A awesome and great place amazing teachers. The techniques and life lessons they teach cant be beat.

Great instructor and knowledgeable in several different systems

If anyone is looking to start up Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, this is the right place to go. Coach Chris also has a location in Vestavia Hills which is where I go the most. Chris is an amazing coach. He is very passionate in what he does and you can tell he loves teaching others. I joined the class to teach me skills for when I join the police force. Chris has a great team also and they are definitely like a family. :) If I was staying in the state, I would be a lifer in his class.

Heroes teaches great JiuJitsu based on the Gracie Fundementals passed on to the legendary Pedro Sauer then to Chris Mize the Godfather of Alabama MMA I highly recommend the school whether you want to compete, want to get some exercise, or for self defense.

We took a private self defense class and it was great! The instructor (Chris) was very knowledgeable and helpful. He entertained different scenarios and situations and showed my college aged daughters how to escape different holds. He gave them ample time to practice the maneuver before moving on to a new skill. I would definitely recommend Heroes Martial Arts Academy!

Excellent place to train. Very welcoming atmosphere and the instructors are all very down to earth, highly skilled teachers. If you’re looking for a gym where everyone is a yolked boot camp instructor with anger issues, then this is NOT the place for you. If you’re looking for a group of welcoming, unassuming, NORMAL people from all walks of life that can kill you in five seconds, then welcome home.

Per Jason Norris... Best martial arts instructor in the state. The reality based self defense course has really helped me with my job as a law enforcement officer. The moves are simple to learn and highly effective. Every student receives the attention they need for the certain skills learned. Chris has a teaching style that makes YOU believe in yourself. His teachings are not only for self defense but life lessons.

Chris Mize and his team are not only phenomenal instructors, they are also phenomenal people. This is the only gym I have ever been to where I felt like part of the family from day one. There is no awkward standing around and waiting for someone to speak with you. From the minute you walk in, everyone is extremely welcoming and polite. I highly recommend Chris and his team to anyone looking for martial arts training in and around the Birmingham, Alabama area.

I have attended multiple schools in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Heroes by far is the best. The training is great because of the multiple instructors that are all legitimate fighters. They also offer more than just BJJ, such as Defense Lab(a fighting technique). Because of this, all techniques are useful both in the street and on the mat. I am currently not training but plan to pick it back up in the near future. When I do, it will be with Chris and Todd at Heroes. Anyone can contact me with any questions related to this gym.

Heroes is an amazing gym that offers many types of martial arts. They have many technically sound instructors who really want to see each student get better every day. The class times are very flexible as well.

Chris Mize is a brilliant and highly skilled instructor. Its been my pleasure to get to learn from him. The Academy is family-owned and operated and I strongly recommend this establishment for martial arts training.

Great place to train. Everyone treats you like family. A safe family environment .

Incredible teaching skills! Everyone is like a family. They offer multiple types of training and techniques for self defense.

Been there nearly four years, great facility and great instruction. Great place to make new friends!

Great place to train. They teach Gracie Jiu Jitsu, CSW, and Aries Self Defense

Great gym. The instructors are great and the students are helpful. Everyone wants to see the other become better than they were the day before. Very technical jiu jitsu. This is the only place in Alabama to teach Defence Lab. And now they teach Civilian Tactical ( C-tac).

Take private lessons here with Chris Mize, outstanding teacher and a great culture in the gym

Great spot for Brazilian Ju Jitsu

Great place to learn technical jiu-jitsu, and the coaches have a wealth of knowledge. Multiple times and types of classes to choose from, from jiu-jitsu to C-TAC. Less of a normal gym feel, more like a family.

Great culture