Been training here 5 years come June. Gracie La Mesa is a great gym for me because everyone here is a family and they make you feel welcome. The instructors are great and the students will help you with whatever youre having a hard time with. Theres even a one week free trial for those interested in trying out the class!

By far the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in La Mesa! Both my daughter and son train here and love it. There are plenty of classes to attend and the instructors are amazing. They are always trying to help the kids. Nothing but positive energy at this dojo. There are NO CONTRACTS. Very rare for any martial arts or self-defense studio to do that. They also have 1 free week of training to anyone who wants to try it out first. Training is available for kids, teenagers, women, men, newbies or experienced folks. Talk to Jason and he will help you out!

Gracie Humaita La Mesa is a jewel among the martial arts community. We are fortunate to have world champion black belts providing instruction. My two kids and I have been training here for years. Great family friendly environment with top notch instruction. Highly recommended!

Fun atmosphere with extremely knowledgeable instructors.

I started my son in classes to keep him active, add discipline and the ability to rough house in a safe environment. Coach Jason allowed him to train for a week, and then told me to bring him back in 6 months. Although I was disheartened, I was happy he wasnt just looking for another paying student. The instructors are firm, fair and most of all fair. Each class ends with sparring and then DODGEBALL! The kids love this! When coach Jason asks, whats the only rule in dodge ball?? The kids in unison reply, ITS NOT FAIR! My son learns that sometimes you lose, which I feel is a very important lesson. He has learned about sportsmanship, respect and hard work.

I have been going to this school for about a month and a half now and I love it. I hadnt done any physical activity for about 2.5 YEARS. I felt fat and old. I didnt want to get another gym membership, it just seemed too boring.I realized I needed help to get back in shape, I needed someone to kick my butt. This school is close to me and since it is a Gracie school you know its got to be good.Sure enough, I got whooped my first class (and still do) but it beats a day lifting weights or running like a hamster on a treadmill any day. Plus, I have noticed my skills improving and I am losing some weight and just landed my first arm bar the other day(!).The instructors are top notch, they compete at the highest levels and I have really enjoyed learning from them.As soon as my son is old enough he will be taking classes here. It is great for body and mind, it has helped me focus and regain balance in my life. The other people in the classes are really cool and no one is trying to hurt each other or be a tough guy, everyone I have met is respectful and cool and I look forward to seeing the regulars.AND, the big thing that got me out of the house was trying to keep up with my almost 2 year old and feeling tired. I felt ashamed. Now I have much more energy! I still have a way to go but definitely feeling better than I was even a short while ago.Check it out, they are really nice and will give you a week to try it out before asking you to sign up. Tell Flavia or Margarita that Winston sent you!

My daughter has attended for a year and absolutely loves this place. The staff is super friendly an so are the parents.

Both my son and daughter have been doing their self-defense training at Gracie Jiu Jitsu La Mesa for about 6 months now. Both my children love coming here and is a great way for them to learn a practical martial art. The instructors Jason, Marcus, and Clay all have been wonderful with all the kids. They make the classes fun, but the discipline is always there. They grapple every day which I think is important. If they should ever need to use Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in real life, it wont be anything new to them. They have a kids class and junior class for kids. They also have adult classes which my husband attends. He does the early morning jiu jitsu class at 5 am because he does not have time to attend the evening classes for adults. I have seen women, older men, even teenagers in the adult class. Really impressed with the whole dojo!

Go to Gracie. Great team building, great people, great workout. You wont regret you did.

Great place to train, great people!