Enso MMA 318 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

"Our business took a group beginners boxing class by Jacob and we loved it. He was so informative and made the class fun. The majority of us had never done martial arts or a self defense class before and we are all pumped and cant wait to work out work at Enso MMA. The facilities are clean and include showers which is a must if youre working out on your lunch break."

"Jacob and his team of skilled instructors offer top-notch, system based instruction for any level. As a woman, Martial Arts gyms can sometimes feel challenging to integrate into. The community at Enso creates a friendly, supportive environment that is welcoming to anyone wanting to begin or continue their Brazilian jiu jitsu, boxing, or MMA training."

"Enso MMA, under the guidance of the exceptional Coach Jacob, has provided me with a transformative jiujitsu experience. The welcoming atmosphere, coupled with Coach Jacob’s expertise, sets this gym apart in the world of martial arts training. Coach Jacob’s profound knowledge and effective teaching style create an engaging learning environment for practitioners of all levels at Enso MMA. His emphasis on fundamental techniques has significantly elevated my understanding of jiujitsu, making each class both educational and rewarding. The facilities at Enso MMA are clean, well-maintained, and spacious, offering an ideal setting for honing grappling skills. Coach Jacob’s approachable nature fosters a positive and supportive community among members, creating a space where everyone feels encouraged to progress."

"After starting bjj at ENSO mma a month ago, my opinion of this place is still as positive as it was at the beginning. The family and respectful spirit of this room is very pleasant, the good humor during the classes makes me go home after training with a smile and a look forward to coming back to train and meeting new people the next day. The coaches listen and give good advice and quickly integrate you into the group. I also boxe in this gym and the coaches are just as great. I highly recommend this place for training efficient and an enriching experience."

"I've trained at many different BJJ/MMA schools across the country over the years, and the vibes are great at this gym. The new owner and head coach, Jacob, is super welcoming and all of the other instructors share the same friendly and ego-free approach to teaching martial arts. Combine that with a really high level of technical expertise and you have a winning combination. Jacob earned his BJJ black belt from Cobrinha, who's basically one of the all time greats in the art, so the bar is very high. If you're a beginner this is about the least intimidating environment you can step into. For those more advanced, I think you will find that the knowledge and training here will keep you engaged and challenged. The most important, though, is that it's FUN. Lots of bags and a ring for those into the striking arts, plenty of mat space and experienced/technical training partners for those looking to do jiu jitsu or MMA. There's also two private bathrooms and a shower... to top it off, you can get 24/7 access to the gym, which is pretty sweet if you want to test out some new moves or come in and hit the bag."