Leopoldo Serao Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts Academy

Leopoldo Serao Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts Academy offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction as GI (Kimono) and NO-GI (Luta Livre). The program includes technique, live sparring, competition training, and fitness, and it also offers Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and private lessons.

At a glance

• General schedule: Class schedule available for Mountain View; the page states "CLASS SCHEDULE (Mountain View)" and provides a download schedule link.
• Facility hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00AM - 8:15PM; Friday 11:00AM - 7:30PM; Saturday 11:15AM - 1:30PM; Sunday 10:15AM - 12:00PM

About the provider

Leopoldo Serao is a first degree blackbelt who started coaching in 1995 under Eugenio Tadeu. His credentials include being a 5-time Brazilian Luta Livre champion, a 5-time state champion, being twice chosen by the media and sport competitors as the best grappler in the 175-185 pound weight category in Brazil, more than 350 Luta Livre fights, and a professional mixed martial arts record of 17 wins, including a Middleweight Championship belt.

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Offered as GI (Kimono) and NO-GI (Luta Livre) instruction taught by Professional Certified Black Belt instructors. The program incorporates technique, live sparring, competition training, and fitness.
• Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Described as a quick and easy way to give a child extra confidence, more discipline, and boundless self-esteem.
• Private Lessons — Described as the fastest way to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

What families say

“As a long-time martial arts competitor, enthusiast and member of the professional fight media, I've had the opportunity to visit gyms around the world. There is a reason the Serao Academy is "the place" to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the San Francisco Bay Area.” — Eugene Robinson, MMA Writer/Analyst

Last updated September 14, 2026.