Julio Juarez Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

"We were visiting from Arizona and our kids tried a class at JJBJJ. We - us parents and our kids - were just so impressed with this academy. Professor Julio was very welcoming to all of us. He and his kids, the coaches of that kids class, offered great advice to our kids during each of their matches. You can tell they care about the development of their students. We look forward to visiting again in the future!"

"Subject: Concerning Integrity Issues at Your Academy To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the lack of integrity I’ve observed at your academy. My son recently competed against one of your "white belts" — a competitor who has held that rank for years despite winning gold at a major event in May and several other major competitions over the past year. This individual’s experience and skill level were far beyond what is appropriate for the white belt division. During the match, this student threw my son so aggressively that he injured his back. It’s unacceptable that a student with such a clear mastery of their belt level is still being held at white belt status. It’s obvious that this is a deliberate attempt to sandbag students in order to secure wins and medals rather than promote them when they've earned it. I raised this issue with my son's coach, who acknowledged that this is a clear case of sandbagging. My son is now aware of this practice, and we are training hard to ensure that we are prepared to handle the kind of tactics used by academies that prioritize gold medals over proper belt promotions. I strongly recommend that anyone looking for an academy with integrity seek out a place that values fair competition and rewards genuine progress. Your academy’s decision to hold back students who have clearly mastered their belt level reflects poorly on your standards and your commitment to the martial arts community. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I hope you will reconsider your approach to belt promotion and competitive integrity."

"I have been training in various martial arts for the last 12 years. Both my Son and I started training at Julio Juarez BJJ school and love it!! Very professional and clean environment. Professor Juarez provides detail instruction on various techniques. Both his instructors and student are great to deal with which makes the training fun. Best school in the area."

"This academy is amazing. Everyone respects each other and ego is out of the building. Everyone helps each other out and it’s kid friendly. I’ve been training here for a while and I can’t picture myself training somewhere else. Julio treats everyone as equal and has a vast amount of experience under his belt. You don’t need to be fit, strong, flexible, etc. This academy makes everyone feel comfortable. If you want to come and check it out? you should! jui jitsu can be very addicting so you have been warned."