Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“I dropped in for a few weeks while visiting family in the area and had a great experience! Coaches were highly skilled and good professors, also lots of great training partners of all levels. Everyone made me feel right at home! Can't wait to come back next time I'm in the area”

“Although the professors and coaches are skilled and knowledgeable, they lack the patience that is important when teaching kids. There is clear favoritism in certain kids and if your child is "not skilled" they lose interest in them. I feel that it is important to take into account that while teaching kids, there are different levels of hyperactivity. My child is a neurodiverse kid, due to this he faced discrimination and verbal mistreatment. He was often put apart and not allowed to train with others. Our last straw was when a coach yelled at him in front of the whole class that "he would never get anywhere in his training." If these trained professionals knew anything about children, they would know that words can leave scars on children's minds. This altercation was something that should've never happened and shows the level of professionalism that management instils on their team and their administration management. I would never recommend this gym to anyone. The low professionalism starts from the lady in the office all the way to upper management.”

“Best Gym Around. My son has been in the kids Jiu Jitsu program for almost a year. He absolutely loves it. I can't recommend the Gym and Staff enough.”

“I cannot overstate how happy my family and I’ve been to have found this gym. I was immediately drawn in by the family friendly environment when I first visited and the vibes have not changed since, nearly half a year later. Our family of 4 (myself, wife and 2 kids) train here nearly everyday - we usually do the lunch time classes and take the kids for the evening training. It’s like our second home. The instructions are first rate for both the kids and adults classes. The couple who teach the afternoon and kids classes, Anaue and Thamara, are world class competitors who have extensive knowledge of the sport. They are extremely detail oriented and are incredible at conveying the information. Erik, the owner, also teaches the noon classes and has had the best details I’ve ever seen for fundamentals. I’ve been training for nearly 10 years and have moved all over the country, going to many different schools from old school Gracie lineages to modern day competition schools, and this is easily among the best I’ve ever had the pleasure to train in. I literally walk in everyday with a smile on my face.”

“Our experience at Claudio França BJJ in San Jose has been fantastic. The owner, Eric, is very personable and knowledgeable. The other instructors are very patient and clearly enjoy teaching newcomers and have a passion for the sport. This is not only a phenomenal work-out, but it is truly a lifestyle change. My family, including my wife, 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son and I have all joined together and we enjoy the Little Jaguars class. We all learn new techniques and have been accepted by the instructors and students alike. You get what you give in sparring sessions, no one is trying to injure you, and you learn discipline and to leave you ego at the door. If you’re looking for something to build confidence, strength, respect, discipline and encourage a team building mentality for you or your family, this is the gym for you. OSS!”