If you want to try something new in life, its definitely Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I joined Cardoso Jiu Jitsu about a two weeks ago and am addicted to the sport.The atmosphere in this sport always feels respectful and welcoming. Especially in Cardosos Gym where I participate in the Adult Classes Monday-Thursday & Saturday. The experience so far has been very humbling as you will find many skilled individuals each of which have shown nothing but camaraderie, respect, HUMBLENESS, & a good time. These experienced individuals will also show no ego, are always lending advice, an ear, or a hand. They care very good care of you and are well aware of what theyre doing and will not hurt you.The level of skill doesnt matter as long as you bring in the desire to have fun in which ever way you please, and improve yourself in Jiu Jitsu. You arent obliged or pressured to show up everyday. Whenever you feel comfortable to show up theres always a family waiting to welcome you back. And dont feel like youll be the only new one in the gym if youve never done something like this, theres new people coming in every week or two. You will find plenty who have only been attending for about two weeks(my case), 1 month or 3 months; etc.Its easy to feel intimidated, but everyone whos done this has felt it before. There are adults of all ages, sizes, and any gender. Nobody feels excluded in the gym.

Awesome gym with great instructors and welcoming students. I am a military member home for a few weeks and hoping to train, the team welcomed me with open arms. Great instruction, and some super solid rolls. Looking forward to continue to train with the team whenever I am in town visiting, OSS.

Joining Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been one of the most exhilarating experiences I’ve had thus far, especially at Cardoso Jiu Jitsu. The Sensei at this gym (Michael Cardoso) is very knowledgeable at teaching the sport of Jiu Jitsu effectively, but also at safe pace where you won’t injure yourself. Aside from the Sensei, the people who train at this gym are also amazing. Can become competitive, but in a humble way where everyone looks out for each other to make sure we all stay safe as we train. I highly appreciate this due to the fact that I have a torn ACL. Even with a knee injury I am confident enough to come out and train at this gym. So whether you are looking to learn self defense, or start at a new Jiu Jitsu gym, this is the family you want to join at Cardoso Jiu Jitsu.

Been going for 2 months now highly recommend it. The Sensei is really dope and really knows how to teach, he is a people’s person. Felt comfortable after the second class.

Awesome gym, I love going, and it really makes me feel at home! Super friendly to new comers and small class sizes too.

Visiting out of town, and the main coach and staff were very friendly/helpful would definitely visit again/ recommend.

My experiences here have been nothing but positive. Sensei Cardoso is an excellent instructor, and is always more than happy to answer any questions students have during the lessons. I highly recommend! A+++

I was in Miami just for a week to visit my boyfriend when I stopped in to Professor Cardoso. He was very nice and welcoming. Being the only female in a male dominate gym can be intimidating but everyone there was friendly. I definitely recommend this place not only because of the people but also the cleanliness. Ill definitely be coming back everytime I visit my boyfriend.

Good, clear teaching . Beginner friendly. Family friendly.

I love this gym ! this is exactly what i was looking for . The Cardoso jiujitsu gym is absolutely the best gym if you are looking for a challenging new sport/hobby. sensei mike is so helpful and patient with all students as well as an amazing instructor. he makes everyone feel welcomed and encouraged to keep coming back ! thank you !

I did the 2 weeks try out at Cardoso Jiu Jitsu and it has been great. I have decided to sign up to keep taking classes. The facility is perfect, the size, the people, the instructor.Everything is in great condition, clean and neat. The instructor Michael Cardoso takes the time with the students. Cardoso cares that everyone learns, he is willing to help anybody that is having difficulties.Anybody interested should go and do the tryout.

For me this is one of the greatest sports there is. Micheal Cardoso does an amazing job at teaching the sport and is very good at talking to his students. When I started going I thought that I wasn’t going to be there for long but the more I went the more I started to love the sport. Amazing experiences I recommend it for everyone that like sports.

