Paragon Academy Jiu Jitsu-Boxing-Kickboxing Gym

“I recently stopped by this gym during my vacation in Santa Barbara and the experience was great. When I first reached out by email asking about the possibility of drop-in just for a few classes, professor Sandoval accepted me in his prompt reply. When I visited the morning class, he and his students were all kind. The class was very well structured - with drill of the technique mixed with detailed explanation, a situational sparring and a free sparring. It was also full of relaxing atmosphere and positive energy from all levels of BJJ practitioners. They were so kind and strong! I can definitely recommend this great gym to any kind of BJJ lovers.”

“What truly sets this gym apart is the atmosphere—it’s a place where everyone is encouraged to grow, push their limits, and have fun while doing it. The positive energy makes every class something to look forward to. If you’re looking for a place to train and be part of an amazing community, I highly recommend Paragon!”

“I first started my BJJ training here when I lived in Santa Barbara. Paragon was the perfect combination of coaches teaching you, pushing you, and being cautious of safety for beginners. Since moving from SB I have not found a gym I liked anywhere near as much. Highly recommend for all ages and stages of life.”

“Learned a lot, well worth it. Highly recommend Attended Friday noon NoGi class as a drop-in visiting from out-of-town. A little pricey but worth it. Very thorough instruction in the technique and one of the coaches spent a good amount of time helping me and my drilling partner get the crucial details. 5(?) minute rolls as long as people are willing to go. I got 6 with different partners. Upper belts helped me learn from mistakes I was making in our rolls and showed me what I should have done (I'm a couple months into training).”

“I've always competed in sports, triathlons, and weight lifting. Now in my thirties I wanted to try something new and challenging. Paragon Jiu Jitsu was my answer. I had never done anything like it before. Honestly, the first month was really hard. I was tested physically and mentally. The instructors were knowledgeable and patient. The Fundamental Classes were invaluable. The community of BJJ at Paragon was super welcoming and encouraging. After the first month, my fitness and confidence improved greatly. By month three, I started getting some submissions and becoming more proficient at the fundamentals. Now, I am hooked. If you are interested in getting 1% better every day, then BJJ is a great testing ground to experience those gains and stretch yourself. The confidence you'll gain will spill over into other areas of your life, it has for me.”