Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Marcos

"Patience, professionalism, and positivity are just a few words I'd use to describe Coach Nick, Professor Vini and the environment at Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Marcos. I think most parents can relate that when you enroll your child in an extracurricular activity, you want to ensure that they're well taken care of and feel safe. My experience with Coach Nick and Professor Vini was nothing short of that. My son is 3yo and has a lot of energy. We tried to enroll him in a local gym (near Sacramento) but he was very intimidated and did not enjoy the environment. My family and I happen to be visiting the San Marcos area and I stumbled across this Alliance gym. I was extremely impressed with the pictures and glowing reviews people left about Coach Nick and Professor Vini, so I decided to reach out. I messaged the gym to inquire about a private session for my son and received a response within 5mins. In my brief conversations, I immediately felt a sense of professionalism and comfort so I decided to schedule a session for later that day. Upon our arrival, I noticed how clean and modern the gym looks. Additionally, knowing about my son's prior experience at our local gym Coach Nick and Professor Vini greeted us with a very warm welcome. The initial greeting made my son very excited about putting on a gi and immediately starting his lesson. Professor Vini and Coach Nick took a very positive and fun approach to teaching my son jiu jitsu basics. What I really appreciated is that they incorporated relatable kid games with jiu jitsu technique. For example, Professor Vini had my son play dodge ball as a way to learn foot technique and hand-eye coordination. As 'icing on the cake', at the end of training session Professor Vini gifted my son a white belt to encourage him to keep practicing and learning jiu jitsu. The experience was so memorable, that my son cannot stop talking about how much fun he had, especially with Coach Nick and Professor Vini. He's even gained the confidence to try jiu jitsu again at our local gym. I cannot thank Professor Vini and Coach Nick enough for being so patient and kind to my son. I highly recommend Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Marcos to anyone that is interested in either learning jiu jitsu for themselves or enrolling a child. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed."

"If you are looking for a great Jiu-Jitsu experience in San Marcos look no further. I have trained with this team and they are nothing short of the absolute best, not only with me but my children. From providing discipline, confidence, technical skills, humility and more, the Alliance San Marcos Jiu-Jitsu Team is incredible. If you have the opportunity do the intro, I guarantee you will not be disappointed and will want to sign up immediately. Professor Vini is incredible, as well as the rest of the coaches and I cannot wait to continue my training with them."

"The Alliance academy in San Marcos is the nicest facility around San Diego. Professor Vini is an exceptional instructor; he is patient with new students and knows how to elevate the skills for all students by providing his vast knowledge and experience. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, Nick is great and is always willing to help his teammates. You can't find a better gym!!"

"Professor Vini is an amazing coach, he’s very caring and lively. Always a great time learning from him. I’ve started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a little over a year ago and it has been a pleasure learning from him. Would not have made this far without his guidance. Nick has been a great teammate who’s very supportive and someone who can count on when you need help. Always willing to help you train. If you live around the area and looking for a place to train this is the place to be."

"The staff is so welcoming even if you're coming from another academy. The mood is very vibrant and the head instructor, Vini, is the consummate professional. He values your time and gives easily digestible invaluable tips for beginner to advanced practitioners. If you want a warm family vibe with excellent instruction I highly recommending coming by. You won't be disappointed."