Our boys started at this academy about 2 months ago. They had zero knowledge or experience in jujitsu. The amount of techniques and skills they have learned in just two months is amazing! I also noticed their confidence improve. The classes are extremely personable. Sensei gives his attention to each student and speaks to them with respect. When our boys get home they are always excited to practice their new techniques. We are very happy with this academy and highly recommend it!!!

This place is amazing! I have all three of myDaughters in this class. I have literally tried every extracurricular activity on the planet. They’ve tried dance, soccer, art, karate and so on. But Cordoso Jiu Jitsu has been by far the one they’ve enjoyed the most! Not only are they learning discipline but full confidence in themselves when it comes to self defense. The location is very clean and the Sensei is patient and attentive to ALL his students. Definitely recommend this place for all family members including adults.

Love this gym! It’s clean, people are friendly and great Professors. Definitely a great place to train! Highly recommend it! Thank you for a great training session!

Wanting to learn self-defense and overall get in shape as a beginner, Cardoso Jiu-Jitsu proved to be an amazing opportunity for me. Ranging from absolute beginners to more advanced students, classes here will cater to your abilities while pushing you to reach a better understanding of Jiu-Jitsu. Michael Cardoso, the owner and founder of this dojo is an incredibly caring instructor with many years of experience in order to provide his students with a safe learning environment. This dojo has a family like community of students that are all nonjudgmental and are there to better themselves in Jiu-Jitsu. Overall, taking these classes at Cardoso Jiu-Jitsu has been an extremely positive experience and I would definitely recommend this dojo to anyone interested in learning Jiu-Jitsu!!

Awesome instructor. Awesome environment. Great place to learn the art of BJJ.

My son and I are both students of Cardoso Jiu Jitsu. This is a great academy and with high-level instruction. Sensei Mike provides a fun, yet rigorous teaching environment. Students have a great mix of skill levels and are all very welcoming and happy to provide tips on how to improve your game.Highly recommended for both the adult and kids programs.Mauricio

Awesome place .. great jiujitsu class awesome technique and great live training. Everyone very respectful and helpful . Love training here .

It’s just this sense of uncomfortableness that just keeps you coming back for more🔥🔥🔥🔥

Great atmosphere and awesome instructor sensei Mike does a great job for kids beginning martial arts. Great decision I made to put my kids in this especially during this times we are going thru.

My name is Fran I’m from Spain/Madrid; and I going to be in Miami for a couple of weeks and I wanted to train and keep in shape during vacation, so I went to Cardoso Jiu Jitsu and I have to say that I couldn’t end the up in a better place, environment, clean, the students are nice, friendly and all of them are happy to help and a EXCELLENT COACH.I highly recommend to visit and train with this Great Team and Family.Thank you very much for the opportunity and for letting me feel like at home. Cardoso Jiu Jitsu TeamTHANKS!Fran A

Was in the area so did a drop in noon time class. What a great academy! If I’m in the Kendal area I wouldn’t hesitate to do another class. Great environment, great instruction, and great crew of people.

I had tried a few spots before coming to Cardoso and it just didn’t feel right. When I came to Cardoso I immediately felt welcomed by the great group of guys here. I knew almost immediately that I wanted to be a part of the Cardoso team. Instructors are very helpful and break things down so that technique can be easily understood. Apprehension and doubt quickly turned into excitement and confidence that I could improve my jiu jitsu. Nice and clean facility with a great atmosphere of encouragement that facilitated learning. Definitely recommend trying this place out if your looking to start in the sport of bjj!

Great gym! I was dropping as Im in town for a few weeks. The coaching was great the atmosphere was great. Definitely recommend for someone thats just beginning or to someone thats been doing jiujitsu for a while!

My son has been attending for about 3 months. He is 7 years old and we cant say enough great things. Coaches are very patient, they are fun and he has a great time while learning valuable techniques!

Great atmosphere, clean, friendly, professional, excellent training. No egos everyone comes to support each other and get better as a team. Ive been going for 6 months and have seen a tremendous amount of progress is my jujitsu. My 6 year old daughter is also doing the kids class and she loves it! Especially that she can arm bar her dad.

