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Castroviejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Redwood City, California
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule castroviejobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 650-445-1274
Hours
| Monday | 7:45–9:30 am, 3:45–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:45–10:30 am, 2:45–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:45–9:30 am, 3:45–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8:45–10:30 am, 3:45–8 pm |
| Friday | 7:45–9:30 am, 3:45–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:45 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son, who is autistic, enjoys training here and it has helped him to work on his social skills, increase his self confidence, and develop perseverance.”
“Professor Leandro demonstrates and gives you all his knowledge from all his experiences competing in tournaments and life.”
“If you are looking to be apart of a community and learn Jiu-Jitsu and self Defense then you found the right place.”
Other martial arts here
“Professor Leandro brings an amazing experience from Judo in the Olympics to life situations.”
What members say
“Amazing instructors for our 4 and 6 yr olds, instant results in their discipline and confidence after only a few classes.”
“The academy is clean, the instructors are patient and knowledgeable, and the members are all welcoming and friendly.”
“He and his coaching staff bring an exceptional level of expertise and genuine care, treating every student like family.”
“The training is fantastic, with a good balance of detailed instruction, patience, and authenticity.”
“Professor Leandro demonstrates and gives you all his knowledge from all his experiences competing in tournaments and life.”
“The academy is clean, the instructors are patient and knowledgeable, and the members are all welcoming and friendly.”
From the reviews
Great place to take your kids or yourself too learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. There is Always a BLACK BELT instructing the class.
If you’re searching for world-class BJJ instruction led by highly accomplished black belts, look no further, Castroviejo BJJ is truly the best. We feel incredibly fortunate to have our children under Professor Leandro’s guidance.
I have been training at the academy since Aug 2021. Professor Leandro has created an amazing community and everyone is there for each other. Professor Leandro demonstrates and gives you all his knowledge from all his experiences competing in tournaments and life.
Best gym ever! 1. Professor Leandro and coaches are incredibly skilled, practical, and friendly. We even have a visiting professor who’s an Olympic bronze medalist—how awesome is that? 2. The gym is spacious, with enough room for 10-15 sparrings happening at once. 3.
New to BJJ? Start at Castroviejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Castroviejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Castroviejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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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