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I can’t say enough good things about Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping everyone get better — no ego, no pressure, just solid training. The owners are honestly some of the best people you’ll meet. They run the gym with integrity and create an environment where you feel welcomed from day one. The community here is supportive, the classes are well thought out, and the culture is exactly what you want in a BJJ academy. Whether you’re brand new or have been training for years, this is the kind of place that helps you grow and keeps you excited to come back. Highly recommend checking it out.

I just completed the two week BJJ trial as a complete beginner and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Everyone is kind, welcoming, encouraging. The instructors are patient and will always answer your questions. Definitely recommend!

Our son started about three months ago. We have seen such an improvement with his self confidence and they have created a sense of community at Carlson Gracie. The coach is so patient with the kids.

Son is finishing his first couple of weeks in the youth clases, and it’s been pretty good. We intend to keep going for sometime. First and foremost, I love what a workout the youth classes are and that there are different lengths of class through the week. Additionally the balance of conditioning, technique drilling, and rolling is pretty good, but can be a lot for a beginning without good fundamentals. I believe the coaches care. The gym does some fun things including popsicles after class, a Christmas party, and letting parents workout while kid is training. Def worth giving a try, and I think the owners are receptive to feedback which means the place should keep improving.