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Minc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (MBJJ) offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, including kids’ BJJ, teens’ BJJ, introductory BJJ for adults, and advanced BJJ for adults. The program also includes competition training for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA athletes, as well as self-defense and anti-bullying programs. Classes are available for students of all ages and abilities, with beginner-friendly options and elite-level training.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Founded by Professor Pedro Minc in 2021, Minc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the first official Team Nova União academy in Silicon Valley. The academy features a state-of-the-art training space with brand new mats and private parking. Professor Pedro Minc, the founder and head instructor, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and decorated international competitor, with titles including 8× IBJJF American National Champion, IBJJF Brazilian National Champion, and 3× CBJJO World Champion. The program offers specialized classes for different ages and experience levels, including kids’ and teens’ BJJ that emphasize focus and confidence, and self-defense and anti-bullying programs tailored for all backgrounds, including students with special needs. MBJJ is built on the belief that martial arts can transform lives from the inside out, with a mission to help every student grow physically, mentally, and emotionally, and to support people in living healthier, more confident lives while supporting one another. The academy represents one of the most respected teams in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA and focuses on people rather than ego, with values that include trust, respect, accountability, growth, and a commitment to lifting each other up. Students are described as becoming part of a family and experiencing full immersion in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle through structured training, mental discipline, and a team-centered culture, with programs that promote a healthy, balanced life, personal growth, and deep community connection.
Parents and students have shared many positive testimonials about MBJJ and Professor Pedro Minc. One parent, Ani Dakessian, states that the skills and values Pedro passes to his students are priceless and that they could not ask for a better coach for their son. Other students and visitors describe the gym and coaching as great, top class, and fun, and refer to Professor Pedro as caring, loving, super dedicated, and an awesome and humble person. Multiple reviewers recommend the academy highly, calling it a great school for kids and adults to learn and praising it as one of the best gyms and coaching options in Northern California.
Last updated May 21, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Founded by Professor Pedro Minc in 2021, Minc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the first official Team Nova União academy in Silicon Valley. The academy features a state-of-the-art training space with brand new mats and private parking. Professor Pedro Minc, the founder and head instructor, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and decorated international competitor, with titles including 8× IBJJF American National Champion, IBJJF Brazilian National Champion, and 3× CBJJO World Champion. The program offers specialized classes for different ages and experience levels, including kids’ and teens’ BJJ that emphasize focus and confidence, and self-defense and anti-bullying programs tailored for all backgrounds, including students with special needs. MBJJ is built on the belief that martial arts can transform lives from the inside out, with a mission to help every student grow physically, mentally, and emotionally, and to support people in living healthier, more confident lives while supporting one another. The academy represents one of the most respected teams in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA and focuses on people rather than ego, with values that include trust, respect, accountability, growth, and a commitment to lifting each other up. Students are described as becoming part of a family and experiencing full immersion in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle through structured training, mental discipline, and a team-centered culture, with programs that promote a healthy, balanced life, personal growth, and deep community connection.
Parents and students have shared many positive testimonials about MBJJ and Professor Pedro Minc. One parent, Ani Dakessian, states that the skills and values Pedro passes to his students are priceless and that they could not ask for a better coach for their son. Other students and visitors describe the gym and coaching as great, top class, and fun, and refer to Professor Pedro as caring, loving, super dedicated, and an awesome and humble person. Multiple reviewers recommend the academy highly, calling it a great school for kids and adults to learn and praising it as one of the best gyms and coaching options in Northern California.
Last updated May 21, 2026.
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