Excel Jiu Jitsu MMA & Fitness

I found these 2 pics that basically solidify the last 25 years in the life of Michio Grubbs. He is one of most, humble tough guys that I know. I known him over 2 decades. He does not like attention, and always down plays his accomplishments unlike most. Most of you know him as a BJJ Professor but he was a legit Pro Bodybuilder back in the day. He became a IFBB Pro Bodybuilder after winning his division in the 1994 Nationals Bodybuilding Championships. He then went on to become a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (a huge accomplishment in itself which is usually a 10 year endeavor.) then as a competitor went onto win the Gold at the IBJJF Masters World Championship 18 years later in 2012. If any of you know anything about how FRAGILE a typical bodybuilders ego is, you will understand how this is a next to impossible accomplishment to go from a professional muscled up bodybuilder who’s used to winning and being stronger than most to start getting beat up day after day by guys AND girls half your size and strength. So if you have ever thought about trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and want to make sure you are instructed by someone who has utmost integrity, often to his own demise, I highly recommend coming and taking a few classes from Michio at his dojo Excel Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside Ca. I did this about a year ago and am very happy I did. It’s one of the best overall mind/​body workout I have ever had. He strives to have a family environment with family values. He is one of the kindest most non ego driven «TOUGH GUYS» you will ever meet. Anybody who has ever rolled with him will attest to this. Lol. He’s going to kill me for posting this.

My Family absolutely loves this place! The owners Michio and Kidd are awesome, and the kids classes are awesome. They treat everyone like family, and keep in contact with events and scheduling changes. My 10 year old son has been with Excel for a few months now, and we have no complaints about our experience.
The coaching staff is excellent, and always makes sure they are training safe and using proper technique. There is a focus on making sure no one gets injured. These kids get on the mat and really learn how to handle themselves. There are several upcoming tournaments available for the students to join.
We know that with our sons training, we can send him out into the world, and he will be able to defend himself and take care of himself when we can’t be there. There are no hot heads here, everyone is interested in bettering their game and the higher belts will work with you to learn and work on your game instead of just displaying their superiority.
The cost of Excel is very reasonable and I HIGHLY recommend this Martial Arts training center for adults and especially for children.

I have three children (4,7, 9) who attend Excel. The adult coaches are awesome with the kids! My 7 yr old has behavior issues and they are still able to handle the majority of his outbursts. The ones that they are not able to I do not expect anyone other than myself and his mother to handle. There are some older kids who help coach, most are good but do have issues leading the younger kids at times. I take this in stride as this is helping them to develop as contributing members of society along side my children.
Excel is a learning and development environment. It is not just about being able to choke somebody out. They work hard to teach the kids to respect themselves, other students, instructors, their school teachers, parents, etc. The staff genuinely care about the development of the kids as outstanding members of society.
Michio (owner & professor), Nate, Big Daniel, and Laurynn are top notch and I fully back that you will not be disappointed associating yourself with this academy.

What can I say about this place? Well, it would all have to be absolutely positive! It’s a very family oriented environment and has become like a second home for my entire family.
My son started going here about 6 months ago and had no knowledge of martial arts, with the only reference being mma bouts on TV. I’ve been a huge MMA fan for over 20 years. It turned out he was a natural in bjj and loves it so much, it’s hard to get him to leave.
I’ve wanted to join a bjj/​mma dojo myself for the better part of those 20 some odd years I’ve been watching mma. I tried it a few times at other places and enjoyed it, but never could make the time around my schedule or pony up the funds necessary to join.
Fortunately, my current schedule and funds, now make it possible to finally dive in to an art I’ve enjoyed following for so many years. My oldest daughter had decided she’d had her fill of dance and cheer and asked us if she could join her brother. What kind of parent would I be to say no to a daughter that wanted to learning skills that could some day save her life. It’s a crazy world they’re growing up in after all. And so, a few months after my son had started, my daughter and I joined him!
So there left my youngest daughter and my wife. They would tag along with us three to the dojo five days a week, and so eventually, they were sucked in as well. My wife doesn’t take bjj (yet), but there are so many other classes that are available such as strength and conditioning, boxing, and cardio kickboxing that she loves to go to.
My youngest daughter is 6 years old and was diagnosed with pdd/​autism. To us she is a normal little girl that just has some speech delay issues and is a bit shy around people. If she truly does have what they say, then she is definitely recovering from it, and Excel has definitely helped her with that. She has come leaps and bounds in such a short period of time. She talks more, she’s not even close to being as shy as when we all started, and she really does enjoy going. So much so that she knows what days and what classes she’s going to, and even gets into her uniform right after school.
Excel jiu jitsu mma and fitness has become a place where our whole family enjoys going to and a place where we have found so many new friends. Not to mention we are getting fit while having fun! If you’re looking for a place for yourself, or to bring your kids to train in bjj, judo, boxing, mma or to just get fit, you have to come try Excel! Professor Michio and the other instructors/​coaches are all TOP notch and truly enjoy what they do. Oh, and you’ll also get to train with very skilled pro and semi pro fighters on a daily basis. What more could you want?!

