HOA Jiu Jitsu

"I cant say enough good things about HOA the atmosphere is electric and just being there makes everything better. If you want a gym that is going to make not only you but your whole family and life better this is the place. If you're wanting to know how to be able to defend yourself and your family, you want a good workout, or if you want to be a champion you can get it all here. It doesnt matter of you've never been on a mat before or if you've rolled for 10 years, you will learn something new and be better for it. Professor Thiago has done an amazing job at building a team and family that will push you, educate you, and nuture you. Trust me, just go there and be ready for the beginning of the first day of the rest of your life because its going to be epic."

"I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this. I thought I had a review up - maybe the old location. Hoa Jujitsu is one of the places I always advocate to parents. The staff there are amazing and the owner truly cares about the community that inhabits his gym. I am able to send both my kids to the same class, where they have the same friends and learn the same things at their own pace. We sent my son after some trouble with another kid. Two years of training later he came home really upset and it was over the frustration of having to hold back against another kid at his school who had been bothering him. Having that kind of agency is amazing. It is a very relaxed space - kids learn discipline and perseverance through doing. There are expectations but their is support and understanding too. It's year round, and I highly recommend it. At some point I'll drag my old tired carcass in and start, maybe in my 50s."

"You will not find a better place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The kids program is amazing, adults program as well with classes being 50% females, very welcoming for anyone! The owner is Brazilian and a part of a well known and respected team in Brazil. He has dedicated his life to teaching the art of BJJ and it shows. If you’re looking to become a competitor, learn self defense, or just find a hobby and a new group of amazing family members in the process, then HOA is for you. Can’t say enough good things about being a part of this team!"

"I dropped in for an 11 AM class on Tuesday, and it was fantastic! There’s plenty of parking, which is rare in downtown Media. The facilities are clean, with a spacious mat area and a great design aesthetic. The class was taught by a high-ranking student (a brown belt), who was very technical and thorough. We started with a warm-up that challenged me, moved into technique work, and finished with some tough rolls with a variety of skill levels. I highly recommend HOA for anyone looking to start or continue their BJJ journey!"