Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu

I just arrived in this city from China. The first thing I did was to quickly look for sports activities for my four-year-old son, because he is energetic and loves sports. When I came to this classroom and saw Ryan's state during the class, I decided that this was the right place. The classroom atmosphere was great, the coach was very professional and patient. My son couldn't speak English, so the coach prepared some common classroom phrases for me to help my son find various ways to encourage him to develop good rules and habits. My son has been attending classes for two weeks now, and he really likes it. And I have also seen his progress.

My son really enjoys training at Granite Bay Jiu Jitsu. It’s a great environment and the coaches are supportive. We appreciate that Coach Ryan is very hands on and actively involved in the classes.

We were honestly a bit worried at first because jiu-jitsu is a contact sport, and we didn’t know how our kids would feel about it. But from the very first day, the atmosphere made a huge difference. The coaches and the other kids were very welcoming and supportive, which helped our children feel comfortable right away. The instructors are professional, patient, and really know how to work with kids. You can see they care not only about technique, but also about building confidence and respect. We were also pleasantly surprised by the affordable price, especially considering the quality of training. And the free uniform was such a nice bonus. If I could suggest one small improvement, it would be adding a bit more physical conditioning and warm-up before sparring. I understand that fitting everything into a 45-minute class is not easy, but maybe even a few extra exercises could make it even better. Overall, we are very happy we chose this academy and would definitely recommend it to other families.

My son has had the best experience! We tried a few other gyms before GBJJ and were not impressed. Ryan and his staff are top notch. Absolutely love that they don’t treat the kids like babies, but as humans. Instruction is clear and concise. If students aren’t understanding, the class is pulled back together for instruction and demonstration. Fridays are sparring days, and my son’s absolute favorite! Not only is it a good workout, but a practical practice day. Cannot say enough good things about GBJJ.

We’ve been bringing our 8-year-old to Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu for the past two years, and I can confidently say it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made for him. Initially, we just wanted to get him off his PS5 and into something more productive, but GBJJ has given him so much more than we expected. It’s been incredible to see how the program has helped him grow—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. He’s gained discipline, confidence, and a real sense of character, all while staying active and learning the value of hard work. The coaching staff is outstanding, and Ryan has an incredible ability to connect with kids, keeping them engaged while teaching valuable lessons. His approach makes it fun and productive, creating an environment where kids want to learn and improve. Jiu-jitsu has become one of our son’s first true passions, something we never imagined when he started. To us, that’s absolutely priceless.