El Cerrito Martial Arts
10400 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, El Cerrito, California
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
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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
Cody
Owner, Teacher
Brin
Teacher
John
Teacher
Instructor
Boxing Coach
Grizzled old badass boxer
Instructor
Kickboxing Coach
Competition fight experience
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