Business Details
21 Years
experience
Premier Martial Arts Training in Brentwood
Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has been a cornerstone of the Brentwood, California martial arts community since 2005. Founded by Crosley Gracie, a third-generation martial artist from the renowned Gracie family, our academy delivers world-class training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and self-defense. Our mission focuses on developing confident leaders through disciplined practice, emphasizing mental resilience, physical fitness, and moral integrity. With structured programs for adults and children, we foster a supportive environment where students of all ages build practical self-defense skills, prevent bullying, and cultivate lifelong character traits.Our experienced instructors, including multiple black belts with decades of combined expertise, lead award-winning year-round programs and specialized seminars addressing community needs. We maintain strong ties to traditional Gracie methodologies while adapting techniques for modern self-defense applications, serving East Contra Costa County with authentic training that produces measurable results in personal development.
Services
Adult Jiu-Jitsu
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai
Kids Muay Thai
Self-Defense Seminars
Competition Training
Private Lessons
Summer Camps
Women's Self-Defense
Law Enforcement Training
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of community impact through authentic Gracie family techniques
- Our instructors include multiple 3rd-degree black belts with specialized youth training expertise
- We implement a patented youth development system preventing bullying through martial arts
- We provide specialized self-defense seminars for women and law enforcement
- Our academy maintains a 1:10 instructor-to-student ratio for personalized attention
What people say
Amazing coaching staff
Strong confident characteristics
Genuine gym atmosphere
Lifelong skills development
Positive community impact
Services
Adult Jiu-Jitsu
Transform your life through structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes designed for all skill levels. Our program builds self-defense proficiency, physical fitness, and mental resilience using Gracie family techniques. Students develop confidence through progressive training that emphasizes leverage over strength, making it accessible to all body types. The curriculum combines traditional martial arts principles with modern self-defense applications.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Empower children through age-appropriate Jiu-Jitsu instruction that prevents bullying and builds character. Our program for ages 4+ develops discipline, focus, and physical coordination while teaching practical self-defense skills. Structured classes use positive reinforcement to cultivate confidence and respect in a safe, supportive environment that mirrors schoolyard scenarios.
Muay Thai
Develop peak physical conditioning through authentic Muay Thai training emphasizing mental toughness and technical precision. Our program teaches traditional Thai striking techniques using eight points of contact while maintaining strict safety protocols. Classes improve cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and stress management through drills that translate to real-world self-defense capabilities.
Self-Defense Seminars
Gain practical self-protection skills through specialized seminars addressing specific community needs. Our women's sexual assault prevention program teaches situational awareness and escape techniques, while law enforcement training focuses on non-lethal control methods. Annual bullying prevention workshops combine psychological education with physical defense drills.
Competition Training
Prepare for competitive success with advanced training that maintains Gracie family traditions while adapting to modern competition rules. Our athletes receive specialized instruction in tournament strategy and pressure management. The program has produced multiple national and international champions while maintaining emphasis on self-defense fundamentals.
People
Crosley Gracie
Program Director & 5th Degree Black Belt
Third-generation martial artist from the Gracie family lineage, with 35+ years of experience. Specializes in adapting traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for modern self-defense applications. Leads instructor development and curriculum design while maintaining competition excellence.
Ryan Murphy
3rd Degree Black Belt
Former wrestler and youth counselor with expertise in child development. Focuses on creating age-appropriate training programs that prevent bullying through martial arts. Combines psychological insights with technical instruction to maximize student growth.
Justin Hoglund
3rd Degree Black Belt
25+ years of martial arts experience with specialization in technical progression systems. Develops structured curricula ensuring safe, effective skill acquisition for students of all ages. Maintains focus on traditional Gracie principles while incorporating modern teaching methods.
Fernando Valdes
2nd Degree Black Belt
Puerto Rico native with extensive competition experience. Trains students in tournament preparation while emphasizing self-defense applications. Focuses on technical precision and strategic thinking during live training scenarios.
Tim Toon
Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai Instructor
California-born instructor with background in youth martial arts education. Specializes in creating engaging classes that maintain discipline while making learning enjoyable. Develops curriculum for both children and adult beginner programs.
Questions
What makes your Jiu-Jitsu program different from other martial arts?
Our Gracie family lineage emphasizes ground fighting and positional control over strikes. Students learn to neutralize larger opponents through technique rather than strength, with weekly resistance drilling that simulates real-world scenarios.
Can non-athletes successfully learn martial arts here?
Absolutely. Our structured programs accommodate all fitness levels, with beginner classes focusing on fundamental movements before progressing to complex techniques. Instructors provide individualized attention to ensure proper form and safe progression.
How do you ensure child safety during training?
Strict mat etiquette and instructor supervision maintain safety. Youth classes use controlled resistance drills rather than full sparring until students demonstrate technical proficiency and appropriate control.
What self-defense benefits does Muay Thai provide?
Muay Thai develops situational awareness and teaches effective striking techniques using elbows, knees, and shins. Training improves reflexes and teaches students to maintain distance while delivering powerful counterattacks.
Do you offer women-specific self-defense training?
Yes, our annual women's seminar teaches practical escape techniques for both stranger and acquaintance assaults. The program focuses on creating immediate physical resistance while developing situational awareness strategies.
How long does it take to earn a black belt?
BJJ black belt promotion typically takes 8-15 years with consistent training. Our evaluation system focuses on technical proficiency and teaching ability rather than time-in-grade, ensuring graduates embody Gracie family standards.
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