I had the privilege to train at Grappling Dynamics while I was visiting San Diego from Oregon.The gym has a really chill atmosphere and is clean. All of the other students were really friendly and welcoming.Professor Brandon is a super good teacher. He is technical and takes time to answer everyones questions and help individual students who need extra help.This gym is all about team members working to build each other up and improving together instead of just trying to beat the person youre rolling with.I would definitely like to visit again next time I am in San Diego.

Great instructors and great vibes. No egos or attitudes everyone is there to learn and help others learn. The best part is the class sizes are not unmanageable and you still get real hands on training instead of being another number. Thanks to everyone at Grappling Dynamics!

Brandons gym is excellent! Not only is the gym clean, all of the members are helpful and welcoming. Brandons teaching was amazing! He walks around the class frequently and rolls with the students during class and open mats on Saturdays to see where his students are, so he can adjust his instruction to better suit his students.I am forever grateful for this Jiu Jitsu family and how welcoming they were to the gym. Having never done Jiu Jitsu before, it was intimidating at first to start but that feeling went away very quickly as I felt like I had joined a new family. I wish I was still here to learn and grow as a student under Brandon, but you go where the Navy takes you. Having started at a new gym near my new home, I was overly prepared for the expectations as a newer white belt and able to shift between traditionally more complex guards and positions that Brandon was able to teach with ease to all levels of students. Thank you Brandon and Seymour for your amazing teaching methodology, and spectacular gym!

I came into San Diego for vacation and visit family. I was able to drop in for a class at this academy. The instruction was excellent and the training was beneficial. The school was clean and well maintained. Brandon and his guys were welcoming and a pleasure to train with. I would definitely recommend to anyone and will return.

Our two girls have been at Grappling Dynamic Academy for about 2 months. The girls LOVE it and look forward to every session! They take pride in putting on their gis. They are disappointed when we have to occasionally miss a class!The owner (Brandon) and his instructors have struck the right balance of demanding respect, pride, humility, hard work, community mindedness, and character building with healthy amount of fun.We are very appreciative to be a part of the Grappling Dynamic Academy/Family, and we look forward to watching our girls and the other students progress on and off the mat.

Brandon and his team have created an environment that not only focuses on a high level of grappling skills; but life skills in addition and interwoven with the lessons. While we appreciate how much our 11 year old daughter and our 9 year old son have learned technically; we are grateful and thankful for the mentoring the coaches provide. The entire team focuses on respect, good citizenship and hard work. These type of lessons are invaluable, the entire staff here is vested in the children as a whole and that is a rare find. We are so happy we landed here.

Grappling Dynamics is what I love about Jiu Jitsu, we’re like family! The kids program is second to none in my opinion I have watched my son elevate rapidly both on and off the mat. After watching the kids train for a few months and liking what I saw I joined the GD team. I have been training Jiu Jitsu on and off for 13 years and was stagnant in my same olde game. And now I feel Coach Brandon has helped me get to another level of Jiu Jitsu with his new training/sparring style that I simply thought wasn’t possible. Both my son and I have made life long friends here and am very grateful to Grappling Dynamics for that! Hopefully see you on the mat soon. COME TRAIN!

Good location, excellent staff, and they keep everything very clean and professional. A friendly and inviting vibe is important to me and Brandon and team maintain a culture that is exactly that. Highly recommend!

Have my 4 and 6 year olds in class at Grappling Dynamics. They both love it!! Brandon and his amazing staff make each session fun while teaching proper technique and instilling discipline! Couldnt recommend Grappling Dynamics enough, weather its for the kiddos or adults, a great place to learn and compete!

Good school with good people. Brandon’s school is welcoming and not jam packed with testosterone and ego. Just a bunch of low key players working on their skills. Really great place for all skill levels.

I would watch my brother train at Grappling Dynamics. It seemed like an interesting Martial Art and a good workout but I was concerned about getting injured. I’ve has both shoulders and my right knee operated on. I spoke to Brandon Magana, ( the owner and head instructor ) about taking classes and with his direction started training. It’s been six months as of this post and I have been able to train two to three times a week. The staff and students are conscientious about the training procedure. Make no mistake, it’s not easy and it’s physically demanding but I feel safe and it’s a hell of a lot of fun. By the way, I started training at 60 and just turned 61.

An amazing gym and family here. An amazing place to learn and understand more of the key concepts compared to other gyms that just focus on single moves or techniques. Would recommend to anyone of any skill level. Best gym I have ever been to.

Best physical training I have ever experienced. My first day at class the instructor, Brandon broke down the basics of Jiu Jitsu. Every class after I leave feeling stronger and more equipped to defend myself. I recommend Grappling Dynamics to anyone looking to learn from the best.

