SFS Martial Arts Academy Woodbridge’s Premier Martial Arts Facility For All Ages

I would highly recommend SFS to anyone who wants to train BJJ. The coaches are very knowledgeable, patient and kind. It is a very upbeat and positive gym. My kids (ages 4 & 8) have gained a lot of confidence and love attending classes.

Love this place. High quality instruction with Miguel, Breno and Kevin. My kids have learned and improved so much by coming here.

Top notch academy in Woodbridge very clean great coaches great atmosphere

I bring my kids to SFS for open mat and competition training classes on the weekend. All of the coaches are very welcoming and knowledgeable. The classes and sparring are extremely beneficial for kids who are looking to be competitive. In would highly recommend to parents looking to get their kids in jiu-jitsu!

My son loves training here. The coaches are professional, competitive, and truly understand how to teach in an age-appropriate way while keeping it fun for the little ones. They instill discipline and confidence in a caring, structured environment. The parent community is also welcoming, which makes it feel like more than just a gym. We genuinely appreciate being part of this school.

We’ve been bringing our son to SFS for about a year now, and the progress he’s made has been incredible. Not just in his jiu-jitsu skills, but in his confidence, discipline, and overall attitude.

The coaches are fantastic with kids—they’re patient, knowledgeable, and really know how to bring out the best in each student. You can tell they genuinely care about the development of the kids both on and off the mats.

We’ve been so happy with the experience that we recently enrolled our second son as well. It’s been a great investment in both of them.

If you’re looking for a BJJ gym for your kids, this is the one.

My son attended the summer camp and had a great time! He learned new skills and learned from great coaches. Thank you for an awesome week.

I have attended two instructional classes at SFS. One taught by Coach Miguel Santos, the other was taught by Coach Breno Damieri. For each class I was a drop-in guest. Both the instructors and the students were very welcoming and warm. The instructional portions were great, followed by some very fun rolls. I look forward to dropping in again.
The school is clean, the students are friendly and respectful, the atmosphere was fun and I highly recommend.

Great for kids and adults of all levels.

I do private lessons with Coach Breno Damieri at SFS woodbridge. It is a very well maintained club, good training for high level athletes, and athletes who are just beginning their bjj journey.

My 9 year old son has been attending SFS for over a year now. We cross-train at a few gyms and this is what we find outstanding at SFS, compared to the others:
- Coaches (Miguel, Kevin and Breno) are caring and attentive. They always notice what kids are struggling with and correct or help them immediately.
- Coach to student ratio is excellent, which is probably why they can provide so much individual support to the kiddos.
- Facilities are new, bright and clean.

Other things they do very well include teaching life lessons through jiu jitsu, and fostering a caring and close community. These are just as important, but they are table stakes across the gyms we train at.

IMO, SFS is an excellent gym for any child, whether they want to just want to be active, build discipline, or compete at the highest level! The coaches are supportive of every child on their own journey.

SFS Martial Arts Academy has been an incredible experience for our family. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also genuinely care about each student’s personal growth—on and off the mat. They teach with patience, passion, and respect, creating a space where kids build confidence, discipline, and focus while having fun.

We’ve seen such a positive transformation in our child since joining. The sense of community, encouragement, and dedication at SFS is truly unmatched. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a place where their child can thrive physically and emotionally!

My daughter started BJJ classes at SFS academy in December 2024. I notice her progress every week. Clean and professional environment with passionate, knowledgeable and super friendly instructors that care about the children and their progress. They know how to deal with the kids with different skill levels and you can tell they love working with kids. My daughter likes the training sessions and the instructors. She made good friends there.

This is such an amazing academy to for people of all ages to learn the art of Jiu-Jitsu. The coaches, especially Coach Miguel, are completely invested in everyone's training. They are all quite knowledgeable, experienced, supportive and patient. Classes are well organized for skill development and training. The lessons learned here also help to build self confidence. Overall, a great place to learn with a great environment.

My son recently joined and is really enjoying the classes. The coaches are fantastic. They give personal attention to all kids.

Great people running a great program. The coaches all really seem to care about the kids and are focused on helping them improve. My son has made so much progress here compared to at his previous academy - I would recommend SFS to anybody out there looking to start or continue their jiujitsu training!

An amazing academy with world class instruction!

Before coming to SFS my son tried a couple other martial arts schools in the area. He just never managed to feel engaged and lost interest quite quickly. He's coming up on 1.5 years with SFS now and is more engaged and enjoying himself than ever. The coaches are all great, the classes are well structured and strike the right balance between conditioning, technical skills, practical rolling, etiquette/discipline in BJJ all while keeping it fun for the kids. Consistent practice is important so its a good thing if your kid actually enjoys it and doesn't dread going to practice.

As a business, the team at SFS are straight-shooters, fully transparent with no B.S. Its a well-managed business with integrity and the type of business you would want to deal with in all avenues of life.

After our son trying out many disciplines, Jiu Jitsu and especially this academy SFS was and is the ONLY one he enjoys coming to. You know that the coaches are doing something right when the motivation comes directly from our son. We never have to battle or force him to get ready for a class.In addition we just have the BEST coaches, so approachable, friendly, knowledgeable, caring, just good old amazing HUMAN BEINGS. The community they have created is unmatched. We love the 1:1 coaching, a place where the my son is also challenged, but now what we love witnessing is he seems to be creating strong friendships.

Highly recommended SFS.

SFS was recommended to us by parents of a student. From the moment we walked in we were greeted by a clean and welcoming environment. Each child who walked in was greeted by name and a high five, leading to smiles all around. The program for kids is energetic, fun and most importantly, challenging. Kids are pushed to try and practise. New or experienced, all are working towards individual goals. My child after each class says he had fun and wants to come back. That is a reflection of the dedication of the coaches who are extremely knowledgeable and encouraging.

Love this gym and its coaches. From day one, they have created a space where kids feel included, supported and an active member of a team and a much larger family. This sentiment transcends the kids and extends to the parents, which is amazing. All of their teachings are grounded in collaboration, foundational skills, and repetition that resonate with young kids.

They have effectively created a space where my child looks forward to going to train. Friends he has fun with, and coaches that he loves and respects. He is learning many important life skills, mentally, physically and emotionally at a space where he thrives.

By far the best Jiu Jitsu academy around. My son transferred here 6 months ago and his progress has been tremendous. The coaches at SFS go above and beyond for the students and this club has become like a second family.

SFS Martial Arts has been an incredible experience for my son. The kids’ program is run by caring, professional coaches who are not only skilled in martial arts but truly committed to building confidence, discipline, and respect in every student. The facility is always clean and welcoming, and the sense of community is outstanding. We’ve seen such positive growth in our son since joining, and we highly recommend SFS to any parent looking for a great Jiu Jitsu school for their child

Great atmosphere, amazing coaches, excellent with kids!! Highly recommended for anyone looking to try BJJ

I honestly can’t say enough good things about this place. My son was one of the very first kids to join and until this day we are still with them. That alone should say something.

When he first started he was 4 and now the improvement is unbelievable. They have taught him everything he needs to know and continue to guide him every step of the way. His skills have grown so much but what makes me the happiest is how much his confidence and discipline have grown too.

He loves all the coaches. Every single one of them. They are patient, supportive, and genuinely care about the kids. You can tell this is not just a job for them. They really invest in each child and it shows.

This place has become like family to us. Watching my son grow here has been such a blessing. If you are thinking about putting your child in juju, this is the place. We are so grateful and thankful for everything they have done for him.

SFS Martial Arts Academy is an incredible place to train. The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about their students’ growth. The environment is positive, disciplined, and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking to build confidence, skill, and fitness.