West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Academy

West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, including BJJ Micro Rollers and BJJ Pre Teens, as well as Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in both Gi and No Gi formats. The program also offers self-defense, private lessons, and a BJJ Women’s Only Gi class.

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available in the morning from 6:00–7:00 AM and 9:00–10:00 AM, in the afternoon from 3:30–4:15 PM and 4:30–5:30 PM, and in the evening from 5:45–6:45 PM and 7:00–8:00 PM, depending on age group and class type.
• Price: Drop-in rate: $45 per class.

West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Academy states that it strives to create a safe, clean, and positive environment for kids and adults to increase their confidence, learn self-discipline, and develop skills to defend themselves regardless of size or athletic ability, and that it focuses on professional instruction to support students in reaching their goals. The facility includes clean, spacious mat space, bathrooms, locker rooms, a shower, a cold plunge, and an acai machine. The academy offers programs for both adults and kids, a women’s only Gi class, private lessons with professional coaches, a free intro session after filling out a form, the option to place memberships on hold for up to 2 months, limited class sizes, and welcomes drop-ins with a basic understanding of fundamentals.

The leadership team includes Rafael Conti, Sarah Ortiz, Luiz Felipe Bispo de Cunha, Jake Gordon, Ria, and Matteo Conti. Instructors include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts Rafael Conti and Luiz Felipe Bispo de Cunha, brown belt Jake Gordon, and Ria, who earned her brown belt under Professor Rafa’s guidance, and staff member Sarah Ortiz is an elementary school teacher. The academy is rated ★★★★★ based on 200+ customer reviews.

Parent and student reviews describe the environment as family friendly and note that many parents train as well, and one reviewer, Julia Gonzales, writes that Coach Raffi and Sara “treat all the kids as their own.” Reviewer William “Bill” Huff, Jr., who identifies himself as a 6th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and long-time school owner, describes Professor Rafa and his staff as “outstanding” and states that he trains there along with his son. Other reviewers, including Brian Asahi, Greg Stoutenburgh, Brendan Villa, Riley Thompson, and andrei lim, describe positive experiences with the instructors, culture, and facility at West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Academy.

Last updated June 28, 2026.