I can’t say enough good things about Sakura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! My 5-year-old son started lessons at another school, but it was quickly apparent to my husband and me that we were just paying for playtime. We made the switch to Sakura, and the very first lesson was filled with meaningful instruction! My son came home showing us the move he had learned to do if a stranger grabbed him by the wrist! And his skills just built from there! The kids class is taught by Coach Alex, whose background as a special education teacher means he is a wonderful, patient and fun instructor – perfect for children! My son can’t wait to go to class, he is laughing and having fun the entire way through the lesson, and he comes home showing everyone the moves he has learned. The parking is plentiful, the waiting room is spacious and I can watch the lesson through a window. There are separate changing rooms and bathrooms for men and women. Chief Instructor Chris Civello is building a quality business by putting the focus on technique. Really, I have an older child and have been through the experience of many different types of lessons and this experience at Sakura is by far the best. Sakura has everything I am looking for as a parent, and I would give it more than five stars if I could. Thanks, Chris and Coach Alex for your student-centered approach and for believing in the capabilities of even your smallest students.