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Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Francisco, 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
- Membership memberships run around $40/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule colhadobrazilianjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 415-564-0777
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The gym offers structured children's classes that provide a fun and safe environment for kids to build confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills.”
“As a woman I found it intimidating at first to try out BJJ, but fortunately there is a wonderful community of women at this gym.”
“My teenage son joined starting his freshman year in high school, he’s now senior and enjoys every class he attended.”
“There are morning and evening classes, Gi and No-Gi training, and even a yoga class tailored specifically for Jiu Jitsu practitioners.”
“There are morning and evening classes, Gi and No-Gi training, and even a yoga class tailored specifically for Jiu Jitsu practitioners.”
“Colhado Jiu-Jitsu is hands down one of the best places to train, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“I've been doing private lessons with Matheus for several years.”
“The gym offers structured children's classes that provide a fun and safe environment for kids to build confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, and I love how the team focuses on both technique and building a strong community.”
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What members say
“Led by Professor Matheus Colhado, a highly skilled black belt, this academy provides world-class instruction with a focus on both technique and strategy.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, and I love how the team focuses on both technique and building a strong community.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, and I love how the team focuses on both technique and building a strong community.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, and I love how the team focuses on both technique and building a strong community.”
“Colhado Jiu-Jitsu is hands down one of the best places to train, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced competitor.”
“As a woman I found it intimidating at first to try out BJJ, but fortunately there is a wonderful community of women at this gym.”
From the reviews
I started training BJJ under Coach Matheus back in 2017. From the very beginning I was greeted with a warm welcome not just from Matheus, but all the other long standing black belts and training partners.
My kids were training here while I was training elsewhere. After feeling the vibe at Colhado, I happily switched gyms myself and now I train here as much as I can.
My teenage son joined starting his freshman year in high school, he’s now senior and enjoys every class he attended. Colhado jiu-jitsu gives him self confidence, self control and discipline he did not fully have before.
Colhado Jiu-Jitsu is hands down one of the best places to train, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced competitor. Led by Professor Matheus Colhado, a highly skilled black belt, this academy provides world-class instruction with a focus on both technique and strategy.
New to BJJ? Start at Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Colhado 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 Colhado 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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