Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Saratoga is a special place to train, with several key elements distinguishing it from other BJJ schools in the Bay Area- and beyond. The lead instructor, Drew, is a strong martial artist as well as a talented educator in all areas of the Jiu Jitsu discipline. From basic techniques to Jiu Jitsu's intricate details, Drew has a terrific way with people with his firm command of the training material and his wonderful sense of humor. His own experience using the techniques on and off the mats makeDrew uniquely positioned to lead any group of students down the intimidating road of their jiu jitsu journey. I came to Jiu jitsu as a reluctant skeptic.... read full review
June 2024
I love Gracie in general and this gym in particular. I train here as an adult, and my two kids, ages 10 and 6, go here, too. Gracie has mastered teaching kids jiujitsu through play and not burning them out. The Combatives program is the perfect onramp for adults that avoids injury. The space is clean and beautiful, and we enjoy spending time there. Perhaps most importantly, we feel like we're part of a group of friends every time we train. We highly recommend it!
March 2024
This place is awesome. Drew’s vibe and expertise is exactly what I was hoping for in a BJJ instructor: he keeps it fun and joyful while still explaining the techniques well and the seriousness of getting it wrong in a fight.I also love the combatives system that Gracie does to prepare new folks for successful and safe sparring. They also do fight simulation with gloves when you’re ready which is awesome.If you’re looking for a great BJJ gym that’s a ton of fun, without toxic egos, and great teachers who prioritize safety, then this is the place to be.
Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Saratoga is a special place to train, with several key elements distinguishing it from other BJJ schools in the Bay Area- and beyond. The lead instructor, Drew, is a strong martial artist as well as a talented educator in all areas of the Jiu Jitsu discipline. From basic techniques to Jiu Jitsu's intricate details, Drew has a terrific way with people with his firm command of the training material and his wonderful sense of humor. His own experience using the techniques on and off the mats makeDrew uniquely positioned to lead any group of students down the intimidating road of their jiu jitsu journey. I came to Jiu jitsu as a reluctant skeptic.... read full review
I love Gracie in general and this gym in particular. I train here as an adult, and my two kids, ages 10 and 6, go here, too. Gracie has mastered teaching kids jiujitsu through play and not burning them out. The Combatives program is the perfect onramp for adults that avoids injury. The space is clean and beautiful, and we enjoy spending time there. Perhaps most importantly, we feel like we're part of a group of friends every time we train. We highly recommend it!
This place is awesome. Drew’s vibe and expertise is exactly what I was hoping for in a BJJ instructor: he keeps it fun and joyful while still explaining the techniques well and the seriousness of getting it wrong in a fight.I also love the combatives system that Gracie does to prepare new folks for successful and safe sparring. They also do fight simulation with gloves when you’re ready which is awesome.If you’re looking for a great BJJ gym that’s a ton of fun, without toxic egos, and great teachers who prioritize safety, then this is the place to be.