San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy & Mixed Martial Arts

San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy & Mixed Martial Arts offers training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, No-Gi, Muay Thai, Boxing, Fitness, Grappling, and Self Defense. The program also includes Fit Kids activities and hosts birthday parties. It is described as one of the largest and most modern premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, No-Gi, Muay Thai, Boxing, and fitness training centers in California, and is 100% family owned.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Office hours Monday–Friday from 4:40am–8:30pm and Saturday from 9:00am–2:30pm

The studio has separate areas for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, grappling arts, Muay Thai, boxing, and fitness. It features a two-story, 12,000 square foot martial arts space with a 4,000 square foot spring-loaded floor system that includes eight sparring areas, plus an additional 1,000 square foot spring-loaded floor with two more sparring areas. The school reports having the biggest spring-loaded mat space in the United States in a private school setting. Families can access a one-day free trial, and students can work one-on-one with a black belt.

Reviews from parents and students describe the Sunrise Submissions class as having people at many different skill levels and instructors who are described as outstanding. Multiple testimonials state that the gym is welcoming to novices and experienced students, and one parent notes that this is a place where kids learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Reviewers mention a flexible schedule with morning, afternoon, and evening classes and say the school has what is needed in order to train. Several testimonials describe the environment as positive, with classmates and coaches who are there to help students succeed, and some reviewers say the gym community feels like family.

Last updated April 9, 2026.