Martial Arts

Founded in 1964 by the current senior Professor of the AJJF. Welcoming atmosphere, good people, tradition

Excellent instruction.

Carlson Gracie old school BJJ in Davis, Ca? Yes! Competitor or hobbist, you will be challenged. The camaraderie and family atmosphere became my second home very quickly. It's a great place to train. I recommend you come in and talk to Michael and meet the students!

Amazing school with amazing people!

It's such a great school place. I've been training here since I was 3 years old and I know so much now. I know how to defend my self, etc.. There still a lot I have to learn though. I am 12 years old now and a 1st degree black belt. It took me 7 years to get to black belt and it has been so much fun doing it too. I love this training place so much. I want to thank all of the teachers/instructors so much for teaching me so much, etc... They are really kind too. I have so much more to say, but that would take awhile and I have to train so later guys.

This is a great place to workout and beat up your friends :)

I had been very interested in getting my son (8) involved with a martial art for some time. He had previously taken a short introductory session in Taekwondo some years prior and had enjoyed it, so I was on the hunt not only for "where" but "what." He and I spent some time looking at videos online and he expressed an interest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), which, given its place in MMA, I was all for. After some research on available schools in Davis, I emailed Rodness' Martial Art Center for more info and from the get-go Mr. Rodness was courteous, encouraging, professional, and easy to work with. We started with an introductory class where my son really had a great interaction with Mr. Rodness as the teacher, but also with the other students, which is also reflective of the environment they learn in. I signed up my son for classes, and since then it is something he looks forward to every week. In the two months we've been attending he has already learned a tremendous amount (as have I observing), and is discovering a love for a pursuit that will benefit him for the rest of his life. More importantly, as I alluded to above, I am incredibly impressed with the learning environment Mr. Rodness creates, both encouraging and task-oriented, with an emphasis on camaraderie and respect. The classes aren't simply technique, but the logic behind the technique, the respect of learning the building blocks, and how to interact with both the teacher and the other students. More advanced students are often asked to help peer-coach newer kids during some drills (including my son), and seeing two kids discuss proper technique colloquially and patiently, walking through each step, is also reflective of how those kids were taught to interact. While my son is in BJJ, I've had the opportunity to observe the Taekwondo class prior to my son's, and there is no difference in the quality, type, and interaction between Mr. Rodness during that class with his students. He is a strong teacher, engages well with the skilled and non-skilled students, and really is adept at talking and explaining things to kids in a way that they understand not just the "what" but the "why". The cost of lessons is in line with other schools, extremely reasonable, and worth every penny. If you're looking for a martial arts school where your child gets to learn in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment - this is the place in Davis.

My son loved this program and I highly recommend it. It is one of the things i miss about Ojai the most.

Its is a cozy place to stay

Love this place, trained here while I was in the Seabees. Can't go wrong with West Coast, Brian is an excellent instructor

The constant and never ending improvement attitude will push you to achieve new levels of mental and physical ability. I have been going for about a year and wish I found this studio ages ago. I highly recommend you check it out.

Helps kids learn discipline and hard work.

Muy buenos maestros