Love our instructors! My kids flourish here and we’ve loved watching them develop into strong and resilient kids. Thank you Crosley!
Such an amazing coaching staff! Our kids have been coming for years and the growth I’ve seen, not just with defensive skills, but with strong, confident characteristics needed for life have developed beyond my expectations. Crosley and Ryan are amazing with the kids and know how to respectfully command attention and it’s very visible in the amount of respect their students have for them and their coaching team. I’m so thankful for the time and effort they have put into these kids! Thank you!
My experience has been incredible. The atmosphere of the gym is genuine and the instructors really show up to make sure the students are learning and progressing in their specific area. Highly recommend CGJJ to anyone looking to get into martial arts or just train and stay fit!
Jiujitsu will bring out the athleticism you never thought you had. It will bring forth resilience and humility. Jiujitsu will also integrate you into a community of like-minded, driven individuals. If you are considering joining, do not hesitate any longer. Sign up for a trial class, seminar, or summer program. Whatever you can do to test out the waters, just do it! If you are a female and are hesitant to join because this is primarily a male-dominated sport, again, don't hesitate any longer! We are all here to support you and grow together :)
It's been a great experience joining the academy. I consider Crosleys as my new family. I was involved with Wrestling most of my life. I coached for about 30 yrs at the high school Liberty. I decided to do something different, and started Jujitsu, in my sixties. My only regrets is I didn't start sooner. I've been with Crosleys for 9 years now. I plan to stay as long as my health allows.
I joined the co-ed beginners' program two months ago after watching my son from the sidelines for over 5 years, and I can't believe I didn't join sooner! Yesterday, I attended their annual women's sexual assault prevention seminar, which was packed with what seemed to be primarily first-time students. The 2-hour class had so much valuable information. From the psychology behind sexual assaults by strangers and non-strangers broken down into phases and preventive measures for each stage, to actual escaping techniques standing and on the ground. The class was fun and engaging, and the actual techniques were easy to learn and execute. As a nurse who leaves my shifts late at night, the thought of becoming a target is always there. Listening to the staff speak about situational awareness as the first and most important line of defense resonated well, as we can't help getting distracted with thoughts at times with so much going on in our lives. It was a unique and empowering experience. If you cannot join the year-round program the Academy offers, you must attend their next self-defense workshop. I highly recommend it to all women and their daughters.
I joined the Muay Thai program just over 3 months, I feel I can now leave a fair review. Initially I signed up to join my son who had joined a month prior. He had really been enjoying himself and convinced me to try it with him. After only a few classes I came to really look forward to them. I’ve since participated in the morning, night and Saturday classes. Even at 44 years old I guess we can still find new passions and hobbies! There are 3 different MT instructors here, Stefan, Tim and Bong. I’ve worked with each of them and cannot stress enough how good they are at what they do. Not only are they excellent technical instructors but they also make the classes safe and enjoyable for people of all ages. The gym is clean, well maintained and staffed by very friendly people. Lastly, another benefit of this program is it’ll greatly increase your cardiovascular health. Prior to joining I had been walking on a regular basis and could run maybe a mile. Now after 3 months of kickboxing I’ve just started running again, my first run I went 2.5 miles and honestly felt like I could have gone 5. It’s an incredible workout. I highly recommend trying a class out.
Great Instructors who care about the students and helping them reach there potential. You can see the passion they have to pass on the art to others. Classes are truly enjoyable even when the workouts make you feel out of shape
I enrolled my youngest son with Crosley Gracie Jiu Jitsu 8 years ago. He was 14 and needed something to help him be more physically active. We tried football and baseball, nothing held his attention until we found Jiu Jitsu. After watching the program for a couple months, I joined. This has been one of the best things I could have done. My son and I enjoy having something we do together, it has created an incredible bond. The academy has become a second family to both of us. Every student, current and past, are like brothers and sisters in arms. Crosley, Ryan and the rest of the instructors are some of the most patient, and at the same time motivational instructors. Each one of them has shown me a new way to look at things, a different way to evaluate every problem, even problems not directly related to Jiu Jitsu. I believe this program has made me an all around better person, and I am grateful for everyone in this extended family for it. TLDR: Just sign up, it's fun, difficult, and one of the most rewarding things you could ever do.
I have been attending the Crosley Gracie BJJ Academy for nearly a year and a half now and have had nothing but great experiences. Working in law enforcement, the training I have learned, and continue to learn, from the training staff has assisted me in several real world situations with both physical and mental preparedness. I have also enjoyed watching how the instructors teach and interact with the kids classes. Being a new father, I without a doubt intend on making the Crosley Gracie Academy a priority for my child in the future!
