Santa Maria Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Santa Maria Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu operates at 2337 A Street in Santa Maria, California. The martial arts academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, judo grappling classes, and practical self-defense training within a 4,000-square-foot facility featuring 2,000 square feet of mat space. The school is owned by head instructor Sensei Chris Ruiz, a United States Marine Corps veteran who began training under Sensei Paulo Augusto and earned his black belt in 2014. Coaching staff also includes instructor Erin Ruiz and black belt instructor Mike Hartman, who was awarded his black belt by Ruiz in 2022. Training programs accommodate students from introductory fundamentals through advanced grappling. Youth instruction includes Little BJJ classes tailored for children ages 3 to 6 to build motor coordination, while adult programs feature gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo throwing techniques, anti-bullying courses, and dedicated women-only jiu-jitsu training.