Excelsior Martial Arts Academy
Excelsior Martial Arts Academy, 1178 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
About
Excelsior Martial Arts Academy offers kids No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu for ages 6-8 and Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu for ages 9-12. It also offers Teens & Adults Foundations and All-Levels Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, plus seasonal wrestling, personal training, group fitness, boxing classes, and yoga classes.
Programs
- Kids Class (Ages 6-8) No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu — 6-8 · Tuesday and Thursday, 4:45-5:30 PM
- Kids Class (Ages 9-12) Gi Jiu-Jitsu — 9-12 · Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30-6:30 PM
- Kids Class (Ages 9-12) No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu — 9-12 · Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-6:30 PM
- Teens & Adults Foundations Gi Jiu-Jitsu — Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Teens & Adults Foundations No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu — Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Teens & Adults All-Levels Gi Jiu-Jitsu — Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30-8:30 PM
- Teens & Adults All-Levels No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu — Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30-8:30 PM
- Wrestling (Seasonal) — Wednesday, 12:00-1:00 PM; Saturday, 1:00-3:00 PM
At a glance
- Ages: 6–18 years old
- Facility hours: Sunday-Saturday: Closed; Monday-Friday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
About the provider
Excelsior Martial Arts Academy was established in February 2011 and received the keys to the academy in November 2022. Jyn and Martin are named as the "BJJ Couple" behind the academy, and the site says the coaching team includes IBJJF Black Belt World Champions and NCAA Competitors. The academy is a proud affiliate of JG Academy and says it hosts community team events.
- Personal Training
- Group Fitness
- Boxing Classes
- Yoga Classes
3-day free trial / try 3 classes for free. No enrollment fees. No contracts; memberships are month to month and require 30 days before the next billing cycle to cancel. No hidden fees; belts, tests, and promotions are not charged. Gi or no-gi are both offered.
What families say
“Martin's been living and breathing BJJ for 18 years, teaching both the young ones and the not-so-young.” — Sang Mercado
“My son loves this class! It’s a ton of fun, a great workout for an hour, rates are totally reasonable, teachers are clear and patient (kids aren’t fun to teach I’m sure). I couldn’t recommend these gu...” — Chad Gaver
Last updated September 4, 2026.
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