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Nexus Jiu-Jitsu & MMA offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, MMA, grappling, and striking through its Kids Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Program and adult programs. The program includes a kickboxing option that is designed to maximize fitness and striking techniques and is described as suitable for all levels interested in enhancing practical offence and self-defense skills in Folsom, CA. The academy is described as “THE #1 BRAZILLIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY IN FOLSOM, CA,” “The premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Folsom, CA,” and “Folsom, CA’s Most Respected BJJ School.”
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Jiu Jitsu classes 6 days per week
Nexus Jiu-Jitsu & MMA describes its teaching approach as a systematic, curriculum-based format that aims to clearly convey jiu jitsu techniques in an easily understandable and memorable way, with the goal that students progress efficiently and that this method will produce more adept instructors in the future. The program motto is “Make difficult things seem easy.” The Kids Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Program is described as designed to teach foundational combat techniques in a safe and supportive environment, and the adults program is described as emphasizing basic technique, fitness, and competitive readiness with personalized coaching. The academy states that structured lessons remove guesswork about what will be learned at any particular time, and that the main ideas of each part of the system are recorded and placed on its YouTube channel and Instagram for students who miss lessons. The coaching philosophy includes the idea that higher belts are not superior, but have been tapped out more times and spent more time in the art. The program is also described as having an inclusive community and expert instruction and offers a free Jiu Jitsu class trial.
Andrew, who teaches at Nexus Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, is described as a very talented 2nd degree black belt with a thoughtful and cerebral approach to teaching. One testimonial from Blake Degmetich states that Nexus has become his second home, that the gym is full of great people, and that Andrew is extremely articulate and detail oriented and is the best coach he has seen in his 10 years of Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. Another testimonial from Marcos Arteaga describes the environment as fun and challenging, the group as tight-knit, welcoming, and personable, and says that Coach Andrew is a great coach who gets everyone to reach their potential by breaking down vital steps and drilling, adding that students will not be coddled but will be supported. A testimonial from Joel Christner describes Nexus as an excellent place to learn and train Jiu Jitsu, grappling, striking, and MMA, and describes the other students as friendly, talented, welcoming, and well trained.
Nexus Jiu-Jitsu & MMA states that it will be more focused on the community than other gyms, with a goal to give back and help the communities it is in. The academy describes a scholarship program for kids whose families are not able to afford training costs and associated fees, specifically for children from less advantageous backgrounds and at-risk youth. It states that five percent of all profits go toward making this scholarship program possible. The academy materials also reference “Copyright Nexus Jiu Jitsu 2026.”
Last updated July 8, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Jiu Jitsu classes 6 days per week
Nexus Jiu-Jitsu & MMA describes its teaching approach as a systematic, curriculum-based format that aims to clearly convey jiu jitsu techniques in an easily understandable and memorable way, with the goal that students progress efficiently and that this method will produce more adept instructors in the future. The program motto is “Make difficult things seem easy.” The Kids Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Program is described as designed to teach foundational combat techniques in a safe and supportive environment, and the adults program is described as emphasizing basic technique, fitness, and competitive readiness with personalized coaching. The academy states that structured lessons remove guesswork about what will be learned at any particular time, and that the main ideas of each part of the system are recorded and placed on its YouTube channel and Instagram for students who miss lessons. The coaching philosophy includes the idea that higher belts are not superior, but have been tapped out more times and spent more time in the art. The program is also described as having an inclusive community and expert instruction and offers a free Jiu Jitsu class trial.
Andrew, who teaches at Nexus Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, is described as a very talented 2nd degree black belt with a thoughtful and cerebral approach to teaching. One testimonial from Blake Degmetich states that Nexus has become his second home, that the gym is full of great people, and that Andrew is extremely articulate and detail oriented and is the best coach he has seen in his 10 years of Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. Another testimonial from Marcos Arteaga describes the environment as fun and challenging, the group as tight-knit, welcoming, and personable, and says that Coach Andrew is a great coach who gets everyone to reach their potential by breaking down vital steps and drilling, adding that students will not be coddled but will be supported. A testimonial from Joel Christner describes Nexus as an excellent place to learn and train Jiu Jitsu, grappling, striking, and MMA, and describes the other students as friendly, talented, welcoming, and well trained.
Nexus Jiu-Jitsu & MMA states that it will be more focused on the community than other gyms, with a goal to give back and help the communities it is in. The academy describes a scholarship program for kids whose families are not able to afford training costs and associated fees, specifically for children from less advantageous backgrounds and at-risk youth. It states that five percent of all profits go toward making this scholarship program possible. The academy materials also reference “Copyright Nexus Jiu Jitsu 2026.”
Last updated July 8, 2026.
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