Real skill. Not cardio theater.

Ever since May this gym has been my second home. My boyfriend brought me to Sampson's with the simple idea of teaching me self defense. Little did I know, 5 months later I would be winning my first ever gold medal in my first Jiu Jitsu tournament. Jason is the most passionate coach you will ever find. The second I walked in, I was greeted with open arms and huge smiles. The students and team really have become my family. Any day I go to Sampson's, is a good day.

I highly recommend Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy both as a parent and as a professional counselor and youth advocate. Our son started training 14 months ago. Quickly we realized that Coach Sampson was doing more than building skill, he was partnered with us in building character in our son. Money can buy skills teaching and training, but it cannot buy the genuine care, connection, and community that are found when you are a part of Team Sampson.

I've been in various sports and activities all throughout my life but in the 7 months that I've been coming to Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy I have never had a more passionate, consistent, and motivating coach in my life. I've stopped dreading working out, I have found my competitive spirit again, and I just feel happier and more confident in myself. Whether it's for a workout, learning how to defend yourself, or to just challenge yourself, this is a great place with some great teachers. Highly recommend.

I am glad we found Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy. My girls are in the Little Champs and Junior Champs classes. They are not only learning self-defense but also building character. Bullying is a big problem in school these days, and it eases my mind knowing that Jiu Jitsu will help. They are learning about teamwork, about being confident in themselves, and about believing in themselves. I highly recommend Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy for kids.

Rarely will I actually sit and review a business, but Sampson BJJ deserves the accolades. After coming off retirement from the military and an extensive period of injury, the coaches and students at Sampson BJJ welcomed me with open arms. With my limitations in both experience and physicality, Coach Sampson and his staff worked with me, quite patiently, to improve myself within both the realm of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and overall fitness. These guys are top notch. Highly recommended.

These guys are a Certified Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu School. If you want top notch instructors, a pure Jiu-Jitsu lineage, and a curriculum that will fast track your growth to legendary, this place is for you.

Wrestling was my sport and I have tried my youngest in wrestling the last 3 seasons and he pretty much refused to do anything. We started him at Sampson and he really works in class. It is a combination of great coaches, especially Jason, coach to student ratio, and their class setup. Jason really cares about the kids and they know it. He immediately earns their respect and can bring out the best in them. So happy I got my child started here.

Yesterday one of my dreams came true. I was on the mat training with one of my boys. Blake has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for about 3 years now and is doing awesome. Friday morning was my first BJJ class, and I loved it. I have been a martial artist for over 32 years. It felt so awesome and humbling to be a white belt again learning something new. Training with my son made it even more special. Thank you Jason for helping make my dream come true.

I was in town for a few days. After checking out different gyms online, I decided to stop into Sampson's. I was warmly welcomed by everyone. The atmosphere was friendly and the instruction was fantastic. I've been to many BJJ gyms throughout the country, and this was definitely one of my favorites. If I lived in the area, I would join the gym. Thank you, Jason and team!