I have been coming here for only a little while but its a great atmosphere. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming! The classes are well structured and safety oriented.

Mike Cardoso provides expert instruction in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Mike cares about his students, offering individual attention and coaching. I look forward to each class. Cardoso Jiu Jitsu is a great gym!

I’ve been training with Mike for the last three years and it’s been nothing but positive. Mike is a great instructor and teaches with great detail. He runs a structured but fun school and the students are all great training partners. If you have any injuries, or just old age 😊, Mike is willing to work with you. I recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn JiuJitsu in a great environment.

I just started attending the Adult BJJ classes and have had a great experience thus far. The gym is clean, the mats are in great condition, the instruction has been excellent and the environment is friendly. I would recommend this gym to anyone interested in Jiu Jitsu.

Outstanding training. Was in town for work for a month, and neeed to find a gym that would welcome me as both a visitor and a white belt. Relaxed atmosphere, clear instruction, humble patrons. Was able to attend class 4 or 5 times a week over the course of the month, and I feel confident Ive established a strong foundation I can take with me moving forward.

This is an established jiujitsu academy. The people here are very friendly and welcoming to everyone! The training is intense, fun, and highly addictive! Just writing this makes me want to get in there and train. You will make lifetime friends here and get in incredible shape!

Awesome family environment! Been training here for over 8 years with no possible complaints! Great atmosphere for children of all ages.

Awesome place!!! The instructors are patient and detailed when teaching, the members are welcoming and friendly. I’ve been here 2 months and love showing up to train every chance I get. I would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants to start practicing jiu jitsu or looking for a place to keep training.

Ive been training at Cardoso BJJ for the last year and I just signed up for another year. Ive been a life-long martial artist and this is by far one of the best bjj academies Ive been to.

The staff at Extreme MMA is excellent and very professional. I enrolled my 6 year old daughter in the program and shortly after I enrolled myself (age 38) after seeing the benefits and how much fun it was to attend their classes. I highly recommend Extreme MMA for anyone interested in self defense and an incredible workout!

Great atmosphere with a lot of guys willing to help the inexperienced. Sensei Mike is keenly interested in your improvement and coaches in a very humble and easy to learn from style.

I highly recommend Cardoso jujitsu! I have a seven year old boy that enjoys participating in the classes. He always looks forward to jujitsu and has no problem going 3-4 times a week. Sensei Mike and his team have been excellent. They are great instructors for individuals of all ages. It’s amazing how they are able to train very young children with such patiences, respect and discipline. Aside from the great fighting techniques he teaches the children, I’m mostly satisfied on how Sensei Mike is always encouraging respect, ethics and morals within the team, which to me is very important to carry over into society.

If anyone is just visiting and wants to get a good BJ J session I could definitely recommend this place! The people are awesome and Professor Mike was extremely helpful in teaching me. Definitely check them out!

I tried a few Jiu Jitsu gyms before settling here. Sensei Mike is a great teacher. Between sensei and the other students, it is a great environment to learn and practice.

I have been training here for 3 years and have had a great experience. Sensei Mike has helped me reach my goals not only in life but also with my fighting career. I would not want anyone else to coach me in my corner. Definitely worth coming too.

Just got here from New Jersey and was looking for a decent sized gym with good instructors. I happened to find Extreme MMA close by my job and was quite impressed with the size of the gym as well as their trained instructors. This is the only place i look forward to going after work! If your looking to get in shape and learn some cool martial arts in the process come check this martial arts school out. They also offer kids classes and womens kickboxing classes. If your looking to lose weight quickly i can tell you ive lost 40lbs in less than 4 months!

