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About Team Silva: A Legacy of Martial Arts Excellence

Meet Professor Sergio Silva: A Life of Martial Arts and Service

For over 46 years, Professor Sergio Silva has lived and breathed martial arts. Born and raised in Brazil, the birthplace of BJJ, he moved to the United States with a mission: to spread the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu and show how it can positively change people's lives.

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Our Vision: Empowering the Alameda Community

Our vision is to empower people of all ages—from toddlers to adults—with self-defense, confidence, fitness, and anti-bullying skills through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are dedicated to sharing the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu with our community and helping every student unlock their full potential.

Credentials & Accomplishments:

​Professor Silva was the first Brazilian black belt to anchor his journey in the beautiful island of Alameda, starting in 2007 after winning the Submission Wrestling World Championships. His passion is to share the art of Jiu-Jitsu and its many benefits with the community.

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  • 5th-degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  • Black Belt in Judo

  • World Champion in Submission Wrestling

  • National and International Champion in BJJ and MMA

  • Degree in Physical Education from Brazil

  • Over 32 years of teaching expertise

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Our Philosophy: BJJ as a Game of Human Chess

Professor Silva often compares BJJ to chess. It is a martial art that relies on technique, strategy, and leverage, not punching or kicking. This philosophy empowers a smaller person to overcome a larger opponent through skill rather than brute force. Every move has a consequence, and success comes from patience, timing, and focus. This approach translates directly to life, teaching students to respond to challenges thoughtfully and with confidence.

From the Mat to the Community: Anti-Bullying and Law Enforcement Training

Professor Silva's mission extends beyond the academy. He developed "Verbal Jiu-Jitsu," a communication method based on BJJ principles, to handle conflict constructively. He offers free anti-bullying speeches to Bay Area schools to ensure every child can learn in a safe environment.

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Get in Touch

Have any extra questions?

Please get in touch with us!

Address: 2227 Mariner Square Loop,Alameda,Ca 94501

Email. sergiobjj@hotmail.com

Phone. 341-688-6866

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💼 How BJJ Helps at Work

You know how work gets — deadlines, coworkers’ drama, people freaking out over things that don’t matter.
BJJ trains you to:

• Stay calm under pressure
• Solve problems without reacting emotionally
• Think clearly when things get messy
• Manage stress with breath and grounding
• Handle conflict without blowing up
• Stay disciplined even when you’re tired

Most people melt when things get tight.
BJJ people?
We breathe, adjust, move smart… and finish the day like adults.

❤️ How BJJ Helps in Relationships

Relationships require patience and the ability to not freak out every time something feels difficult.

BJJ teaches:

• Listening instead of reacting
• Understanding your partner’s rhythm
• Staying grounded during emotional storms
• Humility
• Compassion
• Communication instead of confrontation

You literally learn on the mat how to stay present with someone who’s close, unpredictable, emotional, or overwhelmed.
Good practice for life, right?

🧠 How BJJ Helps Your Mind

Life hits harder than any choke.
But BJJ gives you:

• Mental toughness
• Emotional stability
• Clarity
• Confidence
• A stronger sense of self
• The ability to stay centered

People train for years and never realize the real superpower:
You learn how to breathe, before you break.

That alone can change a whole life.Solving puzzles and problems by taking your time figuring out the best solution.

👦👧 How BJJ Helps Kids

For kids, this is the secret weapon:

• Respect
• Focus
• Emotional regulation
• Confidence
• Social skills
• Anti-bullying ability (without aggression)
• Discipline
• Body awareness

* The power of Leadership

*Manners

Kids learn how to handle emotions, not hide them.
They learn how to solve problems, not panic.
They learn how to stand up for themselves without hurting anyone.

🧘‍♂️ How BJJ Helps Your Spirit

You learn humility.
You learn patience.
You learn how to lose without breaking and win without bragging.
You learn how to choose peace even when you’re strong enough to choose violence.

Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t give you a new body.
It gives you a new way of walking through the world.

🌱 Personal Training & Family Wellness

With Professor Sérgio Silva at Alameda Fitness & Spa

While your child is training the Gentle Art at our dojo, you don’t have to just sit and wait.
You can begin your own health and wellness journey in the same building.

Professor Sérgio Silva offers a state-of-the-art personal training experience for parents and caregivers, inside the beautiful Alameda Fitness & Spa, where our academy is located.

This is your opportunity to take care of your body, mind, and health while your child grows on the mats.

🧑‍🏫 Meet Your Coach

Professor Sérgio:

  • Studied Physical Education in Brazil

  • Has been a personal trainer since 1995

  • Has over 30+ years of experience helping students, friends, and families improve their fitness, mobility, strength, and overall well-being

  • Specializes in gentle, realistic, sustainable training for real people, not just athletes

His goal is simple:
To help you feel stronger, healthier, and more at peace in your own body.

🏋️‍♂️ What You Receive as a Parent or Caregiver

When you reach out for personal training, you’ll receive:

1. A Guided Tour of Alameda Fitness & Spa
Professor Sérgio will personally walk you through:

  • The full weight room with state-of-the-art machines and free weights

  • The Olympic swimming pool

  • The cardio area

  • The group class studios

  • The spa area (steam room, dry sauna, jacuzzi)

You won’t feel lost or intimidated.
You’ll know exactly where to go and how to start.

2. A Free Intro Personal Training Session

During your first session, Sérgio will:

  • Learn about your goals (health, weight loss, mobility, strength, stress relief, or rehab)

  • Show you how to use key machines safely

  • Build a simple, realistic starting routine

  • Teach you how to warm up, move correctly, and cool down

  • Help you feel comfortable in the gym environment

You can train while your child is in class, turning their practice time into your transformation time.

3. Access to a Full Wellness Environment

As part of Alameda Fitness & Spa, you have the opportunity to enjoy:

  • 🏊 A beautiful Olympic swimming pool

  • 🏋️ A complete weight room with modern machines & free weights

  • 🧘‍♀️ Group classes: Yoga, Pilates, cardio, boxing and more

  • 🧖‍♀️ A complete spa experience:

    • Steam room

    • Dry sauna

    • Jacuzzi

This is not just about working out.
It’s about resetting your nervous system, improving your mental health, and living a longer, stronger life for yourself and your family.

💚 A Place for the Whole Family to Thrive

Your child is learning confidence, awareness, and self-defense in a peaceful environment.

You can:

  • Get stronger

  • Reduce stress

  • Improve your health markers

  • Feel better in your clothes

  • Breathe deeper

  • Sleep better

  • Be a calmer, happier parent

All under the same roof.

📩 How to Get Started

To schedule your free personal training intro session and gym tour with Professor Sérgio, simply:

📧 Email: sergiobjj@hotmail.com
📞 Call or text: 341-688-6866

You’ll be welcomed, guided step by step, and supported the entire way.

This is your invitation to not just drop your child off at the dojo…
but to join them on the path of health, peace, and transformation.

L.Crocked trains Martial Arts with to help him stay focus at school and be able to use his agility in Basketball 

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Boost your confidence while get in the best shape of your life while learn how to protect what it matters.At Alameda Jiu-Jitsu academy has been in East Bay since 2002.

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