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Kyle Cummins
via Google
Coach Marco's kindness and genuine connection with each child make SBG SoCal truly exceptional. The positive impact on my children's self-confidence has been remarkable since they joined his classes.
What sets SBG SoCal apart is its commitment to instilling values of discipline, respect, and responsibility. It's not just about mastering physical skills; there's a strong focus on personal development. The emphasis on self-defense as a last resort further underscores SBG's commitment to a well-rounded approach.
For parents seeking a martial arts experience that transcends the physical, SBG SoCal is the ideal choice. Coach Marco doesn't just teach self-defense; he plays a pivotal role in shaping the character of young minds.
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George Silva
via Google
I’ve been to many gyms across the country and this place is by far my favorite. You won’t find a gym with better vibes. The instruction is top notch. The students are respectful and safe. I train in the adult classes and enrolled my daughter in the kids classes. The kids program is amazing! It’s fun for the kids and also provides learning and growth in the martial arts.
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Brennen Mace
via Google
Best gym in the Pasadena area possibly even the San Gabriel Valley. Shoutout to the classes taught by Coach Marco, Beto, Wuzie, Matt, Pete, Dakota and bi-weekly drop ins from BJJ Legend Chris Hauter. I highly recommend checking it out as it is very affordable, beginner friendly and the culture is unbeatable.
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Amy Kamin
via Google
SBG offers many incredible classes for both kids and adults. Our experience is with the kid’s jiujitsu class. Coach Marco and his team have been an incredible and positive influence for our son. They provide a perfect combination of discipline and fun. Our son has developed a love for jiujitsu under their guidance and teaching. His confidence has grown since he started about a year ago. We are so happy that we found SBG for our son.
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Gabriela Fox
via Google
Can’t say enough about Coach Marco and his incredible and highly skilled team at SBG So Cal. My son loves attending jiujitsu class. The team at SBG is not only passionate in their work, but they all exemplify such a great deal of patience when coaching the younger kids class. It takes a great deal of skill to coach younger kids and SBG is hands down one of the best! I highly recommend .
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Eric Koh
via Google
SBG is amazing. Clean, fun and great instructions.
Coach Marco and his team are real champions of this area. They care about the kids and teach them valuable life lessons. Some things I’ve heard them touch upon are about bullying, making better choices, friendships, respect among other things. I wish I had a mentor like Marco growing up.
Great kids to teacher ratio.
He’s also been a super hero during the fires to the community. He helped people evacuate and move things. He helped displaced families settle at the gym.
Super A++++
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Marcy Liu
via Google
This is one of the best BJJ program in the region, coach Marco and all the coaches here have strong morality and principle. It's more than martial arts, they give kids great example how to be a decent human. We're grateful to be able to learn with the coaches here and see the kids grow and mature overtime. I would highly recommend whoever is looking for a BJJ class and a good community to raise their kids to learn martial arts to come to SBG.
Andrew L.
via Yelp
This gym has been absolutely incredible for me and my 3 kids! The prices are around the same from what I've seen in other gyms in the area, however, the coaches here are incredible! I've definitely noticed the difference in my kids' listening skills as well as confidence since they've started. I take the Jiu-Jitsu and MMA classes myself and it's most definitely better than any gym I've been to!
Cathy N.
via Yelp
If you're looking for a class to take your kids to, look no further! SBG offers both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts where the kids learn important life skills while also learning discipline and body awareness. Coach Marco is fantastic with children. He's engaging, patient, and fun! The classes are a great mix of games and lessons. My kids are involved in a few
different activities but they definitely have the most fun in their MMA class.
Tianna Tang-Lau
via Google
My oldest son has been with Coach Marco since 2010. Then my youngest joined in 2012. A few years later, my husband and I joined the gym. Coach Marco, Coach Petar, Coach Lynda, and Coach Dakota are great role models for my boys, both on and off the mats. The entire family is learning self-defense while having fun together. What a way to spend quality time with
some really awesome coaches! We love it here. You will too.
Dan Humphrey
via Google
I've been training here for over 6 months now, and it's an amazing place. I was training for a few years back in Massachusetts before I moved to Pasadena, and of all of the gyms I tried, this one was my favorite! The coaches are great teachers and provide detailed explanations of
techniques. The classmates are fun and kind, but also super hardworking and will make you work really hard during training and sparring. I'm constantly trying to recruit my friends to come
train with me because of how much I enjoy training here.
Cris De Paolis
via Google
...everything is explained in detail, with great patience, perfect articulation and with great attention to the details. I never felt intimidated and all the higher belts make an effort to make you feel welcomed and go out of their way to make sure you are doing the drills correctly.
Rebecca Lucas
via Google
Honestly, I have nothing to compare this place to, but from my experience, it's awesome. The atmosphere is welcoming, family friendly, and non-intimidating. The coaches are the friendliest people you will ever meet, funny, knowledgeable, patient, and understanding.
My kids started training almost a year ago, then my husband started, and I finally did my first class in March. I would recommend this place to anybody, and quite frequently do! SBG SoCal feels like family, I love it there!
