Serao Academy - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Serao Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is located at Monta Loma Plaza, 580 N. Rengstorff, Suite D in Mountain View, California. The training center provides martial arts instruction for adults and youth, accompanied by a second campus on Barack Obama Blvd in San Jose. The academy was founded by first degree black belt Leopoldo Serao under Eugenio Tadeu. Serao began coaching in 1995 after becoming a 5-time Brazilian Luta Livre champion, 5-time state champion, and professional mixed martial artist with 17 career victories, including a Middleweight Championship belt. Curriculum includes traditional gi (kimono) and no-gi (Luta Livre) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, technique instruction, competition training, and fitness. The academy also offers a Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program emphasizing discipline and self-esteem, private lessons, and a 1-day pass for visiting practitioners.