Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

6300 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121

4.8 (26 reviews)

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Learn a blend of traditional and modern Jiu-Jitsu at Charles Gracie Richmond District in San Francisco. Join classes for all ages and skill levels to build confidence, fitness, and self-defense skills.

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Michelle Chan

My eleven year old son has trained at Charles Gracie on California street for years now. Alex, Gianni, and Mark have been incredible role models and coaches to him. Not only do they support him wholeheartedly in his martial arts journey, they also instill values, confidence, discipline, and good character in him. My son competes several times a year in tournaments, and Alex and Gianni are always there to support him, regardless of when or where or how long the tournaments are. My son takes great pride in his martial arts practice. Moreover, his dedication towards jui jitsu translates into the effort he puts into academics. My son is a healthy, thriving, and emotionally stable young man, thanks to Alex, Gianni, and Mark.

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Posted 1 year ago
Molly Ireland

Professional, respectful, challenging and positive. What more could you want in a coach? Our 9 year old has been coming since they opened and I can't recommend it more highly - in the last 5 years he's built impressive physical strength and learned skills that help him in other sports and at school. He also has SO much fun there!

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Posted 2 years ago
jeff dodge

Excellent instruction great location beautiful facility really good Jiujitsu for kids and adults. My daughter has trained for seven years at many schools and this is by far her favorite.

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Posted 2 years ago
Stefano Fontanelli

The best Jiu-Jitsu gym in San Francisco based on my son’s experience. The coaches are very good people and excellent Jiu-Jitsu teachers and role models. They don’t teach just Jiu-Jitsu moves but also good values like hard work and discipline. My son developed a lot of self confidence since he started there. They also support all the kids who participate in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments around the area. We were sad to leave the coaches and all the friends my son made in the past 3 years but thanks to coach Alex and coach Mark we ended up joining another Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (in Livermore) and my son loves it.

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Posted 2 years ago
Michael Ireland

Wonderful experience, my son has developed better balance, core strength and learned a bit of discipline and respect. Highly recommended!

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Posted 2 years ago
Jacob Karim

Great place to learn Jiu Jitsu!

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Posted 2 years ago
Jennifer Reeves

My daughter and husband have been training here for almost 3 years. Coach Alex is wonderful with the kids - firm, clear, and kind. (Coaches Mark and Gianni are terrific too.) All the coaches really care about the kids' developing a solid foundation in jiujitsu along with their self-confidence. Under Alex's training, both my daughter and husband have competed and taken home gold.

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Posted 2 years ago
Ryan Dempsey

Our family has been coming to train with Coach Alex for almost three years now. Over that time two kids and a Dad have all gotten involved in classes and we have all had a wonderful experience not only in learning Jiu Jitsu but also in making new friendships in the community. Coach Alex is an exceptional teacher for kids and I have seen the growth in focus, self respect and physical ability that they have achieved under his care. The adult classes with Coaches Gianni and Alex have become a high point of my weekly routine. I highly recommend this school for both kids and adults.

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Posted 2 years ago
Harold D

Absolutely LOVE this place. Coach Alex, his dad, Giani (apologies for potentially butchering the spelling of your name) are all wonderful teachers, on the mat in terms of practical Jiu Jitsu skills, but also and maybe as importantly off the mat, with life lessons that my 2 kids need to learn early from somebody else than their dad. Such lessons like resilience, grit, getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. The pedagogy, though disciplined, is also kind, warm and very respectful. I could go on and on, in short and in summary: if you are thinking of getting your kids in a self defense class that not only builds skills, but also builds your child’s confidence and character, run, don’t walk, this is the place for you.

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Posted 2 years ago
Michael Reeves

Coach Alex and Gianni are fantastic with both adults and kids. I love the details and the approach on how they teach techniques.

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Posted 2 years ago
Dania Medina

Best gym in the city!!💪🏼 Consistently attending the striking/MMA classes here has been an incredible journey!!! The instructors are always full of positive energy and provide exceptional guidance. Their genuine passion and dedication shine through in every class. From day one, as a beginner I've felt motivated and welcomed. The facilities are excellent, clean, well-equipped, and with a great sense of community, which I absolutely love. I cannot recommend it highly enough ☺️

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Posted 2 years ago
Stevie_3000

Alex and john are great instructors! Very informative and supportive. You can tell they love what they do and it goes a long way.

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Posted 2 years ago
Aaron Wayne

great rolls, better people 🙏

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Posted 2 years ago
Dan Cabrera

Great gym, location, atmosphere, trainers, and a diverse mix of kind attendees. I'm still very sore from my first session. Even laughing hurts, but hurts so good—what a work out, and thank you!

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Posted 2 years ago
k a r y

Incredible school! Best coaching in the area!!!

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Posted 5 years ago
Jordan Riker

Alex & Mark are amazing. Great customer service & amazing facility. Clean, professional, and safe environment. Highly recommend to anyone who’s interested in bjj in San Francisco

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Posted 7 years ago
Micah Dulak

Alex and Mark have been great. The gym is a very welcoming environment and everyone I’ve met there so far is a beginner like me. They did a really good job easing me into the basics of jiu jitsu and I’d recommend to check it out for anyone looking to stay in shape, looking to switch up their exercise routine or if you have a general interest in martial arts.

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Posted 7 years ago
Kent Liu

I've been coming to class for 2 months so far with no martial arts experience. It's always been hard for me to maintain an active lifestyle because it always felt like work. BJJ has been incredibly fun! Alex and Mark are very supportive and attentive. The classes are currently small so lessons are very much talored around the attendees.

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Posted 7 years ago
Jorge Arbaiza

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Posted 2 years ago
Max Im

Worst possible experience with the owner. You will be money pumped

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Posted 3 years ago