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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu - San Jose
4.8 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Jose, California
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ralphgraciesj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (408) 320-9848
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 PM, 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1:30 PM, 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 3:30–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The standard of instruction is high with emphasis on solid and consistent fundamentals, sustainable practice, self-defense, and practical execution.”
“My son recently started training at Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and although it hasn’t been long, he is very happy there.”
“They also have many more for kids, women's-only BJJ and recently added No-Gi classes daily at 5:30PM.”
“They also have many more for kids, women's-only BJJ and recently added No-Gi classes daily at 5:30PM.”
“They also have many more for kids, women's-only BJJ and recently added No-Gi classes daily at 5:30PM.”
“If you are a competitor, hobbyist, have fitness goals, or want a more interesting experience than the gym check out our two locations in San Jose and Santa Clara.”
“The standard of instruction is high with emphasis on solid and consistent fundamentals, sustainable practice, self-defense, and practical execution.”
“The training environment is welcoming and supportive, making it ideal for practitioners of all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“I am totally satisfied with their Kick Boxing class!”
“My son Matteo had an amazing wrestling class Friday with many partners his size.”
What members say
“On day 1, I met the head instructor and world class competitor Flavio Meier.”
“The instructors, and fellow students have provided a challenging, safe, and welcoming environment to grow into the practice of Jiu-Jitsu.”
“The instructors, and fellow students have provided a challenging, safe, and welcoming environment to grow into the practice of Jiu-Jitsu.”
“The standard of instruction is high with emphasis on solid and consistent fundamentals, sustainable practice, self-defense, and practical execution.”
“During the 45-minute class, my son gets a great workout and comes home sweating and feeling accomplished.”
“I train here along with my sons, and the culture is disciplined, welcoming, and family-friendly.”
From the reviews
I browsed around looking for the best place to learn BJJ. I decided on Ralph Gracie because they have 2 locations (San Jose & Santa Clara) with plenty of Adult classes to choose from i.e. 6AM, 12PM, 6:30PM + Weekends. They also have many more for kids, women's-only BJJ and recently added No-Gi classes daily at 5:30PM.
I have trained at the Ralph Gracie academy in the peninsula and South Bay for nearly five years. I started as a noob white belt and am now a purple belt. The instructors, and fellow students have provided a challenging, safe, and welcoming environment to grow into the practice of Jiu-Jitsu.
Both my son and I have been training at Ralph Gracie BJJ, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! My son started in the toddler class and is now in the youth class, and the growth in his self-confidence has been amazing to see.
Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu San Jose is an exceptional school with top-notch instructors. The training environment is welcoming and supportive, making it ideal for practitioners of all levels.
New to BJJ? Start at Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu - San Jose
Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu - San Jose 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 Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu - San Jose
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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