Simply the best instruction from an instructor who is serious about the quality of jiu-jitsu taught at his school.

My name is David Meyer and I am one of the first American’s to ever earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I have taught hundreds of seminars and trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools all around the world. I take every chance I get to recommend and to train at Rocha Jiu Jitsu. Professor Eduardo is a true master. His knowledge and ability to teach is simply the best you can find, and he also builds true internal and external strength in his students. It is unusual to find someone who can teach such a great class, and can also win world championships himself. I highly recommend this school to anyone who is serious about wanting to improve themselves and learn BJJ.

One of the best decisions I’ve made! Eduardo, James and his team of instructors are top tier.You will quickly see a difference in both, physical and mental aspects.If you’re thinking about training in BJJ, this is the place! Clean, professional and most important a welcoming environment and awesome people to train with.Try them out, you won’t be disappointed! 🤙🏽

Ive been training with Eduardo since 2012 so this review has been a long time coming. Before I trained with him I trained at several other places. When you start your Jiu Jitsu journey youll hear a lot of myths like lower belts never tap higher belts. Eduardo has alway told the truth straight up. I remember back in the day I went to the Northern California ADCC trials to watch my, at that time, instructor compete. That was the first time I ever saw a lower belt beat a higher belt. The purple belt who beat my black belt instructor was one of Eduardos students. When I started training with Eduardo I was shocked at how he would kill everyone with the basics. I remember the first time I rolled with him he told me, You know what to do when you have space but you dont know what to do when I take it all away from you. Any compliment he ever gave me was mixed with something that I was doing wrong and how I could improve. It was his way of making me better and I can say now that it really did help me. Thanks to Eduardo whenever I train somewhere else while Im traveling Im always able to hang with anyone on the mat. I know if my father was alive today he would be grateful for how tough Jiu Jitsu has made me under the guidance of Eduardo.

Best Jiu Jitsu in Oakland, CA.

I thoroughly researched Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training centers in the East Bay and Ribeiro came out on top for me. Eduardo is trained by the best, is a repeat Master World Champion, and is directly involved in the training. I have taken a number of private lessons and the instruction is excellent, clear, precise, and fun. I highly recommend it. Its pretty amazing to be this lucky to have this level of access in Oakland -- very fortunate.

The instructors and students at Rocha Jiu Jitsu are all friendly and courteous. I personally am not gifted in jiu jitsu or grappling by any measure, so it was great that the instructors were very helpful when I wasnt getting it. I think the fundamentals class in particular is exactly the type of class that every white belt should be taking. Overall, great place to train.

People come from all over the world to train under Eduardo Rocha. He’s a 5 time world champion whose attention to detail is second to none. The gym is warm and inviting. Egos are checked at the door.Come check out Rocha BJJ and prepare to have your life changed for the better. You’ll get in great shape, learn a valuable life skill, and increase your confidence. OSS!

Super technical class. Very recommended.They are also very kind, no egos.

Great academy that focuses on the successful basics that are proven time and time again in competition. Great atmosphere, clean mats, multi world champion instructor with Gracie lineage. Great place to train!

Focused and very friendly atmosphere. Great for all skill levels. All the instructors are top notch and generous in the way they help you. Great place!

I was visiting San Francisco and decided to look for a school there. I found the school or Eduardo Rocha a 5th degree blackbelt and long member of Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu. I attended a class and booked a private class. Had great help with my guard passing game and using the right pressure and mobility. I can advise anybody to go visit this school, Eduardo is a real fun and respectful guy and he has been doing bjj for an eternity both in the states as well as in Brazil. Thanks for having me!

Rocha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the go to place if you’re interested in challenging yourself physically and mentally. Professor Eduardo is a fantastic instructor and he is really good at pointing out small details and concepts which will help you better understand the techniques that you are learning. The gym is clean, students are friendly, and there are structured programs for beginners and advanced students. This is a great place to train.

A great place to train. Professor Eduardo Rocha is a spectacular instructor. Relaxed, but intense.

I absolutely love Rocha Academy. The students are friendly and the training you receive here is second to none. The professor will make sure you learn the concepts needed to advance confidently in BJJ.

This is a great academy with top level instruction. I started training here about six months ago as a blue belt with some gaps in my game and feeling plateaued. I really felt myself improve once I started training here. What I enjoy most is the very technical instruction. Eduardo has learned from and trained with the best. He has cultivated a training environment that is very welcoming, and the rest of the students are very respectful and great to work with, offering sound advice and technique help when needed. Rolling with one of Eduardos brown or black belt students is a humbling experience and a testament to the quality of instruction. I tried several BJJ gyms in the bay area and am glad to have ended up here.

Ive been learning jiu jitsu here for about 1 year. Ive lost 20lbs and feel great. Highly recommend.

I have been training at this school for almost a year. I cant say enough good things about it. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. The instruction is of the highest quality. Eduardo is a World Champion and so are some of his students. It is a great workout and its so much fun, that I forget that Im working out. If you want to learn Jiu Jitsu, Rocha BJJ is the place for you.

