LUTE! Training Academy

San Jose, United States

4.8

Closed now

6 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 408-708-7975
Website:
www.luteacademy.com
Address:
1605 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA, 95132
Berryessa, North Valley
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
930 ftHostetter
0.8 miCropley
0.8 miBerryessa (Northwest)
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Good for Kids
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Today

Today 10:00 am – 11:00 am
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Closed now
Local time (San Jose) 21:39 Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Tuesday 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, MMA Circuit Training, Yoga

History

Established in 2013.

LUTE! Training Academy was established in late 2013 and opened in 2014. It is a Checkmat gym headed by Chris Coldiron, Leandro Vieira, and the legendary Leo Vieira. Checkmat is a world-​class BJJ team that was founded by the Vieira brothers and is home to dozens of world champions at the black belt level with schools around the world.

At LUTE! we are committed to ensuring all students have a strong foundation in the basics of Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu, along with the tools and training for continuous growth to reach their full potential and personal goals.

In addition to world class Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu, LUTE! Training Academy offers world class wrestling instruction by Daniel Cormier Wrestling. Daniel Cormier is a former 2-​time Olympian and current professional American mixed martial artist whose program consistently emphasizes hard work and dedication. Daniel Cormier’s wrestling program helps students discover more confidence that is supported by winning techniques.

Meet the Business Owner

Chris C.

Business Owner

Chris is a certified Checkmat Black Belt instructor and active competitor on the Checkmat Competition Team. Chris started training Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu in 2003 and received his Black Belt from Guerilla Jiu-​Jitsu founder Dave Camarillo in 2011. Chris has continued to evolve his Jiu-​Jitsu skills under the Vieira Brothers and Checkmat Team for the last two years. Chris is passionate about Jiu-​Jitsu and his students and is dedicated to his students’ success. Chris continues to challenge himself to compete in such events as the Pan Jiu-​Jitsu Championships and World Jiu-​Jitsu Championships. He believes it’s important as an instructor to compete at the highest level in order to continue to evolve with the Art and bring that experience back to the students. He is the primary BJJ teacher in the evenings for the kids, no-​gi, and gi classes.

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6 reviews of LUTE! Training Academy

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Place rating: 4
San Jose, CA
This place is great they are so friendly and great instruction. you know the lineage of your instructor you know your in good hands.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Took my very first Gi jujitsu class here. It was very intimidating walking in but I was greeted and welcomed instantly. I came towards the end of the kids class and it was very awesome to see the instructors really engaged with the class. The fundamentals class was very fun, we worked on skills, and I even learned the Bow and Arrow choke. They walk you through step by step and give you a lot of attention. Chris was the head instructor that class. I highly recommend Lute Training Academy.
Place rating: 5
Sunnyvale, CA
Awesome place to train.
I attend gi and no gi jiu jitsu, combat evolution and the wrestling program.
The jiu jitsu taught there is the world famous Checkmat program which is also the program used by AKA pro fighers like world Champion Cain Velasquez and other top MMA fighters.
The wrestling program is taught by world class wrestlers Daniel Cormier and Shawn Bunch.
Combat Evolution is the best 30 minute workout on the planet.
The atmosphere is very friendly and people train as a team.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
My son LOVES this place!
Even in it’s early transformation days, weeks before their Grand Opening, we’d drive by the building daily and my 9 year old would say «I wanna check THAT place out! When can I sign up Mom?». Our first experience just pulling up to the building to try to find out an opening date, some guy came out and introduced himself as he probably noticed we stopped to peer into the business. He was very friendly and welcomed us to come back and check out a class. No in your face sales pitch… just a friendly face with a welcoming invite. We didn’t know until later that it was actually the owner, Coach Chris.
I admittedly don’t know much about Jui Jitsu but what I do know is a happy active kid and this program has my son’s attention… in a good way. We have had nothing but positive experiences with not only Coach Chris, who my son greatly admires, but with all the staff at LUTE. Ms. Stefanie who runs the show is super helpful and is pleasure to work with when it comes to finding out what’s right for your child and or yourself, if you’re looking to get on the fitness track.
We have had some real negative experiences with other places that shall remain unnamed (I don’t care to put bad joojoo out there… just saying). We are proud to be associated with such a professional, family-​oriented and talented group who are serious about their craft.
You can tell these folks practice what they preach, literally, and I for one appreciate that type of business and am more than happy to advocate for their program.
Kudos to LUTE for «doing it right» and introducing this awesome establishment to our neighborhood.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Lute training Academy is such a great place to train. I currently take bjj and can say the instructors there are truly excellent. They not only possess a high level of skill but are very passionate and truly care about their students. The students there are also very good and are all very down to earth.
I have taken a few wrestling classes as well and can attest they are top notch. A lot of conditioning, drilling and live wrestling. It’s great for beginners and veterans alike.
If you want to get to notch training this is the place to go!
Place rating: 5
Monterey, CA
I moved from AKA to Lute Training Academy. It features top notch Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and MMA style circuit training.
The BJJ program is headed by Chris Coldiron, Leandro Vieira, and Leo Vieira — all Checkmat blackbelts. If you don’t know Checkmat, look them up. They are world-​class. I have been training under them for a couple years now and their instruction is definitely second to none. I am an active competitor in local tournaments and I have taken gold in several because of their instruction. Class starts with warm-​ups, drilling, instruction, more drilling, and then sparring (gi and no gi). It’s a great workout.
The wrestling program is headed by Daniel Cormier who is a former two-​time olympian and UFC number 1 contender. The wrestling class is high intensity and very detail oriented.
The Combat Circuit Training is headed by former Strikeforce MMA fighter Nate Moore. It is a 30 minute workout that is the highest intensity I have ever come across, but I feel great afterwards.
All of the instructors are awesome, friendly, and extremely knowledgable. Better yet, everyone who trains here is super nice and easy to work with even if you are a beginner. It just opened and there are already a bunch of kids in the kids program and at least 6 – 10 adults coming into class every night. I really do believe this is the best gym around.