Finally! Mr. Brandon has his own place! Our oldest Son trained with Mr. Brandon, Mr. Seymour and Mr. Mike at “the other place”. Over the last year we have tried out a few places closer to home and nothing came close. Our oldest is thrilled to be back on the mats and training again. Our youngest son has also started training after learning that this is Mr. Brandon’s place.The youth program is amazing, the amount of attention the kids get on the mats is awesome (3 adults and a few of the older students helping as well). The length of the training session is perfectly matched with their age and keeps the boys engaged the whole time, no seemingly endless explanation of the techniques here.Grappling Dynamics has a clear understanding of the big picture. They are not only helping our boys learn a great martial art, but how to respect themselves and others all while having loads of fun!

Grappling Dynamics does a fantastic job of incorporating all aspects of grappling in to the practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brandon and his staff are incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, and humble about BJJ and challenge all levels of students looking to improve and progress in their training. The focus on BJJ fundamentals of self defense and Brandons ability to break down each guard, position, and eventual submission made learning more advanced concepts a very fun, fluid process that made every class interesting. My only regret in moving away was having to say good bye to this incredible family that helped me grow so much.

Great environment. Amazing coaches. It was an incredible experience. Cannot wait to visit again soon!

Great place to train! Brandon has developed a very thorough curriculum for his students. In the brief amount of time I have been training here I am happy to call Grappling Dynamics my new home to train BJJ. Look forward to progressing!

So much respect for this gym! Ive been training and teaching BJJ for 22 years and in my opinion, Brandon is hands down one of the most legit jiujitsu teachers in San Diego. Ive trained with Brandon over the years as we originally came up thru the same jiujitsu lineage. His well rounded fighting pedigree is second to none (Marine Recon Veteran, Wrestling, MMA, JiuJitsu BlackBelt) and has proven it on the mat thru competition many times.I had the pleasure of training at Grappling Dynamics for the past 5 months and actually step back to be a student of the game again. The system and level of instruction with constant drills are always on point. Everyone that trains here is extremely friendly, welcoming and have solid jiujitsu fundamentals. This is definitely due to the way Brandon organizes his class structure and delivers it efficiently in an easy way for students to replicate. His assistant instructor, Seymour is also amazing at breaking down concepts and is a beast on the mat and in competition.It was an honor to be able to train with this gym and I consider them extended family. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend if you are looking for a place that will make you solid across the board for jiujitsu, wrestling, MMA then you should definitely try them out!

I’ve been here two times now and have absolutely nothing negative to say. The gym is CLEAN - cleaner than most other gyms you’ve been to. The owner, Brandon, and the whole team are extremely professional and knowledgeable in BJJ as well as other forms of martial arts. They made me feel welcome in the space and we’re able to teach the basics of this easily intimidating sport in a way that felt comfortable and achievable. Despite being such a male-dominated practice, this gym opens its doors to females and trains all members in a way that promotes equality and utmost respect between all members despite age, race, gender, size, and skill level. This is definitely a place that promotes and nurtures growth in all areas of life.

My journey with Grappling Dynamics has been absolutely wonderful. As a lifelong competitive striking martial artist, I always wanted to experience, expand, and improve my knowledge of grappling arts. At Grappling Dynamics, Brandon implements a systematic approach based on John Woodens Pyramid of Success Philosophy. Grappling Dynamics focuses on cementing the foundational pillars for grappling (managing distance, four points of contact, transitioning, maintaining dominant position, and submission) instead of focusing on one or two flashy submission moves, which might work on non-trained people.The training sessions throughout the week consist of the warm-up, introduction and demonstration of a technique and its variations, static application, dynamic application, repetition, and live roll while always thinking about the pillar of jiujitsu. They also have helpful and patient teammates who will take the quality of training to another level of success. On Saturdays, the open mat sessions provide opportunities for people to practice and perfect what they have learned over the week. While focusing on the basic grappling foundations, these intentional training sessions have improved my knowledge of the art of jiujitsu. I would definitely recommend checking out Grappling Dynamics to those trying to improve their physical health and their mental fortitude.

You wont find a better blend of wrestling, jiu-jitsu and judo anywhere else in San Diego. Coach Brandon Magana and his coaching stuff pay close attention to the little details that go a long way in making you a well rounded and developed grappler. Grappling Dynamics is a tight-knit, family friendly environment that is conducive to learning and will guarantee your longevity and continued improvement in martial arts.

I am a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with over a decade of experience. Brandon has been both my instructor and training partner and I feel fortunate to be learning directly from someone of his caliber. His classes are structured, methodical, safe and efficient. The facilities are optimal and clean and your training partners will become your friends. If you are looking to improve your grappling, dont think twice about checking out Grappling Dynamics!

Brandon and the team at Grappling Dynamics are extremely knowledgeable about jiu jitsu, wrestling, and a variety of other martial arts and do an excellent job of conveying those skills to their students. I highly recommend you check out this gym for yourself and definitely for your children as Brandon maintains an excellent kids training program!

Professor Brandons thought process is ground breaking in the way he approaches training. Everything in class is woven together into a cohesive unit. Nothing is left to chance. The students safety n priority of learning are paramount. This coming from someone who has been training for over 18 years and over 6 as a competitive black belt.

