I am a month in and am loving it! My son and I go together and we have learned a ton. Although I am older (almost 50) and he is a teenager, we love that we can train together. Shout-outs to Professor John, Coach Paul, and Professor Ryan - whom we have had the privilege of working with. Sampa has been an awesome experience and an amazing resource for our martial arts journey! The lineage of our academy is authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as our founder studied with the renowned Gracie family in Brazil and eventually many other master practitioners from around the world. The result is a well-rounded blend of effective self-defense techniques and styles to give students the confidence and skills needed to succeed. Training has been worth all of the sweat and sore muscles as we continue to grow in skill and strength with every class. We love the accomplished feeling we get at the end of our workouts. What sealed the deal for us was the personal touch we received from founder and owner Prof. Renato and his caring team. We have been through other martial arts programs that lacked a personal connection and I can tell you what a difference this makes. Thank you for welcoming us to the Sampa family!

Professor Renato is an an extremely nice person and his staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. My son did Jiu Jitsu at Sampa for 7 years before giving it up to play high school sports. I also took Jiu Jitsu for about a year before back issues sidelined me. It's great for kids, adults, beginners, and advanced. Great place all around!

Sampa have the best coaches and the best jiu jitsu. It’s a family gym. The coaches have years and years of experience. I love this place.

Our son has been with Sampa and started in the Parent/Child class. It’s been a great experience and he enjoys it. We especially love their “themes”/concept concentrations that they change every few weeks— i.e.: stranger safety, respect, focus, etc… Coach Bobby is the best!

All the coaches, professors and students create such a constructive and positive environment for learning. Sampa has created a gym where everyone helps each other out and people seem to have no ego or bad attitudes. This place has helped me mentally as much as it has physically. Wouldn’t want to train anywhere else. Big thanks to all the staff and students.

My 5 year old is super excited each week to go to Sampa Jiu Jitsu. After each session, he loves to explain what he learned. The coaches there are have so much patience for my little ball of energry.

We love Sampa Glendora. My daughter has gained so much confidence. She is learning how to defend herself and have fun at the same time. They challanger her mentally and physically. She is going into her second year and is able to advance into the next class up. I would highly recommend Sampa BJJ Glendora! Plus, they let you try two weeks free to see if your child likes it!

If you're looking for an amazing martial arts school, look no further than Sampa Jiu Jitsu. The instructors are top-notch, knowledgeable, and patient. They create a welcoming and supportive environment for all levels of students, from beginners to advanced practitioners. The curriculum at Sampa Jiu Jitsu is comprehensive and well-structured, with a focus on the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whether you're interested in competing at a high level, or simply looking to improve your fitness and self-defense skills, Sampa Jiu Jitsu has something to offer everyone. The training is challenging but fun, and you'll leave every class feeling like you've learned something new and made progress towards your goals.

The kids jujitsu classes at Sampa Academy are absolutely exceptional. The instructors are not only skilled but also incredible nurturing and patient, creating a safe and encouraging environment for children to learn. What sets this program apart is its focus on character development, discipline, and self-confidence, in addition to physical skills.

This is a great place to train, I have been here for a little over 2 years and always look forward to the days I can come. My 8 year old son trains here too and I would say the kid’s program is amazing. Any person could come and learn a lot and for a long time, all of the staff members are polite and very knowledgeable.

My favorite place to be. I’ve been at Sampa for nearly a year now and even dragged my family into it 😊 I first started with their kickboxing program (amazing btw) and slowly made my way into Jiu-Jitsu. Best decision I could’ve made. The environment at Sampa is so friendly, everyone you partner and spar with look to take care of you, so there’s no worry if you’re sparring with someone who’s a higher belt or not. The passion the professors have to teach is inspiring. You can see they all love what they do. They always make sure the students can train the safest way, but make it fun nonetheless. Could’ve have chosen a better school to be at! 🫳🏼 1, 2, 3, Sampa! 🖐🏼

My son Lucas started off here with the two week trial. I think it’s amazing they offer two weeks, the soccer program we tried only offered the first class for free. But Sampa offers a two week free trial, during that trial you can attend as many classes as you want! Obviously you don’t want to abuse the system but my son absolutely loved it. You can tell all the instructors have a passion for what they do and I’m super grateful that they take extra time to get the beginners up to speed with the more advanced kids. My son has asthma and also needed to be more active in general. Ever since he started at Sampa he’s on track to lose the weight his doctor recommended and has improved his health overall. With the basic membership, one parent can also train for free on Saturdays. I can’t say enough about Sampa, we look forward to keep attending classes!

I have been with Sampa for 9 months now and it has been the best investment I made for myself. The staff and professors have been nothing but exceptional. Sampa has definitely set a high standard for their gym and it shows. Professor Renato is invested in his students by having a clear curriculum set for students to succeed. He has incredible patience and amazing ability to instruct from years of experience. Professor Ryan teaches the fighter/ growth mindset during his classes as well as methodical coaching/ drills to keep everyone safe. Professor Nate and Paul seamlessly make the class flow well from warm up to sparring. One of the reasons why I chose Sampa was the various classes they provide at different times to accommodate my schedule as well as the family/ team atmosphere and clean/organized facility. I highly recommend Sampa not only because of my experience but also they offer a 2 week free trial for you to experience yourself.