One of the top teachers. Hey Shows many details to understand more how to work bjj. Thanks Prof. Rocha for sharing your experience .

Ive been training at the Rocha academy for 4 years now, and its one of the best decisions Ive ever made. Eduardos instruction is very technical and precise, and he always answers his students questions with enthusiasm. The workout is more demanding than Ive seen in other schools, but the vibe from Eduardo and the other students (and the other instructors) is always positive, with everybody encouraged to give their very best and to help others along. If youre serious about learning Jiu Jitsu and youre willing to put in some serious (mental and physical) effort, then this is the school for you.

Started training at Rocha over a year ago, I feel lucky to be training with the best, an amazing group of coaches and teammates to train with and learn from.Oss.

Strengthens Mind and Body (and its FUN!)The instruction is clear, the classes are well structured, and the environment is welcoming and professional. Great for all levels!My detail-oriented brain craves to know the “why” behind every move, so it’s wonderful that the teachers are very specific from the onset.Many of the students are training to compete and they’re in class several times per week. For the first couple of weeks, I had pre-class butterflies, but I kept coming back because the people are genuine, helpful and friendly. I’ve been at the gym for more than a year now.While I might still wheeze and struggle during the basic conditioning workouts, I am getting stronger and learning a ton! I’m a 5 ft. tall, 100 lb. adult female with a background in dance, but zero martial arts experience. I was initially scared to join, as I have asthma and autoimmune issues, but through this gym and the encouragement of the teachers and students, I’ve learned that my body is capable of more than I thought! I’m thankful for the opportunity.If you’re considering whether to join, please do! You’ll be learning from the best: Eduardo Rocha is a four-time Master World Champion (IBJJF).

Im getting back into jiu-jitsu after a long hiatus, and I couldnt be happier. The detailed instruction fixes the holes in my game, and Eduardos dedication and knowledge of jiu-jitsu is exceptional. Everybody I have trained with is friendly and respectful.

Two weeks ago was Eduardo Rocha in Munich at Team Sanefighting where he has a bjj seminar. it was great time on the mat. looking forward for the next time

Had the opportunity to attend his seminar in Munich. Eduardo is one if the best professors I ever met on the mat. He teached us old-school Jiu Jits into the New... techniques which work against fancy new school BJJ. Every time a honor to have him here!

I contemplated for a over a year whether I should come learn BJJ here with Eduardo. Ive been training almost two years now, and till this day it bugs me that I wasted time contemplating for that long because thats a year of knowledge that I lost. Eduardo way of teaching is amazing. His attention to detail, his repetition for perfect technique, the way he motivates you and the class to keep pushing and to improve is fenominal. The place is full of great people thatll make you feel welcome. So, if youre reading this review wondering if you should go, GO! Dont make the mistake I made, get your BJJ knowledge on!

Eduardo is a fascinating teacher with a lot of excellent details for old school Jiu Jitsu and the techniques he teaches are really an improvement for my BJJ. 🤙🏻

Great Jiu-Jitsu techniques for beginners and pros.Relaxed atmosphere and detailed explanations.

Rocha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an amazing school with world class instructors. After spending time searching and researching a few schools, we came across this one. My daughter started BJJ here a year and a half ago and since then her confidence, athleticism and problem solving abilities have greatly improved. Her instructors put time and energy into each student giving them the confidence and skill they need to compete at any level.Due to the atmosphere and team spirit, my older daughters and I started training here as well. They offer top notch kids, adult beginners, adults advanced, kickboxing and women’s classes. As a woman and mother it can be intimidating to start something new but the women’s class on Sunday will make you feel comfortable and confident and is a judgment free zone. Overall this school isn’t just a training facility, it’s a family environment!

I have been training since 2008 at Eduardo Rocha BJJ Oakland, and I cant say enough good things about him and the academy. Eduardo has a huge knowledge in Brazilian jiu jitsu and he teaches each techniques with an amazing precision and details. If you want to develop a solid game with a strong technical base, this is the spot!

Every time Ive had the privilege to come train here its been a next level experience. Professor Rocha is a multiple world champion and his seminars are second to none! Ive literally seen a teammate go to one seminar and use the move demonstrated to win his next tournament. Rocha Jiu Jitsu is the gold standard to wich other academies strive to meet.

Fantastic teacher fantastic school. Eduardo not only teaches great jiu jitsu but backs it up by competing and winning.Highly reccomended !

Great people, world class techniques.

Ive been training with Eduardo and Vernie for almost 8 years now. They are both very technical with different strengths. The different personalities, perspectives, body types, and experiences of the instructors here result in a well rounded curriculum and help students develop a great ground game. I highly recommend Rocha Jiu Jitsu to anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and looking for a great work out.

Best Place in North California to train !

Eduardo is one of the best jiu-jitsu instructors in the United States. His academy is well-run, clean and most of all, the jiu-jitsu you learn is world-class. He will help to resolve all the components of your game that need work.The academy is appropriate for children and beginners all the way to aspiring world champions. Everyone can learn here.