CJJF SANTA MONICA

CJJF SANTA MONICA is a Martial Arts School in Santa Monica, CA, specializing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The academy offers programs for adults, kids starting at age 3, and women, focusing on fundamentals, self-defense, fitness, and competition. Led by Professor Maycon Carvalho, a 5th Degree Black Belt and IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, the school emphasizes a supportive culture where respect and patience guide the training environment. Students can train under experienced black belts including Kevin Melendrez and Jacob, who bring decades of combined experience to the mats. The academy holds a 5.00 rating based on student reviews, reflecting a consistent standard of instruction and community.

The school opened its doors in January 2016 with a mission to share authentic, competition-tested Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a family-friendly atmosphere. Professor Carvalho received his black belt from Master Aldo Caveirinha and his first degree from Master Carlos Gracie Jr., bringing a direct lineage from the Gracie family foundation to the Santa Monica mats. Classes are structured to ensure steady progress through warm-ups, drilling, situational training, and paced live rounds. This approach allows students to learn safely while developing practical skills for self-defense or competitive goals. The academy maintains a clean and safe training environment with daily mat cleaning and clear rules, ensuring that beginners and advanced practitioners alike can train with confidence.

Located at 320 Wilshire Blvd Ste 101, the facility sits on Wilshire Boulevard, a main road in the area. It is situated about a tenth of a mile from the Santa Monica Playhouse theater and the Emeritus College. The Santa Monica Farmers Market is also nearby, roughly a tenth of a mile away. This central location on a major thoroughfare makes the academy accessible to residents throughout Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles County. Training hours are extensive, with classes available from early morning until evening on weekdays and from morning until evening on weekends, accommodating a wide range of schedules.

CJJF SANTA MONICA stands among the most respected Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies in the greater Los Angeles area. The school is known for its precise details in instruction and its hands-on coaching style, where instructors actively roll with students to provide real-time feedback. This dedication to technical mastery and student development has established a strong reputation for quality instruction and a welcoming community for families and individuals seeking to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.