I've been training on/off for over a decade, with massive gaps in between as "life happens."…read moreMarriage, Kids, Career, etc... Trained primarily in Oakland & Piedmont (when I lived/worked in Fremont), then eventually settled down in San Ramon. Just when I thought I had written off jiu-jitsu, a familiar sign/logo suddenly pops up on a storefront in San Ramon Square (a square we frequent, primarily for Café Attila & Best Donuts). How Ironic... I initially had signed up years ago at their HQ location in Pleasanton (before they relocated) but was working a very sporadic schedule due to "startup mode" at a Tech Company. With my Daughters now much older, THEY actually approached ME... "Daddy, didn't you do jiu-jitsu before? We want to do jiu-jitsu too." It was a combination of my Daughters wanting to train in a sport I used to train religiously in (before marriage) & the fact that I HATED saying, "Before" or "Used to." (+ the fact that it was only a 5-minute drive from the house sure didn't hurt either). Gave the Academy a call & met w/ Jeremiah (THE Jeremiah "The Kid" Labiano of Bellator fame btw) who happens to be one of the owners of the San Ramon Academy. #starstruck... For any of you Futurama geeks out there, I had a Phillip J. Frye "Shut up & take my money" moment. Paid 6 mos in advance to give the Academy a test-drive & within a few months, gave my sign-off to the girls that this location was LEGIT (& they too were both enrolled). Fast forward to the present... The quality of instruction from each of the Professors; Crispim, Jeremiah & Beto are truly unparalleled. They aren't just teaching as a job; they're teaching what they live/breath & love & it emanates from each of them during their instruction. As I mentioned earlier, I've been training on & off for over a decade, only to find that there were subtle details/variances in technique relayed by these instructors that I've NEVER been exposed to years prior (more aha moments that I can even keep track of). The end results? Even WITH the significant gaps in training, my game has since evolved exponentially. I began my training journey in my late 20's, though I can truly & confidently state without a doubt that I'm better now (a gentleman never reveals his age) than ever before. Their approach is different/unique than most, considering (in addition to the standard drills, rolling, etc...), they are also savvy in kinesiology, etc... They've introduced drills on movement (i.e., aerobic balls, bosu, etc...) that force you to work your steps, movement & balance, etc..., w/ a "Miyagi-Do approach." Consider these unique drills as "wax on, wax off" or "paint the fence," etc..., which will "click" once you realize its relevance towards guard passing, sweeps, etc... I'm sitting on the carpet drafting this review & just realized how I rose effortlessly to my feet, spinning towards the kitchen to grab my Yeti for a sip of water. The drills (which will be new to most) eventually become second nature & evolve your game as a result. Brilliant... Oh & about my Daughters? Once their initial contract had ended (paid for 6 mos up front), I asked them (no pressure), "Hey girls, jiu-jitsu is ending this month. Do you guys still want to train or do something else?" They both looked at each other, then looked at me & said, "We want to train jiu-jitsu." Yahtzee! THEN they dropped an unexpected bomb on me with, "Why didn't you sign us up when we were younger?" I had to remind them that they were wearing princess dresses w/ crowns & spinning around in tutu's at the time (though also reassured them, that they ARE still young & have the head start I wish I had at their age). Over a year later, they've been promoted twice & I couldn't be more proud to be alongside them throughout their journey. I'm not just saying this because I'm their Dad; I've got (2) petite young ladies who are rolling, sweeping, hanging & tapping out much larger opponents (including BOYS). This (size nor strength do not matter & it's all about technique) are the epitome of what jiu-jitsu represents... This isn't just a sport/hobby for my girls (though they may see it this way), but also a much-needed means of self-defense. What happens when a person grabs you from behind or tries to choke you? What happens if you're pinned to the floor? What happens if someone tries to tackle you to the ground? Guess what? THEY KNOW & they'll continue to get EVEN BETTER. Compound this with the amazing stand-up instructional they are also receiving from Jeremiah & Team as well & it's helping me sleep a bit better at night. Hats off again to Crispim, Jeremiah & Beto... Can't thank each of you enough for bringing jiu-jitsu back into my life & introducing the "gentle art" to my daughters as a result. You each have a knack not just for training, but for keeping everyone (including small children), motivated. You've built an amazing & unique system of training along with the best Academies I've ever had the privilege to train. Oss...

Love this school. Staff is nice and understanding. Kids love it! Highly recommend it!read more

My son is autistic and I put him in this place for safety and protection since his was 7 and he…read moreloved it... 4 year of payments $7000 that came from my son ssi money. I am single parent going through a rough patch and verbalized this and stated we will return once we got settwe after we mov. I was told to never come back to the gym. After a double payment in Dec that was taken out of my son account to supposedly cover Sept bill. this caused a hardship that I explained to the owner. As the only Black American in their business they don't see how disrespectful this is and never cared for my son. All I tired to do is pause his membership until after the hard time but was told I still had to pay even if he was attending. He did attend Dec and was charge even though they know he is with his father for the holidays. The fact the my son was NEVER invited back is okay. But this is why Black Americans don't support other cultures. You come over here... take our money, then disrespect us after we have supposed you! To the owners: You should be ashamed to treat the disabled black child like this especially when he was the ONLY BLACK BOY in the class! I communicated to your staff as soon as possible and was harassed by your staff for weeks for oayment after I emailed, spoke to and texted your staff my situation. My son didn't deserve to be treated like this. And I will be filing a complaint for the Unauthorized Retroactive Billing to a disabled childs income.