After extensive research, I found James Flamino. He is long time professional boxer with training and teaching skills with special needs and at risk youth. My son is special needs and James made an immediate easy rapport with him. Michael was hooked. He practices at home and looks forward to his weekly sessions. James is a tough guy who is also the most kind and gentle man you would ever want to send your kids to learn boxing.

Awesome classes! I have a 4 and 5 year old attending and they have done amazing things with them in just 8 months. Love this place and the professionalism is top notch. I had my boys in a place down the street and they would not take my 4 year old but Excel welcomed him with open arms and worked with him to build his confidence and discipline. Highly recommended! Thank you Excel Jiu Jitsu!

I did a ton of research on where to send my kids to learn judo, jui jitsu and other mixed martial arts and this one by far had the best programs, coaches and people! Excellent kids classes and the coaches and Professor Michio are amazing with the kids. Both of my kids love it!

As a 40 year birthday present to myself, I joined Excel. So far, it has been a great experience. Everyone is really nice and helpful. Wish I had joined earlier in life.

I would like to take the time to recommend Excel Jiu Jitsu MMA & Fitness to anyone that is a serious competitor or beginner alike. Whether your training for yourself or thinking of bringing your son/​daughter this is the place to be.
I’ve had the privilege of training with and being cornered/​coached by world class athletes and hall of famers at a very high caliber gym. And since I’ve moved back to the west coast I’ve been looking for a new gym to call home for myself and my family. And I’m very pleased to say Excel MMA is just that, our new home and family! I say that with great conviction and pride. Because that’s exactly how the whole crew made my youngest daughter and wife feel.
The «personal» attention you receive is like no other multiple coaches plus Michio Grubbs himself out there on the mat with you. I gotta say I can’t wait to start competing again and have my team right behind me.
I highly recommend this clean and positive dojo to anyone.

It has been over a year and a half since we enrolled my son. Since then, my son has grown and matured with a strong foundation of martial arts. In addition, I have been training for over 6 months.
I still stand by the school whose students range from noncompetitive children to two adults that have fought in Bellator MMA and everything in between.

My children were students of Excel Jiu Jitsu MMA and Fitness for one and a half years. Michio Grubbs, the Owner and Head Coach, personally asked us multiple times to write this review. We debated long and hard about writing this Unilocal review or cutting our ties and just moving forward. But, after the continued; lies, manipulations, defamation of our character, and slander, we felt it necessary to inform everyone of our experience in order to help prevent this from happening to other families.
The two goals of this review are: 1) Warn future and current clients of the «Bag of Tricks» they are about to purchase or have already purchased, 2) Most importantly, to protect their children from being; manipulated, mistreated, and mentally abused.
At first impression you will hear good core values mentioned in the gym; Respect, Integrity, Honesty, and Family. However, after a few months of attending the gym you will find that these values are solely a front. After paying close attention to the messages and actions of the head coach, Michio Grubbs, we found the actual core values driving this gym are Self Loathing, Greed, Jealously, Manipulation, and Dishonesty.
Over the past year and a half that our children have attended this gym, we have witnessed a major unhealthy competitive edge and jealousy that Coach Michio has created between him and his subordinate coaches. Due to his unprofessionalism and unethical behaviors, the attention and treatment a student receives is dependent upon which coach the student started their initial training with. This has caused a perception of favoritism by parents between coaches and students. You will feel an immeasurable amount of «Bad Energy» and «Undertones», when training at this gym, which are a direct result of Coach Michio’s manipulations and below par behavior. It was also recognized by the students and parents that if a student has not been attending class, on the day of their return, they will either be promoted and/​or receive a leadership stripe. This is done to ensure they will not quit and their monthly dues will continue to be paid. Skill, Attendance, Hard Work, and Dedication mean nothing at Excel. These are just a few examples of many that our children have had to endure.
One bad apple has spoiled the barrel for us. Under no circumstances does this review reflect any of the subordinate coaches. We personally want to thank Professor Charles Grant for playing such a crucial role in our children’s success and development. In addition, Coach Nate, Coach Eric, Coach Lauren, and Coach Gabe, thank you for your time and support, you make Excel a better place!
Bottom line, if you are looking for a true Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy with a Head Professor who Exemplifies, Teaches and Promotes Ethical Core Values, Supports Outside Competition (Tournaments), Helps Personal Development, Encourages a Team Environment, and has Integrity, then we highly suggest NOT attending EXCEL Jiu Jitsu MMA and Fitness.

