This gym felt like instant family! It was such a blast to take the all women’s class with Jena who makes everyone feel welcome and ensures you will have a great time.The other women were super friendly and a blast to train with as well.I will definitely be back the next time I’m in San Diego!!

I chose Alliance San Diego to begin my Jiu Jitsu journey back in December of 2020. The initial idea was to get into shape and keep up with physical fitness. I quickly fell in love with jiu jitsu and now its an integral part of my life. I contribute my love for training to the instructors, students, and facilities of Alliance San Diego. Everyone is so welcoming, encouraging, and is there to help you get better. The instructors are top notch! IBJJF champions every where you look all of which dedicating their time and experience to students on the mat.The gym has 2 large training mats, and free weights! They offer Muay Thai and BJJ classes, but I most take the BJJ classes. Classes are very organized and well rounded - starts with warm ups, professor teaching technique, drilling, then a bit of free rolling at the end. Highly recommend Alliance San Diego to everyone!!

This has been a great experience for myself and my two sons. Everyone should be concerned with whom you invite, as a coach or professor, into your life. We are enjoying our journey at Alliance.

Best Jiu Jitsu gym in SD! Instructors are very experienced and super nice. Always a good time training here

Alliance is an amazing gym! Awesome instructors that really care, clean environment, individual attention to technique, and great schedule. I would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of joining a gym.

Johnny has established an amazing crew of professional, but more importantly he created am amazing family that welcomes all.

One of the best places Ive ever trained! Prof Johnny makes you feel welcome from the second you walk in the door. There is something for everyone here with kids, adults, and womens-only training.

This place is amazing . Professors and coaches are way chill and down to earth. Very good vibes love this place proud to be apart of this team 👊🏼

I love Alliance, Professor Johnny is really friendly and his technique is superb. I came here from another academy as a brown belt and Johnny and the whole team accepted me no problem. The training is unmatched and the instruction is as perfect as it gets.

As a professional Realtor who prides myself on providing incredible customer service, I have to recognize when I experience this myself. Professor Johny and his team are the best, extremely friendly, attentive, and professional. You will feel welcome and part of the family right away! This is why I just love coming to train at Alliance San Diego.

JOHNNY FARIA IS ONE OF THE BEST JIU JITSU COACHES THERE IS IN THE WHOLE WORLD

I love love love it here. If you can afford it than you will be so happy at this gym

This is the best academy I have ever trained at. Johnny is by far the best coach. Always encouraging, involved with his students, and very good at teaching details in a way that you can understand. The facility is spotless with constant updates and clean mats. I have never got anything nasty from the mats like other gyms I have trained at in San Diego. It is a little drive for me from Pacific Beach, but it is well worth the quality atmosphere and coaching I get here. This is the third gym I have attended and I plan on staying here to work with Alliance and Johnny. He just installed new lifting equipment, a huge fan to keep you cool and we have padded mats to practice throws on.

Perfect place for a family to train together, perfect place for high level competitors to train, perfect place for kids! All around Johnny has created the most incredible environment for Jiu Jitsu. ❤️

The reasons why I love training here are simple and solid: 1) caring and supporting environment, 2) proven world-class instruction, 3) structure and discipline without being stuffy or rigid. Look, Im heading on 45, and if it wasnt for everything I get training here I think Id be hard pressed to find a place I could keep it going... and loving it!

Best gym and team I have ever been a part of —hands down. Would never want to go anywhere else. Johnny is an amazing Professor and leader and there is nothing but positive vibes here.

My two sons train here and love it! Instructors and staff are amazing. Facilities are immaculate. Gym has an awesome positive vibe, which starts at the top with Professor Faria, one of the coolest guys youll ever meet. I recommend anyone interested in BJJ check this place out.

Came down to visit a friend and get some extra knowledge from his teachings and was pleasantly surprised at how friendly and welcoming the owner, his staff, and his students were. Beautiful place, very clean, and the bathrooms were the best Ive seen at any gym Ive ever been too. Crowded classes but perfectly manageable as a student, and sometimes crowded means its that good. Mahalo nui for welcoming me like family!

I came to this place off of a recommendation from a friend who actually taught BJJ classes. I had taken a few in the past at another gym but honestly here is where you should be if you want to truly learn the ART of BJJ. They are all so friendly and you have so many amazing people willing to help you and work with you even in the midst of intense rolling. My expectation of myself and my skills have surely reached an all time high. I cannot wait to one day put all that I’ve learned into a real match.

Best combat gym in San Diego that focuses on BJJ. Professor Johnny Faria is a 4th degree black belt with multiple world titles and one of the nicest guys on earth. Ive been training here close to a year and could not be more happy. Everything runs smooth, the facilitiy is clean, and the mat is super cushioned, so sweeps and throws are safe. Worth every penny and no crazy contracts. They have a striking program as well (Muay Thai and kick boxing from Pacific Roots under Kru Shaun) that is wonderful.

The service, from the moment you walk in to the second you say goodbye, is second to none. EVERYONE here cares. Bottom line; they take pride in their craft as well as delivery of exceptional customer service. As far as instruction, Faria is world-class and the Muay Thai class is muy bien. Couldnt ask for a more genuine group of individuals running this BJJ/Muay Thai/dope weight room-fitness venue. Well worth the rates they charge.

Always a 5 star experience!

Greatest MMA and BJJ gym in San Diego.

Great people with the best instructors.

Very welcoming.