| Mon | 04:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Tue | 04:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Wed | 04:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Thu | 04:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Fri | 04:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Sat | 10:00 am - 04:00 pm |
Great academy. Instructor is very passionate and will help your love of the sport grow. Very knowledgeable and creates a warm welcoming environment. I would recommend them to anyone in the area or just for a drop in. Thank you for all you do for the sport. And keep doing what you are doing.
Great atmosphere for learning and growing. Very technical, great instruction, and experience from a very knowledgeable Martial artist, and wonderful people to train with. The culture at JAO encourages a friendly atmosphere for learning and for personal growth. Whether you are an experience Martial artist or completely brand new to Martial arts, you will benefit tremendously training here.
My daughter has been going a couple of times a week for a few years and I couldn't be happier. The instructor is excellent, the classmates wonderful and her confidence and strength have soared. I highly recommend.
I know Sensei Jao for almost 15 years through the martial arts. What makes his classes great for me is his knowledge in many forms of self defense, striking, boxing, karate, Jiu-Jitsu. He's a lifetime martial artists and can give you different strategies from many different angles. His dojo is friendly and welcoming , the students reflect this as well!
I've been training at Jao Martial Arts Academy for only a few months now, and I must say it's an absolute privelage!
The Caio Terra curriculum for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is extremely solid and I appreciate the extra attention to detail with each technique and focus placed on teaching it in a way that is useful for a beginner, yet always relevant through black belt level.
The variety of classes are great as well. There's Gi and No-Gi, and Advanced and Fundamentals classes. This enables you to stay rooted with the basics, while venturing with the advanced approach, improving your level, Gi on and off.
The striking classes are just as high in quality too. It's not just a cardio kickboxing class nor all about brute force, but you will find challenging drills that not only teach you how to strike properly, but the importance of timing, managing distance, setting up moves effectively and more. There is also sparring incorporated which is important, testing what you've learned under live resistance.
Our instructor, coach Jao is an extremely knowledgeable and accomplished martial artist who clearly cares about each students growth, and is very talented at teaching classes that are structured and serious, yet lots of fun.
The Facility is clean, neat and comfortable, (especially with the new unbeatable A/C unit) in an environment that is friendly and open to all. The schedule and pricing are also very fair with flexible options for those of us with a busy work schedule.
Whether you are looking to compete, learn how to defend yourself, or just get a full body workout and keep fit while having a great time, I highly recommend you come visit the academy and try it out for yourself. See you on the mats!
Great instruction paired with great people with a real sense of commadery.
Quality high level instruction, with coach that actually care about helping you meet your martial arts goal!
Great friendly environment with excellent jiujitsu instructions. All fundamental classes are taught with professor Caio Terra's curriculum. Highly recommend this place.
My 6 year old Son and I both attend here. If your looking for a babysitter keep looking, but if you want your children to learn how to master themselves as they learn discipline and martial arts, then this is your school. Always good positive vibes with no egos.
My 6 year old Son and I both attend here. If your looking for a babysitter keep looking, but if you want your children to learn how to master themselves as they learn discipline and martial arts, then this is your school. Always good positive vibes with no egos.
My 6 year old Son and I both attend here. If your looking for a babysitter keep looking, but if you want your children to learn how to master themselves as they learn discipline and martial arts, then this is your school. Always good positive vibes with no egos.
Master Jao is Truly a great Instructor in both Taekwondo and Brazilian Jujitsu.
Master Jao is Truly a great Instructor in both Taekwondo and Brazilian Jujitsu.
Been training with Coach Jao for 10 years now, always a good spot to learn and grow as a martial artist, gain confidence in defending yourself or if you just need a workout, come on down, mats are always open.
JAO MAA has become my home away from home. You learn so much every class that you feel the need to keep coming back for more. The instructor is patient and detailed in his training. Definitely worth checking out!!!!
I did a lot of research prior to settling on JAO martial arts academy. I chose quality over proximity and don't regret it one bit. Being that I had another local school a few blocks away it did not one bit influence my decision.
First impression:
Upon speaking with the dojo sensei I felt welcomed. JAO himself explained the culture to me and cared enough to know what I hoped to accomplish. He was very chill and down to earth. He exerted authority while still being humble and understanding (something extremely hard to come accesos in the martial arts world).
