Wrestling

Wrestling training in San Jose

Build the Foundation of Every Fighter at FightCraft San Jose

Wrestling is the backbone of combat sports, and FightCraft San Jose's wrestling program develops the takedown ability, top control, and scrambling skills that separate good martial artists from great ones. Whether you're a BJJ player who needs better takedowns, an MMA fighter sharpening your ground game, or someone who's never shot a double leg and our coaches will build your wrestling from the ground up.

Our San Jose wrestling program blends folkstyle and freestyle techniques with the practical applications needed for MMA and self-defense. You'll develop explosive power, unbreakable grips, and the kind of mental grit that only wrestling can forge. Classes are structured for all levels, with drilling progressions that let beginners learn alongside experienced grapplers.

Why Wrestling at FightCraft?

Wrestling is the most underrated martial art for self-defense and the most valuable skill in MMA. At FightCraft San Jose, we teach wrestling as both a standalone discipline and as a complement to your striking and Jiu Jitsu. Our coaches bring collegiate and competitive experience to every session, breaking down complex takedown sequences into repeatable skills.

FightCraft San Jose's wrestling program fills a critical gap in South Bay martial arts. While most academies focus on striking or Jiu Jitsu, we recognize that wrestling is the glue that holds a complete martial arts game together. Our San Carlos Street academy offers dedicated wrestling classes with coaches who've competed at high levels and know how to translate that experience into practical skills for students of all backgrounds.

Why Wrestling at FightCraft?

Learn takedowns, throws, and trips
Develop top control and scrambling ability
Build explosive power and conditioning
Cross-train to elevate your BJJ and MMA
Structured progression for all experience levels
Train with experienced wrestling coaches

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced grappler looking to sharpen your wrestling, FightCraft San Jose has a place for you on the mat. Come discover the martial art that builds champions. Serving San Jose, Campbell, Willow Glen, Santa Clara, Cupertino, and the greater South Bay.

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What People Say

As an introvert who works a high stress medical career I value and look forward to my time at Fightcraft, it has by now become a lifestyle. The various classes during the week make it easy for me to attend around my work schedule. I am in the best shape I've ever been all while nurturing my mental and physical wellbeing.

Sarah Bichler

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Highly recommend! This training facility it is the truth! They offer more then just training! They offer meal plans weekly challenges. And your coach will be available for any questions, concerns or overall advice! This training facility gave me so much confidence and self esteem.

Mr Diaz Sr

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I've been coming to FightCraft for a few months now and it's been great! I was looking for Muay Thai/Kickboxing classes that weren't purely just a cardio workout and this was a perfect match! The coaches are fantastic and the community of people is great.

Sherry Tang

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Josh and the Fightcraft team have done a great job of having group classes and 1:1 training where you get an awesome workout and learn MMA fundamentals. He is very kind and passionate about teaching MMA fundamentals for anyone and everyone! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Eric Kim

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FIGHTCRAFT is an absolutely amazing gym, with amazing staff/coaches to match. From the moment you walk-in the door you know there is something special about this place. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and passionate about wanting you to learn the craft correctly.

Zach Holbrook

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This place is awesome! The environment is very laid back and the people are great. I had no prior striking experience before my first class but that was no problem at all. Coach Josh broke everything down so it was easy for me to pick up on things quickly!

Dakota Smith

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Been going here for about 3 months and I love this place. I went in as someone with no fighting experience and was intimidated of a MMA gym but the coaches do a very good job of making it easy to hop on the mat and start learning.

Nicholas De Guzman

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This is a fantastic gym for learning a wide range of legitimate fighting techniques and getting a great work out. The instructors are all first class and do a great job of keeping the classes challenging and fun. The gym has a friendly and welcoming community.

Sean Gilpin

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