Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
About
Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts gym located in Sacramento, CA.
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:30 – 8:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 3:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:30 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 – 8:00 AM, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, 4:00 – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Sunday: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Derek DiManno
Owner/Head Instructor
4th Degree BJJ Black Belt, World Masters Championships medalist
Head instructor and owner with 25+ years BJJ experience. First American black belt under Cassio Werneck. Also has Judo and wrestling experience.
John McClean
Kids' Program Head Instructor
Black Belts in BJJ, Kenpo Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Filipino Escrima
Full-time martial artist with 25+ years training, 20+ years teaching kids. Trained with Gracie family members and under Cassio Werneck.
Chris Leonard
Kids' Program Instructor
Experienced in BJJ, Wing Chun, Escrima, Boxing, Wrestling, Tai Chi, Kickboxing
Runs Little Samurai program (ages 4-6). Retired police officer with 30 years martial arts experience and extensive youth coaching background.
Sean Wright
Adult Program Instructor
Shilo Bacca
Adult Program Instructor
Gabriel Gibson
Adult Program Instructor