Heroes Martial Arts Youth Classes
Heroes Martial Arts, 450 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113
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Heroes Martial Arts Youth Classes offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for kids, using a grappling-based martial art where students learn principles of position and leverage to control and subdue an opponent. The program also includes self defense workshops as part of its activities. The name Heroes comes from wanting a lighter representation of martial arts and uses a comic book motif inspired by superheroes such as Spiderman, with training Jiu Jitsu compared to having superpowers and an emphasis that with great power comes great responsibility.
• Price: Your First Week of Classes for only $19 No Contracts !
Heroes Martial Arts Youth Classes is part of Heroes Martial Arts, which has taught thousands of students, from beginners to high level competitors and instructors. Heroes Martial Arts focuses on building mentally and physically strong individuals and a thriving community of students who become leaders within the greater community. The culture is based on simplicity and respect, with rules grounded in common sense and common courtesy. Membership offers access to multiple Heroes Martial Arts locations, including Downtown San Jose, EastSide San Jose, and Samurai Campbell.
Heroes Martial Arts was established in 2009, and the downtown San Jose location has been welcoming students since 2009. Heroes Martial Arts Eastside opened in 2020, Samurai Jiu Jitsu opened in 2015, and Heroes Martial Arts and Samurai Jiu Jitsu in Campbell officially merged in 2023. The leadership team includes founder and head instructor Alan “Gumby” Marques, Eastside San Jose head instructor Nick “Eastside” Borbon, downtown main instructor Trevor Ireland, Samurai Jiu Jitsu founder Rich Jackson, and Campbell head instructor Kevin Kopecky. Alan “Gumby” Marques is a 4th Degree Black Belt who received his black belt in 2006 from Ralph Gracie, and his teaching style emphasizes a solid foundation in fundamentals to allow students to personalize their style. His directive to instructors Nick “Eastside” Borbon and Trevor Ireland was to build the next generation of “you.”
Gumby is currently the president of the San Jose Downtown Association and represents small businesses that have been impacted in the last few years. Heroes Martial Arts has worked with the community and provided self defense workshops.
Parents and students in online reviews describe Heroes Martial Arts as an amazing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school with top-notch instructors and a friendly, welcoming culture for both seasoned practitioners and complete beginners. Reviewers mention fantastic instructors, excellent culture, and a place to work hard, grow, and learn. One youth reviewer shares that after about eight months of training, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at this dojo helped them cope and calm down their anger, and they describe the coaches and students as creating a chill and calm atmosphere. Another reviewer notes that the instructors are professional, down to earth, casual, and friendly, and that the school values people’s experiences and wants everyone to grow and learn at a healthy and reasonable pace while still taking training seriously.
Last updated June 7, 2026.
• Price: Your First Week of Classes for only $19 No Contracts !
Heroes Martial Arts Youth Classes is part of Heroes Martial Arts, which has taught thousands of students, from beginners to high level competitors and instructors. Heroes Martial Arts focuses on building mentally and physically strong individuals and a thriving community of students who become leaders within the greater community. The culture is based on simplicity and respect, with rules grounded in common sense and common courtesy. Membership offers access to multiple Heroes Martial Arts locations, including Downtown San Jose, EastSide San Jose, and Samurai Campbell.
Heroes Martial Arts was established in 2009, and the downtown San Jose location has been welcoming students since 2009. Heroes Martial Arts Eastside opened in 2020, Samurai Jiu Jitsu opened in 2015, and Heroes Martial Arts and Samurai Jiu Jitsu in Campbell officially merged in 2023. The leadership team includes founder and head instructor Alan “Gumby” Marques, Eastside San Jose head instructor Nick “Eastside” Borbon, downtown main instructor Trevor Ireland, Samurai Jiu Jitsu founder Rich Jackson, and Campbell head instructor Kevin Kopecky. Alan “Gumby” Marques is a 4th Degree Black Belt who received his black belt in 2006 from Ralph Gracie, and his teaching style emphasizes a solid foundation in fundamentals to allow students to personalize their style. His directive to instructors Nick “Eastside” Borbon and Trevor Ireland was to build the next generation of “you.”
Gumby is currently the president of the San Jose Downtown Association and represents small businesses that have been impacted in the last few years. Heroes Martial Arts has worked with the community and provided self defense workshops.
Parents and students in online reviews describe Heroes Martial Arts as an amazing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school with top-notch instructors and a friendly, welcoming culture for both seasoned practitioners and complete beginners. Reviewers mention fantastic instructors, excellent culture, and a place to work hard, grow, and learn. One youth reviewer shares that after about eight months of training, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at this dojo helped them cope and calm down their anger, and they describe the coaches and students as creating a chill and calm atmosphere. Another reviewer notes that the instructors are professional, down to earth, casual, and friendly, and that the school values people’s experiences and wants everyone to grow and learn at a healthy and reasonable pace while still taking training seriously.
Last updated June 7, 2026.
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