Universal Jiu Jitsu

Fantastic experience: The owner, Mel, has created an ego free and fun learning environment. He has done so by surrounding himself with instructors who care about you learning the fundamentals in a safe setting. Mel, Ray, Johnny, and Sasha are a few of the instructors to talk to if you decide to swing by. As it was told to me when I started, they "can't offer you a destination, they can only offer you a journey." I will continue my journey with the guys and gals from Universal. I have made several life long friends here and am always looking forward to my time on the mat.

Fantastic experience: Universal Jiu Jitsu is a great school. The staff is incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. It's a great place to learn a sport for WHATEVER your purpose (fitness, sport, MMA, etc.). The owner, Mel Locke is a class act who will make you a better fighter and person just by showing up. I left another school and came to Universal after checking out a number of BJJ schools. I couldn't be happier and don't ever plan on leaving. Come check it out. You'll find great instruction and a lot of great people who leave their ego's at the door.

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to learn & watch jujitsu. Very family friendly. U do get some one on one attention time with the instructors.

Fantastic experience: Wow! Totally surpassed my expectations and quality. Great studio, great instruction and instructors. Really happy!

Fantastic experience: Professor Locke is a great guy and even better instructor. I trained here for a few years back in my high school days and hope to come back and train soon. I loved the welcoming atmosphere at Universal, the friendly and respectful instructors when I was there. Soon my kids will be old enough to train self defense and jiu jitsu and I will definitely be bringing them here. -Scott Le

Fantastic experience: Always a joy when you get back on the mats after a long absence. Universal is an amazing place, Coach Mel has created an environment where people can grow, relationships can thrive, and everyone gets better at Jiu Jitsu.

Fantastic experience: My son has been going here for a couple of months and loves it! Coach Mel and his team are wonderful. Everyone is professional, respectful and having a great time. We are big fans.

Fantastic experience: Love the facility. Coach Mel & his family members are wonderful instructors. They teach you everything you need to know and equip you with everything you need. If you are looking into getting into a sport or if you need have your kids to get into a sport this is a great place. I will continue to take my daughter here for many more lessons.

Fantastic experience: The gym always smells clean and everyone is friendly and supportive and help each student better themselves and their capabilities.q

Fantastic experience: This place is next level awesome!! A great atmosphere, and a great sense of family, the training and techniques are top notch.

Fantastic experience: I’m a husband, a father, an entrepreneur, and in desperate need to change things up due to the daily stress I deal with. I’ve always been fascinated with jiu jitsu, but never took the plunge to learn & train. I’m proud to provide a 5 star review of Universal MMA. Coach Mel Locke is a fantastic coach and black belt jiu jitsu practitioner through Gracie Academy. He’s extremely knowledgeable and made a novice like myself feel welcomed. I highly recommend Universal MMA to anyone that is looking to change things up, release stress, learn new skills, learn self defense, and perhaps get addicted to the art of jiu jitsu!

Fantastic experience: Great low-key gym. Mel is awesome and works hard to provide a good atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Best martial arts in Clark County.

Fantastic experience: I visit this gym when I'm home from college on vacations. Mel is always very welcoming. He's good trainer and fun to roll with. The facilities are spacious and clean. There are a lot of skilled people to roll with. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: A great place for kids and adults looking for MMA and Jiu Jitsu.

Fantastic experience: I have been going there for four years now. The team at Universal is great. They offer many classes covering many topics, however focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It's a great environment for the entire family to learn the art of BJJ.

Fantastic experience: My 8-year old has been attending Universal for about a year. I really appreciate Mel's philosophy on earning new belts. The number of months it took my son to go from a white to 50/50 belt in jujitsu helped teach him patience and perseverance - both qualities that are developing in young boys. Mel has a very patient and understanding demeanor with the kids, and they respect him and want to please him. All the instructors at Universal are great. It may a bit of a drive for those of us in Vancouver, Battle Ground, Hokinson, or Ridgefield, but it's well worth it for a great martial arts experience.