Peninsula Self Defense

“We looked past the previous negative reviews and tried this place because of Coach Chris’ demeanor. We liked the friendly atmosphere here. This is a decent place to start learning BJJ & up to 10 yrs perhaps since they get to run around and roll on the mat with music. But if your kid wants to progress & be serious, I recommend to try a different school. The weekend atmosphere becomes distracting with the littles joined with the older ones. But it’s all fun and friendly. All of the coaches and assistants there are respectful with the exception of Prof. Kevin’s teen son. He should tone down his insulting comments to the younger kids there. Sadly, our daughter experienced disturbing incidents there with P. Kevin himself. After we raised our concerns in detail to the owners, they talked with P. Kevin and they decided to dismiss our concerns as “within the parameters of coaching”. An expected outcome given their close ties. Due to this, we decided to move on and the owners kindly offered to cancel our membership without the 30-day advance notice fee per their policy. Although they’ll miss Coach Chris and Coach Ed (one of the owners) our kids continue to love BJJ at another school.”

“Our son began his journey at PSD at the age of 4.5, and from the very first day, we felt truly welcomed into the community. The coaches—Coach Ed, Coach Chris, Coach Cruz, Coach Sergio, and Coach Kevin—are not only exceptional instructors but also remarkable human beings. They have consistently provided outstanding training and care for our son, fostering both his skills and his character. As we prepare to leave the Bay Area, PSD and its incredible coaches will be among the top things we will deeply miss. We cannot recommend PSD highly enough. If you are considering it, do yourself and your child a favor by trying a class—you’ll immediately understand the profound impact this place can have.”

“I can’t say enough great things about PSD. Specifically, the BJJ program for kids. For the price, it is a great value. The coaches love the kids and the kids get tons of direct, positive, rewarding interaction with the trainers. For Coach Ed it isn’t just about teaching the kids to fight, it is about training them to be honorable and respectful as well.”

“Eric is a great instructor. Very humble and loves to teach. He will always respond when you have questions. Our whole family trains here and we haven’t had a disappointment yet. I have recommended this school to most of my colleagues and friends. Family atmosphere for both kids and adult classes.”

“Peninsula Self Defense is an amazing gym with a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. The coaches and professors are passionate about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. The classes are engaging, challenging and rewarding. You feel less like a gym member and more like a family member starting on day one. The Children's and Little Samurai programs are incredible. The coaches take a fun almost game-like approach to teaching, so the kids are learning without even realizing it. The expectations of the Little Samurai program is to have fun and grow which I feel only improves our daughter's experience improving her learning and desire to continue. The coaches are great with the children and maintain a great kid-to-coach ratio which helps keep class engaging for the younger kids. Our daughter loves going to the little samurai class. The adult classes are also great. The professors and coaches are knowledgeable, experienced, and provide a supportive and encouraging environment to train for students of all levels. I thoroughly enjoy and benefit from every class I attend. The number of classes available and ability to attend any class on the adult schedule provides flexibility I need to fit into my schedule. I would highly recommend Peninsula Self Defense to anyone interested in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”