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Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing & Fitness Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Jose, California

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule gloglobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 408-921-1456

Hours

Monday 9–11 am, 5–9 pm
Tuesday 9–11 am, 5–9 pm
Wednesday 9–11 am, 5–9 pm
Thursday 9–11 am, 5–9 pm
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing & Fitness Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 20 mentions

“I've been bringing my son to GloGlo BJJ kickboxing and jiu jitsu classes for the last three years, since he was 4.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“Attended evening gi and no gi class and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of students and professors.”

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🥋 Gi 2 mentions

“Attended evening gi and no gi class and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of students and professors.”

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🏆 Competition Team 4 mentions

“I’ve had the opportunity to compete twice since joining and won gold in both competitions, which is a testament to the quality of training provided.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The community here is incredibly welcoming—everyone, from beginners to advanced belts, is friendly and supportive.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing & Fitness Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 2 mentions

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🦵 Kickboxing

“I've been bringing my son to GloGlo BJJ kickboxing and jiu jitsu classes for the last three years, since he was 4.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 100 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Coach Caden and Coach David have been so great and patient with the kids.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“The environment is incredibly welcoming, with both instructors and students creating a supportive atmosphere for everyone, regardless of skill level.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 24 mentions

“The environment is incredibly welcoming, with both instructors and students creating a supportive atmosphere for everyone, regardless of skill level.”

active competition team 6 mentions

“I’ve had the opportunity to compete twice since joining and won gold in both competitions, which is a testament to the quality of training provided.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“My teenage daughter began training here a year ago, the instructors are great and we have seen her gain confidence, strength & discipline.”

From the reviews

Awesome place to learn BJJ. Very structured learning environment especially when you’re new, they take you off to the side for the first few weeks when you’re completely new instead of just throwing you in with the whole class.

★★★★★ — Dian, Jul 2023

My son has been in the kids BJJ class for almost a year and is really enjoying it. Coach Caden and Coach David have been so great and patient with the kids. Initially, my son was very apprehensive in attending class, but Coach Caden has made the kids BJJ class fun and engaging. Thanks, GloGlo team!

★★★★★ — Julie, Aug 2025

I've been bringing my son to GloGlo BJJ kickboxing and jiu jitsu classes for the last three years, since he was 4. It's been a joy watching my son grow in confidence, discipline, and as a martial artist.

★★★★★ — Yadira, Aug 2024

I’ve been training at GloGlo for a little over a year, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. The environment is incredibly welcoming, with both instructors and students creating a supportive atmosphere for everyone, regardless of skill level.

★★★★★ — Tommy, Aug 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing & Fitness Academy

Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing & Fitness 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing & Fitness 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing & Fitness Academy

95 Phelan Ave #3, San Jose, CA95112

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