5515 Doyle St #7, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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I’ve been coming here for 2 years now and still can’t get enough. The classes are fun and challenging. I’m so focused on learning, I don’t notice what a great workout I’m getting. The coaches are knowledgeable and dedicated to their students. Classes are structured with clear instruction and battle-tested techniques. The community they’ve built is amazing, a super supportive and friendly group that feels like a family and a team. I feel very fortunate to have found this gym.
Amazing gym with an amazing community. Professor’s Mineiro and Liz work really hard to make sure everyone is comfortable, confident, and understanding what is being taught!
Amazing coaches and great place to train with a great group of people. Best jiu jitsu option in a large area by far.
Love em! The environment is welcoming and helpful. Me not knowing anything of the art, I never feel out of place. Great community and a sense of love for the art that’s contagious! Head instructors are a wealth of knowledge. It’s a Tough and Fun place to start and train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!
The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, making every class a rich learning experience. They tailor their guidance to all levels, ensuring everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners, grows and excels. The training environment is top-notch—clean, and positive. The emphasis on technique, discipline, and respect creates a fantastic atmosphere for personal and skill development. The community vibe is second to none, with everyone supporting each other both on and off the mats. The dedication and enthusiasm of both the instructors and fellow students are truly inspiring. Whether you're looking to compete, get in shape, or just learn something new, this BJJ academy is the place to be. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great coaches that care about you and your progress.
My kids just started a few weeks ago and we are quite impressed by the instruction. The kids are already great grappling techniques. Highly recommend.
Dropped in to this beautiful Jiu Jitsu studio as I was in town for the weekend helping a friend move back to the Bay. Decided since I was in town to drop into the 10am class with my friend through the recommendation of my Professor back home in SoCal. Professor Liz and the rest of the members at this gym were very welcoming as I felt very at home here. Professor Liz is a master at her craft and helped sharpen up my Omoplata skills! The space is beautiful and everyone I met was so friendly that I will definitely make it a place to visit everytime I'm in town! Not to mention, the place is clean and beautiful. Thank you again for the hospitality, I will be back very soon!
Here is what you get when you train with Mineiro/Liz : - Quality instruction: You can learn an amrbar or lasso sweeps from any blackbelt, it is that little details that matters! You learn excellent details from both Mineiro and Liz … The part that I personally pay attention to is that Liz is a smaller grappler and she teaches some specific details slightly different than Mineiro! You have a chance to see and compare what works better for a smaller grappler and use that to improve your game! - Individual attention: you get a chance to ask question! No matter what color of belt you have! The gym is not too big and not too small, so you can always ask during or after class! I have trained in places where the answer to a question was to get private class with the instructor, you won’t be treated like that with Mineiro/Liz! They are always open to questions after the class, and I am sure if you want private class, they are available - Colored belt students quality: I have been training with Mineiro for 2.5 years and previously I trained at many gyms in east bay and other states, I can easily say I was very impressed by the quality of colored belts here , when I first joined the gym - Culture: You don’t see anything that make you wonder if you have joined a cult or not … just respectful jiujitsu and friendship! - Old/New school jiujitsu: You get both! One of the first realizations i had was that both Mineiro/Liz are actively learning new techniques themselves! The fact that black belt instructors are putting the time to learn new guard/methods/systems and transfer advanced and newest techniques to their students is very valuable! Unlike many black belts who stop learning new things and basically repeat themselves over and over and eventually produce students who are a exact replica of the instructor, here they don’t enforce a specific style, you will be exposed to many different guards, passes and techniques, you are allowed to explore and choose what works for you and develop specific game around that!
I can't say enough great things about Mineiro Jiu Jitsu. Mineiro and Elizabeth are truly exceptional coaches and teachers. Their dedication and passion for Jiu Jitsu are evident in everything they do. I've been training with Mineiro for over seven years, and his technical knowledge and attention to detail are unparalleled. He’s always there when I need him, offering guidance and support both on and off the mat. Mineiro's commitment to his students is remarkable; he attends every tournament to support us, providing encouragement and expert coaching. The facility itself is clean, beautiful, and well-maintained, creating an inviting atmosphere for training. They also have an excellent kids' program, which is a testament to their dedication to fostering a love for Jiu Jitsu in the next generation. The kids' classes are engaging and fun, promoting self-defense skills and fitness in a supportive environment. Jiu Jitsu is a fantastic sport for children and adults alike. It builds confidence, discipline, and physical fitness. If you're looking for a place to train, whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Mineiro Jiu Jitsu is the perfect choice.
