Ojai Valley Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness

I've been attending the kickboxing classes 3 times a week for about 6 weeks now and loving them. I have nothing but great things to say about the classes and the teacher Matthew Pollino. Every class I get my butt whooped, learn amazing techniques and meet great people. The studio and the owner John have been very welcoming and not intimidating at all. I look forward to going to every class and hopefully trying jiu jitsu in the future. More...

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Awesome place, awesome people! This is exactly what we were looking for, for our son to continue his martial arts journey. This is the real deal for real life situations. We are so glad he's there to learn and be trained by dedicated experienced men and women who truly love what they do More...

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This gym is amazing If your looking for that gym, where you can fit in and no one will judge you for the way you look; This is your place . If your looking for mixed Marshall arts and a more intense fitness workout ‍♀️; This is the place for you. Looking for that nice toned beach body ; This is definitely the place. Everyone is awesome ; They make you feel welcomed .Thank you Sarah ! More...

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Awesome people, awesome training! This is exactly what we have been looking for, for our son to continue with his martial arts journey. This is the real deal for real life situations, so glad he's here! More...

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A friend suggested that we sign up our kids together for the kids BJJ classes. I admit I was skeptical at first, but after one lesson my kids were really into it, completely hooked. Everything about it was such a great fit for our family, the class schedule, prices, the amazing coaches, the values, the rest of the team and even the location. We really adore coach John!!! He is such a thoughtful, honest and caring person. And on the mat he is very informative, motivating, supportive and fun. The entire class is enjoyable for both my 5 and 10 year old: the warm up drills, learning the terms, moves and the games. My daughters love to hear about his past experiences as a fighter. We love the classes so much that they now are signed up for the MMA classes and will be taking the wrestling classes when they start up! Raising two girls it is extremely important to me that they learn self defense. I highly recommend checking out the gym!! More...

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I highly recommend this gym. I am just loving my membership with Ojai Valley MMA. The owner, John, is an expert fighter and encourages his students every step of the way. The instructors balance high intensity training with techniques and strategies that are tailored for each individual. The variety of classes, teachers and times allows me to create a schedule that suits my personal fitness goals. More...

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My 7 year old daughter has a new love, Ojai Valley MMA! She gets mad if she misses practice, thats how much she loves the sport and the team at OVMMA. Highly recommended!!!

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I first encountered this gym when a friend of mine wanted to stop by for a moment to meet with one of the coaches. She is a blue belt with a good knowledge of gyms worthy of visiting. She spoke highly of it for some time. I knew nothing about the sport. From the moment I walked in, for not knowing anything about this particular martial art or how to teach it, I could clearly see absolute professionalism and a sincere focus on good training. The coaches moved easily between meeting people walking in, answering questions, and teaching. I noticed how moves and techniques weren't just shown, they were explained, detailed, and understandable to the class. Because of this, it looked like students were able to perform better, quicker. Either way, they seemed to have a lot of fun.As the class was ending, I caught onto the group dispersing on the message of hard work, dedication, effort and zero egos. The goal was helping your teammate out by being better at your own skill, so your teammate could become better on the floor. I felt this may actually be a good environment for my son. I enrolled him after a free week, as my son was hooked and he's been going daily ever since. The gym has worked so hard with him, with me, and each person I see come through the door. The gym is a place to fail and try again as many times as you need until it all starts to click together. I've enjoyed the parents and kids class with my son, the belt promotions, the adults coming in and progressing; there are not enough positive words to say. More...

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High level totally qualified knowledgable coaching. It's a completely respectful environment. My stepdaughter has wanted to learn to fight and wrestle for a long time. She's of a slight build and a total beginner. She LOVES it, she's taken seriously, she learns from the best (both coaches and classmates), she feels safe, and is finding it to have a family feel. All ages, shapes, sizes, and levels are welcome. We could not be more happy with the level of care and professionalism, it's very dignified. THANK YOU! More...

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Our family of 4 all go to Ojai Valley MMA now. I received the warmest welcome even though I had no experience. Such a great crew teaching self-defense and other valuable skills. Amazing environment. Highly recommend. More...

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I am very inexperienced athletically or with any marital arts. I have taken private lessons with John and also have taken my 4 year old to Jujitsu here. It's outstanding! John is not just a expert in martial arts - he is a well-rounded, soulful man who really takes time to explain the basics - and also gives me a challenging workout at the same time. Can't recommend this highly enough. For a beginner like me, this is the kind of place I need. More...

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Last night was the first BJJ class I've ever had and it was an absolutely amazing experience. The atmosphere at Ojai Valley MMA is ego free and the instruction is TOP NOTCH. Everyone there was helpful and respectful making It a quality experience and leaving me extremely excited for the next class. The facility is clean and welcoming and you can tell that a lot of sweat and soul is put into keeping it that way. 10/10 in my book. More...

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Ojai Valley MMA is a fantastic place to get in shape and learn self-defense. It provides high quality instruction in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Whether you are interested in jiujitsu, kick boxing or a fun way to exercise, you will find what you are looking for at this school. Visitors and brand new students are always welcome. Come by and try it out. More...

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Training at Ojai Valley MMA has been an amazing experience. The coaches are very patient with those just learning Jiu Jitsu and MMA. They take the time to walk you through each step until you feel comfortable with the move and are always encouraging. The confidence that comes from even knowing some of the basics is very empowering. There is a high level of mutual respect throughout the gym that makes it very familial as well. It has also been great for my teenage son. I love watching the kids’ classes and listening to the lessons they are teaching and actually living by example. The facilities are always clean, too, which is a major bonus. If you are on the fence, just go and try it out, I am sure you will be more than pleased. More...

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