Gabriel Gladiator Training Center in West Springfield

If you’re looking for a family friendly, welcoming, patient environment for your child to learn jiu jitsu this is the place! My son enrolled at 3 years old and has been going for the last 3 years. I’ve seen him grow in so many ways and it’s all thanks to the wonderful coaching staff. Gabriel and his team take the time to work with even the smallest kids and help build confidence, trust and team work. I’ve also taken the women’s cardio kickboxing class which was such a good workout!

I have been with Gabe for over 6 years. The training with Gabe and the other instructors is world class. The facility is spotlessly clean. The gym is welcoming to all, whether its your first class or you have many years of mat time.The students will become family and friends always willing to support one another. The experience is life changing.

My son has been training for a little over a year and the progress he has made so far is incredible. Gabe and his coaching staff work great with the kids challenging them each class to reach their potential. They provide a family like support and the gym is always clean. Watching my son grow during his BJJ Journey at Gladiator has been nothing short of fantastic. I highly recommend bringing your child in to experience a class.

Been going to this gym for close to a year and I have to give this place its praise. Before choosing a gym I wanted to make sure I was in good hands with an experience coach and I am not disappointed! Gabriel has competed and has vast experience and he facilitates a good environment where everyone can go as deep or shallow as they want. This gym has a good chunk of competitive athletes if that's what you want to get into and a lot of people who also are here for therapy and peace, or both! This place is a safe haven to relieve all the stress I have and the culture of people coming here is reassuring and peaceful. Highly recommend making this place your second home! Ossu!

Been training here for 2 years . It improved my cardio significantly and the gym and people in it are extremely helpful and Gabriel has been a great coach and mentor. He helps each individual expand their knowledge in their own game and the gym is family oriented and everyone in it takes care of each other .

I started training at this academy on February 24, 2023, and from day one, I felt welcomed like family. The atmosphere is incredible—positive, supportive, and motivating. Whether you’re just starting out or have experience, you’ll find the perfect balance between learning, improving, and being challenged. The instructors here are truly world-class, and I have to highlight Gabriel (Gladiator). He is one of the most skilled and knowledgeable coaches I’ve ever seen, and I say this as someone from Brazil with a good understanding of people in the Jiu-Jitsu world. His technical level, ability to break down details, and dedication to his students are on another level. If you’re looking for top-tier instruction, you won’t find many like him. And it’s not just Gabriel—the entire coaching staff is incredible. They are truly dedicated to their students, making sure everyone improves, whether they train for fun, self-defense, or competition. They don’t just teach Jiu-Jitsu; they build confidence, discipline, and mental strength in a way that makes a real difference. No matter of fact, I even signed my son up to train here, and soon my second one will start as well when he’s old enough. That’s how much I trust and believe in this academy! What makes this academy stand out is that it’s family-friendly but also fully committed to high-level training. If you’re just training for fitness and self-defense, you’ll love the welcoming community. But if you want to compete, you’ll get serious guidance and top-tier coaching to push you to your best. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, and be part of something special, this is it. I couldn’t have chosen a better academy!

I have been training here since 2016. I'm older than most of the other students; in fact, at 66, I am the oldest student there at the moment. Some days, my age really shows. But this is such a respectful school that I have no worries. Everyone understands the limits of us old players and are very accommodating on the days that I just cannot roll hard (which is most days, recently). I also do the fitness boxing classes so over the course of a week I get a pretty good workout. I'm usually in BJJ class every Tuesday and some Thursdays so if you are an old bastard like me, feel free to stop by and introduce yourself and try a class.

Been training here for two years and has genuinely changed my life. Physically and mentally, and spiritually. Came from a very rough background but between the amazing people here, and the discipline of the martial art, It has set me in the best path providing an unwavering amount of confidence to not only truly articulate myself with my ideas but to be able to defend myself as well as my loved ones which is why I started. I initially came for mixed martial arts but jiujistu was captivating, with Gabriel being a legit champion and an even greater teacher with an old school approach that forces you to face reality, I’ve honestly improved in not just my fighting ability but every other aspect in my life. Very much recommend for anyone who’s truly committed to self mastery, we also have a wonderful class for both children and Teens!