I trained here for about a year and cannot speak any higher of the quality of instruction, opportunities, and experiences offered at Rio Jiu Jitsu Academy. As a practicing martial artist of the past 9 year, I've found Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to be the most practical and accommodating martial arts to all body types. Pete is a brilliant martial artist and an excellent teacher who really helped me to understand the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu.
The classes are held in a casual manner, but are full of people who are dedicated to training hard and are always willing to help. Even as a beginner the atmosphere was never intimidating, but always lent itself to excellent workouts. The term ""aliveness"" seems to get used a lot in reviews of dojos, and I have to say that Rio Jiu Jitsu is as alive as any. Typically the class will begin with a warm up and move on to drills and techniques and afterwards the class will usually spar (always voluntarily). I never left a class dissatisfied with the quality of technique or the quality of the workout. And as far as martial arts gyms go, this place is very affordable, and well worth it.
If you're at all interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, check this place out, I personally am very grateful for every class I've taken at this gym.
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