Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu

“Amazing, very clean, and welcoming school. All of the instructors are very friendly and accommodating to new members. Highly Recommend them!”

“Shawn Woods and his instructors are top notch. It is the nicest facility I have ever seen. Our mat space is huge and we have a plethora of class options. Our environment is unlike any other. The other classmates will welcome you warmly and get acquainted to class and the mats. Do you want to learn self defense, get stronger, lose weight, push yourself, see what this is all about or all of the above? Come try a class for free. We have no contracts and our head instructor will be happy to answer any of your questions”

“Eight years ago I took my 7 year old daughter to Gracie Humaita to see how Jiu-Jitsu might be different from the Striking, kicking and forms martial arts that she had been doing. I will never forget her stepping in the door pausing to bow then approaching this guy and greeting him with a “SIR” and another bow. He responded with, “Hi, I’m Shawn Woods. Don’t do that. I don’t demand your respect, but I’d like to earn it. It has been eight years since, and he has. Monterey is a freshman in high school now, with the crazy high school schedule. Still after track practice she wants to grab her GI and get a class in. We have seen Shawn grow this program and add quality coaches that share his values and love for Jiu-Jitsu. Know that you, or your child will get the individual attention needed. This isn’t boot camp with the coaches trying to form everyone from one mold. So many distinct types of people starting for so many different reasons eventually have one thing in common. Love Jiu-Jitsu. I have put off writing a review for Shawn for so long. It may be greed. I wanted to keep this little secret place a secret and want it to stay just like it is. The secret got out and I have seen amazing new people join the family. My daughter has grown and grown up in this gym with the coaches and teammates that I trust with her. She has learned respect. I believe she has earned respect. She has learned to trust herself and of all, stay calm and think clearly when in a bad situation. If you are considering a martial art, your search is taking you in the right direction. If you are searching for the best place to train Jiu-Jitsu, you just found it.”

“I cannot speak highly enough of this academy! There are so many class times available I can always fit multiple classes in a week! Shawn's way of teaching and explaining is incredible and that has transferred down to the rest of the instructors. Whether you want to get in shape, start a hobby, learn to protect yourself or go to the UFC you can get what you need here. Not to mention the community of people is genuine, welcoming and real. I visited multiple jujitsu schools and the choice was clear. Quality and the real deal. Not a random "McDojo"!!!”

“Shawn and his staff are very welcoming and have created an amazing environment that's friendly, inviting, and intense all at once. I've done martial arts in one form or another for most of my life. On day one, I remember the first 2 thoughts I had, "this is different" and "I have to learn this".”