Battle Control

We have been looking for the right place for our daughter (9 years old) to train at. With technology and current events around school and friends, we felt that a martial art would help prepare her with confidence, discipline, and self defense. Her interest is in BJJ, and we found BATTLE CONTROL offered that. On top of BJJ, they have a stand up class also, which is a BIG plus.
She has been training now for several months and enjoys the challenge and focus in both arts. Sir Greg is focused on teaching the young, and older students, the fundamentals of the art and has been a great role model and influence for each pupil.
In summary, I recommend BATTLE CONTROL to anyone that is serious, and willing to learn self defense. We enjoy the family atmosphere and training sessions so much that my daughter, son, and myself ALL train here at BATTLE CONTROL.

I’ve had to change gyms recently after a work-​hours change and a move. Reached out to Professor Lara to get information about his academy, and found him to be very welcoming and open. Talked Judo and BJJ for a bit, and set a time for me to try a class.
I didn’t make it down for a little while, but when I did I was blown away by the super positive atmosphere and detailed instruction.
Greg Lara is an excellent teacher and skilled jiujiteiro… but beyond that, he’s a good-​hearted and caring man. Legit role model material. He wears his love of faith and family on his sleeve, always connecting life lessons to the lessons we learn on the mat. I’ve found when I miss a class, I’m not so much sad about not having a chance to roll that day, so much as I miss hanging out with Greg and the guys/​gals on our team. Greg and Dina (Greg’s wife and Co-​owner of the academy) have created the kind of environment that *keeps* you in the gym, getting fit and staying healthy.
The folks here are very welcoming, and this is definitely a family-​friendly academy. Both my son and daughter train here as well, and come back from each class happy and more skillful than when they started.
I really can’t say enough good about this academy. A nice range of different sized folks, competitors and casual, who care about each other and grow each other in our craft.

I couldn’t ask for a better facility to train at then Battle Control. I came in with no prior martial arts experience and have tried trial lessons at AKA (American Kickboxing Academy). It’s not a huge facility like AKA, it has a smaller school feel, but the mat space is adequate. Instructor Greg Lara’s teaching style caters to different type of personalities. Can’t ask for a nicer and more sincere teacher. Everyone respects each other and we all treat each other like actual brothers and sisters. No one’s ego gets the best of them here, everyone is humble and ready to learn. I would recommend checking Battle Control out if you’re interested in BJJ or MMA in general.

Battle control isn’t just a martial arts school but, also a way of life. Every time you walk into class, you will be challenged and when you leave, you will come out better than you were previously. Sensei Greg is great teacher and friend who has a well involved family who supports him and our school. The atmosphere is very welcoming in fact, I always feel like I am walking into my own home and it very well is. You will get along right away with the other students. We are all very courteous and humble. I have not seen this anywhere else.
I have been going here for a month and it keeps getting better. I have gone through a Jeet Kune Do and Wing Chun school so, I have a bit of knowledge of how schools are and martial arts in general. We are not a big school so, you will not feel like just another face. Tuition rates are awesome! Just have a seat with Sensei Greg and discuss it, I am positive he will work with you. If you live in San Jose and want to learn Brazilian jiu jitsu, this is the place to learn. Come in on week days at 730PM for a free try out. You will be back! ;)

I’ve been with Battle Control for about five to six years now and I can tell you that this academy is one of the best around. You’re going to learn and grow, physically and mentally. Everyone that goes here leaves there ego outside of the mat and its just pure jujitsu. Its not just a team, its a family too. The instructor, Greg, really cares and listens to all of his students. You wont regret coming here.

Have 2 kids a boy & girl, ages 10 & 5 and they love coming here. They make the learning fun and very hands on. The best part is that everyone (students & parents) are welcoming and instantly part of the family :-) A true value on all fronts.

Battle Control’s location is a little off the beaten path but it is a great school. I have been attending this academy for the past three years and have seen a vast improvement in my submission and submission evasion skills. It offers an intimate faith based setting that encourages the individual to grow in faith and as a martial artist.

If you are someone looking for a family friendly environment to study the Martial Art of Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu or somewhere to introduce Martial Arts to your children, Battle control offers the best of both worlds. With top notch instruction and personable instructors, individual/​personal growth is important to instructors and other practitioners. Personally, I have been training with Battle Control for at least 4 years; although I have been roughed up from time to time it has made stronger as a practitioner, athlete, and a person. All the training partners I have had have all been very friendly and competitive. In my opinion, one of the best Jiu-​jitsu schools in the Bay area.

Greg is fantastic with both adults and kids. I loved his classes, and both my boys did as well. If I hadn’t moved to Napa, we’d still be attending.

I enrolled my 5.5 year old son in a morning class this summer. (T/​TH 10−11am) So far he has taken 7 classes and I am amazed and what he has learned. The owner/​teacher Greg Lara does a fabulous job teaching. He has the right balance between discipline, focus, and teaching respect while having fun with the kids. His care is genuine and the kids know it!
I love the physical challenge the class is for my son, but I also love the mental focus and discipline it teaches him. His character is being just as sharpened as his physical body.
It is a great value and I highly recommend it.

Great training facility for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. My 7 year old son has been coming here off and on since he was 5. In between sports we always come back for his ground technics.

I signed up with my friend and both of us only pay 55 a month. Other schools charge around 100+ for their monthly fees. A lot of mat space and they make you roll (jiu-​jitsu submission sparring) Needs to add more striking since it does claim to be a MMA School but feels like nothing but JiuJitsu

When I first started training mma as a beginner I had no idea what I was doing and bjj is even trickier to learn, but at battle control the coaches where so helpful and encouraging. In about a year I got my blue and now I can roll with the best of them. To those who want to be top submition artis or want a future in mma I recommend battle control.

Great MMA school for all ages. The monthly cost is very reasonable not only for the knowledge being gained from training with great teachers like Sensei’s Greg and Doyle, but also because they are very technical and patient with what they teach it’s almost like having your own personal trainer. This is a great advantage compared to a big school. You want to have the teacher available as you are practicing what he just taught. This is possible here and this will help you be a more technical with your moves. Some people prefer mat time over technique but what good is all the hard work you put in if you can’t apply the technique properly. Everyone is helpful and more than enthusiastic and patient to show beginners and advanced people the proper steps of how to apply the techniques.
Both teachers are very knowledgable in the arts of BJJ, Tae-​kwon Do, Muay Thai… Then again it IS an MMA school. Nothing but a great training brotherhood and environment is what you will find here. You will most definitely feel welcomed here.
If this is your first time trying out martial arts, there’s no better school to begin and continue your training than here. Don’t shy out if you don’t know anything martial arts. Nobody in here will judge you but what we all will do is train with you day after day to better you and one another

I’m here everyday Monday-​Friday. 6 – 730! Love this place

Battle Control is a great place. Focuses on Brazilian Jui-​Jitsu and Te-​kwon-​do. Great family school. My son loves it. Great way to keep in shape for kids and adults and learn some martail arts. Great place at a great price!