three years ago. She tried Taekwondo and then went on to Jiu Jitsu. The principles that my daughter is learning with Jiu Jitsu are precisely what we were hoping for. Not only learning a defensive skill that will protect her and provide a situational awareness to her environment, but she is also learning about discipline, respect, commitment, as well as how to work through challenges under pressure....quite literally. When she is rolling with an opponent, she has to work through the pressure of the opponents weight on top of her, all while they're trying to submit her by a "tap out". The applicability of this situation is very relevant to life and the challenges that it presents.We are new to the Gracie Humaita community but have felt like part of the family since day one. Alex and his instructors are members of Gracie Humaita, and are committed to providing solid instruction. They, too, are developing their skills within the Jiu Jitsu art, and providing instruction helps facilitate their own Jiu Jitsu journey. The vested interest by all is genuine and informative. Their ability to relate to the kids is extremely beneficial for the limited attention span that kids can sometimes have. The repetitive drills and sparing help with retention, which provide the right environment for the kids to learn. I highly recommend Gracie Humaita. Do not hesitate to check this place out; the awareness of this martial art is growing exponentially. Having this discipline part of your child's life will provide those tools to be a successful adult.
Luke H
03:43 09 Feb 21
With great instructors, awesome class times, and a friendly environment this place is perfect for anybody from professionals to people that have no experience at all. I recommended to all my friends and family!
Ed W.
03:29 23 Jan 21
Alex and the other instructors make this place so fun! My daughter loves it so far and my only complaint is that I wish it was longer! I love the energy, the welcoming environment, and of course, the jiu jitsu that makes this place 5 stars to me.
Christina J.
03:07 10 Dec 20
My son has learned and grown exponentially since starting here with Coach Alex! He has learned to respect his instructor and peers and I am honestly so proud of what being a student here has done for him and his confidence. Alex is wonderful with the kids and they just love him!
Layla R.
01:39 04 Dec 20
Alex has been my instructor for 3 years and he has helped to build my self esteem and the confidence I see in myself today.
Daniel T.
01:35 04 Dec 20
My son loves this place. He is excited to go and learns something new every time.
Matt A.
01:27 04 Dec 20
Coach Alex runs a great program! I started bringing my 9 year old son to the kids program which he has fallen in love with. The classes are fun and energetic!
Juleen R.
01:24 04 Dec 20
We have been going to this school for over 3 years and love it. Alex is a great teacher and very knowledgeable. I have seen each one of my kids grow by leaps and bounds in self esteem and confidence.
David B.
01:05 04 Dec 20
My family is really enjoying taking classes. The instructors are fantastic! The prices are fair (especially compared to similar businesses). Also it is kid and women friendly, my wife was nervous about this.. My kids (6 & 10y/o) get very excited to go to class. I myself am learning a lot and also getting back into shape. Overall a win win for everyone.
Kim B.
01:04 04 Dec 20
We love Coach Alex and his crew! The environment and friendliness of this place is awesome! Our son can’t wait to get to class everyday. He learns so much from these coaches and has a lot of fun! I can’t sing their praises enough!
Darren P.
04:18 24 Nov 20
Alex Garcia and the entire coaching staff at Gracie Humaita are GREAT. The atmosphere of his school is that of training, learning and growing in the ART of Jiu Jitsu. Worth every cent.
Erin A.
20:12 10 Oct 20
Great studio for kids and adults. Quality instructors and classes for all levels!
Rafael M.
23:36 25 Sep 20
The Gracie Humaita school in Sparks is an excellent, welcoming, and technique focused real Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school. You get a real Brazilian instructor teaching real Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a great environment.
Othello Taylor I.
19:59 20 Sep 20
The Gracie Humaita school in Sparks is a clean, welcoming, family friendly environment for martial artists of all ages. The team here is highly focused on proper technique application and ensuring every student leaves the mat after class with a more complete understanding of the sport, regaurdless of pace or physical limitations. If you've ever considered giving BJJ a shot, I couldn't think of a better place to start.
Melissa L.
14:02 13 Aug 20
We love this place, our kids have a blast and Alex makes it so fun for everyone.
Michael
01:00 24 Jul 20
Great exercise, great teachers, and fun. All around great experience training. Highly recommend
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