Team Santos Jiu Jitsu

Team Santos Jiu Jitsu in San Ramon is led by Jon Santos, a black belt under Cesar Gracie and one of the original members of the legendary Cesar Gracie team since 1995. With over three decades on the mats, Jon has trained and competed alongside names like David Terrell, Nick and Nate Diaz, Kurt Osiander, and Gilbert Melendez. His experience as a multi-gold medalist and coach to both BJJ and MMA champions, including ADCC-ranked black belt Joe Kropschot and other rising competitors, shapes the academy’s approach to authentic, fundamentals-driven Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Classes at Team Santos are structured around building real skill for both self-defense and competition. The teaching team includes Jon Santos, Jessica Rodriguez (BJJ black belt and international competitor), Caleb Mitchell (professional MMA fighter and BJJ black belt), and others, each bringing deep experience and a practical mindset to the mats. Adult students can train in both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with additional options for Muay Thai, MMA, wrestling, and open mats throughout the week. The academy also offers drop-in options and welcomes visitors. For younger students, Team Santos runs kids’ and teens’ programs in both gi and no-gi, led by Jon Santos and coach Taylor Lyng, with a focus on discipline, confidence, and practical self-defense. Anti-bullying lessons are integrated into the regular schedule, and belt promotions are earned through training, not testing fees. The academy prides itself on its long-standing roots in the Danville/San Ramon area, maintaining a straightforward, old-school ethos: real martial arts, hard training, and respect on and off the mats.

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