Hollister Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Hollister Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 360 6th St, Hollister, CA 95023
About
Hollister Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling programs, including a top-rated kids Jiu-Jitsu program and BJJ classes. The program also includes self-defense training and teaches traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a modern approach. Training is described as high-energy, intense, fun, and hands-on, with a focus on improvement on and off the mat, and students uplifting each other to become better individuals and martial artists.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Early morning and evening classes available for working adults.
Hollister Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a limited time free trial class, with a free trial class available. The academy describes itself as a high-energy academy that embraces self-improvement and healthy competition, with a wide selection of affordable classes. Instructors lead by example, are devoted to finding solutions for each student, tailor their approach to meet the needs of each individual, and prioritize safety so techniques are learned and practiced in a safe and controlled manner. The staff is described as highly experienced and dedicated, and instructors create a supportive and challenging learning environment.
Jose Leon is the owner and head coach of Hollister Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2010 and received his black belt in 2017 under Professor Claudio França. Notable wins in his competition record include IBJJF Master’s Worlds and IBJJF Pans, along with being an IBJJF No Gi World’s bronze medalist. Jose Leon opened Hollister BJJ in 2019 with an initial base of 30 students, which quickly increased and led to an expansion to a bigger building in August 2020. As part of this growth, the academy expanded its building and added wrestling programs.
The program’s mission states that martial arts classes are viewed as a stepping stone to an improved lifestyle, supporting students in getting fit, learning self-defense, and becoming better individuals overall. The mission also states that instructors lead by example, teach students how to put in the work to pursue their goals, and give students the confidence to become hardworking leaders. The mission emphasizes that there is no reason to be intimidated, and that instructors are devoted to finding solutions for each student to support their success. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at this academy is described as offering benefits such as respect, integrity, confidence, and resilience.
Community information from the program invites families to join a top-quality BJJ program in downtown Hollister between Monterey and San Benito St. Testimonials from parents and students describe fellow students as helpful and friendly and refer to the atmosphere as great, with everyone feeling like family. One parent notes that the coach is very patient with children and able to control the group of kids, calling it the best move they have made for their child and crediting Jose. Other testimonials describe nonstop action and quality training every day of the week, with schedules that work for real families, and mention that early morning and evening classes are available for working adults. Multiple students describe Hollister Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as the best school they have trained at, and refer to Professor Jose as a world-class instructor, an excellent teacher, a successful competitor, and someone who focuses on details and takes time with every student.
Last updated April 14, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Early morning and evening classes available for working adults.
Hollister Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a limited time free trial class, with a free trial class available. The academy describes itself as a high-energy academy that embraces self-improvement and healthy competition, with a wide selection of affordable classes. Instructors lead by example, are devoted to finding solutions for each student, tailor their approach to meet the needs of each individual, and prioritize safety so techniques are learned and practiced in a safe and controlled manner. The staff is described as highly experienced and dedicated, and instructors create a supportive and challenging learning environment.
Jose Leon is the owner and head coach of Hollister Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2010 and received his black belt in 2017 under Professor Claudio França. Notable wins in his competition record include IBJJF Master’s Worlds and IBJJF Pans, along with being an IBJJF No Gi World’s bronze medalist. Jose Leon opened Hollister BJJ in 2019 with an initial base of 30 students, which quickly increased and led to an expansion to a bigger building in August 2020. As part of this growth, the academy expanded its building and added wrestling programs.
The program’s mission states that martial arts classes are viewed as a stepping stone to an improved lifestyle, supporting students in getting fit, learning self-defense, and becoming better individuals overall. The mission also states that instructors lead by example, teach students how to put in the work to pursue their goals, and give students the confidence to become hardworking leaders. The mission emphasizes that there is no reason to be intimidated, and that instructors are devoted to finding solutions for each student to support their success. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at this academy is described as offering benefits such as respect, integrity, confidence, and resilience.
Community information from the program invites families to join a top-quality BJJ program in downtown Hollister between Monterey and San Benito St. Testimonials from parents and students describe fellow students as helpful and friendly and refer to the atmosphere as great, with everyone feeling like family. One parent notes that the coach is very patient with children and able to control the group of kids, calling it the best move they have made for their child and crediting Jose. Other testimonials describe nonstop action and quality training every day of the week, with schedules that work for real families, and mention that early morning and evening classes are available for working adults. Multiple students describe Hollister Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as the best school they have trained at, and refer to Professor Jose as a world-class instructor, an excellent teacher, a successful competitor, and someone who focuses on details and takes time with every student.
Last updated April 14, 2026.
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