2026-04-28T22:56:10.712Z

2026-01-07T01:42:33.712Z

Great communication. Age appropriate instruction. Know when to burn kids energy and how to reel them back into the lesson.

2025-11-28T04:07:25.191Z

My grandson joined 2 years ago and loves going! He’s learned so much. Carl and Nick are great with him! Highly recommend!!

2025-11-26T11:58:15.245Z

Last year while visiting your beautiful city , I forgot that my ptsd from combat also goes on vacation with me. I began experiencing severe symptoms and felt lost and isolated on vacations which is bad for veterans and the general public when I get that way. The tribe was there Carl St. George reached out as soon as I dropped him a message. One of the most caring and encouraging people I have met , his partner in the academy Nicholas Bowen was also a huge support and they are both close friends of mine and are both awesome people. This school has a special place in my heart and I hope they know that ! I would do anything for these people students and instructors especially if they found themselves stranded in my city I would not hesitate to help.

2025-11-26T08:33:10.764Z

2025-11-26T07:15:50.913Z

I have never felt more welcomed in any kind of gym. Tribe is so much more than a place to train, it is a community that welcomes everyone from all experience levels. The owner and coaches are mentors as well as great role models for the people around them. I was looking for a safe place to push myself mentally and physically and found a home at Tribe. Keep up the great work!If you are even remotely curious or think it sounds cool but don’t feel like you are in any kind of shape to train/learn, stop by, you won’t regret it. I am a disabled vet who thought that any kind of atheletic training was out of my grasp. Tribe has shown me that jiujitsu affords accommodations for all types of body sizes, shapes, ages etc.

2025-11-26T01:19:43.749Z

This is where I started my BJJ Journey. I have nothing but the most respect for everyone there. Extremely friendly, patient, and great role models. I have learned things there that I was able to implement in competitions almost immediately.The coaching is super easy to digest. If I were to start over again and pick a gym to start training at, it would be this one.

2025-11-25T21:31:52.196Z

Where should I start? The coaches are super friendly. I started feb 2025 with striking and was so out of shape I couldn't even go up a flight of stairs. Nick and Daniel push me the right way ! The people in the classes are friendly and patient! This is the only subscription I really use! Can recommend tribe to anyone!

2025-11-25T19:59:54.679Z

Coaches and atmosphere are super friendly and fun!

2025-11-25T17:57:36.609Z

2025-11-25T15:05:01.599Z

This place is amazing. The coaches got my kiddos excitement back for Jiu Jitsu after a bit of a break. The training is top notch as are the people and the atmosphere.

2025-11-25T14:23:58.495Z

Family friendly and supportive coaching. Tribe creates a fantastic learning environment for all ages.

2025-11-25T13:19:56.135Z

We can’t say enough great things about this Tribe. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the positive energy and welcoming vibe. The owners and coaches, most especially Professor Carl and coach Nick are not only highly skilled, but they are super friendly and treats everybody like they are part of a family. Me and Gary are all about the vibe, a true family jiujitsu vibe. Everyone encourages one another, and it genuinely feels like a supportive community rather than just a place to train. Kids, teens, and adults all find a place here to grow, learn, and build confidence.Unfortunately, our time in AK came to an due to the military, but we really enjoyed our time training at Tribe. I know for a fact that we will always have a BJJ family to come back to if we ever visit or come back to Fairbanks. So, if you’re looking for a martial arts school with great instruction, amazing people, and an environment that feels like family, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!

2025-11-25T13:15:05.808Z

Tribe is beyond wonderful! My son is autistic and has a constant battle with confidence. We started Tribe just to see if this was something that would work for him and because of the coaches working closely with him and going out of their way to assure his confidence was not affected in anyway, my son started breaking out of his shell and knew it was a safe place to be himself. Here your kids will grow physically strong, understand respect for not just themselves but for others, and learn how to truly defend themselves. These coaches are so amazing and make the entire experience fun and worth it!! Your kiddo will truly thrive here at Tribe and build true meaningful relationships.

2025-11-25T09:39:35.422Z

Tribe was exactly what we needed when we uprooted our family from Texas to Fairbanks. We had no family in the area but we were determined to keep our life as together. Each coach had been so impactful to my son, the manager/head coach was so professional. He was so patient and kind with my son. They are always so intentional with how the kids are treated and taught.We only changed building because we moved to Wasilla. I wish they were closer. The owner and his wife are such genuinely kind people too. All of th have such big hearts.

2025-11-25T09:21:30.414Z

Great community and great atmosphere. I’ve been meaning to go back because the owner left a very positive impression on me from my first time. Can’t say enough positive things about this place!

2025-11-25T07:52:18.387Z

A respectable family oriented organization for all ages to learn self-defense, discipline, and grow. The professor and coaches are top notch and foster a learning environment with the utmost care. 10/10 recommend and Love this academy.

2025-11-25T07:37:22.631Z

My 5 year old daughter has attended tribe for about a year and it has been such a great experience. The atmosphere is always so welcoming and relaxed that you feel right at home. The welcoming atmosphere doesn’t take away from the discipline they teach and attention they give to your progress. It’s a perfect balance. My daughter fiddles and moves around a lot but they are patient and work with the kids so they can retain what they are teaching them. My daughter at 5 held her own during an in house competition against 3 boys her size and kept a smile on her face the whole time. That speaks volumes to the teaching of tribe and I am so happy that we’ve had the opportunity to train there. If you’re on the fence about where to go, tribe is it.

