Team Santos Jiu Jitsu
Your Journey Starts Today
Jon Santos is one of the last original Cesar Gracie members still rolling and teaching old-school Jiu Jitsu. Since 1995, Jon has trained alongside legends like David Terrell, Nick and Nate Diaz, Kurt Osiander, and Gilbert Melendez.
As a multi-gold medalist and elite coach, Jon produces the Bay Area’s top fighters and BJJ competitors, including:
– Joe Kropschot: ADCC-ranked Black Belt & LFA Middleweight Champion
– Rising Stars: Michael Bueno, Temuujin Ulzii-Orshikh, and Sal Osorio
We focus on the foundations: Real Jiu Jitsu for self-defense and fighting. No “money grabs” here, just authentic Martial Arts and Respect. Come try out a class and join the Team Santos legacy.
Features
While you may have many Jiu Jitsu schools to choose from, we have no doubt that Team Santos Jiu Jitsu is in a league of its own. Don’t believe us? Here’s why:
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Focus
Amid the distractions of social media and the demands of modern life, Jiu Jitsu will help you refocus. -
Self-defense
While we offer a course explicitly for self defense, the elements of self defense are incorporated into each and every one of our classes. -
Confidence
Our martial arts training will help you feel strong, supported, and successful. Join and watch your confidence soar! -
Strength
At Team Santos Jiu Jitsu, we create resilient martial artists that are strong in mind, body, and spirit.
w/ Joe Kropschot
Muay Thai/Kickboxing
The benefits of kickboxing are endless. Kickboxing is a combat (or fighting) sport which is performed standing up. This form of martial arts originates from karate, also picking up influences from Muay Thai and boxing.
Ages 7-17
BJJ for Kids
When it comes to self defense, BJJ empowers a smaller individual to fight against a larger opponent. But the advantages don’t stop there. BJJ helps kids gain confidence, learn discipline, focus their energy, foster respect for others, and be a part of a one-of-a-kind community full of future friends
Ages 18+
Adult Jiu-Jitsu
Made for the real world, BJJ is a form of self defense that every person should master. BJJ focuses on ground level altercations – utilizing holds, throws, blows, and a variety of submission techniques.
Testimonials
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Best place to train. You will work harder here than any other gym and the results will show if you consistently show up.
Jacob Sonsteng
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I have definitely seen a major improvement in my BJJ game having only spent 6 months there. I would recommend Team Santos to anyone in the East Bay area.
Michael D.
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Great people, true sense of community. The culture of this place is second to none and lead at the helm by the owner himself. Highly recommend checking out.
Andrew Pifferini
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One of my favorite things about Team Santos is the family atmosphere. I have made many close friends from there and the level of respect shown by everyone there is unmatched!
Curtis Boissonou
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