Having finished my time in the bay area and now training at a new gym closer to home, it's my pleasure to give my highest praises possible for this academy. For the year and a half that I spent at Mineiro BJJ, I've come to appreciate the art of BJJ and become a better competitor in the process. I came to this academy with some of my friends while in college, and with no experience in martial arts at all, I took a trial class and signed up hoping to pick up a fun hobby. From the start, the head coaches, Marcelo and his wife, Liz, presented an environment that was welcoming, engaging, and educational. With some of the most straightforward and no-nonsense approaches to instruction I've seen in a teaching environment, it truly felt like I was always focused on improving my BJJ game and not on the teaching style or nuances of the gym; a trait that was incredibly helpful for someone who had no experience in this kind of environment beforehand. Despite me sucking so bad from the start and all my reservations and questions, Marcelo and Liz patiently and consistently provided an environment that I felt inclined to keep coming back to, despite my friends leaving the program due to personal reasons. Presenting an older-school style of jiu-jitsu, Marcelo is a phenomenal professor and incredibly knowledgeable in the sport. It's clear from the start that not only does he have the background to coach all levels of BJJ, but that he's also passionate enough to make you actually WANT to learn about it too. The level of professionalism and kindness that Marcelo, Liz, and the other assistant coaches present has truly been a joy to experience. The environment is incredible too; there are serious competitors in every class offered at this gym, and I never had a session where I felt that I wasn't challenged to become better at so many different aspects. Surprisingly, with how high-level the students are here, the community is fantastic too. Everyone at this gym is incredibly friendly, with people/rolling partners who you can constantly learn from and are willing to always teach you. To highlight how awesome the community is: in preparing for one of my upcoming tournaments this past year and suffering a muscle strain in my neck, the coaches referred me to a classmate (a chiropractor!) who offered to and got me fixed me up the next day free of charge. Just to help me get in competition mode that weekend! Mineiro BJJ has a community that has a way of making you feel included, no matter what walk of life you come from. For any newcomers to BJJ or the sport in general, this gym in Emeryville is a safe and effective place to begin your martial arts/BJJ journey either for hobby or sport. For those who are intermediate/advanced in the sport and want to go even higher, Mineiro BJJ consistently places within the top academies at Jiu Jitsu World League rankings and has world-class competitors to ensure productive rolling sessions in every class. I'm thankful to the instructors and community at Mineiro BJJ for being the best possible introduction to the sport possible.
Fantastic gym environment overall. World class technique and skills being taught and shared amongst champions and practitioners across all levels and experience. I always feel welcomed by all students no matter what class or day I attend. Multiple locations, both super clean, with each providing a variety of class times for ample flexibility.
Just had the BEST CLASS. Instructor was so friendly, patient, and very hands on. Very friendly, and inclusive environment. Classes are perfect for all ages!
Family friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym with rigorous training and skilled competitors. Very welcoming gym for women with a Friday evening women’s class. Love Professors Mineiro and Liz for their technical skill and fun approach to each class. Whole family has been training with them for 2 years. The community here is everything.
I like this gym because you can make friends and you can learn techniques. -Yoni (8 years old)
I've been training at Mineiro's for over a year and it is fun. The gym has a lot of nice people, great community, and amazing coaches. -Ori (10 years old)
Great gym. Clean. Family friendly. Good range of training partners. Very sharp attention to detail in the techniques.
I've been training at this gym for ~6 months, and it has been fantastic so far. One of the things I love most about this gym is the sense of community. Everyone is focused on learning and helping each other improve, which promotes a positive and supportive environment - not just during the classes but also during open mats. Highly recommend.
Que du bonheur ! Vraiment un bon dojo pour le jjb - faut pas chercher ailleurs - super prof (ultra-competent + très sympa), et un ambiance très agréable - à la fois entre les pratiquants & aussi la qualité de la salle est super. Parfait pour les debutants, mais aussi pour les confirmés.
World class gym, lovely coaches and awesome students willing to help and grow from one another.
I’ve come to this gym while traveling. If I lived in the area I’d certainly be a regular. The gym is super clean; the instruction can’t be beat. Professor Mineiro is obviously passionate about teaching. This shows in how he runs the kids classes — they love him — how patient he is with the fundamentals class on Mondays, his encouragement of more experienced students helping to coach, and how he enjoys showing not just “old school” techniques, but humoring his advanced students with crab rides, berimbolos, and the latest fun sport techniques. It’s all done with kindness, but as he rolls with all of us, you can see what a master of the art he is. Very welcoming and a good mix of respectful, passionate, talented, and kind students.
My daughter is thriving at the Albany location - Professors Marcelo & Liz have the magic touch with kids. Thank you, Professors, for helping my daughter with her confidence and joy in learning new things!
amazing professors (Mineiro, Liz, and occasional recurring others). high standards for training but down-to-earth atmosphere. seems to attract kind and community-oriented people of all ages who strive for their personal best while helping each other do the same. good differentiation to meet everyone at their level within a class. i’m an adult female white belt and feel constantly challenged and welcomed at the same time (and safe). every class is an intense training/workout but with relaxed and friendly interactions. experience at this gym: 3-6 days/week for almost 6 months, no intention to stop or leave.
The best Jiu-Jitsu in the Bay Area. The instructors have built a fantastic program for everyone--adults, kids, and women.....whether you are brand new or more advanced, this is a great place to be at and learn.
One of the best teachers in the Bay Area for gi and no gi. Hands down.
Welcoming, great instructors for both adults and kids, really glad we found them.
excellent bjj school
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