Class experience:
Needless to say I've managed to sign up past my first month. The energy and vibe felt within this academy is unmatched. If you want a place where technique conquers all... then JAO MAA is your place to be. Keep in mind- BJJ is a life path. It is a culture in which you learn discipline above all. It is highly addictive (when taught correctly) and choosing the right school is essential in your growth path. The association the school belongs to is top notch. Caio Terra is amongst the best out there and he's extremely active within the academy (MAJOR PLUS!)
Affordability:
The schools pricing was within reason, if anything even more affordable than the other schools in the city. No hidden gimmicks as well which was something that was a deal breaker for me. Every other school I spoke with had contracts or unrealistic commitments along with other yelp reviews to corroborate with my findings.
Overall takeaway:
If you want to learn REAL BJJ- please listen to me when I say JAO is the place to be. The dedication exerted by the instructor is unmatched and you'll come to see that you'll begin seeing everything with different eyes. I than the day I stumbled upon their Facebook page. After taking my first free class I knew I belonged there.
Great instructor and great vibe
Great instructor and great vibe
Great instructor and great vibe
Been training with Coach Jao for 10 years now, always a good spot to learn and grow as a martial artist, gain confidence in defending yourself or if you just need a workout, come on down, mats are always open.
Been training with Coach Jao for 10 years now, always a good spot to learn and grow as a martial artist, gain confidence in defending yourself or if you just need a workout, come on down, mats are always open.
JAO MAA has become my home away from home. You learn so much every class that you feel the need to keep coming back for more. The instructor is patient and detailed in his training. Definitely worth checking out!!!!
I did a lot of research prior to settling on JAO martial arts academy. I chose quality over proximity and don't regret it one bit. Being that I had another local school a few blocks away it did not one bit influence my decision.
First impression:
Upon speaking with the dojo sensei I felt welcomed. JAO himself explained the culture to me and cared enough to know what I hoped to accomplish. He was very chill and down to earth. He exerted authority while still being humble and understanding (something extremely hard to come accesos in the martial arts world).
Class experience:
Needless to say I've managed to sign up past my first month. The energy and vibe felt within this academy is unmatched. If you want a place where technique conquers all... then JAO MAA is your place to be. Keep in mind- BJJ is a life path. It is a culture in which you learn discipline above all. It is highly addictive (when taught correctly) and choosing the right school is essential in your growth path. The association the school belongs to is top notch. Caio Terra is amongst the best out there and he's extremely active within the academy (MAJOR PLUS!)
Affordability:
The schools pricing was within reason, if anything even more affordable than the other schools in the city. No hidden gimmicks as well which was something that was a deal breaker for me. Every other school I spoke with had contracts or unrealistic commitments along with other yelp reviews to corroborate with my findings.
Overall takeaway:
If you want to learn REAL BJJ- please listen to me when I say JAO is the place to be. The dedication exerted by the instructor is unmatched and you'll come to see that you'll begin seeing everything with different eyes. I than the day I stumbled upon their Facebook page. After taking my first free class I knew I belonged there.
JAO MAA has become my home away from home. You learn so much every class that you feel the need to keep coming back for more. The instructor is patient and detailed in his training. Definitely worth checking out!!!!
I did a lot of research prior to settling on JAO martial arts academy. I chose quality over proximity and don't regret it one bit. Being that I had another local school a few blocks away it did not one bit influence my decision.
First impression:
Upon speaking with the dojo sensei I felt welcomed. JAO himself explained the culture to me and cared enough to know what I hoped to accomplish. He was very chill and down to earth. He exerted authority while still being humble and understanding (something extremely hard to come accesos in the martial arts world).
Class experience:
Needless to say I've managed to sign up past my first month. The energy and vibe felt within this academy is unmatched. If you want a place where technique conquers all... then JAO MAA is your place to be. Keep in mind- BJJ is a life path. It is a culture in which you learn discipline above all. It is highly addictive (when taught correctly) and choosing the right school is essential in your growth path. The association the school belongs to is top notch. Caio Terra is amongst the best out there and he's extremely active within the academy (MAJOR PLUS!)
Affordability:
The schools pricing was within reason, if anything even more affordable than the other schools in the city. No hidden gimmicks as well which was something that was a deal breaker for me. Every other school I spoke with had contracts or unrealistic commitments along with other yelp reviews to corroborate with my findings.
Overall takeaway:
If you want to learn REAL BJJ- please listen to me when I say JAO is the place to be. The dedication exerted by the instructor is unmatched and you'll come to see that you'll begin seeing everything with different eyes. I than the day I stumbled upon their Facebook page. After taking my first free class I knew I belonged there.
