Empire Jiu Jitsu
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Empire jiu-jitsu is an academy dedicated to teaching brazilian jiu-jitsu, emphasizing persistence and learning. founded on the principles of real jiu-jitsu, the gym focuses on refining technique through precision and attention to detail. expert instructors lead classes, offering personalized lessons for students seeking improvement. membership options cater to various training schedules, while a prepaid 10-class pass provides flexibility for those with uncertain schedules. the academy offers a supportive environment for practitioners of all levels to grow and improve.
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What Reddit says about Empire Jiu Jitsu
8 verbatim community mentions from r/bjj and city subreddits, unedited, positives and negatives alike.
Not many BJJ options in Oakland. If willing to drive that distance, IMO the best options are Ralph Gracie in Berkeley, Empire in San Francisco, or Black Sheep in San Rafael. You will get really competitive Purple Belt rolls at any of those academies source, 2022 ↗
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Empire source, 2020 ↗
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Do you know which neighborhood you are working / living in? That makes a difference. Bay Jiu Jitsu, Ralph's, Empire, and Alliance are all worth checking out. source, 2020 ↗
positive
I work down the street from Empire. I've heard good things, although I don't believe Kurt is back running classes yet. I'd train there if I lived in SF and didn't commute to the city. As far as food goes, there's too many good choices in the Mission, but since El Farolito and Pancho Villa have been mentioned a few times, I gotta throw Papalote into the mix as well. source, 2019 ↗
positive
Empire and Magalit are both on Mission. There's no shortage of restaurants in the Mission. No gym with sauna that I know of. I hear my gym wants to install one. That'd be sweet. source, 2019 ↗
neutral
Empire is fantastic no place has a steam room or sauna source, 2019 ↗
positive
San Francisco is really small, do free classes at those schools but also check out Empire, Ralph Gracie, and bay jiu jitsu before signing up anywhere. source, 2019 ↗
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It was and is complete bullshit what Ralph did to Flavio. To sucker punch someone is cowardly. I am very curious why Ralph has not gone after Kurt Osiander or Jake Scovel. Since they both open Empire Jiu-Jitsu a mile from Ralph Gracie San Francisco. source, 2018 ↗
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