For several months i have been brining my daughter to Cardoso Jiu Jitsu. I love the facility, and everyone’s energy here. The instructors are excellent. Great in teaching discipline, self defense and confidence. They are always explaining instructions thoroughly to the kids. Always keeping in mind to avoid injury, and teach respect amongst their peers. Having my daughter become more confident has greatly helped her in school, and at home. I also love how after the have the training session, they make time to play a fun games before the class ends, and rewarded after the class. I would highly recommend coming to Cordoso Jiu Jitsu.

My experience with extreme mma has been fabulous. my little brother has been training there for two years and has come so far. the trainers, staff and facility are all great and i would not have him train anywhere else. great place to train!

Awesome place to train! Professional environment and a lot of comradery. Two Thumbs up for Cardoso Jiujitsu.

Martial arts is a great way to foster my daughters social, emotional, physical andcognative development as a supplement to her formal education. My daughter hasenjoyed herself immensely, is better able to handle adversity, and hasdemonstrated that she is now more willing to face challenges. The schoolsenvironment is friendly, relaxed, and very positive.

Great academy. Got into bjj about 4 months ago and got lucky to find such a good family. All the instructors are really helpful and patient with new guys. If you looking to get into jiu jitsu come train with us. Join the family.

The best place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I love the environment, everyone is extremely respectful and they help each other. Every day you learn something new. The facility is always clean. I definately recommend the place to anyone interested in jiu jitsu because you will learn everything you need to know about self- defense. I couldnt have picked a better place. Very happy to be part of Cardoso jiu jitsu academy.

Great adult class, thought by an amazing teacher. Love this place, it like my home from home.

I just started jiu-jitsu not to long ago, probably 2 months. I was very new to the jiu-jitsu game and I thought I was going to have a hard time but I didn’t. To my surprise, Sensei Mike breaks down everything step by step and he actually cares, he wants to make sure you actually learned the material. Something else I appreciate is that the mats to work on are cleaned before and after every workout. Some gyms don’t clean them at all. The bathrooms are always cleaned as well. If you’re just starting jiu-jitsu this would be an amazing place to plant roots at, Sensei Mike is an amazing instructor and questions are always welcomed. We have a group of girls here as well. Everyone is so nice and encouraging you can for sure blossom here. Also, on top of everything else if you are advance you can blossom here as well. We have all levels of experience here. Being here I have gained a lot more confidence and lost quite a bit of weight. I appreciate also that if I ever do feel uncomfortable about anything whether it’s just a move or a person or just someone grappling too hard. There’s no shame in speaking up. Sensei Mike will be very understanding and he always tries to work with you not against you. To him this isn’t a business, this is a passion.

Cardoso JiuJitsu offers top quality instruction, a great atmosphere, and hard-working team-mates. Professor Cardoso has a plethora of knowledge in both BJJ and MMA and is always trying to better all of his students’ skill. You can expect every member of the gym to be respectful, courteous, and helpful. I would recommend Cardoso Jiu Jitsu to anyone interested in any facet of BJJ— be it self-defense and/or self development, BJJ for competition, or BJJ for MMA. You will not be disappointed.

The first time I came to train at Cordoso Jiu Jitsu I was greeted by their coach, Mike and some cool, friendly dudes who welcomed me in. I instantly knew this was a high quality jiu jitsu gym as I got my first rolls in and I knew I had to sign up here. I come from a high quality BJJ academy in California and this gym definitely continues to impress me. I Highly recommend this gym - Cordoso Jiu Jitsu 🤙🏽

This gym is by far the worst in the miami/kendall area, owner is a novice at brazilian jiu jitsu and has a nasty attitude, avoid!

Excellent school! Would highly recommend!

We checked out a lot of different martial arts before we were recommended to Extreme MMA and for us this was the obvious choice.The atmosphere is very family oriented and I love the attitude of everyone there. The focus is on the art and its all about learning. I think when learning and appreciating the art are the main goal, you get a more authentic competitor, someone who truly understands it and can manueuver the moves effortlessly.The classes are great. Ive seen places where after the class everyone is expected to leave. Here they dont rush you out the door. The sansei takes time after class to go over any moves that we need more help with. The others are very knowledgable and help out as well. Even the more advanced students help out the newer ones. Its such a great group of people, and a very comfortable place. My kids dont want to leave.The price is great too. Considerably more affordable than others we visited. We did the first month and then signed up for a longer period.Check out a class! You have nothing to lose.

