Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu 1175 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL 36695

"My 5 year old went for a trial class and we all instantly LOVED IT. My son left and immediately said “I want to do that again!!” The way the instructors speak to the kids and each other is amazing, full of kindness and respect. To have a martial arts class practicing the same moral behaviors for listening, communicating, being kind and respecting others, that we use at home, is so refreshing! What a no brainer to become members at Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu! At some point we may just have the whole family be apart!"

"I am so thankful that we found THIS particular Jiu Jitsu school. Mr. Corey goes above and beyond for these kids each and every class. You can truly see his passion to teach our children respect, self-discipline, self control, listening skills, how to communicate with others, breathing techniques, overall how to be a good person/citizen, and more. He is also teaching our kids how to defend themselves if put in certain situations. I feel like we have stumbled upon a gold mine. We are a very competitive family and our son is involved in baseball, basketball, flag football and now jiu jitsu. Of all the sports listed, the most I'm excited for is jiu jitsu because of the life lessons Mr. Corey is teaching our children which they will take with them into adulthood. We have been involved for 3 months at this time and my son's attitude, manners, and overall respect for others and adults has improved tremendously. We are so thankful for Mr. Corey and his dedication to our kids."

"I cannot say enough great things about this practice and the owner, Corey. His level of teaching is one of a kind. Our boys have been in his class for over a year. Corey instills in each student not only self defense and BJJ principles and skills, but also a sense of self value, worth, respect, and honor. He teaches all of his students through his own actions and character how to show kindness and have integrity for their words and actions. Furthermore, I have witnessed Corey personalize his teaching to and pull the best out of each student -- I've seen him tell children who are shy and quiet their voice is valuable and worth hearing -- I've seen him teach children who are wild and/or struggling with obedience/self control that self discipline and paying attention are great skills in life. This is THE BEST BJJ location in Mobile for all ages!!"

"Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu has been one of the best experiences for our kids. We didn’t have any expectations when we started Jiu Jitsu with Mr Corey and his team but what we realized was we found gold! Not only is Mr Corey spot on with his technique but the way he breaks down the life skills for the kids is perfect. They have learned how to have physical base and emotional base, self defense and kindness, respect for others and them selves. With Mr Corey, they learned real quick about respect in the class room. His attention to the smallest detail is what commands respect. He consistently corrects and praises. As a mom I so appreciate how he respects the kids. Never once raising his voice but always following through with expectations and praise for meeting expectations. He emphasizes on the energy in the room and teaches them how to handle their excess energy appropriately. That was one of the first things they learned, was how to manage their energy. I watched as Mr Corey helped my 5 year old navigate her anxiousness being in a new place with new expectations. As a mom, I wanted to jump in and explain that she was nervous. But I didn’t have to. The moment she hit overwhelm he spotted it, got down on her level and helped her cope through it. She was able to verbalize that she didn’t know what was expected of her and he clarified instructions and encouraged her the whole way. From that moment on, I was sold. As a mom I appreciate the attentiveness to each child and their needs. I have watched them blossom and come out of their shell with Mr Corey and his team. He knows just how to guide each of them. If you’re thinking about joining, you won’t regret it! Sincerely, A mom who is so sad to be moving away from such a wonderful light in her kids life."

"Signed up after our first trial class because Corey Richardson was great with the kids. A perfect balance of patience and firmness. Mr. Corey definitely knows his stuff and teaches not only proper technique and skills, but also helps kids develop character skills to be respectful and upstanding individuals for well rounded success in life. I’m honored we get to participate in his class!"