Adults Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Pacifica

Welcome to Cave Academy, where we offer world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for everyone, from complete beginners to seasoned competitors. Our unique programs are led by the technical, modern systems of head instructor Mike Murrell and the passionate, traditional expertise of 4th-degree black belt "Papa" Frank Nuñez.

We foster a welcoming, no-ego community where you can achieve your goals, whether for fitness, self-defense, or competition. With daily classes in both Gi and No-Gi and premium recovery amenities, you'll find everything you need to evolve your game and join an incredible community.

Traditional Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Master the art of leverage and control using the traditional uniform (Gi) under the guidance of one of the Bay Area's most experienced instructors.

Modern No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Specializing in the art of submission grappling without the uniform, our No-Gi program integrates collegiate wrestling and cutting-edge techniques.

high-level training for everyone

Our Instructors

Our instructors are the foundation of our academy, bringing decades of combined experience and a shared passion for student development.

The Constraints-Led Approach (CLA)

We utilize modern coaching methodologies like CLA, designing innovative drills and games that accelerate learning and skill acquisition.

Achieve Your Goals with Jiu-Jitsu

Friends & Fitness

Getting in better shape and meeting great people from the local area becomes the default when you join our community.

Friends & Fitness

Getting in better shape and meeting great people from the local area becomes the default when you join our community.

Friends & Fitness

Getting in better shape and meeting great people from the local area becomes the default when you join our community.

Friends & Fitness

Getting in better shape and meeting great people from the local area becomes the default when you join our community.

Increase Your Confidence

Learn practical, effective techniques to control a larger, stronger opponent and gain the confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Increase Your Confidence

Learn practical, effective techniques to control a larger, stronger opponent and gain the confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Increase Your Confidence

Learn practical, effective techniques to control a larger, stronger opponent and gain the confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Increase Your Confidence

Learn practical, effective techniques to control a larger, stronger opponent and gain the confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Enter Competitions

Learn practical, effective techniques to control a larger, stronger opponent and gain the confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Enter Competitions

Learn practical, effective techniques to control a larger, stronger opponent and gain the confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Enter Competitions

Learn practical, effective techniques to control a larger, stronger opponent and gain the confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Enter Competitions

Learn practical, effective techniques to control a larger, stronger opponent and gain the confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones.