San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Academy in San Marcos is an excellent choice for local Escondido Jiu-Jitsu training.
While there are other schools that offer Jiu-Jitsu in Escondido, there are no other schools anywhere in the greater San Diego area that offer the large, custom-built training facility with the outstanding, world-class instruction that is available here at our academy.
Looking for Escondido mixed martial arts training with high-level instructors? Look no further than our academy.
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, No-Gi, Boxing, Muay Thai and Fitness. We offer classes for all ages and experience levels, with a broad range and schedule of different classes and times. If you have any questions, you can contact SDBJJ directly or come by to talk with us and observe one of our classes. Our academy might be just the Escondido Jiu-Jitsu school you’ve been looking for!
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On a recent search completed on Google Maps, we used the criteria “Escondido Jiu Jitsu” and to our surprise, we found the following results:
- San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Gracie Barra Escondido
- East West MMA So Cal
- 10th Planet Vista
- Figueroa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- White Dragon Martial Arts
- LA Boxing
Yes, 7 results for such a narrow search! So…how do you pick? Snazzy name, or close your eyes and point? We say no!! This is an important decision folks…you have to decide which one is the best school to trust your family to. But how?
How to Decide
We have created the following guide to help with narrowing down the list so you can pick the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA Facility in Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside, Vista, and Carlsbad areas.
| School Name | Facility | Mat Space | Instructor Experience |
BJJ | JUDO | Muay
Thai |
Boxing | MMA | Kung
Fu |
Overall observation |
| San Diego
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy |
12,000 square ft school with 4,000 square ft spring-loaded floor, boxing ring, punching bag rack with 20 Muay Thai bags |
4,000 square feet,
unobstructed |
Instructor owned school 38 years in Judo 6th Degree red and White belt BJJ 26 years experience 5th degree Black Belt |
Yes 5th degree Black Belt Instructor |
Yes 6th Degree Red/White Belt Instructor |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Family-friendly environment, HUGE mat space, diversified schedule, clean & safe, high rank qualified instructors, Instructor owned school |
| Gracie Barra
Escondido |
3,000 square ft facility | 1,500 square feet
approximately |
Black Belt | Yes Black Belt |
Yes Black Belt |
No | No | No | No | Franchise |
| East-West MMA | 1,200 Square ft facility | 800 square feet
approximately |
Not known | non qualified | non qualified | No | No | Yes | No | Franchise |
| World Gym MMA | Weight lifting facility | 600 square feet | 1 year | Blue Belt | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Weight Lifting
Gym with extras |
| Figueroa JiuJitsu | 1,000 square ft | 800 square feet
approximately |
Black Belt | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Small crowded place |
| LA Boxing
San Marcos |
2,000 square ft facility | 500 square feet | Not known | Not Known | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Franchise |
More About SDBJJ
San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is the premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Escondido/San Marcos. We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, No-Gi, MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai. All of our instructors are taught and trained at San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy to ensure quality in teaching. If you are serious about finding a reputable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Carlsbad, or La Costa areas, our academy should be at the top of your list. Remember you have to find a school that you can trust.
SDBJJ ACADEMY is owner instructor operated. Today we have the largest Mixed Martial Arts facility in San Diego County with a 4000 square feet spring-loaded mat space, an additional 1,000 square foot spring-loaded mat, 18×18 Boxing Ring, 24 punching bags, rack, and a fitness gym in a 12,000 square ft building.
Paulo Fernando owner and head instructor is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 7th degree Red and Black Koral Belt and Judo 6th degree Red and White belt. He has 38 years of experience in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and judo. Just in San Diego County, he has been teaching for 17 years now. Marine Corps Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu main instructor from 2001 to 2003, Navy Base 32nd Street Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor 2000 to 2003.
We have the most diversified schedule with plenty of classes for you and your family to choose from and enjoy our school all day long. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Escondido became easy just go to www.sdbjj.com choose the class that fits you and come to train with us. You will find an amazing family-friendly environment that can’t be compared. We are the only school to offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, No-Gi, Boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA for anyone. If you are 3 or 100 years old we are here for you. Call (760) 752-1445 today and schedule an appointment for a tour of the school. Looking forward to seeing you here training with us!
School Name: San Diego Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Facility: 10.000 square feet school with 4.000 square feet spring loaded floor, boxing ring, Octagon punching bag rack with 20 muay thai bags
Mat Space: 4.000 square feet, unobstructed
Instructor Experience: Instructor owned school 38 years in Judo 6th Degree red and White belt. BJJ 26 years experience 5th degree Black Belt
BJJ: Yes 5th degree Black Belt Instructor
JUDO: Yes 6th Degree Red/White Belt Instructor
Muay Thai: Yes
Boxing: Yes
MMA: Tes
Kung Fu: No
Overall Observation: Friendly Family environment, Great mat space diversified schedule, clean mat space, safe play, high rank qualified instructors. Instructor owned School.
School Name: Gracie Barra Escondido
Facility: 3.000 square feet facility
Mat Space: 1500 square feet approximately
Instructor Experience: Black Belt
BJJ: Yes, Black Belt
JUDO: Yes, Black Belt
Muay Thai: No
Boxing: No
MMA: No
Kung Fu: No
Overall Observation: Franchise
School Name: East West MMA
Facility: 1200 Square feet facility
Mat Space: 800 square feet approximately
Instructor Experience: Not known
BJJ: Non qualified
JUDO: Non qualified
Muay Thai: No
Boxing: No
MMA: Yes
Kung Fu: No
Overall Observation: Franchise
School Name: Worlds Gym MMA
Facility: Weight lifting facility
Mat Space: 600 square feet
Instructor Experience: 1 year
BJJ: Blue Belt
JUDO: No
Muay Thai: Yes
Boxing: Yes
MMA: Yes
Kung Fu: No
Overall Observation: Weight Lifting Gym with extras
School Name: Figueroa JiuJitsu
Facility: 1000 square feet
Mat Space: 800 square feet approximately
Instructor Experience: Black Belt
BJJ: Yes
JUDO: No
Muay Thai: No
Boxing: No
MMA: No
Kung Fu: No
Overall Observation: Small crowded place
School Name: LA Boxing San Marcos
Facility: 2000 square feet facility
Mat Space: 500 square feet
Instructor Experience: Not known
BJJ: Not Known
JUDO: No
Muay Thai: Yes
Boxing: Yes
MMA: Yes
Kung Fu: No
Overall Observation: Franchise
