Charles Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Instructors
Adrian “AJ” Aguirre
Charles Gracie Academy-Ripon
Adrian “AJ” Aguirre is listed as a contact for Charles Gracie Academy-Ripon.
Alex D’Ercole
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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Cc Vega
Charles Gracie Academy-Ripon
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Charles Gracie
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Tracy
Charles Gracie is listed as a contact for Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Tracy.
Charles Gracie
Black Belt · Charles Gracie Team
Charles Gracie is the head of the Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy network and the Charles Gracie Association, which this team belongs to. A senior member of the Gracie family of Jiu-Jitsu teachers and fighters, he provides instruction and personalised attention directly to students at his academies, which are located throughout greater Northern California and Nevada, including San Francisco, San Mateo, Daly City, Tracy, Modesto, Truckee and Reno. Gracie has instructed law enforcement officers, security professionals, members of the U.S. armed forces and air marshals as well as private citizens, and his academies emphasise a balance of sport Jiu-Jitsu and self-defence training. Through the Charles Gracie Association, affiliates receive a proven curriculum, certified rank achievement and worldwide training opportunities.
Charles Gracie
Black Belt · Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy - San Mateo
Charles Gracie is the head instructor at Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy - San Mateo, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in San Mateo, CA, USA. Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy - San Mateo is located at 174 W. Instruction is led by head instructor Professor Cristiano Xavier, a 4th-degree black belt under Master Charles Gracie. Gracie is also the registered instructor for Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Daly City, CA, USA), Bay Area Fight Academy (Hayward, CA, USA). 53 competitors in the JiuJitsuGyms database list these academies as their team, 1 of them black belts, and between them they hold 5 championship titles (5 IBJJF Open). This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Charles Gracie is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Chris Jones
Charles Gracie Jiu Jitsu Fremont
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Christopher Garcia
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno
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Christopher Lee
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno
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Christopher Lee Garcia
Black Belt · Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno
Christopher Lee Garcia is the head instructor at Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in San Bruno, CA, USA. 2 competitors in the JiuJitsuGyms database list the academy as their team, and between them they hold 2 championship titles (2 IBJJF Open). This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Christopher Lee Garcia is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Professor Clint Gerona
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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Cristiano Xavier
Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy - San Mateo
Cristiano Xavier is listed as a contact for Charles Gracie San Mateo.
Member Gyms (17)
US gyms are listed first.
Charles Gracie academy Redwood City
Redwood city, CA
Charles Gracie academy Redwood City in Redwood city, CA, USA offers training in No-Gi, Martial Arts, and Gi.
Charles Gracie Academy-Ripon
Ripon, CA
Charles Gracie Academy-Ripon in Ripon, CA offers training in Martial Arts, including both Gi and No-Gi styles.
Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy - San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy - San Mateo is located at 174 W. 25th Ave. in San Mateo, California. The martial arts academy provides traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu self-defense instruction and competitive sport grappling for children, teenagers, and adult practitioners. Instruction is led by head instructor Professor Cristiano Xavier, a 4th-degree black belt under Master Charles Gracie. Classes guide students through core ground fighting principles, defensive positioning, positional escapes, guard passes, joint locks, and submissions in a disciplined dojo environment. Class offerings feature age-specific youth programs starting with early childhood classes for ages 4 to 5, progressing to youth fundamentals and advanced junior classes. Adult schedules provide gi fundamentals, open mat sparring, and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and practical street self-defense training.
Charles Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Ripon, CA
Located at 1201 W Main St., Suite 15 in Ripon, California, Charles Gracie Jiu Jitsu delivers traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu education and self-defense training. The academy operates as part of the Charles Gracie network, serving children, adolescents, and adult students throughout the local community. The instructional program emphasizes ground fighting principles, balance, positional control, and joint submissions designed to enable practitioners to defend themselves using leverage rather than strength. Students participate in systematic technique drilling, defensive maneuvers, escapes, and supervised sparring designed to develop physical coordination and technical confidence. Class schedules feature dedicated youth programs alongside adult sessions open to all belt levels held throughout the week.
