American Grappling Academy

My family and I attend AGA and I couldn't be more happy with the community it fosters. Our BJJ skill has improved vastly since attending. Great coaches and great people. I highly recommend.

This group of guys who teach grappling and jui jitsu here are top notch and genuinely caring of the kids. It never hurts to have kids yourself to be able to know how to get on their level to teach in a fun and nurturing way! Last week, they even gave my son a free gee! I could not believe it! He hadn't been there in a while because of our schedules and sicknesses, but what a way to welcome him back! This place is concerned and mindful of safety and fun when teaching such an active and combative sport such as jui jitsu to young kids and even girls! It's a great way to toughen them up with confidence and strength. I come from a background of teaching dance and performance to kids at various age levels, and it really takes a lot of work and a certain kind of energy to be able to do this. I think the teachers here do a really great job in their field teaching kids with great energy and attention and care! My son has only sisters that are 5 years or more younger than he is, so this sport gives him a great release and outlet, and I know he absolutely loves it. He is also an artist and is more into arts and crafts as a budding visual artist, and has never really been the sports type. But jui jitsu is right up his alley because he is also very physical, playful extroverted and loves engaging with other people. Gifting him that gee was great encouragement and inspiration for him.

I like the American Grappling Academy because it offers Gi and NoGi Jiu Jitsu. The two main coaches are Black Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Anything you want to learn they can teach it to you. The classes have a fun atmosphere, which makes learning a lot easier . If you're looking into starting Jiu Jitsu or getting back into it, give American Grappling Academy a try.

I highly recommend MGA. Me and my son have been training Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling 3+ years at MGA. This is our home! We have amazing coaches, awesome teammates and a fun positive learning atmosphere. Come join the team and start training today!!!

An amazing grappling gym with great coaches that care about your progress and safety. Great for kids as well, I recommend it for everyone

If you are looking for a Jiu Jitsu gym for either yourself or your kids, this is the one you want. About 2 years ago, we decided to enroll our son and daughter into jiu jitsu. Our son tried multiple sports (basketball, baseball, soccer) but none of them seemed to catch on. Our daughter also tried soccer and gymnastics but only gymnastics stuck. We wanted to try jiu jitsu to see if they 1) enjoyed it and 2) to hopefully give them some skills to defend themselves should they ever need it. After doing it for about two years now, we have gained SO much more than we were expecting. Because of jiu jitsu, both kids have developed and learned so much. Their bodies have transformed from the physical activity to ones that have become leaner and stronger. They gained an appreciation for the sport because the coaches make it fun and interactive with a game at the beginning of every class. They have learned what its like to have setbacks like defeat and injuries and how to rebound from it. They have gained confidence in themselves from doing really difficult things that most don't do. The facilities are great. Its in a large shopping center so parking is never a problem. The gym mat area is fairly large so it is able to accommodate a fair amount of people. In addition, the coaches do a fantastic job of maintaining and cleaning (which is VERY important for a contact sport) to make sure that people stay sanitary and healthy. The best part about this gym are the coaches, Shawn and Shawn. They are both black belts that have competed and continue to train so they have a really good knowledge base. They create a really good gym culture that is about learning and supporting one another like teammates as opposed to adversaries. They break down each move step by step and actually have the patience to explain it again over and over when the students are struggling to perform the move. The focus is always about performing the right technique vs. just doing something unnatural for a short term win. For the students that participate in competitions, they take time out of their own personal schedules to show up and support. I can't say enough about both coaches and how much they have meant to my own family and the rest of the gym. I have enjoyed being part of this gym so much as a parent that I even started participating as a student! I will say that participating is much different from just being a spectator. If you can be humble enough to learn from those around you and from a ton of defeat, you will be rewarded with an enriching experience that will allow you to improve your physical attributes (e.g. strength / stamina), be challenged, and will allow you to learn a whole new world of information that you never even knew existed.

My husband and son trains at AGA and they both love it. What I truly appreciate about this place is the owners don't only focus on the adults. They put a lot of focus on the kids. They keep the kids motivated by having fun and encouraging them in a positive environment. As a mom of a teenage boy, whose not always self-driven to train, it's impressive that the classes can get my son eager to come back on a daily, and wanting to come early! Thanks to Coach Big Shawn and Coach Tall Sean for doing an awesome job with the kiddos! I hear hubby isn't doing too bad either!!

I highly recommend MGA for those interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I came to MGA with absolutely no experience in grappling and I can now proudly say I sort of know what I'm doing (I'm a slow learner lol). The coaches are extremely patient and really take the time to make sure you understand the details of each move. I really appreciate the fun, family environment of this gym. This place has become a second home for me and my husband. Pros of MGA: - Great coaches - they're funny & extremely patient....like super patient- They have changing rooms for both men and women.- I appreciate a clean bathroom with stocked supplies. - The people that train at MGA are really good people. - Extremely affordable - They have really cool rashguards. The Only Con: - They don't give out cookies when you get a move right. I love cookies.

I love the vibe of this gym. Everyone works hard and super helpful. The instructors are top notch and run a great program. I originally trained at a Gi only school and sucked at takedowns and leglocks. At MGA, takedowns and leglocks have always been a part of the curriculum. You will convert over to the dark side and love it.