# Alamo Ranch Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Sajj > San Antonio, United States ## Overview **Name:** Alamo Ranch Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Sajj **Description:** San Antonio Jiu-Jitsu Academy (SAJJ) is a family owned and operated jiu-jitsu gym based in the Alamo Ranch area of San Antonio. The academy warmly welcomes enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to experience the versatile and practical martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With comprehensive training in both Gi and No-Gi disciplines, SAJJ provides high-level instruction in a positive and challenging environment dedicated to helping students develop their skills and reach their full potential. 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. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 6846 Alamo Pkwy, #108, San Antonio, TX 78253 San Antonio, TX 78253, United States **Phone:** 210-693-9979 **Email:** contact@sajiujitsu.com **Website:** https://www.sajiujitsu.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sa_jiujitsu/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sajiujitsu/ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 4:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Tuesday: 4:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Wednesday: 4:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Thursday: 4:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ### Drop-in - Adult: $25/class ## Instructors ### Carl Cline - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Former mixed martial arts champion with over 20 years of Jiu-Jitsu experience. Regularly competes in IBJJF tournaments. ### Brittany Cline - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Former Division I collegiate athlete scholarship recipient. Over 11 years of Jiu-Jitsu training. ### Igor Schneider - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Igor Schneider was born on the 1st of February, 1994 in São Paulo – Brazil, growing up in the municipality of Osasco, also in SP. It was in Osasco that Igor stepped on a jiu-jitsu mat for the first time, at the age of 10, encouraged by his parents as a way to lose weight. Schneider’s first coach was Lino Cotti, also known as “Palito”, a student of Charles Faria – from the Equipe Godoi academy (later became G13). Igor alternated his training between coach Palito and coach Faria up until his blue belt, then changing definitely to instructor Faria throughout his blue and purple belt campaigns. By the end of 2012, Tigrão was already being pointed by the local media as one of the rising stars of the sport, after eye-opening performances at the Brazilian nationals and São Paulo Open. Believing in his talent, Igor decided to switch to a team that was more driven towards competition, finding the perfect environment at Cicero Costha ‘s PSLPB academy. Schneider’s talent truly came alight when training at PSLPB, earning both his brown and his black belt from the famed Cicero Costha – the latter awarded in June 2015. In September 2015 internal divergences between head coach Costha and the team’s top competitor, Leandro Lo led the team to split, with many of the top competitors choosing Lo’s side. The group, which included Igor Schneider, founded a new academy later that year named New School Brotherhood. Banner photo by Anderson Almeida of BJJ Mag. [fighter_status id=621] Igor Schneider vs Erberth Santos ### Jarrod Thoma - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Army combat arms veteran with diverse grappling background. Wrestling since 1995, Jiu-Jitsu since 2014. Cross trains in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Sambo. ### Kenji Sato - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Two-time high school State placer in Utah wrestling. Brown Belt under 5th degree Black Belt Rodrigo Pinheiro. ### Samanta Fonseca - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over 10 years of experience. Founder of BJJ Girls Mag, an international project promoting women in Jiu-Jitsu. ### William Snowden - Blue **Role:** Assistant **Bio:** Initially came to SAJJ as a parent in 2023, became a student in 2024. Blue Belt under 2nd degree black belt Professor Carl Cline. ## Programs ### Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** 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. **Classes:** ### Kids Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-Gi grappling program for kids focusing on technique and leverage without the traditional gi. **Classes:** ### Kids Competition Team **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Competition-focused program for kids ages 7+ who want to test their skills in tournaments. **Classes:** ### Adults Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** 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. **Classes:** ### Adults Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-Gi grappling for adults, similar to MMA training. Can be trained for self defense, sport tournaments and mixed martial arts. **Classes:** ### Women's Only **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Women's only Jiu-Jitsu class providing a comfortable environment for female practitioners to train. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 03, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/texas/san-antonio/alamo-ranch-jiu-jitsu-academy-sajj)