Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
The Gentle Art of Confidence, Peace & Awareness — a peaceful, non-competitive sanctuary for kids, teens, and adults.
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the art of finding solutions under pressure. It teaches you to remain calm in stressful situations and solve problems using leverage, timing, and technique — instead of relying on brute strength, power, or resistance.
A smaller, weaker person can effectively defend themselves against a much larger, stronger opponent by understanding body mechanics, balance, and positioning. It is not about overpowering an opponent — it's about neutralizing conflict intelligently.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu develops…
Calmness in Chaos
Stay grounded and centered when pressure rises.
Clear Thinking
Think clearly and adapt under real-life pressure.
Confidence
Confidence without aggression — quiet and unshakable.
Control
Control without force, on and off the mats.
The Gentle Art
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the Gentle Art — a healing, non-violent path to strength, awareness, emotional balance, and self-defense. We teach it with harmony, compassion, and the power of Verbal Jiu-Jitsu™, so our students can live safer, calmer, and more confident lives.
Led by Professor SĂ©rgio Silva, a 5th-degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Black Belt in Judo, and former World Champion of Submission Wrestling, our academy embodies the authentic spirit and discipline of the world's most effective martial art.
Professor Silva began training BJJ in 1992 in Curitiba, Brazil, started competing in 1994, and earned victories across Brazil, Canada, and the United States. In 2000 he moved to the Bay Area and began teaching as an assistant instructor at the Gracie Academy in San Francisco.
🗣 Verbal Jiu-Jitsu™
We are one of the few schools in the Bay Area teaching a full Verbal Jiu-Jitsu™ program, designed to help students resolve conflict before it becomes physical. Students learn to defend themselves through emotional intelligence and communication — not force.
De-escalate Tension
Use confident, calm body language and read situations early.
Set Boundaries
Speak clearly and respectfully, and walk away safely.
Handle Bullies
Stay emotionally regulated and handle bullies without aggression.
Sign up for your FREE tryout class today
Discover our web specials and the complete class schedule. All ages and levels are welcome — no experience required. Start your Trial Out program and receive a free uniform.
- World-class instruction from a 5th-degree black belt
- Safe, structured, family-friendly academy
- Located inside Alameda Fitness & Spa — pool, sauna & more
- Free parking & easy access
Call or text: 341-688-6866