Business Details
Your Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in San Francisco
Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was founded by Romulo Melo, a third-degree black belt trained directly under Vinicius Aieta and Royler Gracie at Gracie Humaita and Gracie Tijuca academies in Rio de Janeiro. With over two decades of competitive experience, including multiple international championship titles, we offer authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction rooted in Gracie tradition. Our academy emphasizes technical excellence, personal growth, and practical self-defense applications, serving students aged 4 to 70.Our programs integrate physical conditioning, mental discipline, and real-world applicability, reflecting Romulo's academic background in Physical Education and his 15+ years of professional teaching experience. We maintain a family-oriented environment where students develop confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills through structured training tailored to individual goals.
Services
Adult BJJ Classes
Private Instruction
Corporate Self-Defense
Kids Martial Arts
MMA Training
Competition Preparation
No-Gi Classes
Open Mat Sessions
Fundamental Techniques
Self-Defense Seminars
Highlights and features
- We offer direct lineage instruction from Gracie Humaita and Gracie Tijuca academies
- Our programs are tailored to individual goals with 15+ years of teaching experience
- We maintain a family-oriented environment for ages 4 to 70
- Our students have achieved multiple international championship titles
- We combine technical excellence with practical self-defense applications
What people say
Welcoming environment
Technical excellence
Personalized instruction
Improved confidence
Family-friendly atmosphere
Services
Adult BJJ Classes
Our adult BJJ classes provide comprehensive instruction in traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques. Students develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, and competitive readiness through structured curriculum. Classes accommodate all experience levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Private Instruction
Tailored private sessions offer personalized attention for specific goals. Instruction focuses on technical refinement, competition preparation, or customized self-defense strategies. Sessions available for individuals or small groups with flexible scheduling.
Corporate Self-Defense
Customizable self-defense seminars for businesses teach practical techniques applicable to real-world scenarios. Programs emphasize situational awareness and de-escalation strategies, adaptable for groups of any size and physical ability.
Kids Martial Arts
Our children's classes build discipline, confidence, and physical coordination through age-appropriate BJJ instruction. Curriculum focuses on fundamental movement patterns, safety awareness, and character development in a supportive environment.
Competition Preparation
Specialized programs develop competitive athletes through advanced technique drilling, sparring, and strategic analysis. Training incorporates physical conditioning, mental preparation, and tournament-specific strategy development for BJJ and MMA competitors.
People
Romulo Melo
Chief Instructor
3rd-degree black belt trained at Gracie Humaita and Tijuca academies. 20+ years competitive experience with multiple international titles. Former professional MMA fighter with 4-0 record. Combines technical mastery with academic understanding of physical education.
Questions
What BJJ experience levels do you accommodate?
We offer classes for complete beginners through advanced competitors with customized instruction for all skill levels.
Do you offer self-defense training for non-athletes?
Our self-defense programs teach practical techniques accessible to all fitness levels with no prior martial arts experience required.
What are your instructors' qualifications?
Chief Instructor Romulo Melo trained directly under Royler Gracie and holds multiple international championship titles with 15+ years teaching experience.
Can I try a class before committing?
We offer free introductory classes for new students to experience our training environment and instructional approach.
Do you provide children's martial arts programs?
Our youth programs develop discipline and confidence through age-appropriate BJJ instruction for children aged 4 and up.
What equipment is needed for first class?
Beginners need comfortable workout clothes. We provide gi rentals for trial classes with full equipment requirements explained during orientation.
