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Mineiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Alamo
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alamo, California
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mineirobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 858-7526
Hours
| Monday | 11:15 AM–1:15 PM, 4:45–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:45–7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:15 AM–1:15 PM, 4:45–7:45 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45–7:45 PM |
| Friday | 4:45–7:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are a lot of girls in the class, which has been perfect for my daughters to make friends and build confidence while learning real self-defense skills.”
“Their years of experience have created a great training environment for beginners, kids, and competitors of all ages.”
“There are a lot of girls in the class, which has been perfect for my daughters to make friends and build confidence while learning real self-defense skills.”
“Very welcoming with knowledgeable instructors who make training accessible to people from all levels of experience or backgrounds!”
What members say
“Very welcoming with knowledgeable instructors who make training accessible to people from all levels of experience or backgrounds!”
“This attitude is passed onto their students, and as a result the gym culture is both welcoming and challenging in the best possible way.”
“Very welcoming with knowledgeable instructors who make training accessible to people from all levels of experience or backgrounds!”
“I can already tell at home he’s beginning to understand the technique and is working more on his toes and legs, which are areas his PT said would benefit greatly from martial arts.”
“There are a lot of girls in the class, which has been perfect for my daughters to make friends and build confidence while learning real self-defense skills.”
“Their years of experience have created a great training environment for beginners, kids, and competitors of all ages.”
From the reviews
Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction in the Bay Area! I’ve been training BJJ with Prof Mineiro and Prof Liz for a couple years now, before that I was at a different gym that unfortunately closed. I honestly don’t think I would have progressed as much as I have without them and the environment they’ve created.
Mineiro and Liz are excellent coaches: they are have impeccable technique and fun, friendly dispositions. This attitude is passed onto their students, and as a result the gym culture is both welcoming and challenging in the best possible way. It’s my favorite jiu jitsu in the Bay
I have trained at a few gyms in the bay area and Professor Mineiro and Professor Elizabeth are the best! They have built a fantastic program for adults and kids. It's a great combination of beginners and more advanced belts. This is a great place to train.
Best teachers in the Bay Area. If you are looking for a family vibe or competitive vibe there is a perfect balance of both here. Your jiu jitsu will improve guaranteed as long as you attend class.
New to BJJ? Start at Mineiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Alamo
Mineiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Alamo comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Mineiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Alamo
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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