Kaiju BJJ Academy is located in Downtown Davis, California, and offers a safe, well-equipped, and inclusive environment for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy is known for being beginner friendly with flexible class times and accessible pricing. It cultivates a positive culture and a true sense of community where training is engaging, educational, and humbling. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive for everyone, warmly welcoming students and families. Expert, exceptional, patient, and passionate coaches provide top-notch instruction and detailed guidance. They care about the development of each student, offering practical self-defense and competitive jiu-jitsu tactics. The instruction is challenging but accessible for all skill levels and ages, including children's classes. The academy also coaches the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club at UC Davis and hosts the Judo Club weekly practices. The facility's cleanliness is impeccable and top tier. Hygiene standards are strict, with thorough disinfecting of mats after every session and policies to prevent the spread of afflictions. The academy is described as a great BJJ gym and the best experience compared to any other gym, highly recommended for anyone wanting to start martial arts. The benefits extend far beyond just learning techniques, offering a transformative journey of personal betterment, self-mastery, discipline, and camaraderie.
I went to Kajiu for an open mat and brought along a friend that was new to BJJ. Coach Aaron set us up with our waivers and we enjoyed a good training session , all the coaches and students were helpful and welcoming would recommend!!!
January 2026
Kaiju is an amazing BJJ gym and has a super friendly environment. The owner Aaron and the coaching staff truly care about the progress of the students and I’ve always felt welcome and at home. The students are kind, supportive, and helpful, and genuinely care about the progress of the other students.
September 2024
My son Jackson has been training at the academy for 2 years now and has been to camp both years sharing he had a Blast??. My son has been competing in multiple tournaments with Arron and he’s team along side as coaches even in San Jose ??Jax has 4 medals from tournaments and continues to ??
