Pedro Soriano Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club

Pedro Soriano Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club operates at 235 North Gaffey Street in San Pedro, California. Led by head instructor Sensei Pedro Soriano, who was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the academy provides authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction focused on practical self-defense, positional discipline, and personal fitness. The school provides specialized programs for children, teenagers, and adult martial artists. Youth classes, including the Mighty Mites program, develop body awareness, coordination, focus, and peer respect in an engaging group setting. Adult instruction covers foundational and advanced ground grappling techniques, emphasizing leverage, guard retention, sweeps, escapes, and joint control over physical size or strength. Training reinforces healthy exercise routines, self-confidence, and mental perseverance through structured mat work and technical partner drills. Community members and families in San Pedro can visit the Gaffey Street dojo to learn about class schedules, meet the coaching staff, and begin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.