
Waza BJJ specializes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world. We are open seven days a week for scheduled classes (both gi and no-gi) and open mat sessions. Waza BJJ opened in 2010 in the Elk Grove community of Laguna West.
The name "Waza" was chosen because it means "technique" in Japanese, which is an appropriate name given BJJ's subtle, yet highly technical nature, and compliments "Jiu Jitsu, " which means "gentle art."To use the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle as a tool for our members to become better, happier, healthier, and fulfilled human beings.
The name "Waza" was chosen because it means "technique" in Japanese, which is an appropriate name given BJJ's subtle, yet highly technical nature, and compliments "Jiu Jitsu, " which means "gentle art."To use the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle as a tool for our members to become better, happier, healthier, and fulfilled human beings.
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Our Students
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In general, Jiu Jitsu is unique in that it attracts people from every walk of life. The Waza BJJ community is comprised diverse group of people that share a common passion: the art and science of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
This includes men and women of every race and ethnicity and a wide range of professions, including: doctors, lawyers, construction workers, physicists, truck drivers, IT specialist, bankers, students, teachers, lobbyists, police and correctional officers, soldiers, etc.In addition, we have every size, shape, and body type from 100 lbs to 300 lbs.
This includes men and women of every race and ethnicity and a wide range of professions, including: doctors, lawyers, construction workers, physicists, truck drivers, IT specialist, bankers, students, teachers, lobbyists, police and correctional officers, soldiers, etc.In addition, we have every size, shape, and body type from 100 lbs to 300 lbs.
Adults
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The motto of our Adults Program is "Through the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle, become a better you." Simply put, Jiu Jitsu will change your life. Our goal at Waza BJJ is to make Jiu Jitsu as a mechanism for human growth and development and becoming the best version of yourself. If you fully embrace and live the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle, you will grow mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Kids
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Many people are discovering the numerous benefits of Jiu Jitsu, making it one of the fastest growing sports/martial arts for kids. Waza BJJ is home to one of the best Jiu Jitsu programs in the Central Valley. We have full-time, professional instructors with decades of experience teaching martial arts to kids.
Seminars
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Waza BJJ provides a two-part, two-hour seminar that gives women the knowledge and tools to deal with all types of violent acts they might be faced with. Part 1 addresses situational awareness, including learning about the nature of violence towards women, as well as recognizing and avoiding potentially threatening situations.
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Waza students and community, wear Waza gear to not only support your school, but also proudly promote it! Check out all the new Waza merchandise, including: rash guards, grappling shorts, spats, t-shirts, & hoodies through Phalanx, our partner since 2013! All products are of the highest quality, eco-friendly, proudly made in the USA, in sweatshop-free facilities.
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