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Mineiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Emeryville
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Emeryville, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- 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 mineirobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-858-7526
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 am, 5:15–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:45–11:30 am, 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 am, 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:45–11:30 am, 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8 am, 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:15 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“It really feels like friendly family where you can build a foundation for personal discipline and community.”
“They also have an excellent kids' program, which is a testament to their dedication to fostering a love for Jiu Jitsu in the next generation.”
“I tried out the Women's Jiu Jitsu class and Professor Liz is the best!”
“Mineiro's commitment to his students is remarkable; he attends every tournament to support us, providing encouragement and expert coaching.”
“Everyone is focused on learning and helping each other improve, which promotes a positive and supportive environment - not just during the classes but also during open mats.”
“The kids' classes are engaging and fun, promoting self-defense skills and fitness in a supportive environment.”
“I came to this academy with some of my friends while in college, and with no experience in martial arts at all, I took a trial class and signed up hoping to pick up a fun hobby.”
Other martial arts here
“I had been searching for a place that offered muay thai for a while and am so happy I found this place.”
What members say
“Presenting an older-school style of jiu-jitsu, Marcelo is a phenomenal professor and incredibly knowledgeable in the sport.”
“I came to this academy with some of my friends while in college, and with no experience in martial arts at all, I took a trial class and signed up hoping to pick up a fun hobby.”
“Everyone is focused on learning and helping each other improve, which promotes a positive and supportive environment - not just during the classes but also during open mats.”
“World class technique and skills being taught and shared amongst champions and practitioners across all levels and experience.”
“I’m so focused on learning, I don’t notice what a great workout I’m getting.”
“Mineiro's commitment to his students is remarkable; he attends every tournament to support us, providing encouragement and expert coaching.”
From the reviews
Having finished my time in the bay area and now training at a new gym closer to home, it's my pleasure to give my highest praises possible for this academy. For the year and a half that I spent at Mineiro BJJ, I've come to appreciate the art of BJJ and become a better competitor in the process.
I can't say enough great things about Mineiro Jiu Jitsu. Mineiro and Elizabeth are truly exceptional coaches and teachers. Their dedication and passion for Jiu Jitsu are evident in everything they do.
I’ve come to this gym while traveling. If I lived in the area I’d certainly be a regular. The gym is super clean; the instruction can’t be beat. Professor Mineiro is obviously passionate about teaching.
amazing professors (Mineiro, Liz, and occasional recurring others). high standards for training but down-to-earth atmosphere. seems to attract kind and community-oriented people of all ages who strive for their personal best while helping each other do the same.
New to BJJ? Start at Mineiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Emeryville
Mineiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Emeryville 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 - Emeryville
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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