Kaiju BJJ Academy
About
Kaiju BJJ Academy is a martial arts gym located in Sacramento, CA.
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Ben Droege
a year ago
Great BJJ gym and super welcoming to all skill levels. The owner Aaron, alongside his coaching staff do a phenomenal job at cultivating a positive culture that encourages respectful sportsmanship and growing their students fundamental understanding of techniques. As a broke college student, I appreciate how accessible the pricing is, especially compared to other options in the area. I also feel that the hygiene standard for the gym is definitely worth mentioning; in addition to thorough disinfecting of mats after every training session, the staff do a great job of protecting the students by enforcing a strict no training policy if you're suspected of having afflictions like Ringworm, Herpes Simplex, Impetigo, and Staph/MRSA. No disease under the sun is taken lightly at Kaiju. 10/10 Gym, would train here again.
Connor Hartinger
2 months ago
Kaiju is an amazing BJJ gym and has a super friendly environment. The owner Aaron and the coaching staff truly care about the progress of the students and I’ve always felt welcome and at home. The students are kind, supportive, and helpful, and genuinely care about the progress of the other students.
James Bradford
9 months ago
Kaiju BJJ has been the best experience I've had compared to any other gym. It's beginner friendly and has flexible class times to accommodate to any busy schedule. There is a true sense of community that makes training engaging, educational, and humbling. I would highly recommend Kaiju to anyone wanting to start Martial Arts in general, as the benefits extend far beyond just learning chokes and different combinations. The gym's cleanliness is top tier and the variety of classes make learning fun.
Matt Berri
2 years ago
I've trained in several martial arts, and always wanted to dive deeper into BJJ. After doing some research I found Kaiju and decided to try it out. As soon as I walked in the door, I knew this was where I wanted to be. The coaches are amazing, the facility is clean, modern, well kept, and welcoming. Everyone is kind and the whole environment feels like a family. I enrolled my daughter as well and she has never had as much fun as she does here. I cannot recommend Aaron and the team enough.
Matthew Moore
a year ago
To say that Kaiju BJJ is great is an understatement! Background: my four-year old has minor physical issues that affect his balance. His physical therapist recommended some exercises to build strength. Having wrestled myself when I was younger, I knew that grappling of some kind would be a great thing for him. Enter Kaiju BJJ! My family found this academy after TWO friends recommended. They described Coach Aaron and the studio as being extremely welcoming, patient, supportive, and structured. And they were absolutely right! My son and family are warmly welcomed by Coach Aaron every time. He makes a point to get to know every student personally and so that he can determine the right amount of instruction for them. My four-year old is in a class with five and six-year olds. There is a lot of physical and mental development that happens between those ages. But Coach Aaron is able to curate the instruction for each student so that is challenging but still accessible. My son really enjoys the classes, has a smile on his face when he is there, and his physical movements and balance have improved in only a few short months! We are so glad we found this community and feel grateful to have Kaiju BJJ in Yolo County!
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Prof Kaiju ('Lil Aaron)
Head Instructor & Co-owner
Black Belt (2nd Degree), Multi-time World Champion, 2-0 MMA/Kickboxing, Collegiate Wrestler
Highly decorated BJJ Black Belt awarded by Master Ralph Gracie. Trains since 2011, competition record 113-11-2. Also holds 2nd Degree Black Belt in Hawaiian Kenpo. Pursuing Ph.D. in Physical Therapy.
Coach Alex
Kids' Program Head Instructor & Co-owner
Brown Belt, Black Belt in Hawaiian Kenpo
Training BJJ since 2011. Covers adult classes occasionally. Has a top-pressure based approach. Pursuing degree in Sociology at UCSC.
Coach Aaron
Instructor & Academy Manager
Father of Prof Kaiju and Coach Alex. Trains BJJ for over 10 years. Leads morning classes and handles academy operations. Also coaches UCD BJJ Club and 777 Jiu-Jitsu in Sacramento.