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Alameda Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alameda, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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- Website & schedule alamedajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (341) 688-6866
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is not just a bjj school, but offers yoga, cardio class, self defense, kids classes and classes for kids with special needs.”
“As an international and high-level competitor, I always seek out top-quality training combined with a welcoming and friendly environment—and this gym offers exactly that.”
“On top of all of that his self defense classes are WORLD class 5 stars(something a lot of gyms dont work on it anymore) and the greatest master in verbal jiu jitsu i ever met.”
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What members say
“Professor Sergio is the best because he is a genuinely kind person and obviously the highest caliber jiu jitsu fighter with an extensive pedigree.”
“As an international and high-level competitor, I always seek out top-quality training combined with a welcoming and friendly environment—and this gym offers exactly that.”
“His attention to detail, deep knowledge, and ability to explain techniques in a clear and simple way make every session incredibly effective.”
“Wanted to try to learn this art form and hopefully one day be able to teach my kids who are doing other sports. I just love it.”
“As an international and high-level competitor, I always seek out top-quality training combined with a welcoming and friendly environment—and this gym offers exactly that.”
“Professor Silva have a perfect curriculum that not only teach you the martial art but also the discipline and respect that you need to be in a class.”
From the reviews
I visited three different academies in the area before deciding to attend Team Silva. I chose to train here because of the team atmosphere and the individualized attention given by the instructor(s), and because the higher belts are friendly and willing to help a lowly white belt like myself.
Sergio Silva who owns the academy is a black belt world champion. How awesome is that. He's a very knowledgeable, chill, cool, fun, and nice. I went to check out a few academies before I came to his, and after a day I knew this was the academy I wanted to train at.
We have been training, my 3 children and myself, for 4 years now. Its a great community and fun place to be. The new location has so much more to offer yoga classes, kids classes, toddlers classes and more. Sergio is a great teacher and great fighter champion!
I took my son (4 years) to Sergio's toddler class, and he just loved it. Sergio has two kids of his own and you can see that he really is into teaching and genuinely likes kids. I am looking forward signing my son up again this fall.
Your first BJJ class at Alameda Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense Academy
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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