Hollister Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Hollister Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is led by Professor Jose Leon, who earned his black belt under Claudio França in 2017 after beginning his training in 2010. Jose has competed successfully at IBJJF Master’s Worlds and Pans, as well as earning a bronze medal at the IBJJF No-Gi Worlds. He opened the academy in 2019 to bring consistent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction to Hollister, expanding from his earlier work teaching students who had to travel from Gilroy. Since then, the school has grown steadily, moving into a larger space in 2020 and adding wrestling to its offerings alongside BJJ. The academy teaches traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a modern approach, focusing on fundamentals as the foundation for all students. Classes are offered separately for kids and adults, with a dedicated kids program that is well established. Adults can attend fundamentals classes in the gi, and open mat sessions provide additional time for sparring and drilling. The school also includes no-gi training, allowing students to develop skills in both formats without needing to join multiple gyms. Self-defense techniques are part of the curriculum, reflecting the practical side of Jiu-Jitsu. Training at Hollister BJJ emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and personal growth. The instructors tailor their teaching to each student’s needs, maintaining a safe environment while pushing students to improve. Early morning and evening classes accommodate working adults, and drop-in training is welcome, which suits travelers and grapplers from nearby cities like Gilroy and Salinas. The academy is wheelchair accessible and works to build confident, hardworking martial artists through steady, focused instruction.

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