We're a family oriented gym and pride ourselves on our world class instructors and programs. Marco, a 6th degree Black belt who is still active in competition, will help you reach your goals, no matter how big or small. Whether you're looking to improve your Jiu Jitsu game, hone your competition skills, learn self defense, improve your fitness or just see what BJJ is all about, we'd love to welcome you to our Academy.
For adults, we offer high level training for Black and Brown Belts, Advanced classes for Adult colored belts, Adult Beginner classes, Women's classes and Self-Defense classes. Marco's engaging teaching style, paired with his unmatched technical knowledge make every class appealing to practitioners of all levels: White Belt to Black Belt.
For adults, we offer high level training for Black and Brown Belts, Advanced classes for Adult colored belts, Adult Beginner classes, Women's classes and Self-Defense classes. Marco's engaging teaching style, paired with his unmatched technical knowledge make every class appealing to practitioners of all levels: White Belt to Black Belt.
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60 minute class led by Marco. This class consists of a 15 warmup and stretching suitable for all fitness levels followed by technique. 60 Minute class led by a Black or Brown belt. This class consists of a 15 minute warmup and stretching suitable for all fitness levels followed by technique. This class focuses on the basics of BJJ and will give you a great foundation before blue belt.
Marco, a 6th degree black belt, is the most experienced instructor in the Bay Area who is still active in competition and his academy. Come see why people love our academy and instructors. Marco began training Jiu Jitsu at 17 years old in his hometown of Teresopolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil under Pitbull headmaster Adilson Bitta Lima.
I don't write a lot of reviews but I would be remiss in recommending this club, my second home. I have been training BJJ with Marco for over 12 years. I have never trained anywhere else except when traveling and do a drop in at a local gym. I say this because I cannot give you a comparative review of how this gym stands against others.
Our BJJ Camp is for kids ages 7-13. Campers will have a blast learning and practicing jiu jitsu, in addition to other fun activities such as judo, wrestling, agility, nutritional education, twice-weekly Nerf gun battles, chess and more! This camp is great for beginners looking to learn fundamental techniques, as well as experienced practitioners looking to sharpen their competition skills.
Reviews (9)
Stephen Aghaulor
Jun 16, 2021
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Marco and his wife Christina have put in a lot of work to make this bjj gym feel welcoming and open. I've rolled at several gyms and I've never quite felt as comfortable as I do here. Everyone is relaxed and willing to help. Marco and his instructors are amazing teachers.
The building is quite large with a massive first floor covered in mats as well as another large room covered in mats on the second level. The mats are sanitized after every class. The first floor features bleacher style seating for friends and family to watch. There is a TV and webcam for remote learning over Zoom.
The building is quite large with a massive first floor covered in mats as well as another large room covered in mats on the second level. The mats are sanitized after every class. The first floor features bleacher style seating for friends and family to watch. There is a TV and webcam for remote learning over Zoom.
Ryan M.
May 28, 2021
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Will Yen
Jan 12, 2021
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I don't write a lot of reviews but I would be remiss in recommending this club, my second home. I have been training BJJ with Marco for over 12 years. I have never trained anywhere else except when traveling and do a drop in at a local gym. I say this because I cannot give you a comparative review of how this gym stands against others. But I can relate the following:
1. Excellent Instruction. From beginner to advanced, from white to black, whether you are starting out or need a new club at which to train, Marco has cultivated a customized curriculum for all of us. He understands that not all of
1. Excellent Instruction. From beginner to advanced, from white to black, whether you are starting out or need a new club at which to train, Marco has cultivated a customized curriculum for all of us. He understands that not all of
C. Yeh
Dec 04, 2020
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Finding a martial arts gym that's respectful towards a female athlete can be difficult. At MN bjj, I don't need to deal with that bs. Everyone at the gym is respectful and the instructors and owner puts emphasis on that. Community is one of a kind. Instruction and technique is great. No one is trying to injure anyone here. Gym is super clean and they've taken extra precautions during covid to keep everyone safe. I truely found a gem!
Jay West
Nov 04, 2020
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I've been training with Marco since 2006... started as a white belt and am now a brown belt. It's testimony enough that I live 20+ miles from the gym and yet have never seriously considered training anywhere else. The atmosphere is truly great - everyone is there to support each other and help people learn. There's a cross section of people training for competition, for self defense, or just for exercise, but they all work together as a team that's like a family. Marco personally teaches many of the classes, and is always coaching and available to answer questions. It's rare in the BJJ world to
Greg Choy
Jul 27, 2020
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My son and I trained with professor Marco and the team for 5 years and we moved from the area but loved our training with Marco and the team. Great instruction from Marco who is a 6th degree blk belt and his students. Great gym for family or individuals looking to compete or just learn self defense. If you are in the peninsula this is the place to train.
Thomas Kim
Jul 21, 2020
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Wayne Chia
Jun 24, 2020
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Steve Shmaryahu Joo
Oct 07, 2018
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