Peninsula Self Defense is the only official Jean Jaques Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy affiliate school in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in a 5400 square foot facility in the heart of the Silicon Valley. We also offer Combat Fitness, a program designed for adults to get an amazing, fun and effective workout.
The program is based on the techniques and movements of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu to give the student an overall body workout. Combat Fitness classes are held 5 days a week.
The program is based on the techniques and movements of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu to give the student an overall body workout. Combat Fitness classes are held 5 days a week.
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Peninsula Self Defense is the only official Jean Jaques Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy affiliate school in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in a 5400 square foot facility in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Peninsula Self Defense also offers classes in Jeet Kune Do, Kali and STX Kickboxing.
No gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes are taught without the gi. Classes have an emphasis on wrestling and controlling your opponent without the use of the gi. The class covers the modifications that must be made in order for a standard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu strategy to translate effectively against an opponent without a gi.
The Kali / Escrima classes at PSD are highly sophisticated and comprehensive martial art from the Philippines is weapon based, but ultimately an empty hand system. We teach Lacosta-Inosanto Kali and Lameco Astig Combatives. The Filipino martial arts taught at PSD is steeped in the weaponry skills of single stick, double stick, stick & dagger, double dagger, Panantukan (Filipino boxing), Sikaran (Filipino kicking methods), Kuntao & Silat.
The Jeet Kune Do classes at PSD are devoted entirely to teaching and preserving the arts & philosophies of the late Bruce Lee. Students are able to enhance their natural attributes, such as coordination, timing, speed, endurance, strength and agility, using the innovative teaching and training methods developed by Bruce Lee.
Our Little Samurai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is designed for kids ages 3 to 5. Our classes focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals with an emphasis on "fun". This program is designed to give your child a balanced and effective approach to developing self defense techniques and confidence through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu based martial arts training.
Reviews (10)
Jenn Bolich
Jul 01, 2021
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I am a super newbie to martial arts and really feel I found the best martial arts gym in the Bay Area. I initially wanted my son to do the classes and after watching the coaches and seeing their style, their enthusiasm, their love of the sport, and how patient they are, I had to join the adult class! First the kids classes are hands-down the best I’ve ever seen and then when I started doing the adult class I really was welcomed and never felt intimidated. 💕
Donald Via
Jun 30, 2021
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The PSD is fantastic environment for learning with an excellent group of instructors whether you're looking to train hard and improve your skill set for a competition, for practical use like law enforcement, or even if you're an older weekend warrior like myself just trying to lose a few pounds and move at your own pace.
The school offers an excellent blend stand-up, as well as ground/grappling programs affiliated with legends Jean Jaques Machado, Eric Paulson, Dan Inosanto:
- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
- Combat Submission Wrestling
- Kickboxing
- Kali/Escrima
- Jeet Kun Do
Professor Eric Acha
The school offers an excellent blend stand-up, as well as ground/grappling programs affiliated with legends Jean Jaques Machado, Eric Paulson, Dan Inosanto:
- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
- Combat Submission Wrestling
- Kickboxing
- Kali/Escrima
- Jeet Kun Do
Professor Eric Acha
Jaeson Cusing
Jun 22, 2021
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Positive:Â Professionalism
Eric is a great instructor. Very humble and loves to teach. He will always respond when you have questions. Our whole family trains here and we haven’t had a disappointment yet. I have recommended this school to most of my colleagues and friends. Family atmosphere for both kids and adult classes.
Eric is a great instructor. Very humble and loves to teach. He will always respond when you have questions. Our whole family trains here and we haven’t had a disappointment yet. I have recommended this school to most of my colleagues and friends. Family atmosphere for both kids and adult classes.
Keyan Navid
Jul 20, 2019
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I started training at PSD in January 2019. Having trained at multiple academies, both in the states and overseas, I can say with confidence that the staff, facilities, instruction, and overall vibe of the gym are top notch.
Whether you're training jiujtisiu for health, fun, or to collect gold medals, you'll find a solid jiujitsiu curriculum for hobbyists and competitors alike here.
10/10 would highly recommend that anyone looking for a gym stop by and get some rolls in.
Whether you're training jiujtisiu for health, fun, or to collect gold medals, you'll find a solid jiujitsiu curriculum for hobbyists and competitors alike here.
10/10 would highly recommend that anyone looking for a gym stop by and get some rolls in.
Gabe Zawalski
Sep 24, 2018
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This is an amazingly warm and welcoming place to train. It's a real community and you feel welcomed from the first moment you walk in the door.
I train in Jiu-Jitsu here and want to be at the gym for every session just because of the family atmosphere and strong community culture.
The instructors show care and compassion for each person and really I cannot express enough the heart that is in everyone here, including fellow gym members.
I train in Jiu-Jitsu here and want to be at the gym for every session just because of the family atmosphere and strong community culture.
The instructors show care and compassion for each person and really I cannot express enough the heart that is in everyone here, including fellow gym members.
Uriel Chavez
Aug 25, 2018
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We take our son here for more than just the great jujitsu training by the talented and technical instructors. Almost as important as the training is his newfound ability to take on difficult situations and get back up, over and over, from what some see as failure, and what he now sees as something he learned. He gets to train against other kids who are more experienced and demonstrate that in a respectful manner, and he has an opportunity to to do the same with newer students. Very few places around that balance teaching humility, building self confidence, and helping us in making him a better
Sal L.
Oct 30, 2017
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Narvaez
Jan 20, 2016
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Peninsula Self Defense training academy has far surpassed my expectations as a positive and fun activity for my daughter. She just turned 6 and has been going there for close to a year and absolutely loves it. We go 4 days a week and she never says she doesn't want to go. Her progress is amazing, the kids learn very fast because of the premium instruction given by Eric and his staff (Rony, Yolanda, Aracely and Vianney). My husband also joined the adult class which takes place after the kids class. It sparked his interest very quickly after my daughter joined. Jiu Jitsu quickly became his new passion
Ken Doll
Jul 23, 2015
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Peninsula Self Defense is an excellent school for BJJ. Eric the instructor is one of the most gifted teachers I have ever had the pleasure of taking a class with, he's very detail oriented, has superb technique and is genuinely passionate about helping people get better at BJJ every time you step on the mat. The school has a great family feel to it, kids, dads, mums all come and train together. The school has the largest mat space on the Peninsula, loads of parking, big changing rooms, very conveniently located. Check out the great schedule and go try it out, you will not regret it.
Carlos Cano
Jun 22, 2015
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I have trained here for the past couple of years PSD is great. Also, both of my daughters also train Brazilian Jujitsu. Eric Acha is so knowledgeable and technical in Brazilian Jujitsu and a great role model not just on kids but also on adults as well. It's a great place to train, great environment, everyone treats you like family. When you walk in the building, you will feel welcome and you will walk out with an smile on your face. I would recommend PSD any time.
