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Santa Maria Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Santa Maria Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

2337 A St, Santa Maria, CA 93455, Santa Maria, California

+1 805-925-3000
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fitness Kickboxing
Judo
Kids Self-Defense
MMA
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Women-Only Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Fitness Kickboxing
  • Judo
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • MMA
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Women-Only Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Seniors
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly staff
  • Family oriented environment
  • Clean facility
  • Welcoming atmosphere
  • Supportive community
  • Quality BJJ training
  • Diverse class schedule
  • Character building

Considerations

  • Unclean facilities
  • Poor customer service
  • Risk of ringworm
  • Bad odor

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

19 reviews

5 stars

18

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

1

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Excellent

"My husband and I came from out of town and I had reached out to Chris way in advance that we would love to come in and train. He got back to us quick and was very inviting. We got to the gym and we were welcomed with open arms. Let me just say, I felt safe, we were treated like family and Chris and ..." Read more

- Gemma D

via Google

8/4/2024

Excellent

"Great group of humble guys. Chris is the real deal and I've learned a ton in the last 6 months"

- Matthew Miller

via Google

8/22/2023

Excellent

"Amazing opportunity and classes for all ages Boys and Girls :)"

- Tanya Savidis

via Google

5/26/2023

4.9

(29 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 5-6AM,8-11:30AM,4-7:30PM
  • Tuesday: 5:30AM-7PM
  • Wednesday: 5-6AM,8-11:30AM,3:30-7:30PM
  • Thursday: 9-10:30AM,5:30-7PM
  • Friday: 5-6AM,8-11:30AM,3:30-7:30PM
  • Saturday: 8-11AM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

C

Chris Ruiz

Owner, Head Coach, Primary Instructor

Marine veteran and primary instructor passionate about BJJ and community

Certifications:

  • Marine Corps Veteran - United States Marine Corps
M

Mario

Coach

L

Lance

Professor

Location

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