City of Champions in San Diego, California

“My son (14) and I (49) train here. He loves his Muay Thai and I do jiu-jitsu BJJ Gi and noGi.”

— AndrewHimself · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-21

“City of Champions is my home. I first started looking into bjj gyms around the fall of 2016. I tried a bunch of places out and felt right at home at City of Champions. Everyone respects each other, rolls hard, and keeps each other safe most importantly. The facilities are clean and the atmosphere is mellow off the mats, which is exactly how I like it. Dustin (head coach) is an amazing teacher that has an old school m”

— Yellingintothevoid · ★★★★★ · 2018-12-21

“I started training at this location for 1 year and I enjoy it. The facility is clean and organized. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The rest of the members are friendly as well. One aspect of this gym that I really appreciate is that there are no egomaniacs. Everyone is respectful and polite. I have been training Jui Jitsu for many years with different instructors and the coaches here are some of the best I ”

— daniel s. · ★★★★★

“This is a one of a kind gym with both amazing instructors and a great communal atmosphere. The owners are very down-to-earth, friendly people who are also excellent in their crafts with a strong competitive background. I took both the muay thai classes and jiu jitsu classes with coach Adrian and coach Dustin and they are great at getting you up to speed as a beginner as well as pushing your limits should you show the”

— P · ★★★★★

“City of Champion's Jiu Jitsu program is an excellent fit for me. Coach Dustin Thornton is a very knowledgeable and helpful instructor. I have trained with other coaches with impressive credentials, but none were as good at explaining and breaking down moves and the concepts behind them. Class sizes are much more manageable than big full-service MMA gyms, ensuring you get lots of personal attention and instruction. Fa”

— Michael H. · ★★★★★

“I've been to a few gyms, but this is by far the best gym I've been to. It's a friendly and welcoming environment. It's a great place to train, be fit, and start living a healthier lifestyle. The coaches are very friendly, knowledgeable, and motivating. There are classes in the morning and evening, so it's perfect when it comes to working around my schedule. It's also a perfect place to meet some awesome people. You w”

— Veronica C. · ★★★★★

“Dump the chump gym your at and get with the Champs! From day one Dustin and his staff have been helpful and encouraging. Their fees and membership options are reasonable. Members at this gym are all welcoming and encouraging. No dumb attitudes or supersized egos. Both Adrian's and Todd's Muay Thai classes are fun and challenging. Their keep it light attitudes and solid knowledge and communication create a comfortable”

— Adrian S. · ★★★★★

“I started taking classes here a few weeks ago. As a complete beginner, I found City of Champions incredibly welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. I have already learned a lot from Todd's Muay Thai classes and Zorael's strength and conditioning classes are an awesome workout. Very happy I joined and look forward to future classes. Would recommend to anyone, at any fitness or experience level.”

— John W. · ★★★★★