Jiu Jitsu Dojos in Santa Cruz

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Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-jitsu - Santa Cruz


Santa Cruz, CA - 95065 | (831) 476-7650

Details: Teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is very important here at Claudio Fança BJJ in Santa Cruz, San Jose, & Watsonville. Our instructors are here to guide, instruct, and motivate our members to be the best they can be and impact the local community in a positive way. We are here to help parents raise their children to be confident leaders, boost their self-esteem, feel healthy, and get in great physical shape. Our community-based method of instruction integrates beginners into ongoing classes with advanced students. Newcomers learn not only from the class instructors but also from more experienced students, providing a wider pool of knowledge, wisdom, and technique. Advanced students, in turn, gain insight by helping beginners to progress. All classes are taught by qualified instructors. We choose our instructors based on teaching ability, technical knowledge, personal integrity, patience, and dedication to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Students also improve their quality of life through developing their focus, discipline, skill, self-confidence and physical fitness. Jiu Jitsu can provide families with a lifetime of shared memories, personal growth, and common interest.

Gracie Jiu-jitsu Santa Cruz


Santa Cruz, CA - 95062 | (831) 633-7141

Details: At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz, we believe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for EVERYONE, regardless of age, gender, athleticism, or ability. We are proud to say we are continuing the legacy of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie who believed jiu-jitsu should empower the weak to be able to defend against the strong. This is why we offer structured martial arts curriculums specific to the self-defense needs for any demographic or skill level, with programs created for beginner adults, women, and children. We take pride in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming learning environment for all students and family members in Santa Cruz. We are passionate about what we do because, simply put, we believe confident humans make kinder humans.

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