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Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Watsonville
4.6 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Watsonville, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule claudiofrancabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (831) 288-0722
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10:30 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10:30 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“One of my sons started first, loved it so much (and got so good at rolling up his siblings) that now two of his other siblings take too.”
“They even come to the tournaments and coach them there.”
Other martial arts here
“Plus they offer Kickboxing; with classes for all ages.”
What members say
“Brad is an amazing coach and makes for a very welcoming atmosphere.”
“Brad is an amazing coach and makes for a very welcoming atmosphere.”
“The Professors that teach here are down to earth, love the kids, and have a great attitude.”
“One of my sons started first, loved it so much (and got so good at rolling up his siblings) that now two of his other siblings take too.”
From the reviews
Romero, thank you for getting my son involved. He was really timid, until Bennie put on the GI, and got on the mat. We signed up immediately! If you’re a parent, bring the little one down. The Professors that teach here are down to earth, love the kids, and have a great attitude.
Our whole family loves this place. One of my sons started first, loved it so much (and got so good at rolling up his siblings) that now two of his other siblings take too. The coaches are great and really show up for your kids. They even come to the tournaments and coach them there.
Amazing gym, great training and awesome people. We did a drop in and got a warm welcome. Everyone was very down to earth and all the training partners were super nice and helpful. Great instruction, very technical, and class was well organized. Totally coming back. oss🤙🏽
An awesome Jiu-Jitsu academy with great energy, high level technique and effective instruction. This was Jer Jr's school and with his banner above the instructor room, he still watches over the school every day.
New to BJJ? Start at Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Watsonville
Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Watsonville 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 Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Watsonville
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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