Charles Gracie Jiu Jitsu Fremont
Fremont, CA
Charles Gracie Jiu Jitsu Fremont is located in Fremont, CA, USA. The gym offers training in both Gi and No-Gi.
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno
San Bruno, CA
Charles Gracie Academy San Bruno operates at 851 Cherry Avenue #17 in San Bruno, California. The martial arts academy provides traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, practical defensive tactics training, and physical conditioning for youth and adult practitioners throughout the local area. Instruction follows the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tradition tracing back to Grand Master Carlos Gracie Sr. and the Gracie Family. Classes are taught by certified, background-checked instructors who emphasize positional leverage, defensive escapes, guard control, joint submissions, and practical street self-defense skills. Training programs are structured by age and experience level to encourage technical development. Youth divisions feature dedicated classes for children ages 4 to 6, ages 7 to 9, and ages 10 to 15, alongside adult group training sessions conducted in the traditional gi uniform.
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Daly City, CA
Situated at 7340 Mission St. in Daly City, California, Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy delivers complete martial arts instruction and physical conditioning. The facility serves youth, adult practitioners, and families seeking structured combat sports education within the Peninsula region. The academy curriculum encompasses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and no-gi formats, striking classes, and mixed martial arts conditioning. Certified black belt professors instruct students in positional control, sweeps, guard passing, and submission mechanics, helping practitioners of all athletic levels build functional self-defense abilities and cardiovascular fitness. Training options include specialized programs for children alongside adult classes scheduled throughout the week. Interested individuals can learn about membership options and schedule an introductory visit by calling (650) 756-7579 or visiting the Mission St. academy in person.
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
San Francisco, CA
Situated at 6300 California Street in the Richmond District of San Francisco, California, Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy provides martial arts education and grappling conditioning. The academy serves local families and individuals seeking structured self-defense training within the city. The training curriculum focuses on traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practiced in the gi alongside no-gi grappling techniques. Instructors guide students through foundational ground positions, guard retention, joint locks, sweeps, and defensive posture, helping practitioners develop physical stamina, mental clarity, and practical defensive skills on the mats. Class schedules accommodate children through age-specific cohorts, including programs for ages 5 to 7, 7 to 9, and 10 to 14, in addition to evening adult sessions.
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Mountain House
Mountain House, CA
Charles Gracie Mountain House is located at 1174 S Tradition St in Mountain House, California. The academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense instruction for students of all ages, with specialized programs for young children, youths, teens, and adults. Instruction follows the traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu methodology, emphasizing leverage, joint locks, and chokeholds designed to overcome larger opponents without relying solely on strength. The instructional team also maintains experience working with youth students who have ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder, providing patient and structured coaching. The schedule operates Monday through Saturday, featuring classes separated into developmental age groups including four to five years old, six to seven years old, seven to nine years old, and ten to fifteen years old. Adult sessions accommodate all belt ranks from white through black belt. Interested individuals can request a free introductory lesson at the Mountain House facility.
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Tracy
Tracy, CA
Located at 1005 E. Pescadero Ave., Suite 149 in Tracy, California, Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy delivers martial arts education and self-defense instruction. The academy provides structured grappling programs for children, teenagers, and adult students residing in the Tracy area. The training curriculum centers on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, incorporating street self-defense techniques, guard passing, escapes, and joint locks. Instructors conduct gi and no-gi sessions designed to build technical proficiency, physical fitness, and mental focus through disciplined repetition and controlled partner practice on the mats. Classes accommodate diverse ages, featuring youth programs alongside adult training sessions for practitioners ages 16 and older.
