Daruma Dojo

Daruma Dojo is located at 548 S Murphy Ave in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional Bay Area location operating in Milpitas. The academy delivers martial arts instruction centered on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and judo for youth and adult practitioners. Programs accommodate participants ranging from introductory students to experienced martial arts practitioners. Instruction is led by founder and head instructor Professor Alberto Juarez, a third-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Barros who also holds a judo black belt under David Williams. Juarez began training in jiu-jitsu in 2003, blending biomechanics, positional control, and traditional martial arts principles into his teaching curriculum. Class schedules feature adult fundamentals, all-levels Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, dedicated judo open mat sessions, and youth classes structured by age. Training emphasizes balance, leverage, sweeps, takedowns, and submissions in a supportive practice environment. Prospective students can register online to attend a free introductory class at the Sunnyvale dojo on Murphy Ave.