2025-07-18T15:21:01.026Z

I was able to drop in to Tribe a few times while on assignment near Fairbanks. The owner responded right away when I called to get info and ask about drop ins. Mats were clean with plenty of open space. Places to sit for observers and even a corner with toys for the little kids. Cleanliness was emphasized with a foot wash station before stepping on the mats.I went for both the no gi beginners class and adult no gi class. Both sessions were great. The beginners class was very appropriate to someone with no experience at all and wants to come in on day 1 and not feel overwhelmed. As a blue belt, I also felt challenged because anytime you visit a new place and see new styles, you can pick something up. Coach Nik did a great job showing the little details that really matter as you advance. It happened to be the last class of the day, and with quite a few true beginners in the class, coaches used the entire session for teaching and drilling. Mats stayed open after class for anyone that wanted to roll without feeling pressured to participate, but still get some good rounds in for folks that wanted it. I couldn’t have asked for a better training night. Both coaches there started out with a nice flow roll with some give and take. Nothing crazy as far as snatching submissions or worries about injuries. There’s enough medals lining the walls though to show that these guys know what they’re doing though.The adult no gi class was much smaller. Techniques shown were appropriately more difficult. There was another class taught after this class, so techniques and drilling were kept to about 30 minutes, with time left to roll with the coach and other participants during the hour allotted. We had a good 3 five minute rounds starting from standing. What out for coaches top side control pressure.Very friendly to first responders. Wouldn’t hesitate to make this place home if I lived here.

2025-06-04T22:01:48.620Z

Outstanding Jiu Jitsu Academy. Everyone was I rolled with were super nice and very skilled. I have traveled all over the US visiting different Jiu Jitsu gym and hands down this was one of the best. The Professor was very knowledgeable and a excellent teacher. All the students were very friendly and hard working. Can't wait to come back and train.

2025-03-19T17:43:56.242Z

2024-11-10T02:06:51.648Z

Amazing people! That Creed kid is too good at jiu-jitsu.

2024-10-01T18:50:16.986Z

I really love training here. All the coaches are very knowledgeable and helpful. My children are in the kids class and have grown and learned so much in this past year.But I think what makes this place stand out from other gyms is how welcoming they are, you really do feel like you’re apart of a big family. So whether you are someone who has been training for years, or someone who has never done it before, I highly recommend coming to Tribe!

2024-10-01T06:11:32.420Z

I've been training at Tribe BJJ for just over 2 years. Professor Carl is a wealth of knowledge and genuinely one of the most beautiful individuals you will ever meet. He deeply cares about the experiences of his students. Tribe is a family atmosphere because of the family that runs it. Coach Nik went from a complete stranger to a trusted friend and mentor on the mats. Tribe will keep egos in check but never at the expense of safety. This is not the kill chamber gyms that take liberties with inexperienced people. This is a place that helps you achieve your goals (be it fitness, self defense, discipline, community, or to be one of the next great fighters in MMA). All levels are welcome and all levels have something to offer or gain. Tribe is partnered with We Defy to help disabled veterans gain resilience through the art of Jui Jitsu. It's become my home away from home.

2024-10-01T04:44:51.921Z

One of the most wonderful martial arts schools I've ever been to. All of the instructors are great and the atmosphere is very welcoming and family friendly.

2024-09-27T03:40:05.196Z

Visiting from out of town. The team here was so helpful to keep my son on the mat during our vacation. I would recommend the evening classes. Enough levels in the class makeup to keep anyone active and improving their skills. Great trainers.

2024-09-18T00:58:32.246Z

The coaches here are spectacular. They are helping my son learn to take care of himself, but are incredibly understanding and patient. They're also sociable and want to make sure you know they have your child's best interests in mind when helping educate.

2024-09-17T06:51:33.693Z

I will definitely say if you truly want a work out with Tribe BJJ..then go and rest their program out. I did my first free class of BJJ last year in December 2023 and I had fun, Coach Carl was excellent, his aura was immaculate. I don't remember the moves he showed back in December but I did receive a great workout and they are supportive and want to see the students succeed. Today, September 16th, 2024 I invited my coworker to come with me, we both did the free class of boxing with Coach Nick and I have got to tell you, it was an intense workout for me personally, for myself, I was feeling great after class and Coach Nick said I done great, but in my opinion, being out of shape, it really kicked my behind. Overall, I love going to Tribe BJJ cause they offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing, I sure did feel the workout afterwards and still feeling it writing this post. Coach Nick and Coach Carl, keep up the great work teaching future generations the skills of self defense and BJJ and Kickboxing.

2024-09-03T17:51:05.503Z

The coaching team here is so friendly, knowledgeable and patient. They are wonderful with children. There is a range of classes for different skills levels available so it’s not so intimidating as a beginner but room to advance as one improves.

2024-07-20T17:03:23.728Z

Very good place with plenty of classes and great instructors.