BJJ in San Jose

San Jose has the largest BJJ density in the SF Bay metro — 47 academies, more than the city of SF itself. The headline brand is **AKA San Jose** (American Kickboxing Academy), one of the most decorated MMA/BJJ training facilities in the world (multiple UFC champions trained there). Add **Heroes Martial Arts** (4 South Bay locations under Alan "Gumby" Marques, Ralph Gracie black belt and OnTheMat founder), **10th Planet San Jose**, and several other established schools, and South Bay practitioners have unusual depth. Expect monthly dues in the $180-$240 range, most gyms with kids and competition programs. AKA's reputation pulls competitive practitioners from around the country, while the Heroes chain serves a more recreational demographic across Downtown SJ, Eastside SJ, Campbell, and Los Gatos.