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.