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Welcome to Essence BJJ Walnut Creek

At Essence we believe that regardless of your age, weight, or experience level in martial arts, our programs are suitable for EVERYONE and we can help you achieve your goals! If you’re looking for Jiu Jitsu schools, we have the perfect program for you! We have classes for beginners, all the way to experienced practitioners.

Our gym offers a safe clean, family environment where you can learn self-defense, boost your confidence and self-esteem while burning a lot of energy and having fun learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.

Our expert instructors are friendly, highly skilled, and eager to help transform your life in a meaningful way!

What Others Are Saying

    
 
 
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   Lax M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice place to train and learn BJJ. I find this especially very nice place for kids. Very good instructors and seem to take very good care of kids while teaching the beautiful art of BJJ.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   John Paffrath 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I dropped in for the 12:15 PM open mat on Saturday. Vini, his students, and the front desk staff were all incredibly welcoming. I had some competitive rolls with his students and was soundly handled by Vini, the owner. He was also kind enough to work on a few things with me after the open mat, which I really appreciated. Looking forward to coming back.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Charles 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve always been a little afraid of getting hurt in Jiu-Jitsu, so I hesitated for a long time before starting. But honestly, joining this academy has been the best decision I’ve made. The instructors are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also genuinely caring and supportive. They make sure I feel safe and comfortable, which has completely changed my experience. I’m truly having the best time and learning so much. If you're on the fence like I was, don't hesitate this place is incredible, and the team here is amazing!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Nicholas Gartner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Top level instructors. Great environment that is welcoming to all. Can’t say enough good things about Essence BJJ, Vini, Camila and the whole team.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Eduardo Flaeschen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excelente !!!👏👏👏
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Priscila Bezerra Temperani 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. É uma academia muito séria e muito bem administrada. Os professores são bastante capacitados, local muito limpo e ambiente familiar! Minhas filhas gostam muito.

KIDS NIGHT OUT

CAMP PARTY!

Join us on JUNE 6th for a CAMPING Party! a night full of activities, Perfect opportunity for parents to go OUT ON A DATE or just relax while we watch the kids!

– S’MORES
– Self Defense & Anti Bullying
– Team Building Games
– Crafts
– Pizza and Snacks
– Movie

$45 per kid

Members and Non Members welcome!!

When: JUNE 6TH – 6PM to 9pm
Duration: 3h
Limited to: 25 kids

SUMMER CAMP

2025!

WE HAVE 4 FUN FILLED WEEKS PLANNED FOR THIS year’s SUMMER CAMPS! SEND YOUR KIDS TO US THIS SUMMER AND WATCH THEIR JIU JITSU, MUAY THAI AND SELF DEFENSE SKILLS GROW!

– self defense class
– team building games
– crafts
– snacks

Members and Non Members welcome!!

HALF DAY CAMP 9AM – 12PM | KIDS AGE 5+

WHEN/where:
JUNE 9-13TH & JULY 7-11TH📍Walnut Creek
june 23-27TH & July 21-25TH📍danville

DURATION: 3H
LIMITED TO: 25 KIDS

Back to School
Anti-bullying seminar

Welcome back to our annual free seminar to prepare the kids back to school bully-proof!

– recognizing bullying
– Understanding the bully
– What to do
– how to be defend yourself

Members and Non Members welcome!!

kids age 6+ , open for the entire community totally free of cost!

WHEN: september 6th – 12pm
where:📍Walnut Creek DURATION: 1H
LIMITED TO: 30 KIDS

POPULAR PROGRAMS

Carrossel Responsivo e Centralizado

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PRIVATE INTRO CLASS

$50

KIDS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

STARTING AT $149

ADULT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU (UNLIMITED)

$229

KIDS MUAY THAI KICKBOXING

$159

Any Questions for Us?

REACH OUT AND LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP YOU!

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Welcome to
Essence BJJ Walnut Creek

Our gym offers a safe, clean, family environment where you can learn self-defense, boost your confidence and self-esteem while burning a lot of energy and having fun learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.

Our expert instructors are friendly, highly skilled, and eager to help transform your life in a meaningful way!

REVIEWS

    
 
 
       Posted on Google  
   
   Lax M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice place to train and learn BJJ. I find this especially very nice place for kids. Very good instructors and seem to take very good care of kids while teaching the beautiful art of BJJ.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   John Paffrath 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I dropped in for the 12:15 PM open mat on Saturday. Vini, his students, and the front desk staff were all incredibly welcoming. I had some competitive rolls with his students and was soundly handled by Vini, the owner. He was also kind enough to work on a few things with me after the open mat, which I really appreciated. Looking forward to coming back.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Charles 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve always been a little afraid of getting hurt in Jiu-Jitsu, so I hesitated for a long time before starting. But honestly, joining this academy has been the best decision I’ve made. The instructors are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also genuinely caring and supportive. They make sure I feel safe and comfortable, which has completely changed my experience. I’m truly having the best time and learning so much. If you're on the fence like I was, don't hesitate this place is incredible, and the team here is amazing!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Nicholas Gartner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Top level instructors. Great environment that is welcoming to all. Can’t say enough good things about Essence BJJ, Vini, Camila and the whole team.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Eduardo Flaeschen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excelente !!!👏👏👏
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Priscila Bezerra Temperani 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. É uma academia muito séria e muito bem administrada. Os professores são bastante capacitados, local muito limpo e ambiente familiar! Minhas filhas gostam muito.

UPCOMING EVENTS

KIDS NIGHT OUT

CAMP PARTY!

Join us on JUNE 6th for a CAMPING Party! a night full of activities, Perfect opportunity for parents to go OUT ON A DATE or just relax while we watch the kids!

– S’MORES
– Self Defense & Anti Bullying
– Team Building Games
– Crafts
– Pizza and Snacks
– Movie

$45 per kid

Members and Non Members welcome!!

When: MARCH 15th – 12PM

Duration:1h

Limited to: 25 participants

SUMMER CAMP

2025!

WE HAVE 4 FUN FILLED WEEKS PLANNED FOR THIS year’s SUMMER CAMPS! SEND YOUR KIDS TO US THIS SUMMER AND WATCH THEIR JIU JITSU, MUAY THAI AND SELF DEFENSE SKILLS GROW!

– self defense class
– team building games
– crafts
– snacks

Members and Non Members welcome!!

HALF DAY CAMP 9AM – 12PM | KIDS AGE 5+

WHEN/where:

JUNE 9-13TH & JULY 7-11TH📍Walnut Creek

june 23-27TH & July 21-25TH📍danville

DURATION: 3H

LIMITED TO: 25 KIDS

Back to School Anti-bullying seminar

Welcome back to our annual free seminar to prepare the kids back to school bully-proof!

– recognizing bullying
– Understanding the bully
– What to do
– how to be defend yourself

Members and Non Members welcome!!

kids age 6+ , open for the entire community totally free of cost!

WHEN: september 6th – 12pm

where:📍Walnut Creek

DURATION: 1H

LIMITED TO: 30 KIDS

PRIVATE INTRO CLASS

$50

KIDS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

STARTING AT $149

ADULT BRAZILIAN JIU JIU JITSU (UNLIMITED)

$229

KIDS MUY THAI KICKBOXING

$159

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Any Questions for Us?

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