Home › California › San Jose › Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Judo dojo in San Jose, California
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized judo governing body or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, Kodokan or Tenri). If affiliation matters to you, ask which body the dojo belongs to and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most dojos welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes (ages 5–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule guerrillajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 408-280-1066
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches are absolutely fantastic, they’re knowledgeable in their own practice of Jui Jitsu and also patient with the kids and us, as parents.”
“I trained judo with an Olympic coach and started jiujitsu 13 years ago and trained all over the world.”
“We came here looking for a place to give my son confidence, discipline, structure, keep him in shape, and teach him self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Our daughter has been training at Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu for the past 7 years, starting when she was just 3 years old.”
“We came here looking for a place to give my son confidence, discipline, structure, keep him in shape, and teach him self defense.”
What members say
“I trained judo with an Olympic coach and started jiujitsu 13 years ago and trained all over the world.”
“This school is so welcoming; they helped clear up any doubts I had, and the teachers are very kind and always ready to help the children.”
“This school is so welcoming; they helped clear up any doubts I had, and the teachers are very kind and always ready to help the children.”
“I dropped in for the Monday and Wednesday evening fundamentals class and it was great.”
“We came here looking for a place to give my son confidence, discipline, structure, keep him in shape, and teach him self defense.”
From the reviews
Awesome gym, awesome instructors, awesome people and training partner. Been going for about 3 month consistently and loving it ! Also starting to have a solid little group of girls that come train so if you are a women and want to join please come try out !!
Amazing jiujitsu academy! Judo mats for soft landing. Expert instruction. Super clean. Family oriented but as competitive as you want to get. Love training here when I’m in the San Jose area. Highly recommend for kids.
We have three sons, ages 7, 5, and 2, and we’ve been bringing our oldest for over two years now. While our youngest is still in diapers and not quite ready to join, we know he’ll be on the mat in time.
Our daughter has been training at Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu for the past 7 years, starting when she was just 3 years old. What began as a hobby has grown into a true passion for her. The coaches have helped shape her not only as an athlete but as a person—teaching discipline, resilience, and the importance of hard work.
New to judo? Start at Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never stepped on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
More judo dojos near San Jose
San Jose Buddhist Judo Club
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
CJ Judo
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
SAN JOSE JUDO ACADEMY
5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site