Thrive Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts

Thrive Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both Gi and No-Gi styles for kids and adults, along with Pilates and private Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. The program also includes law enforcement training that focuses on tactical skills, fitness, and decision-making for real-world policing. It is described as a place where discipline is learned, confidence is forged, resilience is built, and a sense of family flourishes, with more than 150 students and over 8 trainers, and skills listed including Chun Kuk Do, Emerson Combat Systems, Kara-Ho Kempo, Shuri-ryu, and the SPEAR System.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday, with daytime and afternoon hours on select weekdays and Saturday mornings
• Price: $35* / monthly

Thrive Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts is described as a martial arts school with more than 10 years of history. The leadership team includes Odilon “Oj” Domingues as Head Professor and Owner, Debra Arana as Professor, Claudia Pagnoncelli Stephens as Instructor, and Felix Deydish as Coach. Its mission statement says the school focuses on transforming body and mind into physical and mental strength with a winning mindset, and on building an unbreakable spirit by promoting a strong mind and body in its students.

San Mateo County issued a proclamation declaring May 28, 2025, as “Professor OJ Domingues Day” throughout the county in recognition of Professor OJ Domingues’ contributions through Thrive Jiu Jitsu. Parent and guardian testimonials describe the instructors as knowledgeable and caring, the environment as positive, uplifting, and family-oriented, and note that children are seen and valued, with several families mentioning growth physically, mentally, and emotionally and an emphasis on discipline, respect, and strong fundamentals.

Last updated May 3, 2026.