Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Western Science Center, 3010 Harbor Blvd, Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
About
Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, NoGi, kickboxing, strength and conditioning, martial arts, fitness, and games. The PRAIA SUMMER CAMP 2026 combines these activities during structured camp weeks that include martial arts, fitness, and games.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Each PRAIA SUMMER CAMP 2026 week runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was founded in 2019 and states that it was built on the belief that martial arts should be for everyone. The leadership team includes Founder and Head Coach Professor Thiago Pierre, Professor Junior, Professor Andy Meneghetti, Judo Head Coach and kids’ jiu-jitsu assistant coach Sensei Gabriel Silva, and Coach Chase Duquette. Staff credentials include multiple Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, a Checkmat Black Belt under Leo Vieira, a 3x IBJJF World Champion, an IBJJF NoGi World Champion, an IBJJF Pan American Champion, a Certified Athletic Coach, a personal trainer, a strength and conditioning specialist, and a CrossFit athlete and coach. The program notes that students range from 3-year-olds in the Baby Sharks program to experienced competitors training for IBJJF Worlds, and that it offers expert coaching for kids ages 3+ and adults 14+, private one-on-one lessons for kids and adults, more than 30 classes per week, and a first class that is free. Praia BJJ describes itself as Costa Mesa’s home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and martial arts and mentions a connection to the Costa Mesa community.
Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu reports a 5.0-star Google rating based on more than 90 Google reviews. Listed competitive achievements include American Nationals No-Gi Champion, No-Gi Worlds medalist, UAEJJ LA Grand Slam Silver Medalist, multiple IBJJF Open medals, 3x IBJJF World Champion, IBJJF NoGi World Champion, and IBJJF Pan American Champion. Testimonials from parents and students describe long-term participation by children, family members joining after kids start, and positive impressions of the coaching staff, gym culture, and training environment. The program advises participants to wear workout clothes, bring water, arrive 10 minutes early, and notes that loaner gis are available if needed.
Last updated July 4, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Each PRAIA SUMMER CAMP 2026 week runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was founded in 2019 and states that it was built on the belief that martial arts should be for everyone. The leadership team includes Founder and Head Coach Professor Thiago Pierre, Professor Junior, Professor Andy Meneghetti, Judo Head Coach and kids’ jiu-jitsu assistant coach Sensei Gabriel Silva, and Coach Chase Duquette. Staff credentials include multiple Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, a Checkmat Black Belt under Leo Vieira, a 3x IBJJF World Champion, an IBJJF NoGi World Champion, an IBJJF Pan American Champion, a Certified Athletic Coach, a personal trainer, a strength and conditioning specialist, and a CrossFit athlete and coach. The program notes that students range from 3-year-olds in the Baby Sharks program to experienced competitors training for IBJJF Worlds, and that it offers expert coaching for kids ages 3+ and adults 14+, private one-on-one lessons for kids and adults, more than 30 classes per week, and a first class that is free. Praia BJJ describes itself as Costa Mesa’s home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and martial arts and mentions a connection to the Costa Mesa community.
Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu reports a 5.0-star Google rating based on more than 90 Google reviews. Listed competitive achievements include American Nationals No-Gi Champion, No-Gi Worlds medalist, UAEJJ LA Grand Slam Silver Medalist, multiple IBJJF Open medals, 3x IBJJF World Champion, IBJJF NoGi World Champion, and IBJJF Pan American Champion. Testimonials from parents and students describe long-term participation by children, family members joining after kids start, and positive impressions of the coaching staff, gym culture, and training environment. The program advises participants to wear workout clothes, bring water, arrive 10 minutes early, and notes that loaner gis are available if needed.
Last updated July 4, 2026.
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