Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego

Alliance BJJ San Diego is hands down one of the best academies I’ve trained at. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a friendly and welcoming staff that immediately makes you feel at home. The atmosphere is positive, respectful, and professional. The culture here is built on mutual respect and genuine camaraderie. The professors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in your growth—whether you’re brand new to jiu-jitsu or an experienced practitioner. There’s a tremendous amount of talent on the mats, from the instructors to the students, yet everyone is approachable and supportive.

As always, Professor Vando demonstrated and explained techniques with clarity. Vando runs a fun light hearted class that, I’m sure, feels safe for all levels. I make it a point to attend his classes.

Alliance has a great curriculum and class structure. Knowledgeable coaches that care to see the students improve. And lastly, the best training partners in San Diego!

First time ever trying jiu-jitsu and I couldn’t have had a better experience at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Miramar. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly welcomed by an instructor, which immediately made me feel comfortable. The facility is super clean, well organized, and very professional. I really appreciated the one-on-one introduction to jiu-jitsu. Instructor João demonstrated an incredible level of experience—he explained the techniques clearly, demonstrated them step by step, and practiced them together with me. All of this with a big smile and constant attention to safety while applying the techniques. They also have a nice, clean locker room with showers and a great variety of gym equipment. On top of that, the customer service is excellent. Highly recommend for beginners and anyone looking for a top-quality jiu-jitsu academy in San Diego.

Our son, Youna, has trained at Alliance San Diego Jiu-Jitsu for almost 5–6 years, and we are truly grateful for everything this academy has given him. From the very beginning, Alliance has provided a safe, structured, and professional environment where kids not only learn jiu-jitsu, but also discipline, respect, confidence, and resilience. The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and genuinely care about each student’s growth, both on and off the mat. Over the years, we’ve seen tremendous improvement in our son’s technique, mindset, and character. The atmosphere is positive, supportive, and family oriented, and the quality of training is consistently high. We highly recommend Alliance San Diego Jiu-Jitsu to any parent looking for a top-level academy with strong values, excellent coaching, and a welcoming community. Thank you for being such an important part of our son’s journey. Special thanks to Coach Johnny Faria, great coach, great people, and a true family environment.

Very good and welcoming class, amazing instructors! Safe place for everyone.

Today’s Intermediate class taught by Prof Dulce was great. Learning small details that make a big difference. Thank you!

Had my first one-on-one session with Coach JP and it was a great experience. He was patient, clear, and did an excellent job breaking down techniques while correcting small details. The session was focused and motivating, and I left feeling more confident and excited to keep training. Highly recommend JP. 🥋

An amazing environment that helps you set aside worldly distractions and focus on sharpening both mental and physical strength.

Coach Vando's class was great, he is a patient and attentive instructor with a great attitude. Alliance San Diego has a ton of great coaches and that really helps me develop a passion for training, and this gym has so many good people who train here, so coming to practice is always a good experience no matter what the rest of my day was like. I'm thankful for Alliance and all of the great things that come with training here.

My 6yo and 10yo have been here for two years. Youth program is World-Class. I encourage you to try other programs before coming here so that you can appreciate the benefit of a solid curriculum, presented by a champion-filled, coaching staff.

awesome class, great rolls

Coach was great! It is extremely toasty in there though, any chance we can run a fan or

All Professors at Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego are great! Each one brings their own style and energy to class, which keeps every session fresh and engaging. I really like the variety offered here - whether it’s drilling fundamentals or diving into advanced techniques, the instruction is always clear and thorough. The technique and strategy taught are superb; the way they break down complex moves into manageable steps makes it easier to grasp and apply during rolling. Looking ahead, I’d love to see more focus on leglock and leg entanglement defense and counters. Those areas feel like a natural next step to deepen my game, and it would be fantastic to get more detailed guidance on how to handle those positions under pressure. I’d also appreciate having more nogi classes scheduled around the same times as the 6am or 6pm sessions. Offering nogi twice a week during those hours would fit my work and family commitments much better. Right now, the later starts in the mornings and afternoons sometimes make it hard for me to attend nogi, and I feel like I might be missing out on that part of training. I love Jiu Jitsu, and balancing training with work and family can be tricky, so having those convenient times would mean a lot. Overall, I love my school, love my instructors, and love my Alliance Fam. The community here is welcoming and encouraging, which makes every visit something I look forward to.

Professor Vando’s 6am advanced class. SIMPLE

Amazing facility, professors, and staff!

Vando is one of my favorite coaches at Alliance. He has such a positive attitude and is able to break down complex techniques and make them “Simple!” enough for all levels to understand.

Amazing class, as usual!

Dulce did a great job teaching today. She shared insightful tips that helped me understand the techniques better, breaking down complex moves into clear, manageable steps. She carefully corrected my form with practical advice, adjusting my posture and grip to make the techniques more effective and safer. Her sense of humor keeps the mood light and fun, which really made the class enjoyable even during tough drills.

Great and welcoming community and lots of high level women who are inclusive and great training partners! It’s a sign that the gym has a very strong and healthy culture which is extremely rare to find!

Amazing experience all coaches are amazing. Highly experienced and train amazing. Julian and I are happy here. Thank you guys for all you do 👊

Prof Vando is a great instructor for all levels, and structures the class well from warmups through techniques and rolling. His always positive attitude is contagious, and each student is fully engaged. The Portuguese lessons at the end of class are a nice binus!

One of the most important decisions I’ve made was to train Brazilian jujutsu alliance I didn’t realize the quality of instruction until after I’ve been there for some time. Alliance Jujutsu is highest rated school as far as quality and performance not just in the studio, alliance IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship multiple times And all of their instructors are top notch. One more thing it feels like family to me in there for some reason I don’t know quite how to explain it. It’s a very good school , leave your egos behind come with willingness to learn train A famous quote in Bruce Lee use to say is to “empty your cup before you enter the dojo this way you can absorb what is taught, and then you could filter through it later

Professor Vando and Dulce are the best!