That was the best party. Ever. said my 11 year-old of very few words.The environment that Brandon and his team have fostered is even better than what Id expect from a World-Champion BJJ Black Belt with decades of teaching experience and an instinctive charm with kids.My son received his second white stripe on his white belt last night at a Grappling Dynamics pizza party. The stripe is not the reason my son loved the party, it was just a small contributing factor of a great evening. Just like my sons new habits of showering, wearing deodorant, brushing his teeth, and trimming his nails all on his own accord, are not the reasons I recommend Grappling Dynamics, they are just some of many cool by-products of belonging to the Academy.Brandons Jiu-Jitsu party starts with a couple dozen kids in uniform standing at attention on pristine mats. After some warm-ups and drills, the kids spar with more advanced students and then fight real matches with their peers. Brandon, Seymour, and Mike then line the kids back into attention with precision discipline and deliver stripes and new belts to reward some of the students. Celebratory, but still organized, dodgeball ensues on the mats.Frankly, that describes what happens in EVERY kid class at Grappling Dynamics. The only difference between the party and a routine class was pizza afterwards. And an additional hour and a half of sustained cardio in the form of tag, rope climbing, wrestling, peg-board climbing, and laughing. LOTS of laughing.To any parent still reading this long-winded review: If youre wondering if your child will benefit from martial arts, they will. If youre lucky enough to live within driving distance of Grappling Dynamics, then your decision just got that much easier.

Best place in the area. Brandon is a great instructor, & they have an amazing kids program!

Ve been training jiujitsu for over 20 years and Grappling Dynamics provides the cleanest environment by far. As far as instruction, all the teachers are high level competitors but youd never know it. The kids classes are so unique because more than technique, the kids learn valuable lessons like respect, manners, teamwork, and communication skills that are hidden in the fun exercises. The culture of Grappling Dynamics is that of learning, improvement and friendship.

Awesome Trainers, Brandon & Mike have worked with both my kids and are exceptionally gifted at knowing when to encourage the kids, hold them accountable and when they need some more explanation and personal attention. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a studio to get started or a new fresh start training. You wont be disappointed!

Ive been training with Brandon on and off for about 8 years. I’ve followed him through all of his academies. Im glad he was able to open this new academy and expand BJJ on this side did town. Very professional academy, great mats, great instructors. He has a systematic approach to teaching technique, and the training and sparring is organized in a way that promotes learning. Its in a nice shopping center next to Sprouts and Farmers Table, with plenty of other amenities and tons of parking.

Brandon and his team are a class act 👍🏽. His attention to detail and delivery of content are easy to follow with a wide range of experience on the mats. The adult and kids classes are a structured curriculum with noticeable progression from the students. The facility is brand new with a great family friendly vibe!!! I am excited to train here with my family!!!🥋 🤙🏽

I have been trying bjj for a while and Brandon the hed coach really has something special going on here.Very clean, extremely professional.And a lot of knowledge.Highly recommend 👌

Awesome place! Knowledgeable instructors that are great with kids of all ages and adults. Comfortable place for women to go and learn self defense as well. I highly recommend!

I know the owner (Brandon) for 10+ years and really recommend his place for you that are looking to learn the gentle art in the best way you can. Definitely if you are in the area stop by to feel the vibe. Oss

Best grappling gym in San Diego. Learn foundation and basics to build and grow. Brandon and his team have a method to their teaching and it really is encouraging for new students.

Brandon and his crew are top notch practitioners and instructors. Professional, passionate and know how to motivate and teach all ages. Watching how fast the kids in their classes learn and advance is almost mind boggling. If you have ever considered Brazilian jiu jitsu for you or your kids this is the place to train.

Great facility and the owner and head Instructor Brandon is a really experienced competitor and professor! Stop by for a free class and have fun!

Grappling Dynamics is a great place to training. My son have trained with Brandon for several years and he is an excellent instructor. He has a logical way of applying techniques whether you are a BJJ competitor, Military, Law Enforcement or are just learning self defense. Whether you are a beginner or experienced grappler, you will learn excellent techniques and get a great workout out of it.

Brandon and his staff provide not only top level grappling instruction, but also provide a constant, positive influence on every member of the academy. This is the best kid’s sports program around.

Great place!!!! Instruction is great for kids and lead by a knowledgeable and experienced instructor. There is not a better place in San Diego for you or you kids!!!

Brandon Magaña is without a doubt world class grappler. A well rounded martial artist. He is the reason my children and I started Jiu Jitsu. In past 4yrs he has been huge part of our growth in Jiu Jitsu. Although he is a top notch grappler, he also is a top notch instructor, leader, and trainer. Highly recommend Grappling Dynamics if you want to be serious about improving your self defense and grappling abilities for both children and adults.

Great attitudes, atmosphere for learning, passion for the discipline. Grappling Dynamics is legit.