Santa Maria Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Santa Maria Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kids Anti-Bullying, MMA-based Fitness class, Women’s-only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Self Defense. The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program focuses on grappling and ground fighting, and Judo focuses on throws and grappling techniques. The Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program teaches self-discipline, self-confidence, self-control, and self-defense.

Programs

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — over the age of 8 years old · A martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting.
• Judo — over the age of 8 years old · Focuses on throws and grappling techniques.
• Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — children · Children’s Program teaching self-discipline, self-confidence, self-control, and self-defense.
• Kids Anti-Bullying — children
• MMA-based Fitness class — over the age of 8 years old
• Women’s-only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program — over the age of 8 years old · Santa Maria’s first women’s-only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program.
• Self Defense — over the age of 8 years old · A set of awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontation skills, safety strategies, and physical techniques that enable someone to successfully escape, resist, and survive violent attacks.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old

About the provider

Santa Maria Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was established in 2012. Its mission is to give something positive back to the local community through martial arts and to demonstrate that with hard work, dedication, confidence, and courage, anything is possible. The program is family-owned and operated, and walk-ins are welcome.

Family-owned and operated. Clean, safe and family-friendly environment. All programs are designed for everyone over the age of 8 years old. Walk-ins are welcome.

What families say

“Chris, Erin and the crew at SMBJJ has truly changed my life. In my quest to get healthy, I found a school that has helped give me confidence and support to become a better person. There was no pressure and I was welcomed in on the first day despite my obvious size difference and nerves. Now, two years later I am 100lbs lighter and am no longer part of a school, but part of a family.” — Erik Voss

Last updated October 7, 2026.