At Essence BJJ Danville, we welcome everyone from complete beginners to seasoned athletes to experience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, clean, and family-friendly environment. Our expert instructors are committed to helping you build confidence, improve fitness, learn real self-defense, and achieve your personal goals while having fun. Start your journey today and discover how martial arts can transform your body, mind, and life!
Our service to the community expresses who we are and the values we live and share. Health, safety, community and progress. Creating a community who shares well-being, friendship and respect through the practice of BJJ will give practitioners the balance to face every challenge in life. Unlock your potential with Jiu-Jitsu!
Our service to the community expresses who we are and the values we live and share. Health, safety, community and progress. Creating a community who shares well-being, friendship and respect through the practice of BJJ will give practitioners the balance to face every challenge in life. Unlock your potential with Jiu-Jitsu!
Join us for a fun and festive night full of activities, laughter, and holiday spirit!
It’s the perfect chance for parents to take a night off while we keep the kids moving, learning, and having fun.
Come dressed up in your favorite holiday outfit or festive pajamas and get ready for an unforgettable night!
JIU-JITSU & SELF-DEFENSE GAMES
TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES
HOLIDAY CRAFTS
PIZZA, FRUITS & TREATS
CHRISTMAS MOVIE
$45 PER CHILD | MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS WELCOME!
WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH – 6PM TO 9PM
AGES: 4–11
DURATION: 3H
LIMITED TO: 25 KIDS
kick off the year with a champion mindset,! create goals and set up strategies to achieve a healthier lifestyle. on this complete workshop we cover mind, body and spirit. talk of Prof. Vini on how we can use Jiu Jitsu as a tool for confidence building, self esteem booster, fitness and self defense. Coach David Miller, approaches the benefits of weight lifting and exercising for physical and mental health and last but not least, Nutritional Coach, Tracy Beckham, will give all the tips and tricks to keep a healthy and balanced diet to improve your overall health
and performance.
This workshop is free for the community!
Members and non members welcome!!
When: Jan 24th – 12PM
Duration: 1h30MIN
Limited to: 25 participants
Join us for our biannual Back to School Bully Proof special event. Kids will learn how to prevent and deal with bullying using the 3T’s technique getting ready for life challenges.
This event is FREE for the entire community. Bringing a friend is highly encouraged!
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 17
AGES: 4–11
DURATION: 3H
LIMITED TO: 25 KIDS
Join us For a FUN AND SPOOKY HALLOWEEN PARTY, COME DRESSED ON YOUR FAVORITE COSTUME AND GET READY FOR a night full of activities! Perfect opportunity for parents to go OUT ON A DATE or just relax while we watch the kids!
– Self Defense & Anti Bullying
– Team Building Games
– Crafts
– Pizza and Snacks
– MoviE
$45 per kid | Members and Non Members welcome!!
When : OCT 17TH – 6PM to 9pm
Duration : 3h
Limited to : 25 kids
DURING THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO COUNTER THE MOST COMMON ATTACKS AND HOW TO TRY AND PREVENT IT OR ESCAPE TO SAFETY. WE WILL GO OVER HOW TO BE AWARE OF OUR surroundings AND BE ALERT TO POTENTIAL THREATS.
REGISTER NOW, SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS WELCOME!!
WHEN : SATURDAY, OCTOBER – 12:30PM
WHERE : 177 Hartz AveDanville, CA 94526
DURATION : 1H
LIMITED TO : 25 WOMEN
At Essence Bjj Danville, we believe that starting Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just a new hobby it’s a life changing decision. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, gain confidence, reduce stress, or learn practical self-defense, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers something unique for every lifestyle and goal.
Every time you step on the mat, you’re building discipline, mental toughness, and physical strength all within a supportive and respectful community. Our students, from beginners to advanced, often say that their first class was the beginning of something incredible.
Develop mental strength and self-assurance on and off the mats.
Train with teammates who motivate, challenge, and support your growth.
Learn how to protect yourself with practical, effective techniques.
Boost strength, endurance, and flexibility while having fun.
Clear your mind and release tension with every training session.
The true warrior is respectful and respected on and off the mat. It's one of BJJ core values.
Believing in yourself is the first step to success. Confidence is the boost you need to achieve all your goals.
We'll teach you to use Jiu-Jitsu techniques to defend yourself from any unarmed attack. Safety is our top priority.
Our community shares well-being, friendship and respect through the practice of BJJ and give members the balance to face life challenges.
We encourage practitioners to be honest and to have strong moral principles. Those principles are carried to any area of life.
70 years of experience gathered from our 3 founding professors set Essence BJJ as a reference on the martial arts market.
Through martial arts we help people develop healthy habits and to become better every day. Living Jiu-jitsu as a lifestyle will bring you focus, discipline, integrity, honor and much more. We believe that a balanced mind, body and spirit are the solid foundation for happy communities.
Through martial art we help people develop healthy habits and to become better every day. Living Jiu-jitsu as a lifestyle will bring you focus, discipline, integrity, honor and much more. We believe that a balanced mind, body and spirit are the solid foundation for happy communities.
Founder & DIRECTOR OF MARTIAL ARTS OPERATONS
VINI IS IS A 3 DEGREE BLACK BELT FROM BRAZIL, HE IS A CHARISMATIC AND LOVING PERSON. VINI BELIEVES IN LIVING JIU JITSU AS A LIFESTYLE AND HE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT SHARING THE BJJ BENEFITS WITH EVERYONE!
PROFESSOR
Jason is a 3rd-degree Brazilian passionate about sharing the art that profoundly impacted his own life. He believes Jiu-Jitsu fosters a healthier lifestyle, builds confidence, and unites people in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. He has competed in top promotions like Bellator, PFL, and King of the Cage, HOLDING AN MMA 15–6 record.
Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, fighting and self-defense style based on grappling, ground fighting and submission holds.
Absolutely not! Jiu Jitsu is a great way to lose weight and get fit, so you practice Jiu Jitsu to get in shape, not the other way around.
Not at all! We’ll guide you since your day one and we have an specific class to teach you the fundamentals!
Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, fighting and self-defense style based on grappling, ground fighting and submission holds.
Absolutely not! Jiu Jitsu is a great way to lose weight and get fit, so you practice Jiu Jitsu to get in shape, not the other way around.
Not at all! We’ll guide you since your day one and we have an specific class to teach you the fundamentals!
