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Claudio França BJJ San Jose is a family-oriented martial arts and fitness academy serving San Jose and nearby South Bay communities, including Los Gatos, Campbell, and Willow Glen. The school has been part of the local martial arts community for more than 20 years and is led by owner and professor Erik Benaquisto, who began training under Master Claudio França in 1999. Its 18,000-square-foot facility welcomes students of different ages and experience levels.

Programs include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for children, teens, and adults, with beginner fundamentals, advanced technique, no-gi training, sparring, competition preparation, and self-defense. Children’s classes are organized for ages 4 and up and emphasize confidence, discipline, coordination, and teamwork. Adults can also take kickboxing and striking classes focused on self-defense, strength, and stamina, alongside circuit training through the Train Hard Center. The academy offers a supportive setting for learning, fitness, and personal growth. It also hosts children’s birthday parties, with options that include private use of the space, games, a bouncer, and, in the premium package, a Jiu-Jitsu lesson.