Cast Iron Bjj

“First, let me say this review is from me (a dad) looking from the sidelines. We have been coming to Cast Iron Brazilian Ju Jitsu since August 2023. My son (J) is 15 and he was invited by a close friend of his. Since the first class J has been hooked. We (his mom and I) see this as a Win-Win. He's getting exercise and building muscle all while learning a good skill. When J started attending, he was going 4 times a week. Three days in the teenage class and then the Saturday Open Mat. I love the Open Mat. J is able to lean something in class and then work on it more on Saturday. The Open Mat is mostly adults but kids do show up. I have to sing the praises of the adults. There isn't a bunch of egos that need to be fluffed up. Since J's first Saturday most everyone is more experienced than him. Frequently when J and an opponent are done "rolling" there is an impromptu teaching session. The more experienced adult (male and female) will show J how to do a move more effectively or how to get out of a hold. They all meet J at his level and let him learn at his speed. I don't worry about J getting hurt. A big thank you to Josh (the professor/coach) and all of the adults that work and have worked with J.”

“Josh is wonderful and very patient with the kids, I would highly recommend!!! My son has tried so many sports and nothing stuck, he wants to go to class always”

“This place is awesome..it has the right level of competitiveness and a friendly atmosphere that allow kids to thrive. It has done wonders for my daughters confidence. It has made me realize that kids have their whole life to compete and sometimes its about the journey and learning to lose.”

“Couldn’t say a bad thing about this gym. The culture is perfect for people wanting to learn the art in a sustainable way. It’s not just for hobbiest, and it’s not just for world champs — it’s for everyone. I train with both the women and men, and never imagined how safe and comfortable I’d feel rolling with people of different genders and skill sets. My daughter had started and loves it just as much as I do! I highly recommend this gym for all men, but definitely women wanting to get out of their comfort zone!”

“In November, I will be celebrating 15 years in my Jiu Jitsu journey… In my time, I have trained with some of the best Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the world and even competed along side some of them. Cast Iron Jiu Jitsu has limitless potential to create top tier competitors while offering a culture that appeals to the average hobbyist! This culture is safely guarded and maintained under the ever watchful eyes of Professor Josh Littleton, who in my opinion, does an incredible job preserving this balance. I HIGHLY recommend this Academy for literally anyone who is willing to stay out of drama, be humble, and focus on getting better at this complex puzzle we know as Jiu Jitsu. 5 star experience guaranteed, or you might actually be the one with the problem. I said what I said… 🤷🏻‍♂️🤓🤙🏻🥋🤼”