Member reviews

“I initially began Jiu Jitsu to better understand the ground game in MMA, but over time my appreciation of the art for its own sake has grown.

Physical exercise has never been something I have enjoyed unless it’s an enjoyable experience in which I am acquiring a skill. Jiu Jitsu fits the bill quite nicely for me. The team at GMA, from the coach to every training partner has been fantastic at safely and comfortably encouraging me to improve my skills.” —Stuart

“Steve and Lili do an amazing job teaching martial arts - they are very professional, patient and kind.” —Amanda 

“If you’re looking for a great martial arts club with great culture and outstanding knowledge with well delivered lessons that’s easy to understand and implement than GMA is for you!! Can’t recommend them more 👌🏼👌🏼.” —Johnny

“Great, friendly academy. My daughter is loving the classes. Highly recommend.” —Nathan 

“If I could give them 6 stars outta 5 I would! What a great crew been training on and off in different gyms for over 20 years but this place is best I’ve encountered no egos and just good ppl who wanna see you improve. GMA for the win 🙌.” —Steve K

”Amazing culture. Amazing environment to start learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Coach Steve and Coach Lili is very knowledgeable and has excellent patience with new comers like me when I first joined 4 months ago. Loving it.” — Steve C

“I’ve trained BJJ with Steve from GMA for over 10 years, both Steve and Lili really know their stuff and know how to teach, both my daughters now train at GMA and love it as much as I do.” —Jon 

“Lili and Steve are very nice people to stay with! They are full of energy and their classes are really fun. My boy doesn’t want to miss any single one. He is very motivated and attends four classes with minimum supervision. Thank Lili and Steve!” —Hongtao

“My 14 year old daughter has just started the beginners Jiu-Jitsu class and is absolutely loving it. I’ve tried getting her involved with team sports but she suffers from social anxiety and just found them too overwhelming. The coaches are really great and so positive in their approach which is exactly the environment she thrives in.” —Kate 

“Coming from a heavily dominant Wing Chun background, I wasn’t sure how I would fare confidence-wise when starting and trying out a completely new style of martial arts. However, after attending classes at GMA, I’m already feeling more confident and excited about the journey ahead. Even though I’m brand new to BJJ, Steve and Lili have made me feel incredibly welcome from the very start.

The moment I walked in, the seniors and more advanced students were all very welcoming, which speaks volumes about the quality of this martial arts school. It’s not always easy to feel comfortable in a new environment, but the positive and inclusive atmosphere immediately put me at ease. 

The gym itself is clean, and the coaches are fantastic- extremely knowledgeable and experienced, friendly, and great at explaining technique and concepts. I can already tell I’m in good hands with Steve and Lilli, and I’m really looking forward to continuing my training and growing my skills in BJJ!

Would highly recommend!” —Dillon 

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