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Art of Entanglement offers Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. The program also includes a dedicated Law Enforcement and First Responders class.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available in the mornings and evenings Monday through Friday, with additional classes on Saturdays and Sundays.
Art of Entanglement is a martial arts academy and training facility with a conditioning room that includes dumbbells, weights, a sauna, and a cold plunge, as well as a lobby area for parents to relax during kids Jiu-Jitsu class. The academy offers a one-week free trial and a family package with increasing discounts for up to four people, with lower prices for larger families. The program offers a free Saturday class for Law Enforcement and First Responders from 6:30–7:30 p.m., and also offers a free class for Law Enforcement and First Responders as a thank-you for their work. Art of Entanglement states that its goal is to continue to grow and help others through Jiu-Jitsu and describes itself as a martial arts academy in Monterey for everyone.
The academy is family-run, with a family-oriented community where students and instructors have created a family bond. The leadership team includes owner and general manager Mary Salazar, adults and kids head coach Chris Moreno, kids coach Gabriel M Salazar, and coach Jordan Williams, who brings elite-level wrestling and MMA experience to the academy. Chris Moreno opened his own martial arts academy in 2024, is a 2024 National Gold medalist, holds an IBJJF Certification, and is a Black Belt. Jordan Williams is a Division I wrestler with professional fight experience in UFC and Bellator and is a Dana White’s Contender Series winner.
The facility is described as a top-tier facility with a conditioning room featuring a sauna and cold plunge. The program includes progress tracking with notes and 1-on-1 training, and it is described as having a competitive energy with constructive criticism and motivation. The community welcomes everyone to join the martial arts academy, including people from nearby areas such as Pacific Grove, Del Rey Oaks, Sand City, and Seaside.
Parent and student reviews on Google describe Art of Entanglement as “the place to be” for both top-level competition training and a positive, empowering environment, and give it “five stars all the way.” Other reviewers mention a welcoming atmosphere, a very nice and clean facility, and call it “10/10.” One parent describes it as “the perfect place for any child of any age” and says their child looks forward to every class and that it has boosted their child’s confidence and wellbeing. Another reviewer says it “truly feels like a family” and encourages others not to miss the opportunity to become part of the Art of Entanglement family.
Last updated July 2, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available in the mornings and evenings Monday through Friday, with additional classes on Saturdays and Sundays.
Art of Entanglement is a martial arts academy and training facility with a conditioning room that includes dumbbells, weights, a sauna, and a cold plunge, as well as a lobby area for parents to relax during kids Jiu-Jitsu class. The academy offers a one-week free trial and a family package with increasing discounts for up to four people, with lower prices for larger families. The program offers a free Saturday class for Law Enforcement and First Responders from 6:30–7:30 p.m., and also offers a free class for Law Enforcement and First Responders as a thank-you for their work. Art of Entanglement states that its goal is to continue to grow and help others through Jiu-Jitsu and describes itself as a martial arts academy in Monterey for everyone.
The academy is family-run, with a family-oriented community where students and instructors have created a family bond. The leadership team includes owner and general manager Mary Salazar, adults and kids head coach Chris Moreno, kids coach Gabriel M Salazar, and coach Jordan Williams, who brings elite-level wrestling and MMA experience to the academy. Chris Moreno opened his own martial arts academy in 2024, is a 2024 National Gold medalist, holds an IBJJF Certification, and is a Black Belt. Jordan Williams is a Division I wrestler with professional fight experience in UFC and Bellator and is a Dana White’s Contender Series winner.
The facility is described as a top-tier facility with a conditioning room featuring a sauna and cold plunge. The program includes progress tracking with notes and 1-on-1 training, and it is described as having a competitive energy with constructive criticism and motivation. The community welcomes everyone to join the martial arts academy, including people from nearby areas such as Pacific Grove, Del Rey Oaks, Sand City, and Seaside.
Parent and student reviews on Google describe Art of Entanglement as “the place to be” for both top-level competition training and a positive, empowering environment, and give it “five stars all the way.” Other reviewers mention a welcoming atmosphere, a very nice and clean facility, and call it “10/10.” One parent describes it as “the perfect place for any child of any age” and says their child looks forward to every class and that it has boosted their child’s confidence and wellbeing. Another reviewer says it “truly feels like a family” and encourages others not to miss the opportunity to become part of the Art of Entanglement family.
Last updated July 2, 2026.
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