Professor Andre has created an exceptional academy with a welcoming and safe environment, especially for women and kids. It can be daunting to start martial arts as a woman, but Andre's Women's Self Defense based classes are a great place to start. I started training 2 years ago and could not be happier with my experience at this gym! All instructors are knowledgeable, jiu jitsu nerds who place an emphasis on the fundamentals and good technique.