Parkside Jiujitsu
About
Parkside Jiujitsu offers comprehensive martial arts training across multiple disciplines including MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Judo. The gym features a distinguished coaching team with instructors holding black belts under renowned masters like Rigan Machado and Ralph Gracie, ensuring high-level technical instruction. Members benefit from a structured yet adaptable approach that accommodates various skill levels and training goals.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the gym's friendly and supportive culture, with multiple reviews highlighting how welcoming the environment feels for all skill levels. Reviewers specifically mention the super friendly crew and the great training experience that accommodates both beginners and advanced practitioners. Several members note that the gym is especially good for those starting out, while still providing challenging workouts for more experienced students. The overall sentiment emphasizes fun, supportive training without any negative feedback mentioned in the reviews.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (4)
David Holloway
2 years ago
Great training! A nice range of ages and skill levels. Friendly supportive culture.
Name Name
a year ago
Very good,very fun and you should definitely try it out
Blake Bogosian
3 years ago
Super friendly crew. Would recommend this gym to everybody.
Ian Prager
3 years ago
Amazing spot, especially for those starting out.
paymentsMembership
$180/mo
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Mike Sedano
BJJ Instructor
Black Belt under Rigan Machado
San Francisco native. Began Jiu-Jitsu in 2006, received black belt in 2019. Goal is to pass knowledge on to students.
Dante Giovannelli
BJJ Instructor
Black Belt under Ralph Gracie
SFPD veteran and firearms instructor. Training BJJ for 12+ years. Passionate about teaching youth self-defense, discipline, and accountability.
Nathalie Kaplan
BJJ Instructor
Black Belt under Mike Sedano
Began training in 2014 under Mike and Dante. Passionate about teaching children, women, and individuals from all walks of life.