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Alliance South Florida Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Hollywood, FL, stands out for its welcoming environment and top-notch instruction. Led by Professor Carlos Rollyson, a 7th-degree coral belt, this gym offers classes for both children and adults and emphasizes technical excellence over sheer strength. The facility is known for its cleanliness and strong sense of community. Many reviews highlight the friendly atmosphere, detailed instruction, and family-oriented environment. However, concerns have been raised regarding supervision during children's classes and the handling of special needs children.

With classes scheduled throughout the week, including early morning and evening slots, this gym makes it convenient for anyone looking to learn Jiu-Jitsu at a high level. The professionalism and dedication of the instructors, including the involvement of Carlos's wife, Megan, also a black belt, create an exceptional training experience. However, prospective members, especially those with young children, may want to discuss specific needs with the staff beforehand.

Pros:

  • Highly experienced instructors.
  • Welcoming environment.
  • Focus on technical skills over physical strength.
  • Excellent for both children and adults.
  • Clean and well-maintained facility.
  • Flexible class schedule.
  • Professional and friendly staff.
  • Strong community and camaraderie.
  • Detailed and patient instruction.
  • Family-oriented atmosphere.

Cons:

  • Concerns about supervision during children's classes.
  • Mixed experiences with handling special needs children.
  • Gym can be busy due to popularity.

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Reviews (60)

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Master Carlos Rollyson and his wife run a professional, clean and warm & welcoming academy. I'm proud to say my family trains there. Master Rollyson is an attentive instructor who shares his wide breadth of knowledge with each student. Moves are taught in logical sequences with emphasis on the details that make all the difference in successful execution. He is attentive to each and every student during drilling and rolling and works to have a good understanding of what each student needs to progress in their jiu jitsu journey.

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Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but from my personal experience through my son and husband this place is wonderful. The instructors work well with my son and he has learned a lot. Every time I have been to this facility it appears to be clean and smells good despite all the sweaty students. My husband gets bored easily and he has not given up. He has well surpassed my expectations and that is only possible with a dedicated student and professor working together. They have classes early in the morning and in the evening to accommodate everyone’s schedule. My husband and son have tried other places but this is the only one they have stuck with. My family loves this facility.

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This place is the best! My entire family goes here. I have gone to other martial arts businesses and none can compare to how great this one is. The family owners are very professional. The place is very clean. I always see them cleaning the bathrooms and the mats daily. My family goes four times a week.Master Rollyson pays attention to every individual student and they are always improving their personal skills. I would highly recommend this place to friends and family. I am extremely happy my family is a part the Rollyson team.

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My family and I have been training with professor Carlos Rollyson for the past two years now. We absolutely love it! Professor and Megan are a class act! Professor is there every day at every class teaching the highest level of jiu jitsu in both kids and adult classes. The camaraderie is also excellent.

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Best academy I have ever been. La mejor academia en la que he estado.Master Rollyson is a killer. Best techniques, best person, best gym. Everything is clean. The best children class and team.Go and try it.

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Best place with best coach ever

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Professor Rollyson is an amazing instructor and great with the kids.

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Most friendly jiujitsu environment ever! Come get some great training from one of the most knowledgeable professors in the art.

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While this may be a good location for adults they are unprepared to deal with children, especially children who may require additional attention or support. They recently refused to allow a 5 year old with additional needs (that they were told about in advance and said they would work with) to return because he asked to complete his 200 "punishment jumping jacks" in 4 sets of 50 rather than 200 at once. He stated that he couldn't do 200 at once and was told he had to or he couldn't return.While I understand and agree that there needs to be expectations and consequences for not meeting those expectations, those consequences need to be age appropriate and aligned to the child's developmental abilities.What should have been an encouraging and supportive community environment instead became one where a 5 year old boy with additional needs was torn down, kicked out and made to feel that he was "bad" because he didn't think he could do 200 jumping jacks at once.

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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.

This business has a rating of 4.9-star.

This business has 60 reviews.

The address is: 4443 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021, United States .

The contact number is +1 754-235-6029

This service is listed under Martial Arts School .

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