Coalition 95

Claudio França BJJ operates at 1658 Soquel Dr., Suite C in Santa Cruz, California, and represents the Coalition 95 competition team. The academy traces its direct martial arts lineage through Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie, Helio Gracie, and Francisco Mansor to master instructor Claudio França. Training is guided by França alongside a staff of experienced professors and coaches including Erik and Tyson. The academy curriculum encompasses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both Gi and No-Gi formats, as well as Muay Thai kickboxing and boxing classes. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training features Adult Co-Ed BJJ, Adult Co-Ed No-Gi BJJ, and dedicated youth classes such as the Lil Jaguars program and Teen BJJ. Instruction integrates fundamental drills and positional grappling using a community-based teaching model. Classes are conducted throughout the week across daytime and evening schedules to accommodate beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Newcomers can visit the Santa Cruz academy to tour the facility and participate in their first class for free.