Martial Arts Nation Lake Nona BJJ

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Gn0

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Honestly, it's the best option in the Lake Nona area, but it could be much, much better! They spend 10 minutes just sitting and talking, then running or doing some exercises. Then, they sit again for 5 minutes for an explanation, followed by 10 minutes of moves. They sit again for 5 minutes, do 10 minutes of moves, play some games, and the class ends. They learn only 1 or 2 moves in the entire class! The membership is not cheap for this! Sometimes it's only games or just exercise, not actual moves or a real Jiu-Jitsu class. It's insane. Not happy at all!

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Diane Budd

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Update: I finally had the opportunity to sit in on one of the kids classes and WOW! It was not only very well managed despite its size, with sufficient helpers moving around and assisting, but the class also included behavior values, ( like Focus), and very young children were able to sit, focus, engage, and participate in the concept and how it applies to not only their time on the mats, but their lives at home as well! It was really cool to see! My perspective as an older cross-training neurodivergent brownbelt: This is such an amazing environment. Whether you're a working professional, full-time family caregiver, a kid struggling to find confidence, or someone who has always been nervous or intimidated by contact sports, this environment has exactly what you need to grow! What specifically does that entail: 1. Warmth: They know you by name! They focus on helping you feel like you belong and acknowledge your way of learning. 2. Knowledge and skill: impressive resumes are meaningless if you can't transmit it in ways that others can understand and execute. Professor Liborio has not only an impressive personal resume of accomplishment but an incredible lineage and legacy of helping others perform at the highest levels. 3. Community. As you progress in this sport, you'll find that community is one of the most telling indicators of good gym culture. It's not a company's tax-write off holiday season photo opp. In jiu jitsu, community refers to the way a gym interacts with the practitioners both within and outside of the gym membership. A good gym with a safe, healthy gym culture has a good relationship with practitioners throughout its local community, including those at other gyms. Community here is a regular experience. It's easily seen in the way people from other gyms choose and feel welcome to drop in and train. It is in the way the members of this gym support others at other gyms. It's in the way people in the lineage show up for each other, regardless of home gym. It speaks highly of not only the instruction but the inclusive environment that a gym's leadership has created. It's truly impressive and heartwarming. Professor Liborio has created a genuine community that connects and grows across gyms all over the state, the country, and the world. I feel so happy and welcome anytime I come here. It feels like visiting family. Highly recommend.

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Remy Sainte

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Amazing dujo! Hospitality is on point. I came down from GA and my Professor, Kenny Kim, referred me. So i drove 40 mins to come train. Thank you Master Libo and staff for an amazing class! Oss!

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Juliana Kewley

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Great professores and techniques founded in true Brazilian jiu-jitsu roots. I was able to attend both kids and adults class and was very impressed with the methodology and attention to detail. It is always a honor to learn from master Ricardo Liborio, one of the greatest bjj athletes from all times !

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Ana Fernandes

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I would like to share my experience with the martial arts academy where my children are taking jiu-jitsu classes. They are absolutely loving it! The instructors are knowledgeable and supportive, creating a positive environment that encourages learning and growth. My kids have not only improved their skills but also gained confidence and made new friends. I highly recommend this academy for anyone looking to get into martial arts!