Mike Cardoso and all the classes at Extreme MMA are superb! They possess the comprehensive knowledge in Jiu-Jitsu, they give you attention and feedback and more importantly, they are very supportive and encouraging. They want you to succeed and help empower you to feel strong and confident..... Definitely the top.Excellent Knowledgable staff- great facility/wonderful experience.Highly recomended for any level/gender person looking to train.

10 stars!!!I have searched several mma gyms on my quest to fulfill a late in life gotta do things, learning mma. Knowing nothing about mma, I had to rely on fate. Im thankful that I chose Extreme MMA. It was one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. If you ever had inhibitions or the feeling of being intimidated like i did, forget them! Michael Cardosa (a well accomplished jiu jitsu fighter) is terrific at making you feel comfortable regardless of your ability, which I had none. I never stepped into a mma gym or played any sports. Late in life I had joked with myself, always wanting to do jiu jitsu? Because of my job schedule I made arrangements to take some private lessons. At first, I felt like I was learning Chinese arithmetic in a Greek language.Michael was like a hostage negotiator, calmly talking to me every step of the way while building my confidence. He taught me basic moves, techniques and strategies. After my lessons, Michael invited me to one of his classes on Saturday. I accepted and couldnt sleep, the night before. I felt like I was jumping into a lions den. Again, his great personality and calm demeanor prevailed. The students and other instructors made me feel welcome, like some extended family. My only regret was not doing this sooner in life! The true feeling is something within me thats unexplainable, now Im hooked. This would have never been possible without Michael Cardosa and everyone at Extreme MMA! If you ever wanted to try mma, you owe it to yourself call Michael Cardosa.

Extreme MMA is a wonderful facility. The Professor Mike Cardosa is an encyclopedia of Jiu Jitsu positions. He is a friendly, courteous and patient instructor. The students follow in their instructors footsteps and also provide a fun and friendly atmosphere. I enjoy training at Extreme MMA. I highly recommend it to anyone from begginers to the advanced students.

Dang you google!!! Lemme Post!! lol Besides googles backend acting wonky I love Extreme MMA! It is honestly the best place you can go to in dade county! Now because of this awesome training and conditioning, I mean the I lost 30 lbs. in 6 months type of conditioning, youll start to notice things.. Like youll be 3 moves ahead of the ufc commentators, never be able to watch boxing again without shouting Why dont you just grab his arm?!?!, and will think WWE is the worlds greatest comedy.. Now if this sounds like something youd be interested in, grappling and all.. Now remember that this is a grapling art and you will be training with people day 1. Which I think is really awesome because when a conflict does happen in life, then you wont be scared. After all you roll(our term for sparring) with people during the week youll have that confidence, that swagger that lets people to know to be cautious because you can handle yourself.. Ive been enrolled for 6 months and it has honestly been the best thing for me!

This is an excellent mixed martial arts place I have been here for 2 years and Michael Cardoso has trained me well for competitions he puts you through great drills and exercises for MMA and brazilian jiu-jit-su as well as other coaches that teach here too. Come and check this place out its fun,active, and disciplined.You learn a lot of self defense techniques and make many friends.THIS MMA gym is top of the line I guarantee you will have a great work out and see great results and have fun.

Extreme MMA is a very good place to learn BJJ and self defense. Main Instructor MikeCardoso is a well seasoned veteran of ring and cage matches and is a well known BJJ wizard. He is also a judge and referee for NAGA tournaments worldwide in BJJ.The school is run like a large family as the other instructors and students are welcoming and friendly. In addition, Mr. Cardosos wife teaches cardio kick boxing and is a very competent instructor. As a law enforcement officer, I would highly recommend Extreme MMA for your entire family.Lorenzo Toledo