Our goal at Gorilla BJJ Academy is to help people reach their own personal goals. Whether that is to become a grappling champion, improve BJJ for MMA, learn self defense or to have fun and get in the best shape of your life - Gorilla BJJ Academy is the place for you. The Academy puts a strong emphasis on self-defense.
In a hypothetical situation, if you were FORCED to defend yourself or your family against an attacker, do you think you have the skills? We believe that everyone - men, women and children - should train and always have the advantage if the situation ever arises. The confidence you build while training is another bi-product.
In a hypothetical situation, if you were FORCED to defend yourself or your family against an attacker, do you think you have the skills? We believe that everyone - men, women and children - should train and always have the advantage if the situation ever arises. The confidence you build while training is another bi-product.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian jiu-jitsu was formed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting (Ne-Waza) fundamentals that were taught to Carlos Gracie by master Mitsuyo Maeda.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu eventually came to be its own art through the experimentations, practices, and adaptation from the Judo knowledge of Carlos and Helio Gracie, who then passed their knowledge on to their family.We know it can be hard to find activities for kids which are not only fun, but provide a well structured environment in which children can grow.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu eventually came to be its own art through the experimentations, practices, and adaptation from the Judo knowledge of Carlos and Helio Gracie, who then passed their knowledge on to their family.We know it can be hard to find activities for kids which are not only fun, but provide a well structured environment in which children can grow.
Reviews (10)
John Strollo
Aug 13, 2021
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Excellent gym to train jiu jitsu! I was visiting the area for roughly one month, and had heard good things about this gym in the past. Mike was incredibly welcoming and willing to accommodate my desire to train, despite the short time I would be in the area. Students and staff at this gym are teamwork oriented. They truly care about your desire to learn and get better. The facility is always clean, and there are plenty of options for classes throughout the week. I highly recommend this gym.
Jee Soo Pak
Jul 25, 2021
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Tee Remraf
Sep 15, 2020
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I have known Michael for 17 years. He's been an awesome guy throughout our relationship. I am very proud of his accomplishments! He keeps a professional, clean, safe, and fun environment for his students. It is his life. If your thinking of trying out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this is the place you want to be!
Maddy
Aug 26, 2020
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I have been going to gorilla BJJ for a year now and it is an amazing place. It is a nice big open mat and a smaller mat in front. The people there are nice and helpful. They explain thing extremely well and they keep the amazingly clean and a healthy working environment. It is a great place for self defense and tournament training. They are very professional and good teachers. I would 100% recommend them!!!
Kenneth Rivera
Jun 28, 2020
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Been training here for a couple of years and it was the best decision I made. Professor Mike is able to demonstrate, guide and answer questions clearly while maintaining fun training sessions that will keep students engaged.
Environment is very friendly. Open to new comers and those who have trained in the past, everyone is welcome.
Very clean environment, you can tell everything is well maintained and sanatized frequently.
Would recommend this place to anyone who has a job profession that can get hands on or even for the average person who wants to get in shape while learning potentially life
Environment is very friendly. Open to new comers and those who have trained in the past, everyone is welcome.
Very clean environment, you can tell everything is well maintained and sanatized frequently.
Would recommend this place to anyone who has a job profession that can get hands on or even for the average person who wants to get in shape while learning potentially life
Kriswhel
Jan 21, 2020
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I was in the area for a few weeks for work and wanted to use my free time to train. Professor Mike, the owner, and everyone else at Gorilla were very welcoming and made me feel very comfortable training here. BJJ academies can sometimes attract the fighter types that I consider bullies who go too hard during class and injure classmates frequently. I did not find this to be the case with anyone I rolled with at Gorilla. Everyone was very respectful and encouraged learning techniques over "winning". BJJ is male dominated and it can be intimidating for women to get into the sport at first but Gorilla
Brian Metcalfe
Dec 30, 2019
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Had an amazing experience at this gym. Came home for the holidays and needed a place to roll. This gym was recommended by a friend who spoke very highly of the facility, students and professor. All exceeded expectations. Very clean facility in a great location. The students were amazing. Everyone came up to me and introduced themselves. The training was great, all good hard quality rolls. The professor took the time to run through all drills as well as walked around to all those drilling to help out with any questions. All in all and great experience!
Jon Cocker
Dec 26, 2019
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I Have Been Training At Gorilla For About A Year Now. I Was Definitely Nervous About Being A White Belt With No BJJ Training Getting “Mat Bullied.” The Exact Opposite Happens Here. All The Higher Belts Are Extremely Friendly, Almost Encouraging Newer Students Like Myself To Train With Them To Perfect Technique. Mike’s Gym Environment And Willingness To Teach Moves Like (Ankle Locks, Knee Bars, Etc*) That Are Otherwise Banned For Belts Under Purple In Other Schools Definitely Makes Me Comfortable Now If I We’re Ever To Get Into A Situation Where Self Defense Was Needed. One Of The Best Decisions
Lea Marks
Jun 11, 2019
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I cannot begin to express how special Gorilla BJJ Academy is. Mike and his instructors are exceptional at their art. They are friendly, knowledgeable and approachable. A+ on all fronts. I highly recommend going here if you’ve never trained or have trained all your life. Here you’ll see what BJJ is really about! Thank you Mike, for all that you do for your students and your community.
Santos Verdinez
Aug 28, 2018
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Sometimes I have to travel for work trips that can end up being more than a week so I'll look for local gyms in the area that I can train at in the mean time. I have 3 standards gyms have to meet for me to train that which are Safety, quality techniques, and realism/self-defense. Gorilla bjj not only met my standards, but made me feel very welcome as well. Professor Wilson definitely lived up to his good previous reviews that I read before going to the gym and his members also mirror that as they are very friendly and train technically. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who lives in the area
