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El Cerrito Martial Arts

El Cerrito Martial Arts

10400 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, El Cerrito, California

+1 510-558-0406
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Boxing
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Karate
Kickboxing
MMA
Muay Thai

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Boxing
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Karate
  • Kickboxing
  • MMA
  • Muay Thai

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Nice and supportive staff
  • Kids of all ages play well together
  • Affordable
  • Engaging after school program with space for homework
  • Supportive and enthusiastic teachers
  • Fun games and free play
  • Fun Jiu-Jitsu classes and camps
  • Life skills program benefits
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Kids enjoy classes
  • Son improving in BJJ
  • Wide variety of martial arts classes
  • Experienced trainers
  • Weight loss and health improvements
  • Strong community
  • Friendly teachers
  • Fun karate classes with games
  • Great martial arts learning environment
  • Life skills training
  • Structured environment
  • Caring teachers
  • Excellent martial arts school

Considerations

  • Inconsistent teaching
  • Insufficient staffing leading to unsafe classes
  • Child injury due to unsafe practice
  • Owner inattentive and dismissive

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

10 reviews

5 stars

8

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

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Excellent

"My 6 year old daughter loves this place. She did camps and weekly lessons there. The owner, Cody, and all staff are so nice and supportive. We love how kids of all ages play so well together. The absolute best place for kids and quite affordable, too."

- Monika Broecker

via Google

8/2/2024

Excellent

"Our family loves the program here! They have JiuJitsu classes and camps that my kids always have fun at. They also have a life skills program that has benefitted them at school and in home life"

- Marcos Gomes

via Google

8/2/2024

Excellent

"Awesome place for kids. Unmatched for flexibility and my kids love it. My son is getting really good at BJJ."

- Eugene Bolotin

via Google

8/2/2024

4.1

(18 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 8AM-8PM
  • Tuesday: 8AM-8PM
  • Wednesday: 8AM-8PM
  • Thursday: 8AM-7:30PM
  • Friday: 8AM-6PM
  • Saturday: 10:30AM-12PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

C

Cody

Owner, Teacher

B

Brin

Teacher

J

John

Teacher

I

Instructor

Boxing Coach

Grizzled old badass boxer

I

Instructor

Kickboxing Coach

Competition fight experience

I

Instructor

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Instructor

Trained under Sergio Silva

Certifications:

  • Black Belt - Sergio Silva's camp

Location

Amenities

  • Back room with tables and chairs

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