Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego Youth Programs
Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego, 8990 Miramar Road, San Diego, CA 92126
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego Youth Programs offers Toddlers (3.5–5), Youth BJJ (6–12), Youth Competition (6+), and Youth Muay Thai (6+), along with several teen and adult options. The broader academy also offers Adult BJJ (16+), No Gi BJJ (16+), Women’s Only BJJ (13+), and a Competition Class (16+), so youth participants train in a setting that includes many different class types. Classes take place in a massive, clean, and extremely well maintained facility that includes a nice, clean locker room with showers and a great variety of gym equipment.
• Ages: 3.5–12 years old
Head instructor Johnny Faria is specifically mentioned by families and students in multiple testimonials. One parent reports that their son has trained at Alliance San Diego Jiu-Jitsu for almost 5–6 years in what they describe as a safe, structured, and professional environment, and they give special thanks to Coach Johnny Faria. Another reviewer describes head instructor Johnny Faria as incredibly kind, attentive, and present with every student.
Several testimonials describe the youth experience at Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego. One parent notes that all three of their kids love coming to Alliance and that the kids program is excellent. Another parent explains that their child’s instructors are highly skilled and patient and that the atmosphere is positive, supportive, and family oriented. Multiple reviewers describe the academy as welcoming, positive, ego-free, and having a no-ego culture, and one specifically highlights that the kids program is excellent and that Alliance has a great curriculum and class structure.
Additional reviews mention features that can affect a child’s experience. One student notes that Alliance offers Portuguese lessons at the end of class. Another first-time student describes receiving a one-on-one introduction to jiu-jitsu and comments on the super clean, well organized, and very professional facility, including the locker room with showers and gym equipment. Multiple reviewers recommend Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego and describe the staff and coaches as knowledgeable, kind, and supportive.
Last updated July 8, 2026.
• Ages: 3.5–12 years old
Head instructor Johnny Faria is specifically mentioned by families and students in multiple testimonials. One parent reports that their son has trained at Alliance San Diego Jiu-Jitsu for almost 5–6 years in what they describe as a safe, structured, and professional environment, and they give special thanks to Coach Johnny Faria. Another reviewer describes head instructor Johnny Faria as incredibly kind, attentive, and present with every student.
Several testimonials describe the youth experience at Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego. One parent notes that all three of their kids love coming to Alliance and that the kids program is excellent. Another parent explains that their child’s instructors are highly skilled and patient and that the atmosphere is positive, supportive, and family oriented. Multiple reviewers describe the academy as welcoming, positive, ego-free, and having a no-ego culture, and one specifically highlights that the kids program is excellent and that Alliance has a great curriculum and class structure.
Additional reviews mention features that can affect a child’s experience. One student notes that Alliance offers Portuguese lessons at the end of class. Another first-time student describes receiving a one-on-one introduction to jiu-jitsu and comments on the super clean, well organized, and very professional facility, including the locker room with showers and gym equipment. Multiple reviewers recommend Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego and describe the staff and coaches as knowledgeable, kind, and supportive.
Last updated July 8, 2026.
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