Villanueva Grappling Arts / Six blades Jiu Jitsu La Mesa

I’ve been training with different academics for about 7 years due to several relocations and I had a chance to see different philosophies over the years. Julio is truly one of a kind if you want to send your kid to a positive atmosphere with a great role model. He’s kind and patient but also tough enough when needed - and almost never needs to raise is voice (even with 30 kids in front of him). He’s involves in every class from the warm ups until the end and always with a good vibe.

One of the best schools in the area. The owner, Julio is an excellent black belt with a lot of knowledge and skill. He teaches both the kids and adult classes. He is wonderful with the kids. If you are thinking of getting your kids started in jiu jitsu, I would highly recommend this place. If you’re looking to start jiu jitsu or are looking for a new school, I highly recommend this place.

On a weekend training trip with a group of friends, we dropped in to an open mat at Villanueva Grappling Arts, Six Blades and had a fantastic experience. Everyone was kind and welcoming. The vibes were off the charts. Great culture here. Professor Julio was awesome to roll with. Very technical and high level, but good at matching his partner’s level to what you need to have a valuable, challenging experience without feeling helpless and unable to work. Because it was open mat, we didn’t get to take any of the curriculum, but everyone there was technical strong and accommodating, so it’s clear the teaching on and off the mats is top notch. Obviously there are no shortage of BJJ gyms in San Diego, but if you’re looking for an intimate family vibe with top notch curriculum and encouraging culture, I’d highly recommend trying this academy. Thank you Professor Julio and everyone at Villanueba Grappling Arts!

I love this gym and I am so honored to be the son of the owner! I love this experience it’s a fun and good learning environment for self defense! Every thing about it is just awesome and I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for a safe,fun learning experience for self defense. Everyone fits in and it’s perfect for anyone! Highly recommended

Julio and his team are awesome. They take such pride in helping every student out and make it such a great experience for the kids. My son started a couple months ago and can't stop talking about it. His confidence has grown and Julio is a huge part of it. I would recommend this place 100% if you're looking into getting your kids into Jiu Jitsu. Thanks again Julio for everything you do for the kids.