The academy is led by founder Professor Frank Califano, a black belt under Master Fabio Santos (7th degree coral belt), who has dedicated nearly 20 years to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and opened the academy in 2016. The coaching team also includes Tarsis Humphreys, a 4th-degree black belt and multiple-time IBJJF World Champion who trained under Fabio Gurgel at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Academy in São Paulo, Brazil. Tarsis brings world-class expertise in pressure passing, guard work, and strategic gameplay. Additional instructors include Deborah Clem, David Goan, Danielle Kaiser, Hector Mena (purple belt), Matt Heinemann, and gym manager Jennifer.
Alpine Jiu-Jitsu offers programs for all experience levels including Mini's (ages 5-10), Juniors & Teens (11-16), Adult Beginner/Fundamentals, and Advanced classes in both gi and no-gi styles. The academy emphasizes fundamental techniques, self-defense, coordination development, and competition training. All head instructors are black belts, and coaches are CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. The academy partners with Adopt A Cop BJJ and We Defy Foundation, supporting law enforcement and combat veterans through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.
Alpine, United States 91901
Head Instructor
Frank Califano
Black Belt
Facilities
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Class Schedule
Monday (4 classes)
Adults No-Gi
Advanced training taking practitioners to the highest level. Focuses on advanced techniques for competition prep or achieving highest levels of BJJ mastery.
Mini's Gi
BJJ fundamentals for young children focusing on simple movements, positions of control, self-defense, coordination, and confidence building.
Teens Gi
Higher level BJJ training for teens supporting competition goals. Focuses on fundamentals and advanced techniques for competition success and self-defense.
Adults Gi
Advanced training taking practitioners to the highest level. Focuses on advanced techniques for competition prep or achieving highest levels of BJJ mastery.
Tuesday (3 classes)
Mini's Gi
BJJ fundamentals for young children focusing on simple movements, positions of control, self-defense, coordination, and confidence building.
Teens Gi
Higher level BJJ training for teens supporting competition goals. Focuses on fundamentals and advanced techniques for competition success and self-defense.
Adults Gi
Advanced training taking practitioners to the highest level. Focuses on advanced techniques for competition prep or achieving highest levels of BJJ mastery.
Wednesday (5 classes)
Adults Gi
Advanced training taking practitioners to the highest level. Focuses on advanced techniques for competition prep or achieving highest levels of BJJ mastery.
Women's No-Gi
Women-focused self-defense and conditioning classes. Practical techniques for real-life unsafe situations.
Mini's Gi
BJJ fundamentals for young children focusing on simple movements, positions of control, self-defense, coordination, and confidence building.
Teens No-Gi
Higher level BJJ training for teens supporting competition goals. Focuses on fundamentals and advanced techniques for competition success and self-defense.
Adults No-Gi
Advanced training taking practitioners to the highest level. Focuses on advanced techniques for competition prep or achieving highest levels of BJJ mastery.
Thursday (3 classes)
Mini's Gi
BJJ fundamentals for young children focusing on simple movements, positions of control, self-defense, coordination, and confidence building.
Teens No-Gi
Higher level BJJ training for teens supporting competition goals. Focuses on fundamentals and advanced techniques for competition success and self-defense.
Adults No-Gi
Advanced training taking practitioners to the highest level. Focuses on advanced techniques for competition prep or achieving highest levels of BJJ mastery.
Friday (2 classes)
Adults Gi
Advanced training taking practitioners to the highest level. Focuses on advanced techniques for competition prep or achieving highest levels of BJJ mastery.
Youth Competition (Invite Only)
Elite competition training for invited students. Advanced techniques and competition preparation.
Saturday (1 class)
Adults Gi
Advanced training taking practitioners to the highest level. Focuses on advanced techniques for competition prep or achieving highest levels of BJJ mastery.
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Adults (age 16+), unlimited classes
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