477 reviews. Rated 5.0.

"Fantastic gym with a friendly and close-knit group of people. I don’t train here anymore but I still have to stop by whenever I’m in town, it’s just that great!"

"Best gym, best community, best training, best coaches. very accommodating and welcoming to all needs, ages and goals!! couldn’t recommend this place enough!"

"There are several Jiu Jitsu/martial arts gyms in the area, it can be challenging to find a place you belong. That was not the case with The Grounds. I was hooked from my first class! The coaches are some of the kindest and most passionate people I have ever met. Great environment for solo trainers or the family! The facility is also very clean and modern! I highly recommend!"

"Update : Our daughter has been going to the Grounds since October of 2021. She started out in the kids bulldogs program and is now in the adult programs. We love this place so much we are there 4-5 days a week!! Our son started when he turned 5 and is almost 2 years in. Both kids have competed at in house tournaments and absolutely love their teams and coaches!!! Even my husband and I have started the adults program so we can share our daughters love for boxing with coach Happy and kickboxing with coach Jordan! She also loves being able to continue the jujitsu teen program with coach Derek. We will continue for many years to come and we highly recommend this place to anyone of all ages!!! They are accomodating in terms of practice days and schedules even allowing you to make up practice you've missed!. They have parents night out, summer camps, special guest teachers and so many different classes to choose from, something for everyone! They also have special discounts twice a year to save everyone money. They are reasonably priced and MMA is an amazing sport to build confidence and care! If you want to try them out first they are always having free seminars, women's only and self defense seminars and other ways to test it out first! We hope to see you out on the mat!! Original post : My daughter has been going to the grounds for a year now! There has been a tremendous growth in her self-confidence. All of the coaches are absolutely amazing! They take the time to get to know each individual, both children and in their older adult classes. It is amazing the amount of respect that they gain from the kids in such a short amount of time. They have amazing self-defense, Jiu-Jitsu and self-confidence lessons. They teach solutions to situations that the kids could actually, potentially get into. My daughter has an immense respect for all of the coaches there! She enjoys going weekly and also enjoys the summer camp and parents night out that they offer. This has been an amazing class and I look forward to her continuing for many years to come!!"

"Just joined The Grounds MMA Academy after trying a training class. The facility & equipment are high quality and the coaches have great experience & a caring attitude...they clearly enjoy training their members. It's a top notch martial arts gym."

"Great teacher, great guys to roll with. Thank you so much for welcoming me today. I love my class"

"Very welcoming group of people to train with, amazing environment and lots of great amenities!"

"My husband Tomas joined me in town during my work convention and had the chance to train at Grounds MMA. He’s been practicing jiu-jitsu for 16 years and said it was an amazing experience. A big thank you to Brian, Coach Happy, and Ryan for making him feel so welcome. The atmosphere was friendly, professional, and inviting. We highly recommend Grounds MMA if you’re in the area!"

"I have so enjoyed my time training at The Grounds MMA Academy! No one was more nervous than me first starting out, but the entire team here has been amazing to work with. The coaches really know what they're doing and I definitely feel like I'm in good hands when I train here. If you were thinking about any type of self defense or MMA training this is the place to do it!"

"Trainers at The Grounds are super helpful, higher ranking fighters also make sure to take it light on beginners allowing for a great experience. Would absolutely recommend."

"Beautiful facility, great group, and great training. Can’t ask for better"

"I am still new to Grounds, but have to say so far really refreshing. The respect each member, organization /structure, range of ages, the amenities, and community involvement. great so far!!! will keep posting as I progress."

"Amazing training environment! I felt at home the moment I walked in for the first time. The coaches and members love to teach and want you to be better. Their humble and selfless approach makes it easy to commit to training. The encouragement is unmatched. I'm new to this world and often found myself feeling/looking goofy when learning, as expected, but not one coach or member belittled me. True expression of the love of Christ!! My wife and kids attend as well, and they love it. If you're searching for a place to train, look no further. Trust me."

"Highly recommend this gym to anyone in the area. I was just visiting and they welcomed me right in. Everyone was helpful and the space was clean and well run. I’d definitely come back next time I’m in town."

"I had the chance to train at The Grounds Academy MMA and couldn’t have had a better experience. The group of guys there are incredibly welcoming. The facility itself is top-tier and honestly nothing else like it in the area. Highly recommend checking it out."

"Amazing academy! The coaches are amazing with the kids. Coach Derrick and Coach Happy keep the kids engaged and motivated! My son loves the grounds!"

"I dropped in to train at the Grounds while visiting and was very excited to train Muay Thai while on vacation. The staff was so welcoming and helpful. I was happily surprised at the the gym's equipment. Everything was super clean and well kept; they had an impressive weight room and a coffee bar??! Jay was an attentive coach and helped with any adjustments to our technique. I will gladly train with the mat team whenever I'm in Bonita Springs! Thanks Darrek and Jay!"

"Really cool gym, really nice people, really high level coaches. Awesome time 10/10 def make the trip if your ever in the area!!"