Santa Cruz Jiujitsu

"We love Santa Cruz Jiu Jitsu! My 2 sons have been practicing with Coach Nico and Coach McKenna since they were in 3rd and 5th grade. They are now in 5th and 7th and still love it and are still growing. They have made incredible progress and love being a part of the Santa Cruz Jiu Jitsu community. They get very personalized instruction and learn to work with kids of all ages and skill levels. The coaches are kind, hold good structure and prepare the kids well for competitions for those who want to (no pressure). We can’t recommend Santa Cruz Jiu Jitsu enough!"

"I am deeply grateful to the SCJJ coaches for providing my daughters with exceptional martial arts training, invaluable individual mentorship, and a village of the most supportive parents and peers. Only 10 and 7 years old, my girls thrive as practitioners of the sport (the youngest even travels nationally for competition), but more importantly, they each have developed a sense of belonging, integrity, grit, and self confidence as a direct result of Nico and McKenna's coaching philosophies, programmatic framework, and gym culture. Cannot recommend this program enough!"

"I can't recommend SC JiuJitsu enough! Coaches Nico and McKenna are absolutely incredible with the kids. They focus on teaching not only safety and respect but also proper body mechanics and technique. Their dedication and expertise make a real difference, and it's clear the kids adore them—and so do the parents. If you're considering it, sign your child up! You won’t regret it."

"My grandson has been enrolled in Santa Cruz jiu-jitsu for about eight months and it’s been a truly positive experience. A great school starts with a strong foundation and that begins with Coach Nico and Coach McKenna. They’re not just skilled instructors. They’re also incredibly compassionate and patient with the kids They take time to explain techniques thoroughly often, repeating the steps until everyone understands. There’s a clear sense of discipline, but it’s balance with kindness and understanding that these are still young children who are learning and growing By attending classes with my grandson I have seen firsthand the care and dedication these coaches bring to every session, it’s clear they genuinely want the best for each child not just in jiu-jitsu but in life"