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Carlson Gracie Vacaville

4.8 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vacaville, California

Part of Carlson Gracie

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule carlson-gracie-vacaville.vercel.app — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 707-365-7788

Hours

Monday 12–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 12–8:30 pm
Thursday 12–8:30 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday 11 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Carlson Gracie Vacaville, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 22 mentions

“I was immediately drawn into the family like atmosphere this place exuded and what made me come back after her initial free classes was their interactions with my daughter.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“He’s a fierce competitor and it shows in competition, equally important is his love for his students and the caring way he goes about instructing them on the intricacies of BJJ.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The techniques and skills my kids learn are excellent for self-defense.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Carlson Gracie Vacaville — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“I'm 36 years old and I am also training in conditioning and muay Thai kickboxing.”

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🏟️ MMA

“Sensei has decades of experience and you get to learn both BJJ AND judo under the same roof from a proven MMA fighter.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“I'm 36 years old and I am also training in conditioning and muay Thai kickboxing.”

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🤼 Judo 3 mentions

“He’s an old guard Brazilian jiujitsu black belt, Judo coral belt, world champion in competitions, great with kids and adults alike!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 56 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Professor Cleidson Ramos is an amazing instructor who makes time for each student even while the gym continues to grow.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The environment is welcoming, clean, and family-oriented, which makes us feel comfortable every class.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 23 mentions

“I was immediately drawn into the family like atmosphere this place exuded and what made me come back after her initial free classes was their interactions with my daughter.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Since joining, our daughter has gained so much confidence, discipline, and respect while having a great time learning new skills and making friends.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“He’s a fierce competitor and it shows in competition, equally important is his love for his students and the caring way he goes about instructing them on the intricacies of BJJ.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 11 mentions

“I'm new to jiujitsu and I was looking for a gym to train when I saw Ralph Gracie Vacaville I didn't think twice as the name speaks for itself.”

From the reviews

I have trained here with my 4 kids (16, 14, 12, and 10) since November 2020. We absolutely love the training! Professor Cleidson Ramos is an amazing instructor who makes time for each student even while the gym continues to grow. Come check it out as you will not be disappointed!

★★★★★ — Whitney, Apr 2021

I love this place! Last December I took my 5 year old son to try out the jujitsu class. The moment I met Daniela she made me feel welcomed. She was very sweet and friendly and I quickly felt like I was part of the family. Sensei is an amazing person and profesor.

★★★★★ — Silvia, Oct 2023

The instructor is great. The techniques and skills my kids learn are excellent for self-defense. They get a lot of experience practicing what they are taught. My 13 y/o daughter and 10 y/o son attend the same class Tue & Thu 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Jul 2021

I took a class on Tuesday and had a blast. The place is clean and professional. The Professor is awesome and treated me well. Everyone was friendly and helped me out during the class. It was my first class. I signed up to train on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I look forward to learning and improving my skills. Thank you.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Oct 2023

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Your first BJJ class at Carlson Gracie Vacaville

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Carlson Gracie Vacaville

321 Nut Tree Rd Ste 311-B, Vacaville, CA95687

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