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Elk Grove
Elk Grove, CA
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Elk Grove provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu education and self-defense training at 8835 Sheldon Road in Elk Grove, California. Owned and operated directly by members of the Gracie family, the academy teaches traditional ground fighting and positional control with complimentary introductory classes and clean loaner uniforms provided for first-time guests. Instruction is established under coral belt Master Charles Gracie, who heads an extensive network of martial arts schools across Northern California. Daily classes on the Elk Grove mats are conducted by a coaching staff that includes Coach Ryan and Coach Mark, who lead children's classes, alongside instructor Cristiano, maintaining structured oversight and disciplined technical execution. Curriculum options are divided into developmental youth groups featuring four-to-six, seven-to-nine, and ten-to-fifteen age divisions, as well as adult jiu-jitsu classes. Students practice practical escapes, leverage mechanics, joint locks, and submission defenses in a family-oriented setting.
Charles Gracie Jiu-jitsu Galt
Galt, CA
Charles Gracie Jiu-jitsu Galt is a Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located at 1067 C Street #115 in Galt, California. As a Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academy location, the school teaches Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense to children and adults, with classes from Monday through Thursday and on Saturday. Youth classes are organized into three age divisions—4 to 6 Years Old, 7 to 9 Years Old, and 10 to 15 Years Old—meeting Monday through Thursday alongside a combined Saturday morning session for ages 4 to 15 from 10:00 to 10:50 AM. Adult All Belts and Beginners classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 AM, Monday through Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with both Gi and No-Gi training sessions scheduled throughout the week.
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore
Livermore, CA
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore operates at 1861 Second Street in Livermore, California. Affiliated with the Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lineage, the academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for children, teenagers, and adult practitioners. Training sessions are led by academy instructors who emphasize core grappling principles, positional transitions, defensive escapes, and ground control. Students practice fundamental techniques through step-by-step demonstrations, supervised partner repetitions, and situational sparring designed to build practical martial arts skills and athletic coordination. Youth martial arts instruction is divided into age-focused programs, including classes for children ages 4 to 6, youth ages 7 to 9, and pre-teens and teens ages 10 to 15. The academy also offers adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes across both gi and no-gi formats throughout the week.
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Magnolia
Magnolia, TX
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Magnolia in Magnolia, TX offers Gi and No-Gi training.
Charles Gracie Kids Granite Bay
Granite Bay, CA
Charles Gracie Kids Granite Bay is a youth-only Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academy located at 8671 Auburn Folsom Road in Granite Bay, California. Owned and operated directly by members of the Gracie family, the school is dedicated exclusively to teaching children and teens ages 3 to 15 focus, self-discipline, bully-prevention skills, and practical self-defense in a structured setting. Age-specific classes run Monday through Saturday and include 30-minute sessions for 3 to 6 Year Olds on Monday through Thursday, 40-minute classes for 7 to 9 Year Olds, 45-minute classes for 10 to 15 Year Olds, combined weekday classes for ages 7 to 15, and a Saturday morning Kids All Ages session for ages 3 to 15 from 9:00 to 9:40 AM. New students can start with a free trial class that includes a loaner uniform.
Charles Gracie Patterson
Patterson, CA
Charles Gracie Patterson is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located at 1040 West Las Palmas Avenue, Suite A1 in Patterson, California. Operating under the Charles Gracie lineage, the school provides structured instruction for children, teens, and adults from Monday through Saturday. Youth programming is organized into three age-specific tracks: 30-minute classes for ages 4 to 6 focusing on coordination and basic movement, 40-minute classes for ages 7 to 9 emphasizing the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confidence, and discipline, and 45-minute classes for ages 10 to 15, plus a Saturday morning Advanced Kids session. The Adult Jiu-Jitsu program for ages 16 and older features one-hour All Belts and Fundamentals classes at 11:00 AM and in the evenings. Charles Gracie Patterson is an approved Hickman Charter School vendor and Wellhub partner and offers a free trial class.
Charles Gracie Team
Rio De Janeiro,
Charles Gracie Team in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.