Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda

Today marks my 1 year anniversary since I began my Jiu Jitsu journey! Over this time the amazing GJJA instructors and fellow students have grown to be an integral part of my life. The learning environment is safe, attention to detail and discipline is evident, and the support from instructors and fellow students is felt. This feeling of belonging has undoubtedly played a major role in reaching this personal milestone.

My daughter started doing Jiu Jitsu over a year ago. Because of the atmosphere, amazing coaches, and welcoming community, she would love nothing more than to do Jiu Jitsu all day every day. Their welcoming, encouraging, and easy to follow instructors make learning something new fun and achievable. Coach Mark is patient, thorough, caring, and just brings so much talent and enthusiasm, time flies by when class is in session. He and Coach Chelsea care about technical training AND safety. As an adult enjoying their classes with my husband, we have learned so much in just a few months. The classes are so practical and useful. I feel more confident and comfortable in my body and just love learning how to care for myself and others better should sketchy physical conflicts ever arise off the mat.

Our kids have been having a great time at this school! The Gracie University curriculum is really well-structured. The coaches are awesome. They teach BJJ techniques safely while keeping it fun and positive. I appreciate the attention to detail and additional training in assertiveness, deescalation and covering when and how to use the techniques to minimize harm. It’s so great to see the students smiling while learning and forming friendships at the same time!

Coach Chelsea is amazing. She educates you and teaches everything step by step. I am a beginner and I was welcomed without judgement. You cannot go wrong with her.

I started using Tatami Zoom-fitness group training classes when the shelter-in-place began. I was hesitant because I was unsure if I would get a good enough workout without in-person interaction or the use of gym equipment. Now, I look forward to the online classes each week. It's a circuit training style and is perfect for a home workout while in a group setting. Coach Chelsea encourages everyone to move at their own pace as everyone's fitness levels vary. I am so glad to have this outlet three times each week. Thank you, Coach Chelsea!

This is my first time walking into this academy and I instantly was impressed with the vibes and the positive feel, i originally was in the area for business, as soon I walked in the owner walked up and greeted me with a worm welcome , I will be bringing my kids here to take some classes without a doubt

Thank you Andrew, we appreciate your 5 star review!-Tatami Family

Great Jiu jitsu & Judo instruction!!! The instructors are very friendly, knowledgeable and meet the students at their skill level. For anyone curious about starting Jiu jitsu - I would say this is the school for you. For a beginner - Jiu jitsu can be discouraging but the Tatami instructors are very careful at pushing the students without breaking them. They make sure you know how to defend yourself before you are thrown into intense situations. The advanced students seem to be learning every class as well - Great People! Great School!