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Castroviejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

Castroviejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

701 Arguello St, Redwood City, CA 94063, Redwood City, California

+1 650-445-1274
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Judo

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Judo

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and supportive community
  • Welcoming teammates
  • Clean facility
  • Patient and knowledgeable instructors
  • Family-friendly atmosphere
  • Helps build confidence and social skills
  • Authentic Brazilian style
  • Spacious training area

Considerations

  • Safety concerns after a reported injury
  • No apology or support in case of injury

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

17 reviews

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16

4 stars

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Excellent

"I have been training at the academy since Aug 2021. Professor Leandro has created an amazing community and everyone is there for each other. Professor Leandro demonstrates and gives you all his knowledge from all his experiences competing in tournaments and life. Professor Leandro brings an amazing ..." Read more

- Dominick

via Google

3/4/2025

Excellent

"Best gym ever! 1. Professor Leandro and coaches are incredibly skilled, practical, and friendly. We even have a visiting professor who’s an Olympic bronze medalist—how awesome is that? 2. The gym is spacious, with enough room for 10-15 sparrings happening at once. 3. Most importantly, the teammates ..." Read more

- Zamir Akimbekov

via Google

12/7/2024

Excellent

"A great place to train. The academy is clean, the instructors are patient and knowledgeable, and the members are all welcoming and friendly. My son, who is autistic, enjoys training here and it has helped him to work on his social skills, increase his self confidence, and develop perseverance. If ..." Read more

- Michael Bolander

via Google

12/7/2024

4.8

(23 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 3:45-7:30PM
  • Tuesday: 3:45-8:30PM
  • Wednesday: 3:45-7:30PM
  • Thursday: 3:45-8:30PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 8:30AM-1PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

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Leandro

Professor, Owner

Brings Judo Olympic experience and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expertise; patient and knowledgeable instructor

L

Leo

Professor, Lead Instructor

Expert in authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Brazil; friendly and supportive

K

Kevin

Instructor

Knowledgeable in practice and origins of Jiu-Jitsu

I

Instructor

Visiting Professor

Certifications:

  • Olympic Bronze Medalist

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Social distancing measures
  • Spacious gym

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