San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts

I have been attending for 4 years. I came from a different Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio as many other people have to get a better quality training here. Paulo and the other instructors truly care about the students.

Yesterday was my first day of Jiu-jitsu. I was slightly intimidated that I was going to show up and get ass kicked. However, it was completely the opposite experience. I was kindly greeted and given a tour by Paulo (owner), and was introduced to everyone there. During the class, everyone was helpful, supportive, and encouraging. Even at the end of the class we all shook hands with one another, with a smile. Perfect experience and I look forward to progressing with them.

We signed our entire family up for the "Studio Brazil / Functional Fitness" program in anticipation of the summer beach season. Our trainer (Jesus) has pushed us to a level of fitness that we have never experienced before.We are seeing results in other sports due to the programs focus on functional strength and are really happy with the overall change we are seeing physically.If you don't have the money for a personal trainer and you are looking for something that is similar to crossfit but more affordable and sport specific, I would suggest checking them out.

I started my Bjj career at SDBJJ, 8-10 years ago. I needed to release my frustrations of everyday life as wellas manage my PTSD. I was gaining weight and after watching a UFC fight in TV, I looked at my wife and told her that I used to do judo as a kid! That's when it clicked and looked up Bjj schools near my home(at the time). I found SDBJJ online and drove there, a few days after Christmas. I called Sensei paulo, which he and Sendei Andrew where returning from snowboarding, they met me at the school and the rest is history!SDBJJ, is my Bjj home! I have trained at other schools and none;zero; nada, hold a candle to SDBJJ and its students. They are a family, they train together and hangout together outside of the school.I now own a martial arts school in Santa Maria, Ca-4.5 hours north of SD, paulo will tell you 7-we are affiliated with SDBJJ, and I'm one of Sensei Paulo's black belts! I've worked really hard to mirror my school after SDBJJ! We go down there to train and have always been greeted with open arms.No other school is like SDBJJ; no other school has the same drive as SDBJJ...none! Call them asap, get signed up and start training. If not for you than get your kids, wife, mother, brother, sister, he'll even your grandmother, to train under the best martial arts instructor in SD.-Chris RuizOwner ISMAA/SMMA, BJJ BLACK BELT

SDBJJ is a great school for mixed martial arts. From the opinion of a person new to BJJ, this school has everything needed in order to train. There is a flexible schedule with morning, afternoon, and evening classes to include classes on the weekends. The school has several types of martial arts and fitness classes but the BJJ classes are what attracts the most students. The training area for BJJ is huge with more than enough room to run around and train without having to worry about constantly bumping into other people. I've seen other gyms around San Diego and most of them appear to be much smaller in size. The facility has huge bay doors which open up and allow for air circulation. And every BJJ class always has a wide variety of experience levels which helps whether you have been training for your first time or have been training for years.

SDBJJ is a fantastic opportunity for adults and kids to get fit and learn self defense skills in a positive, family friendly environment. Thanks to Paolo and staff for making SDBJJ a great place to workout and meet friends and neighbors in the San Diego area.

SDBJJ is awesome!!! SDBJJ is a great place to train, the staff is great, friendly and always willing to help you out. Its place for the whole family to come and train. I recently returned to train again at SDBJJ and there is no other place I would rather train at. I am really excited to return to SDBJJ...All the instructors take the time with their students no matter if you are a beginner or advanced.

Jiu Jitsu with Paulo and his team at San Diego Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been a life changing experience for me. I am so happy to have found a positive and inspiring school where I constantly learn and improve my jiu jitsu game as well as my life. I am thankful to be a part of a great group of people who help each other every day, and to practice in such a nice facility with great teachers.

We have two sons in the program and would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to get their kids involved in martial arts. We've had a fantastic experience! The owner Paulo and all the instructors are so wonderful and caring with all the kids.

My son has been training at SDBJJ since he was 4 years old and is now 9. I like the family oriented atmosphere and diverse training that the school offers. The coaches are experienced with training children and demonstrate much patience with them. Thank you SDBJJ!