Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Nipomo

"My son Benny absolutely loves coming to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Nipomo. Jeff does an incredible job working with all of the students—he’s patient, focused, and truly passionate about teaching. What stands out most is how he manages to give each student individual attention, even in a group setting. As a parent, I really appreciate the structure, encouragement, and respect that’s built into every class. We couldn’t be happier with the experience, and I highly recommend this academy to any families looking for quality Jiu-Jitsu instruction on the Central Coast."

"I had the opportunity to train with Jeff Martinez (owner of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Nipomo) for a number of years and I can't recommend him enough. Jeff makes you feel welcome, is highly knowledgable and trained, has a deep understanding of Jiu Jitsu, and consistently provided a safe and effective learning environment. I always appreciated Jeff's focus on practical self defense techniques over competition BJJ. His instructions were focused and he breaks things down into digestible chunks. Most importantly, Jeff is super positive and has a growth mindset for all of his students! I highly recommend training at his gym!"

"I have never meet a more highly trained team of professionals. I’m enrolled in the Women’s Empowered courses and Combative's classes. I get to train with so many different belt levels and each instructor brings their own individual skill level and personality. Which is bonus to my training. I get all the best out of each of them. I admire, respect and trust them all as well. They truly represent the best of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with even more classes to offer. In every class you will learn life changing and life saving skills. I love training here and I’m enjoying my Jiu-Jitsu journey at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Nipomo."

"I’ve taken numerous group classes and private lessons with Jeff and his team over the years. His meticulous attention to detail and patient teaching style ensure you get the most out of every session. Whether he's working with a family or more advanced practitioners, his ability to connect and adapt is always evident. Jeff teaches authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, complemented by full access to Gracie University videos—providing practical techniques that are effective in real-world situations.""