Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda

Fantastic experience: Awesome place that I took my kids to introduce them the Jiu-Jitsu. Easy to find location, and the coaches and staff their are super friendly and welcoming. I am signing up both of my son's in the next two weeks!!!

Fantastic experience: My hubby goes to this place on regular basis and he really likes their approach. I also like the fact that he has not got any injury since he switched to this place. I recently attended their women self defense training. I was able to master a few techniques within one session and effectively beat my hubby at home! Very impressed! We plan to send our daughter there once they are able to expand the facility. I think it will be great for their confidence building.

Fantastic experience: I had an enlightening experience with Chelsea and Mark during the women empowerment seminar. We learned key techniques on how to effectively defend ourselves. It was my first time even trying Jiu-jitsu & was feeling so completely by the end of the class. I highly recommend Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Alameda!

Fantastic experience: I've been training here regularly for over a year, and as a beginner, it's natural to feel a bit nervous stepping into the world of combat sports. However, this facility provides the best training environment around. The atmosphere is structured, welcoming, and free of ego, which makes it easy to focus on growth. Chelsea and Mark, the exceptional instructors, are key to making this experience so positive.

Fantastic experience: I’m a beginner and can’t say enough good things about Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Alameda. I enrolled myself and 3 of our kids. The level of attention and instruction exceeded all my expectations. If you’re looking for a welcoming community, kind and knowledgeable staff and detailed instruction, look no further.

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience and I felt the love as soon as I saw the interaction with my kids. This is the standard of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, you are family and you learn together. You will not be disappointed. For someone that was traveling I loved the opportunity to check into a fellow Gracie CTC. This is will be my must stop every time I am back in Oakland.

Fantastic experience: Huge thanks to coaches Chelsea and Mark for creating such a unique space where you can learn jiu-jitsu at a very high level, while maintaining a wholesome, family-friendly environment!

Fantastic experience: Gracie Alameda has a fantastic program for kids. Coach Chelsea is knowledgable, skilled and, most importantly, very good at working with children. If you have a child new to the sport, I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Gracie coaches create an upbeat environment and are very welcoming to the families. I appreciate how the teaching style stays very positive the whole time (and I have observed many classes.)  The teachers are great with the kids. They have clear communication styles, and bring some fun into the program such as games.  My child has enjoyed her time, developed some confidence,  and is well supported by the program.

Fantastic experience: I started with Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda last year and I have to say that it was one of the best decisions I've made for myself in a long time. I thought that JiuJitsu was something that I physically wasn't qualified to do any longer due to age and being out of the Martial arts for decades now. I could not have been more wrong. The cooperative environment and the focus on purpose and technique behind each drill is exactly what I needed when it comes to building the confidence I needed in learning JiuJitsu as a Martial art for health and performance as well as self-defense.

Fantastic experience: Coach Chelsea is one of the best Coaches you could have at Gracie Jiujitsu in Alameda. I’ve been doing jiujitsu for about 5 months and it’s great it’s a great way to take your kids off electronics and also a great way to teach your kids self defense. Gracie JiuJitsu teaches kids not to initiate a fight.

Fantastic experience: My 8 year old son has been a student and part of the Gracie JiuJitsu Alameda (GJJA) family for a little over a year now. It's never a struggle to motivate him to go to his 2x per week classes, and he even initiates attending a make-up class if he happens to miss one due to illness or other conflicts. He consistently looks forward to attending class, spending time with his 'mat family', learning useful techniques, and earning visible progression on his attendance card and stripe/belt promotions. I asked what he likes about (GJJA) : "I like learning life skills, being able to make friends and have fun with the other kids in the class, and the coaches are kind and friendly." GJJA offers a free 10-day trial, but it only took the first day for my son to want to sign up right after the first class.

Fantastic experience: I'd always been curious about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but never took lessons because of the off-putting stories ranging from careless injuries to dealing with macho bravado, but you get none of that here! Chelsea, the owner, is amazing. For someone with such incredible skill, you'd expect her to be intimidating, but she's so approachable and welcoming. She's created a warm, inviting, and supportive environment where you get to learn some of the most effective self defense moves in a judgement free environment. I'm stronger, more confident, and in better shape than I've been since my 20s. What more could you ask for? This is a Gracie certified center. So in addition to getting the benefits from this fantastic studio, you also get to leverage all of the materials, videos and support from the esteemed Gracie Organization and curriculum. This studio is great for all ages and all stages (of your life and your jiu jitsu journey), as well as a wonderful place for women to train. My only regret is that I didn't start sooner. Avoid my mistake and go sign up now!

Fantastic experience: Today marks my 1 year anniversary since I began my Jiu Jitsu journey! Over this time the amazing GJJA instructors and fellow students have grown to be an integral part of my life. The learning environment is safe, attention to detail and discipline is evident, and the support from instructors and fellow students is felt. This feeling of belonging has undoubtedly played a major role in reaching this personal milestone.

Fantastic experience: Our kids have been having a great time at this school! The Gracie University curriculum is really well-structured. The coaches are awesome. They teach BJJ techniques safely while keeping it fun and positive. I appreciate the attention to detail and additional training in assertiveness, deescalation and covering when and how to use the techniques to minimize harm. It’s so great to see the students smiling while learning and forming friendships at the same time!

Fantastic experience: My daughter started doing Jiu Jitsu over a year ago. Because of the atmosphere, amazing coaches, and welcoming community, she would love nothing more than to do Jiu Jitsu all day every day. Their welcoming, encouraging, and easy to follow instructors make learning something new fun and achievable. Coach Mark is patient, thorough, caring, and just brings so much talent and enthusiasm, time flies by when class is in session. He and Coach Chelsea care about technical training AND safety. As an adult enjoying their classes with my husband, we have learned so much in just a few months. The classes are so practical and useful. I feel more confident and comfortable in my body and just love learning how to care for myself and others better should sketchy physical conflicts ever arise off the mat.

Fantastic experience: Coach Chelsea is amazing. She educates you and teaches everything step by step. I am a beginner and I was welcomed without judgement. You cannot go wrong with her.

Fantastic experience: I started using Tatami Zoom-fitness group training classes when the shelter-in-place began. I was hesitant because I was unsure if I would get a good enough workout without in-person interaction or the use of gym equipment. Now, I look forward to the online classes each week. It's a circuit training style and is perfect for a home workout while in a group setting. Coach Chelsea encourages everyone to move at their own pace as everyone's fitness levels vary. I am so glad to have this outlet three times each week. Thank you, Coach Chelsea!

Fantastic experience: This is my first time walking into this academy and I instantly was impressed with the vibes and the positive feel, i originally was in the area for business, as soon I walked in the owner walked up and greeted me with a worm welcome , I will be bringing my kids here to take some classes without a doubt

Fantastic experience: Great Jiu jitsu & Judo instruction!!! The instructors are very friendly, knowledgeable and meet the students at their skill level. For anyone curious about starting Jiu jitsu - I would say this is the school for you. For a beginner - Jiu jitsu can be discouraging but the Tatami instructors are very careful at pushing the students without breaking them. They make sure you know how to defend yourself before you are thrown into intense situations. The advanced students seem to be learning every class as well - Great People! Great School!

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