Jiu Jitsu Therapy

Hands down the best school in the Santa Cruz and Watsonville area. This is a great school for all levels. The head instructor Raul Quintero is very knowledgeable and has a great teaching method. He is also an avid competitor who’s passioned about jiu Jitsu. The school is only good vibes, and I strongly recommend Jiu Jitsu Therapy for anyone looking to get mentally and physically strong while learning selfdefense. The Jiu Jitsu here is top notch!

Since moving back home (Salinas) from the valley (Modesto), I have been welcomed with open arms by everyone, especially Professor Raul Quintero, and have been training here since August 2020. Nothing but great things to say about this place. If you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you need to check it out if you are in the area! Best part is that Raul trained under one of my first professors, Samir Chantre Dahas (Ares) for well over a year! He will oftentimes show us similar moves from him and Queixinho (Another former professor of mine) which gives me nostalgia and makes me feel even more at home! Cannot thank Raul and his wife and everyone at Jiu-jitsu Therapy for welcoming me with open arms despite my cross training here and Ares HQ (Modesto). Very similar to my first academy, so it's great! Another great thing is that they do a fundamental class with coach Adriana (Raul's wife) and the stretches and techniques there are super helpful for all the other more advanced classes! It's a great mix and environment, I love it and cannot wait to keep training and growing there as I have at Ares BJJ! Thanks Raul and coach Adriana, and my brother Eric for encouraging I go train there! 🙏🙏

The adult class was great! I had fun & learned a lot in just one session. My professor, Raul Quintero, was very easy to talk to & I was able to understand proper and improper technique based off his demonstrations. The gym is very clean & organized, and the people were very welcoming. I highly recommend Jiu Jitsu Therapy if you are looking to train!

Great Coaching, and a family atmosphere. Best Jiu Jitsu in the area.... My 8 year old son has grown so much and Raul has traveled to LA for and many other tournaments to coach my son who competes all year long...

Love this place!! You will not be disappointed. Raul is great with my 7 year old duaghter. He explains and demonstrates things in a way that is easy for her to understand and apply. He's so patient and really cares about each student. He makes learning jiujitsu fun and rewarding for her and the other kids and at the same time making sure they are learning discipline, respect for themselves and others and of course self-defense. He takes the time to make sure each kid is developing. We'll be here for many years to come. Love being part of the jiujitsu therapy family!