Kaiju BJJ Academy 823 4th Street, Davis, CA 95616

"I’ve trained at Kaiju for about a year, and it’s been by far my best BJJ experience compared to the other gyms I’ve been to (over another year or so of experience). Everyone is friendly and willing to help out beginners, there’s great coverage of gi and nogi classes on the schedule, and there’s no strong pressure to compete or overcommit. I’ve felt no sense of ego, even from higher belts. I really appreciate that you can wear whatever brand gear you want without having to shell out for academy kit. I’ve also had less frequent and less serious injuries there compared to prior gyms. (Unfortunately some injuries are just a reality of training, but I’ve had no major ones at Kaiju.) Since joining, my BJJ has improved a lot and I’ve made some really good friends. If you’re looking for BJJ in Davis, Kaiju is the place."

"Kaiju Jiu Jitsu school in Davis California is one of the filthiest BJJ schools in California. I registered my son for one month; unfortunately, due to poor hygiene, uncleanliness, undisciplined, and health hazard I had to pull my son out of the school. This school is on the verge of Ringworm, Herpes Simplex, Impetigo, and Staph/MRSA outbreak. The self promoted owner “Aaron” who only possesses a “purple belt” is money hungry, uneducated to BJJ, and has no added value to the art of BJJ is not a good role model to the kids and adult athletes. Aaron stabbed my son in the back at the end of kids class stating that “my son had left the school because all the white belts were beating him on the mat”. This untrue statement should widen every reader’s eyes and think twice before enrolling in this school. The leadership of this school lacks personal reliability, integrity, and dignity."

"Kaiju is a friendly, clean, family-run business that really cares about the customers. The coaches have a lot of patience. It's a great place for kids and seems to be popular with adults too! Prices are comparable to other studios in the area."

"I started looking for a BJJ gym over a year ago. I fell out of my original plan to join Kaiju, and called months later. Without hesitation or question, I was invited back in to come test out a week of free classes. As a small girl, it’s really intimidating to walk into a BJJ gym; I can’t lie. I showed up to a room of huge sweaty dudes blasting metal music. But Kaiju knows that it can be intimidating for girls like me, and they respect us showing up anyway. Kaiju instructors are extra attentive, patient, and kind with newbies as they learn the basics. They pushed me to try, and celebrated with me when I succeeded. The instructors here don’t care how much or how little you know; or what you look like. They care about respect, safety, cleanliness, and an eagerness to absorb and share knowledge. And that’s all I really need."

"I've trained in several martial arts, and always wanted to dive deeper into BJJ. After doing some research I found Kaiju and decided to try it out. As soon as I walked in the door, I knew this was where I wanted to be. The coaches are amazing, the facility is clean, modern, well kept, and welcoming. Everyone is kind and the whole environment feels like a family. I enrolled my daughter as well and she has never had as much fun as she does here. I cannot recommend Aaron and the team enough."