This is the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu place! We have been to different Karate places but when we tried out Excel we were so happy with the program. We have been going to Excel for almost two years and my 3 children have learned so much. They have learned respect and self-​confidence. There are so many kids classes, there is something for your child to do every day of the week. We look forward to going there everyday and feel as if we are part of the family!

I am very impressed with the kids program — the coaches are very knowledgeable and they work really well with the kids. I highly recommend Excel Jiu Jitsu to anyone and every one that is interested in getting the best, most qualified trainers around.

Long story short my wife started training in February of 2013 and immediately feel in love with the sport and the school, before we signed her up we looked into different schools and after visiting many schools, Michio and his staff made the choice easy, the atmosphere made it a no Brainer we immediately knew my wife would be in great hands. After about 6 months my wife finally convinced me to give it a try and I instantly regretted not jumping in earlier. At this point my wife’s technique has a true wow factor and it’s all because of the training she has received from the real world experienced coaches and professors. Besides the great work out excel has really shown us to be patient and has been a huge boost in our confidence and self esteem. If your looking for a place that will encourage you to excel in life as well as martial arts then look no further EXCEL JIU JITSU IN OCEANSIDE

I have my son’s (16 and 11) joined with Excel. They love it and are always excited to train. Michio, Charlie, and the other instructors are great, especially with the kids. They are organized and treat everyone with respect as well having the kids learn the respect and discipline we all want from our kids.

I’ve known Michio since we worked together as Fitness Trainers at Gold’s Gym in Vista, off Emerald. He is a legit Master at Jujitsu and a great teacher, as well as a very classy and professional gentleman.
I’ve been in the professional fight business since 97′. I deal exclusively with Muay Thai and USA Boxing. Michio is the ONLY Jujitsu instructor I recommend my students or referrals to-​always have.
So, in short, you will get taught correctly with him, I promise.
Sawasdee krub,
Adjarn Ruben

I have been in Mixed forms of martial arts my whole life, Michio Grubbs is very dedicated and has a lot of knowledge, very impressive in training and Jiu jitsu instruction! Highly recommend Excel and Michio

Nancy is the greatest. She is an excellent instructor. She teaches the basics of boxing with skill and personal attention. You can tell that she loves what she does

I have been training with Michio for years and he has great technique and a unique game. If you live in the area this is a gym you need to check out:
Tips:
Come with an open mind (jiu jitsu can really change the way you think about things)
Be ready to get a great workout (One of the best parts of jiu jitsu is the great workout)
Be ready to tap to people much smaller then you (technique is greater than strength)

Just started workin’ out here because it’s right down the street from my house and it’s been great! The guys are really cool and the atmosphere is really kick back yet intense when it’s time to get intense. Lots of drilling and sparring. There are 3 black belts teaching jits at this gym, Corey, Michio, and Kevin and they all seem to be really down-​to-​earth and knowledgeable guys. Charlie’s (one of Michio’s brown belts) a really knowledgeable jiu jitsu guy as well. On top of all the great instruction they’ve got afternoon classes, night classes, weekend classes, mma classes, striking classes, stretching, etc. They’ve got everything you need to learn a great martial art and get in phenomenal shape. Lookin’ forward to gettin’ on the mat and learnin’ some shoooooshhhhiiiiittttzzzzuuuuuu!