UCS - University of Combat Sports, Carlson Gracie Claremont

I gotta tell you what makes this place incredible to train at are the people who go to this gym and Jamar. There's no one who stares down at you, only those who want you to become better every time you step thru those doors. Its a privilege to be around such dedicated individuals. Not your typical salesmen gym where all they care about is profit.

Been trainer for a few months and I have to say it's one of the best places I've ever trained at. I feel since coming here I've improved tenfold. Whether it's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, Muay Thai or MMA, coach Jamar is one of the few instructors that will give his all even his secrets. Even if you're just looking to get in shape it's one of the best fitness regiments you can do to lose weight. The best part is there no egos at the gym, everyone there will help you learn. I recommend it 100%

I really enjoy being a student here. Jomar is an awesome instructor with a great deal of knowledge and experience. He genuinely cares about the progression of the students. I’m learning a ton of valuable fighting skills while getting in great shape. Everybody here is helpful and fun to train with. I recommend this school for anybody with a desire to learn or improve upon their skills.

I love training at UCS with Jamar. I have been to many other places to train, but this has been the best. Jamar is awesome and it shows in the others who train here as well.

This is a great MMA and fitness gym, I just recently started training here and have improved exponentially. There are people from all levels. Those who just started and others who are competing at a world class level. The gym has gi and no gi Brazilian jiu jitsu, boxing and kickboxing classes running multiple times a day every day of the week. What I like the most is the respectful atmosphere and the passion professor jamar has for teaching mma, and making sure everyone learns and improves which is something I had not seen at other gyms I had trained in the past.

Great place to train and great people to train with. Come check it out!
The gym has a lot of classes, morning and night, so it works with anyone's schedule.

Can't say enough good things about UCS. Beautiful facility, amazing coaching and a great clientele. If your looking to get in shape, have fun and take your training to the next level then UCS is the place for you. I can't get enough of it.

For sure the best place to train in the area. Jamar is a great coach who seems to truely care for you to improve. His lessons are well thought out and instructed clearly and coherantly. If ever you dont show up for a while, like i do from time to time, you'll get a motivational or "quit being lazy" text to get you back in the gym. I believe having a great coach is important but it is just as important to have a great team. A great team will help make corrections as needed and push your training while not trying to hurt you, this what youll find at theus gym.Jamars genuine personality and caliber as coach has fostered a great team that will boost your learnings.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, advanced or pro, UCS MMA has the curriculum that suits you. Great instruction, family environment, and clean. You will get in great shape and learn solid, practical, MMA skills.

Great place to train in MMA or SELF DEFENSE !!!

Whether your new or experienced this place will add depth to your current ability. I take the jiu-jitsu classes and my game has progressed immensely. One of the great facets of this gym is not only the instructors but also the students. No chips on anyone's shoulder, everyone spars smooth and in control. Also on any given night there are multiple white belts, blue belts, purple belts, and so on. So no matter what the talent level you posses there are challenges.

So if you want to learn the de la heva, x-guard, rubber guard, butterfly sweeps, or countless choke or body locks try a class, have fun, boost your cardio, and learn a effective self defense...

Bring your kids too!!!!

Great place to train with great people to train with. A problem with many gyms is that it is easy to get lost in the crowd, not here. The instructor Jamar takes a personalized interest in every one of his students and it shows in his instruction. The group here are all good people and fantastic training partners, no has anything to prove here.
Location couldn't be better right off of foothill and mountain,with a ton of parking. Inside is a wide open mat space for training.

I have been training with Professor Jamar and the students at UCS MMA for several years. Jamar has unique style of teaching that makes the beginner feel welcome and the seasoned martial artist feel challenged. I can honestly say that Jamar was the first Jiu Jitsu professor that got to know me personally and take an interest in my progression. He takes the time to get to know each student.
There is definitely a family atmosphere among the folks that train here regularly. I highly recommend our academy to people from all walks of life but especially to professionals in public service and law enforcement.
The new academy is new, clean and a great place to train.

I've been training with Jamar for a lil over 2 years now. I have found that my passion for BJJ was more than I thought it would be. Jamar's teaching style is easy to follow and very technical. he is always willing to help you understand the technique.

I've trained at UCS with Professor Jamar Ocampo for the past 3 years and have grown both as a person and a martial artists. His instruction is extremely thorough and he does well tailoring each technique to your specific body type. The environment is respectful and friendly and you will find lasting bonds rather than your typical fight gym where people are only set to hurt you. This community is truly focused in supporting you not only as a fighter but as an individual focusing on holistic improvement. All are welcome as this gym proves to be an extremely diverse and inclusive environment.

I wish I could give UCS a 10 star rating. Ive been training with Coach Jamar for about 8 years now. UCS is the place be. No egos, everyone pushes each other and everyone helps each other. Great group of students, positive vibes and great coaching. Coach Jamar takes the time to break everything down for you and to answer any questions that may have. This academy is not just a typical fighters gym. You can do everything here, you can train like a professional fighter, train for self defense or just train for fun.

Coach Jamar makes UCS an outstanding place to learn real martial arts. Whether you're a beginner or if you have experience UCS is a great place to train because of the quality instruction and people who train there. Coach Jamar teaches things in a systemized way that makes classes fun, engaging and the techniques really stick with you. There is no ego or fakeness here. Training at UCS will improve your life in many ways beyond physical fitness.

See below for tl;dr

One thing that sets UCS and Jamar apart from other schools is that there is an actual curriculum for what he teaches. For those new to jiu jitsu, it can be very frustrating when you first start because it seems like the instructor is teaching whatever he/she feels like that week or day. With Jamar there is a progression of events. Positions and sequences you learn one week flow into the next and you begin to see the actual underlying principles of the art. This allows beginners to much more easily improve and helps more advanced students begin to develop their own style. The same applies to the striking program which is something I have never seen. I have trained at four other places before and there is a reason why UCS is now my home.

In addition, the gym is a mix of active competitors and those who just love the various aspects of MMA (striking/grappling). New members are not just used as practice dummies and more experienced guys are always taking time to help. There is a solid group of guys (including myself) that have followed Jamar for years and they are partners who you can trust are not out to hurt you to advance themselves. Jamar himself is an excellent teacher who is able to break down seemingly complex techniques, constantly watches out for both the health and progress of his students, and has actually used what he teaches.

Lastly, there are day and evening classes for people with off schedules and the facilities are clean and well maintained.

tl;dr

-actual curriculum so you're not just learning random moves every class
-great training partners who aren't just trying to use you as their practice dummy
-legitimate coaches who teach for more than just sport and offer true mixed martial arts
-clean facility with morning and night classes

Very good place to have fun, get an amazing workout and learning martial arts for all skill levels. This place is full of legit high level instructors teaching MMA, muay thai kickboxing, gi and no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The instructors here are very technical and are constantly providing helpful feedback for self improvement. The daily schedule is jam packed such that each class is offered multiple times a day, every day. So if you miss a class because something came up, you can take the same class the next day. In addition, this gym is kept very clean.

UCS is the place to be. I've trained with Coach Jamar Ocampo for a while now and he most definitely has a gift for teaching. He breaks down the techniques in a way that is relatable and understandable to his students. That ability coupled with the fun and family like culture in the gym makes UCS the premier gym to train martial arts. UCS is a place where moves are learned, skills are honed, and friendships are made all through the bond of training hard and having a good time. It is truly an amazing place to train in every sense, so I highly recommend anyone to come and check it out.