The academy is led by Head Coach Carl Cline, a 2nd degree black belt under the lineage of Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Sérgio Bolão > Ricardo Marques > Diego Gamonal. Carl is a former mixed martial arts champion with over 20 years of BJJ experience who regularly competes in IBJJF tournaments, earning gold medals at the 2024 Houston Open and Austin Open as a black belt master. The coaching staff also includes world-class competitors: Igor Schneider (black belt under Cicero Costha, 6x Brazilian Nationals and World Championship winner), Samanta Fonseca (black belt and founder of BJJ Girls Mag), Brittany Cline (black belt and 2025 IBJJF World Master Champion), Jarrod Thoma (brown belt with wrestling background since 1995), and Kenji Sato (brown belt and multiple-time IBJJF No-Gi champion).
SAJJ believes that Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a martial art - it's a way of life. Through training, students develop discipline, confidence, and resilience that extends beyond the mat. The academy emphasizes community, family, and developing meaningful relationships, with Jiu-Jitsu serving as the vehicle for these connections. Classes are offered for kids (ages 4-12) and adults (ages 13+), with specialized programs including competition training and a women's only class.
San Antonio, United States 78253
Head Instructor
Carl Cline
Black Belt 2 Stripes
Facilities
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Class Schedule
Monday (3 classes)
Kids Gi
Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes designed to provide children with all of the skills needed to successfully handle altercations. Teaching not only self-defense but also discipline, respect, and confidence.
Kids Gi
Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes designed to provide children with all of the skills needed to successfully handle altercations. Teaching not only self-defense but also discipline, respect, and confidence.
Adults Gi
Jiu-Jitsu for adults focusing on grappling and ground fighting with the goal of gaining dominant positions using joint-locks and choke holds. Promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant.
Tuesday (3 classes)
Kids No-Gi
No-Gi grappling program for kids focusing on technique and leverage without the traditional gi.
Kids No-Gi
No-Gi grappling program for kids focusing on technique and leverage without the traditional gi.
Adults No-Gi
No-Gi grappling for adults, similar to MMA training. Can be trained for self defense, sport tournaments and mixed martial arts.
Wednesday (3 classes)
Kids Gi
Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes designed to provide children with all of the skills needed to successfully handle altercations. Teaching not only self-defense but also discipline, respect, and confidence.
Kids Competition Gi
Competition-focused program for kids ages 7+ who want to test their skills in tournaments.
Adults Gi
Jiu-Jitsu for adults focusing on grappling and ground fighting with the goal of gaining dominant positions using joint-locks and choke holds. Promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant.
Thursday (3 classes)
Kids No-Gi
No-Gi grappling program for kids focusing on technique and leverage without the traditional gi.
Kids No-Gi
No-Gi grappling program for kids focusing on technique and leverage without the traditional gi.
Adults No-Gi
No-Gi grappling for adults, similar to MMA training. Can be trained for self defense, sport tournaments and mixed martial arts.
Friday (4 classes)
Kids Gi
Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes designed to provide children with all of the skills needed to successfully handle altercations. Teaching not only self-defense but also discipline, respect, and confidence.
Adults Gi
Jiu-Jitsu for adults focusing on grappling and ground fighting with the goal of gaining dominant positions using joint-locks and choke holds. Promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant.
Kids Gi
Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes designed to provide children with all of the skills needed to successfully handle altercations. Teaching not only self-defense but also discipline, respect, and confidence.
Adults Gi
Jiu-Jitsu for adults focusing on grappling and ground fighting with the goal of gaining dominant positions using joint-locks and choke holds. Promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant.
Saturday (2 classes)
Kids Gi
Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes designed to provide children with all of the skills needed to successfully handle altercations. Teaching not only self-defense but also discipline, respect, and confidence.
Women's Only Gi
Women's only Jiu-Jitsu class providing a comfortable environment for female practitioners to train.
Drop-in
- All ages
What's Included
Payment Options
We accept all major payment methods
Carl Cline
Igor Schneider
Brittany Cline
Samanta Fonseca
Jarrod Thoma
Kenji Sato
William Snowden
Location & Directions
Street Address
6846 Alamo Pkwy, #108, San Antonio, TX 78253
City, Country, ZIP
San Antonio, United States 78253