Gracie Jiu-Jitsu East San Jose

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu East San Jose offers Gracie Bullyproof for children ages 5 to 19. Gracie Bullyproof is a kids’ martial arts and life-skills program with weekly lessons, and it includes two age groups.

Programs

• Gracie Bullyproof — children; structured into two age groups · lessons are structured in weekly cycles · Kids' martial arts and life-skills program focused on confidence, respect, responsibility, and self-control.
• Gracie Combatives — adults · lessons are structured in weekly cycles · Adult beginner self-defense program teaching 36 essential techniques in a structured, safe, and cooperative environment; no sparring and no experience required.
• Master Cycle — lessons are structured in weekly cycles · Program for students who have completed the Gracie Combatives program and earned their Combatives Belt; includes advanced ground techniques, transitions, submissions, and live sparring (rolling).

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Lessons are structured in weekly cycles.

About the provider

The program is a Certified Gracie University Training Center and a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center®. Julius is a Gracie certified instructor and has a Brown Belt in Jiu-Jitsu. The mission is to make the transformative benefits of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu accessible to everyone regardless of age, fitness level, or prior experience.

The curriculum emphasizes safety, structure, and self-defense, not competition or aggression. Gracie Bullyproof teaches children how to defend themselves physically and also how to stand up for themselves verbally, walk with confidence, set boundaries, and navigate difficult situations with calm assertiveness. There is no sparring and no experience required in Gracie Combatives.

What families say

“I’ve had a great experience training here. The coaches are knowledgeable, supportive, and take the time to help everyone improve, no matter their experience level. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the team creates a great environment to learn and push yourself.” — Andrew S.

“I joined the classes almost a month back without any martial art background and I am able to see a good progress. One thing I loved about these classes is that they start from the fundamentals and break the techniques into different parts and teach them separately and joining them in the end of every class. Really liking the class.” — Garvit S.

“I have really enjoyed training at this jiu jitsu academy. From the first day, everyone made me feel welcome and treated like family. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about helping everyone improve at their own pace. I highly recommend this place if you want to learn self defense. Julius and staff are awesome!!” — Julio A. R.

Last updated September 18, 2026.