Outstanding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training from Ex MMA fighter and Second Degree Black Belt, Marcio…read moreMoreira. Located in 3170-A Santa Rita Road Pleasanton. World class training for young and experienced athletes. Excellent instruction for children (ages 3-9) and (9 to 16). Adult classes are divided between beginner (white belt less than one year, and advanced blue belt to brown belt). There are five brown belts, who have found the advanced training and mentorship important for the pursuit of the hard to achieve Black Belt. Master Ralph Gracie's system of highly trained professionals will help start your journey or will continue your quest for mastery of this martial art! Muay Thai kickboxing classes on Monday and Friday evenings (7:30 pm) check website for times. No Gi training on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wednesday evenings, they feature a women only training.

This place is more than just a training gym, its a community full of people who want to see you…read moresucceed and become better, especially the coaches.

I cannot say enough good things about this place! My son went before COVID, and he just returned…read morethis year. All the coaches, especially Jon, remembered my son which made him feel very comfortable. The coaches are all really good with the kids, very encouraging, caring and knowledgeable. I also like the life lessons that Jon teaches. He makes sure the kids appreciate the opportunity to learn jiu jitsu and he reinforces that the kids should thank their parents for the opportunity. Great place!

Dublin Jkd and Cornelius are excellent. We just moved to town and this was our first step to…read morereintroducing fitness and training back into our lives. Cornelius has an extensive background and the program draws broadly from that. Lastly, I found that many of my classmates are fast friends and made it a great experience for my spouse and me.

Dublin Boxing and Cornelius are a great fitness choice. Cornelius focuses on fitness and safety so…read moreevery class is fun and action packed. It's a great group to train with and I leave class feeling great! Working with Cornelius is a great decision.

Our little one has been going to Ground Rules Academy for a short time, and what amazes us most is…read morethat our son, who usually gets grumpy when we take him to other activities, actually runs to his Jiu Jitsu classes! We think Jiu Jitsu will be wonderful for his physical development, but what we value just as much is that he is learning respect, discipline, and how to follow rules. Sensei Russ is a wonderful instructor. He is great with the kids and creates a positive and encouraging environment. The academy itself is also very clean, organized, and welcoming. I'm even thinking about starting Jiu Jitsu myself after a while. It would be so much fun to have an activity that my son and I can enjoy together.

I've been to every BJJ gym in Pleasanton and truly this place is a gem! If you're looking for a…read moreplace that has passion and also big focus on technique and learning this is the best gym in the area. Russ is an instructor who really cares a lot about teaching. He pays attention to all the students and gives a lot of corrections which I really appreciate. The members there are also all so friendly and love learning. You'll meet a lot of cool people there! Also want to say that Russ puts a lot of thought into the curriculum. He sends out a monthly newsletter and tells you what the focus will be each week. He plans out a series of moves in different positions on the mat from standing to submissions so that you can get the most out of rolling. At other gyms you can sometimes feel like you are coming in and doing a random move and can't connect the things you're learning into your BJJ game during rolling. But his curriculum and teaching method allows you to apply the moves. Besides the curriculum, within each class he reviews the previous moves we've done throughout the week lets us drill it then there's dedicated practice time for the move of the day. This learning method is super helpful because there is constant review. It's easy to forget moves when you're doing random moves only every couple of weeks at other gyms Rolling at Ground Rules is also the most fun out of all the other gyms. We often start from standing which a lot of BJJ gyms don't focus on but it allows you to practice takedowns before going to the mat. The white belts here are completely diff from other white belts are other gyms you can tell that they are learning fast and are able to roll effectively with the technique they've learned due to the curriculum and series of moves that he teaches. Memberships are flexible month to month and they don't lock you into a 1 year membership. Maybe I'm just traumatized from another gym lol but I really think that a passionate and a people oriented instructor is the person you want to learn from.

Our family has had a truly wonderful experience at All American Black Belt Academy!…read more My children started classes in June 2023, and it's been amazing to watch them grow -- not just in their karate skills, but also in confidence, focus, and goal-setting over the past year. Seeing how much they enjoyed it inspired me to join as an adult beginner in May 2025. I was a little nervous at first, but the instructors were incredibly welcoming and supportive. The positive atmosphere they create makes it easy for students of all ages and levels to feel comfortable and motivated. Training together has become a special part of our family routine -- quality time that we all look forward to each week. The dojo is very family-friendly, and the classes teach valuable life skills in addition to martial arts. I would highly recommend All American Black Belt Academy to anyone -- whether you're looking for a program for your kids, yourself, or the whole family. It's so much more than a karate class -- it's a wonderful community that helps you grow stronger both inside and out!

My daughter took the trial class and she loved it. She is excited to start her karate journey with…read moreAll American Black Belt Academy. All thanks to Laura (5"the owner). She is very helpful. The classroom is clean and airy. There were two teachers helping the kids in learning their moves. I highly recommend the classes to anyone who is looking for karate for their kids.

Super good coaches and good facility, plus good students who are kind. Recommend it to anyone who…read morewants to start Judo or Jiu-jitsu

Great place to train! Sensei Kevin is just above and beyond. I do highly recommend this place…read morewhether you are a beginner or a high-level professional athlete.

My kids love Jue's Taekwondo!! We have tried a few Taekwondo places in Pleasanton, and this one is…read moredefinately our favorite. The teachers and masters are very patient and courteous. They provide a lot of resources and support for moving up to the next belt and are very flexible with their schedules.The masters guide the students at every step during the class to help them do their best. Hassel free and convenient progress tracking, announcements and Calendar schedule of events and testing on their website as well as on their App. We transitioned from once a week class to four times a week and we have noticably seen our kids' confidence levels, mindfulness and self awareness improve. We are excited to see how our kids progress with Jue's Taekwondo in the coming months!

My kids have been doing taekwondo here for a few years now and I would definitely recommend this…read morestudio. The instructors really care about the students and they are passionate about what they teach. The kids learn more than just taekwondo skills. They learn about discipline, respect and perseverance which are invaluable skills that will stay with them for a long time. :)