Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 1313 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

"I've been training here for almost a year now and it's been a really amazing experience. The community is very welcoming and supportive. Everyone trains with everyone. People are pretty laid back, but also take their training seriously. Romulo is extremely passionate about the sport and cares deeply about the safety and success of all his students. He continues to compete and further develop his technique alongside us, which we all benefit from as the sport evolves. The gym is almost always open even through the holidays and on the days classes are canceled we often have open mat. The gym also offers a free trial class to try it out without committing. As a woman it can be tough training in a male heavy sport and while there is a solid group of women training here right now, I really appreciate the men that have been friendly, welcoming, and supportive of my growth. The women that train here are some of the most amazing and passionate individuals. We laugh a lot and also push each other to grow. This gym is one of the few places where I feel that I can really be myself in every way. And I almost always feel better after training. Definitely recommend trying out Romulo Melo BJJ."

"I have trained at several different BJJ gyms over the last few years (including in the city) and one thing that stands out about training at Romulo’s is knowing you will consistently get some of the best training in CA every single day. From the moment you walk in, you feel at ease. The mats are clean, the people are friendly and helpful, and Romulo always greets you with a big smile and a handshake. He is a master of his craft and explains things very clearly until you understand. Regardless of your level, gi vs no gi, age, etc., all are welcome here. So if you’re ever near the city, come train with us! Oss!"

"Romulo and his family are the most welcoming, caring, and dedicated people around. Have personally travelled with him to Rio De Janeiro and trained with him at the gym - a high level coach + competitor and just a fantastic person overall!"

"I'm a new blue belt and I stopped in for an open mat session over Thanksgiving holiday. This was my first time visiting a new gym. From the moment I walked through the door the vibe was relaxed and welcoming. The gym was clean with plenty of space to roll. Overall, I had a great experience at Romulo Melo BJJ and I highly recommend checking it out if your looking for a welcoming and supportive BJJ gym."

"It’s been a year since I decided that was time to move on and find a great gym to keep training, always heard about his gym for years, how great they are, so I decided to check it out and never left.. so far I’m happy with what I found at Romulo’s academy, a great professor, amazing classes and the amount of great rolls from white belts and up is just incredible, great location, friendly teammates, I feel very comfortable training there. It’s the best part of my day. Clean gym, everyone vaccinated. I recommend."