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Humboldt Jiu Jitsu Review: Training in Arcata, California
ByRollingWilliams August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Gym Reviews, Train, West

Humboldt Jiu Jitsu Review: Training in Arcata, California While staying in Trinidad to explore Redwood National and State Parks, our girls trained at Humboldt Jiu Jitsu in Arcata, California, throughout the week. Eli also joined an adult class, so we were able to get a feel for both the kids’ and adult programs. Overall, we had a really positive experience. Quick Links Kids’ Classes Our girls were nine and eleven when we visited, so they trained in different youth groups. The younger class was roughly ages 5–9, while the older group was around 10–14. On Fridays, the groups trained together. They offered both…

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Gracie Barra Roseville Review
ByRollingWilliams August 11, 2026August 14, 2026 Gym Reviews, Train, West

Gracie Barra Roseville Review Quick Links Finding a good jiu-jitsu gym while traveling isn’t always easy. Finding one where your kids can walk in for a single week, immediately feel welcomed, train almost every day, get hard rounds, and accumulate 20 combined hours on the mats is something entirely different. That’s what we found at Gracie Barra Roseville. We spent a week in the Sacramento area while staying at Thousand Trails Ponderosa in Lotus, California. We didn’t do much traditional sightseeing that week. Instead, our girls trained. A lot. By the end of our stay, Sullivan had trained approximately 13…

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Training at 10th Planet Newport: Our Family’s Experience at Tsunami Training Center
ByRollingWilliams August 7, 2026August 12, 2026 Gym Reviews, Train, West

Training at 10th Planet Newport: Our Family’s Experience at Tsunami Training Center Finding places for our kids to continue training is one of the more unusual parts of traveling full-time. We are not simply looking for somewhere they can burn energy for an hour. Our children regularly train and compete in grappling, so we pay attention to the quality of instruction, the pace of the class, the skill level of the other students, and whether a gym helps them continue developing while we are on the road. At the same time, not every gym has to be the most intense…

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Rice Brothers Jiu-Jitsu Review: Our Kids’ Drop-In Experience in Redding, California
ByRollingWilliams August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 Gym Reviews, Train, West

Rice Brothers Jiu-Jitsu Review: Our Kids’ Drop-In Experience in Redding, California Finding places for our children to train is a regular part of full-time RV travel. Our girls compete in both jiu-jitsu and wrestling, so when we spend time in a new area, we often look for local gyms that allow traveling athletes to drop into a class. These visits give our children new training partners, expose them to different coaching styles and allow us to learn more about the grappling communities around the country. While staying near Lassen Volcanic National Park, we had to drive into Redding to replace…

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BJJ Olympia Review | Olympia, Washington
ByRollingWilliams July 24, 2026 Gym Reviews, Train, West

BJJ Olympia Review | Olympia, Washington https://bjjolympia.com While staying in Silver Creek, we were willing to drive a little farther if it meant finding quality training for our girls. After researching the area, we decided to make the hour-long drive to BJJ Olympia each day, and we’re so glad we did. Our daughters trained four days in the gi and one no-gi class during our week there. Most classes lasted an hour, while Tuesday and Wednesday included an additional 30-minute competition class that they were invited to join. One thing we really appreciated was how the schedule worked for families….

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Where We Trained Near North Cascades: Livewire MMA & Outlaw Wrestling Club
ByRollingWilliams July 23, 2026July 24, 2026 Gym Reviews, Train, West

Where We Trained Near North Cascades: Livewire MMA & Outlaw Wrestling Club While we were staying in Concrete, Washington, to explore North Cascades National Park, the girls had the opportunity to train at two different places: Livewire MMA and Outlaw Wrestling Club both in Sedro-Woolley. We originally found Livewire MMA for jiu-jitsu, but like so many of our experiences training while traveling, one connection led to another. By the end of the week, the girls had packed in plenty of jiu-jitsu, some real MMA training, and two nights in a competitive wrestling room. Livewire MMA https://www.facebook.com/livewiremc The girls trained at…

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Training at Connection Rio in Bend, Oregon: Our Family’s Jiu-Jitsu Experience
ByRollingWilliams July 20, 2026July 23, 2026 Gym Reviews, Train, West

Training at Connection Rio in Bend, Oregon: Our Family’s Jiu-Jitsu Experience https://connectionriobjj.com/ Whenever we arrive in a new city, one of the first things I look for is somewhere for our kids to train. Because our girls have trained jiu-jitsu and wrestling for years and compete regularly, finding a gym while we’re traveling isn’t always as simple as finding the closest kids’ jiu-jitsu class. We specifically look for gyms with strong kids’ programs, good coaching, and competitive training partners who will challenge them. Before we even arrived in Bend, Oregon, I had Connection Rio on my list. Why We Wanted…

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Alliance Twin Falls BJJ Review | Twin Falls, Idaho
ByRollingWilliams July 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Gym Reviews, Train, West

Alliance Twin Falls BJJ Review | Twin Falls, Idaho https://alliancetf.com While spending a week in Twin Falls, we trained at Alliance Twin Falls with our three kids. Before arriving, Professor August Gabiola was quick to respond to our questions and welcomed us to train for the week. Communication was easy, waivers were completed online ahead of time, and the drop-in process couldn’t have been simpler. Visitor pricing also appeared very reasonable. The youth program meets Monday through Thursday from 5:30–6:30 p.m., offering two gi classes and two no-gi classes each week. Although Professor August owns the academy, Professor Jeremiah Hooker…

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