Common Ground Jiu Jitsu

Jordan Ansari 

on Google

a month ago

As a white belt who has relocated a few times and travels for work, I’ve been to a handful of jiu-jitsu schools, and Common Ground is hands down the best. When I joined, I went through a screening process and was introduced to the school’s policies and rules. At first, I was a little annoyed, but after training for a while, I realized how important it is. Jiu-jitsu can be a dangerous sport, and making sure the people who come in are a good fit creates a safer and more positive environment. As a non-binary person, I felt welc... read more

Alexander Ye 

on Google

a month ago

Sally and Alex are on to something great. I'm a BJJ beginner who dabbled in the sport on/off for a few years before finding Common Ground. My past gym experiences were all the same: Warm up, be taught a sequence of moves, practice those moves, then spar. The people were generally kind, but I had absolutely no clue what I was doing or why I was doing it, and I ended up feeling as though I'd never"get it" unless I spent a lot more time than I had into the sport. Fast forward to February 2025, I discovered Common Ground while v... read more

Anne Leary 

on Google

4 months ago

Alex and Sally recently hosted a set of self defense classes for our middle school group. Their teaching style had the 7th and 8th grade girls and boys actively engaged and learning, within minutes of arriving. The students had fun acquiring new skills with "guided play" as the central focus. This was hands down our best outing for the school's Life Skills Elective. I highly recommend this studio and their talented leadership team. 

Dieter Hsiao 

on Google

7 months ago

Common Ground Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional martial arts academy that truly lives up to its name. The instructors, Alex and Sally, are not just highly skilled practitioners but also outstanding teachers who have mastered the art of effective instruction. What sets this academy apart is the instructors' ability to break down complex techniques and concepts in a way that's easy to understand and apply. Their teaching methodology is incredibly methodical, organized, and well-structured, which greatly enhances the learning experie... read more

Anonymous 

on Google

8 months ago

My daughters (and their friends) have been doing lessons with Sally for over a year. She is an excellent teacher! They have improved, learned and had fun. She keeps the lessons safe and enjoyable while also getting them better. As my daughters (who are writing this with me) say, "She's really fun to work with." And also, "She teaches us techniques without getting us confused and we can ask like any question and she will answer." And, lastly, "She pushes us to our limits but it's still fun."