831-295-1461
920 A 41st Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062
WElcome
Niji Dojo offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Yoga, and Self-Defense to adults, teens, and kids on Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz, CA
NIJI = rainbow
The name Niji honors Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's Japanese roots and is a symbol of inclusivity.
I wanted to create a dojo that embraces and celebrates bodies of all types.
A dojo that is deeply inclusive of LGBTQIA+ communities.
A dojo providing trauma-informed self-defense.
A place for all of us to feel empowered and interconnected.
Niji is that dream. Come train with us!
-Caren Camblin, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, 4th degree
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
YOga
Muay Thai & Boxing
Self-defense
Qualified Instructors
Caren Camblin, NIJI founder, is a UCSC senior lecturer, a trainer in Nonviolent Communication, and a registered yoga teacher. She has selected teachers for their patience, warmth, and years of experience.
Community
You can make some of your best friends on the mat. We intentionally cultivate a welcoming, respectful, fun, and supportive community. Instructors encourage open communication and model an ethic of care.
Clean & Comfy Facility
Mats and equipment are cleaned and disinfected every day. Carpets, cubbies, and vents are regularly vacuumed and wiped down.
Windows, fan, and AC/heat provide comfort no matter time of year or time of day.
Testimonials
I've trained in many other dojos and have never felt more acceptance, camaraderie, community engagement, humor, and mutual respect.
Daniel S.
Google Review
Such a great spot to train! The instructors are professional, the school is clean and safe. Beginners are welcomed and advanced students are challenged to improve. Caren, the owner, has created such a beautiful community of people who are passionate about improving themselves, and fellow students, on and off the mat. Niji is like a home away from home.
Shell M.
Google Review
I’ve been at Niji for just over a year, and it’s a phenomenal place at which to train. The instruction is always superb, the mats and space in general are always clean, and the folks there are always very respectful. Caren is a world-class instructor, who breaks things down to their most intricate parts, which is great for me.
Omar S.
Google Review
