If I could give Lamorinda JIu-JItsu 10 stars I would. Adam and Stephanie are magnificent people and anyone training here will have their life impacted positively in a huge way!
The place is amazing. The instructors are very nice and welcoming. The space is clean. I strongly recommend it.
Excellent as always.... can hardly wait until we are at red level!
Great Jiu-jitsu training here. The coaches are very friendly & knowledgeable. This gym is like family I recommend you come by.
Great experience for the whole family
My kids and I love this place! We really enjoy learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and anyone at any age can join. The instructors here are very friendly and highly skilled making this environment safe and fun. Thank you Coach Adam and Coach Daniel!
Ive been going to Lamorinda Jiu Jitsu since it opened. Adam is fantastic! His teaching style is very comfortable. He offers an excellent balance of technical explanations, simulations and motivation. As a professional, I cant afford to get hurt. Adam continuously tests my capabilities but with an ever-present eye toward ensuring I do not get injured. I highly recommend Lamorinda Jiu Jitsu.
Great place, great owners. Layed back training environment with a just enough flair. Coach Adam and Daniels technique is impeccable and would highly recommend for self defense, fitness or for sport.
I have been training under Adam and Daniel for a while now, and they are great teachers. I have a background in professional sports, and the training they offer meets all the criteria to be deemed professional. Both men have been successful competitors and are great instructors of both adults and children. Anyone looking to learn grappling in the Lamorinda area need look no further. Smaller class sizes lead to personal attention, everything they teach is scalable. If you are thinking about learning Jiu-Jitsu, sign up ASAP. See you on the mat
My son has tried several martial arts studios and practices and this one is the winner! The instructors give so much personal attention and he feels so encouraged and supported. Its a more relaxed environment that other martial arts weve done, but also MUCH more hands on and interactive than any others. I also love that belt advancement is more of an afterthought than a goal. Keeps them so much more focused on the practice and being in the moment, than thinking about where its taking them in the future. Highly recommend!
Adam and Daniel are great pair of coaches who are meticulous in their teachings. They will greet you with a smile and open arms, are very encouraging, and patient with all their students. Every day Ive gone, Ive learned something new and they present you with technical drills that evolve down a path for defending yourself and submitting opponents in a slew of ways.I cant wait for my next lesson!
Adam Dunkel and Daniel Ripper are great black belts-- kind, patient and knowledgeable. If you want to get better without the attitude found at some gyms, Lamorinda Jiujitsu is the place for you.
I started training with Adam when I moved to the east bay. Its been great!I have done all possible types of workouts; from cross fit to personal training, power lifting to iron man competitions. None hold a candle to BJJ.You get the same community vibe as crossfire without the injuries (and over competitiveness), better more applicable cardio than endurance training, and I look and feel better than when doing any of the above.On top it all you will come away with a much better understanding of how to defend yourself if you ever have to. If you have kids you want to get them in here as well. This is truly an essential foundation for self-confidence.Cannot recommend anything more than this place, and these coaches are good family people with your best interest in mind.
Adam is an awesome coach! Great to roll with and analyze my rolls. Very knowledgeable, approachable, and positive person.
A spectacular little jiu jitsu place! A warm and encouraging team attitude and a nice spotless comfortable gym. Im an adult beginner, and the kids classes seem so much fun I wish I could do those too. :)
Adam and Daniel are excellent instructors as well as competitors. They are both fathers and enjoy having their kids training jiu jitsu. They provide a rich and safe learning environment for all ages and physical abilities.
If youve been thinking about getting in shape, learning something useful and having a lot of fun doing it, you need to check this place out. Adam and Daniel are two of the best jiu jitsu coaches around and their kids program is second to none. Our son is having such a great experience that the rest of our family joined in. Good people, excellent instruction and a great vibe at this place. Check it out for yourself!
Adam and Daniel bring a blend of some of the best jiu jitsu you can find in the Bay Area.The gym is welcoming and the energy is great for learning at all levels. Highly recommended!
Adam and Dan are exceptional jiujitsu teachers. As you know its a lifetime accomplishment to become a jiujitsu black belt. But that doesnt mean your a good teacher. Its not an easy task to convey to others proper technique, discipline and culture. Adam and Dan teach in such a clear,systematic and methodical way, you cant help but continuously add more techniques to your game. They take a step by step approach, where you get tons of repetition and muscle memory. They talk to you on a level you will understand. In addition they have an Amazing kids class! I tried for many years to get my two sons now 7 and 9, to train jiujitsu. When we came to Lafayette, Adam said bring the boys in. I was reluctant. Ive tried this before at several other gyms. Adam and Dan made it so much fun, they cant wait to go back!!! Whether you want to bullyproof your kid or you need more advanced techniques, this is the place.
Family friendly martials arts for kids and adults! 100%!
Best Bjj black belt instructors ever !!