Sampa is an amazing place! We started taking our kids to train here a year ago. They are learning jujitsu but even more so are developing essential character traits that will help them in their lives. Each month there is a different character theme, like perseverance, winning, and control, that they can earn a special badge for. The professors and coaches are patient and know how to help call greatness out of them. There are multiple staff available at each class that give individual feedback and correction which helps the students to improve their technique so they can master various moves, pins, and submissions. My kids are learning how to do arm bars right now! They grow and improve so much with each class they take. We just signed on for another year because Sampa is where we want our kids to be! We are happy to be a part of the Sampa family!

Tony El-Asar,35 year old dad. Brazilian Juij Jitsu at Sampa has been life changing in ways I didn't expect. When I first came to the gym I was mainly looking for exercise and quite possibly a new sport. I was pushing 300lbs and hadn't really competed in anything physical in over 5 years. It was hard for me to continually exercise and stick to a workout without being in a competitive sport; it's just how I grew up, anytime I worked out beyond my limits it was always for competition. I walked into the gym, it was hot, people were working hard, it quickly felt familiar. After my first workout, I knew I had found my new gym. Jiu Jitsu is difficult. I was horribly out of shape, slow, and sweat was dripping like a waterfall but I couldn't fight the budding feeling blossoming inside. No matter how difficult the workout was or how many moves I struggled to learn, I just had to keep coming back. It didn't take long before I realized, not only was my motivation to get in shape more determined, my habits outside of the gym began to reflect my goal. I stopped the late night cookie buffet, ensured I received more sleep, stretched throughout the day and increased my water intake; I was beginning to feel more like my young athletic self. I thought "Perfect it's working" but something else happened that I didn't expect, I felt more balanced and prepared for my day. After each class it was as if my tolerance for obstacles and stress began to level up. The anxiousness I would sometimes feel while out in public running errands evaporated. I grew more patient not just in the day to day but in my parenting, work, and schooling. There's something about feeling the pressure of dead weight crushing you that just makes you relax. Learning to breathe, remain calm during training and grueling submissions transformed me to a calm individual. I actually look forward to the challenges the day may bring or what curveballs life has for me; I'm not worried, I'll just frame and hip escape out of it. Before I finished my first month, it wasn't just a gym routine. I really wanted to compete and see more of the world of Jiu Jitsu. I have so much fun that I actually get disappointed when the gym is closed and I can't train. It hasn't been all about the training and learning. The people I train with are some of the coolest people I've met. Sometimes I just hang out after training and we just talk about life; It's like that with the coaches as well. The coaches keep training fun. It's not lackadaisical but you have moments throughout training we're you're laughing and enjoying the process. Jiu Jitsu is a rewarding process. The art will push you, break you down and build you up all in the same session. When you get your first stripe you feel accomplished and honored although the other colored belts can still put a whooping on you, it doesn't take away from the fact that you are mentally physically and emotionally stronger than the day you first walked in. When you see your teammates level up you can not help but be happy for them as well. My family and associates are tired of me talking about it but it's not fight club; I just have to share the experiences I'm going through, I am mostly hoping that they join me. Overall I'm glad I'm learning to become a better me at Sampa. I wouldn't want to learn anywhere else. Thankful for this art form

My son has been going to Sampa for a couple months now and it has been amazing for him. My dude brings all energy all the time and these classes are perfection for him. The instructors are so good with the children. My son is high energy and outgoing but these classes would be good for any personality. You can see that everyone is there because they want to be. This place has surpassed my expectation at every stop.

A + ++ instructors. I recommend this place for everyone who is looking for a jiu-jitsu school. Top notch classes and schedule.

Coach Renato and coach Bobby and the rest of the coaching staff are great. They are always very encouraging and supportive with the kids. I also appreciate the flexibility of scheduling.

My two boys have been going there for two months now and they love it. Friendly staff that really care about their students. There teaching my boys discipline and courage to become better people in life.

I know Renato since 1998!! We were purple belt together and I know that Renato is an excellent Fighert and Teacher as well with an amazing experience in Jiujitsu/Judo!! One of the bests I ever saw doing it !! I’m so glad that Sampa BJJ it’s around because I know that he’s Dream coming to reality and Teaching was always his Passion!!! Congratulations to all Sampa BJJ students!! You guys have a Jiujitsu library as a Teacher and Mentor!! Ossssss

Coach Renato, coaches and staff create a great atmosphere of learning BJJ. My daughter has been a member for 2 years and loves it along with the great friends she has made there. She absolutely loves Parents Night also.

Great kids curriculum with games that make it fun for the kids. Most places we checked out had classes that didn't fit our work schedule and Sampa had many options for us to choose from. We can take our kids everyday if we want. Professors and coaches are great with the kids, their classes teach more than just BJJ, wrestling or striking, while still keeping it fun and engaging for the kids.

Sampa is a gem of a studio for both kids and parents! It’s one of the only places in Glendora that offers a 30 minute adult fitness class while kids do Jiu Jitsu. My husband and I are able to get our workout with outstanding instructors who will get you in shape! It’s great to have the option to workout and still watch my kids finish class. My husband and I haven’t been this fit in years!!!