Odyssey Training Center San Diego — Attraction in San Diego

Odyssey deserves nothing less than a five-star rating for the exceptional training it offers. The instructors at this jiu jitsu gym are not only highly skilled practitioners but also passionate about teaching. Their expertise and dedication shine through every class. They possess a deep understanding of jiu jitsu techniques and are excellent at breaking them down into manageable steps for students of all levels. Their patience and willingness to help everyone improve is truly commendable. From the moment I stepped into the gym, I felt a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff and fellow students have created a tight-knit community that fosters a positive and supportive learning environment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to push their limits while maintaining a friendly and ego-free atmosphere. The gym offers a well-structured curriculum that covers all aspects of jiu jitsu. From fundamental techniques to advanced strategies, each class builds upon the previous one, ensuring a progressive learning experience. The instructors take the time to explain and demonstrate each technique thoroughly, allowing students to grasp the concepts effectively. Additionally, they provide ample opportunities for live rolling, allowing students to apply what they've learned in realistic scenarios. The gym boasts top-notch facilities that are clean, spacious, and well-maintained. The training area is equipped with high-quality mats, ensuring a safe and comfortable training environment. The gym also provides changing rooms, showers, and ample parking, making it convenient for everyone. In addition to regular classes, the gym offers various training opportunities to enhance the learning experience. These may include open mat sessions, seminars with visiting instructors, and competitions for those interested in testing their skills. The gym's commitment to offering diverse training options demonstrates its dedication to the growth and development of its students. Overall, this jiu jitsu gym has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The combination of knowledgeable instructors, supportive community, comprehensive curriculum, excellent facilities, and additional training opportunities make it stand out among others. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner seeking to improve your jiu jitsu skills, I cannot recommend this gym enough. It has truly become my second home, and I am grateful for the positive impact it has had on my jiu...

I stopped by to check out the new gym. Unfortunately, I’m not a fan of the flooring - it's one of the most important aspects for anyone training. The gym uses wooden hardwood floors near the boxing bags, similar to what BXNG had, which isn’t ideal for MMA or boxing. Name one Muay thai/MMA gym using wooden flooring.

Also, the boxing ring seems to be made of a polyester-type fabric, not the traditional Muay Thai or MMA mats you'd expect. It looks like they carried over the same design choices from BXNG, which I was hoping they wouldn’t.

The BBJ mats are legit though..

Given that a lot of the management seems to have come from BXNG, same type of decisions—but I really hope they reconsider the flooring if they want to attract serious fighters.

Response to Owner:

I appreciate the clarification on your gym’s broader focus and your invitation to visit.

While I understand Odyssey isn't positioned strictly as an MMA or Muay Thai gym, it’s worth noting that many athletes cross-train or come from those disciplines—and for them, certain design elements like flooring matter a lot. Hardwood floors near the bags just aren’t optimal for footwork-heavy sports. Even casual enthusiasts can feel the difference between functional and aesthetic design choices when it comes to training surfaces.

if Odyssey hopes to appeal to a broader combat sports crowd (even recreational), there’s value in considering flooring that aligns with that standard. Many people training for fitness still expect an environment informed by real-world fight sports practice.

All said, I do respect it to certain degree. I just hope some of this feedback is helpful, especially if you’re looking to attract a wider combat sports community beyond just boxing or fitness-focused...

Home away from home

Odyssey has been such an amazing place to me. Since the first day I started coming here, I have felt an enormous amount of support and friendship from everyone here. The professors and coaches are great! I started my journey with boxing and Muay Thai here, two things I never thought I would ever get into. The coaches have been super great in encouraging, teaching and having patience with me, even though I’m not great at striking and I feel like I have two left feet. The instructors and coaches for jiu Jitsu also have such a variety of high level jiu Jitsu skills. I have found that, I am able to learn so much from each of them, not only learning different kinds of games (guards) to use but also finding the ones that work the most for me the most. Not only being able to know various kinds of moves but being able to train and hone in on the ones that speak to me the most. Not everything is one size fits all in jiu Jitsu and with the help of the instructors and coaches, I’ve been able to progress in my game and figure out what I like and don’t like, what works for me or what doesn’t, while still learning and progressing in the vast and wide sport of jiu Jitsu. Everyone on the team here has in someway or another helped me, pushed me to be better both on and off the mats. I’ve never before been surrounded by such a strong force of supporting, encouraging and loving team of men, women and children as the ones here at Odyssey. Everyone here is always welcoming and eager to help you start and or continue your journey in the martial arts. Along with such and awesome teaching program and team, they have a beautiful place with a variety of options for training. I have truly found my home away...