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El Cerrito Martial Arts
4.4 ★★★★☆ 25 Google reviews · BJJ gym in El Cerrito, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule elcerritomartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-558-0406
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending El Cerrito Martial Arts for over a year, both in the after-school program and during camps.”
“She’s learned valuable self-defense skills and built confidence through the classes.”
Other martial arts here
“Whatever you want to learn, boxing, muay thai, bjj, mma, they have it.”
“Whatever you want to learn, boxing, muay thai, bjj, mma, they have it.”
“Whatever you want to learn, boxing, muay thai, bjj, mma, they have it.”
“My daughter loved karate and the teachers here are friendly and made karate fun.”
What members say
“Great detailed instruction from Professor Nick, and some fun rounds with good people.”
“My daughter loved karate and the teachers here are friendly and made karate fun.”
“She’s learned valuable self-defense skills and built confidence through the classes.”
From the reviews
This school is great! They have great trainers here. Whatever you want to learn, boxing, muay thai, bjj, mma, they have it. Their boxing coach is this grizzled old badass boxer that will turn you into a killer, their kickboxing coach has actual competition fight experience, and their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt…
My daughter loved karate and the teachers here are friendly and made karate fun. Every week she is asking to go back to class and learn more and play fun games.
We really love the El Cerrito Martial Arts camps! We have done both week-long and day camps. Excellent way for our two high-energy boys (6 and 9) to get their energy out in a safe and padded environment. Wrestling, dodge ball,… my kids love it.
My daughter has been attending El Cerrito Martial Arts for over a year, both in the after-school program and during camps. The environment has always felt safe and supportive. She’s learned valuable self-defense skills and built confidence through the classes.
Your first BJJ class at El Cerrito Martial Arts
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.
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