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Welcome to the official web site of Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts of Brentwood, CA

We offer world class instruction in a variety of classes for all ages and everyone in the family. Jiu-Jitsu for children and adults, Muay Thai Kick Boxing, Wrestling, Combat Conditioning and Mixed Martial Arts (gi-less class). Groups and individual lessons available. We operate 6 days a week with classes in both morning and evening hours. Our instructors have extensive martial arts and fitness backgrounds and will make sure that you achieve you personal goals, whatever they may be, competition, fitness improvement, enjoyment or simply personal excellence. Call us today!

We are located at 3291 Walnut Blvd. Suite 140 Brentwood, Ca 94513, (925) 634-6958. Click here for map location.




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May 6th, 2009
2009 Western States Police and Fire Games

June 13-20 Santa Clarita, Ca.

We have just opened a class to help those interested in the competition which takes place in Santa Clarita on June 20, 2009. The class is strictly gi-less, high paced and limited to law enforcement officers only.

Please call the academy for more details or contact us here


May 3rd, 2009

Congratulations to all competitors at
2nd Annual CGJJA Internal Kids Tournament
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We had over 50 matches with kids ages ranging from 4 - 14 displaying excellent takedowns, reversals and submissions. The caliber of all the competitors was very impressive. It was a fun day of competition with an awesome self defense demonstration, raffle, great food and team spirit for family and friends. Special thanks to San Francisco Explicit for sponsoring the event and being on hand for pictures and poster signings for all the kids. In addition, we would like to thank DeNova Homes for their contribution, and Marcelo and his crew for the delicious food.

Click on the picture below for tournament pictures.

Photos from the kids tourny!


May 1st, 2009
2nd Annual Kids Tournaments Starts Tomorrow! (Weigh Ins Today)
The tournament is happening tomorrow and all participants must weigh in today at 4:45pm. Tournament shirts will be given upon weighing in. The tournament starts at 10am with a Street Self-Defense demonstration by Emma Smith, Ryan and Riley Briggs, followed by the rules meeting. We'll see you there. Good luck to everyone!


March 30th, 2009
2009 Jiu-Jitsu Pan American Championships Team Results
Congratulations to all CGJJA students who competed this weekend in Carson, Ca. 3 out of our 5 athletes who entered the competition brought back to Brentwood 2 Gold and 1 Bronze medals. Adam Dunkel won his Pan Am Logodivision after 6 matches with over 90 competitors fighting for first place. Ernest Melo won the Gold at the ultra heavy weight purple belt division. Ryan Murphy also did great and got the Bronze in the very competitive middle-heavy weight brown belt division. Great job by all who competed and participated with their preparation. Photos and videos will be uploaded soon!
      Click the banner above for more tournament info.
     
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March 26th, 2009
New class photos uploaded and weekend schedule
The Academy will be closed Friday, March 27 and will be open Saturday for Muay Thai only. Our Jiu-Jitsu competition team is competing at the 09 Jiu-Jitsu Pan Ams Championships in Carson, Ca. Good luck to our athletes!! More about the tournament here www.ibjjf.org
New class photos have been uploaded, including the albums Competition Team, Teens Muay Thai, Kids Jiu-Jitsu and Adult Muay Thai. Check them out here.


March 9th, 2009
More CGJJA Muay Thai Competition Team newsMarch 9th 2009 picture
CGJJA Muay Thai competition team had another great showing this weekend. Ederic Llarena, Doug Schneider, Ryan Woodward, and Omar Nijem made their debut while Juan Pena and Jessica Yeley continue to gain experience. Omar and Jessica both won fight of the day awards. We want to thank everyone who came out to support the team.





March 2nd, 2009
New promotions, 2009 Pan Ams and Muay Thai results
Congrats to Ivan Oseguera, Tucker Yeley and Jimmy Rivers for moving up in rank and getting promoted to yellow, yellow and orange belts respectively.

We are bringing our competition team to compete at the 2009 Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Carson, Ca. We will be closed March 28th. More info on the tournament here. Congratulations to all our fighters this weekend! Priscilla Rivers, Hector Perez, Jr. who took 3rd after winning a close fight in overtime, Juan Pena who took 1st place after winning the decision over 2 tough opponents and Jessica Yeley who's been showing improvement in every match. Great Job to all!! Unfortunately, some of our fighters didn't get to compete. We showed up at 8 am ready to go, and by 3:30 only 4 of our 10 fighters had competed. Our team took a stand a left because of how poorly the tournament was running. Sorry to competitors that didn't get the opportunity to fight.

Taylor McCorriston wins pro MMA debut
Taylor McCorristonAt Cage Combat 10, Taylor McCorriston made his pro MMA debut weighing in at 135lbs against Cung Le fighter, Adam Antolin who carried a 3-0 Muay Thai record and 3-0 MMA record. Crosley Gracie blue belt, Taylor controlled the fight in the clinch, scored several takedowns and was also dominate on the ground. The round ended with the two Fly Weights throwing leather, and the crowd chanting "Ninja" in celebration for McCorriston. The story of the fight would be the Wrestling dominance and Jiu-Jitsu experience that would completely control the fight and earn Taylor the unanimous decision victory in his pro debut! Congrats Taylor!!!          

Congratulations to Adam Dunkel for winning his MMA debut
Last night at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, after a tough first round, Adam dominated his opponent and won by referee stoppage in the third.

Adam demonstrated true heart after being hit with some hard shots that threw him off balance. He managed to get a takedown and finish the first round striking from the guard. In the second round,MMA Debut his opponent came out swinging hard again and after a few exchanges Adam got a beautiful double leg takedown. The fight went back up and more exchanges were traded. Adam ended up on the bottom and perfectly executed a reversal from half guard to again, end up the round on top throwing punches. In the third Adam scored some nice combinations, a takedown and finished his opponent in the corner with a barrage of punches. His opponent didn't defend and the ref stopped the fight. Very exciting match. Pictures will be uploaded soon.

Congrats Adam!

Promotions and updates

Congrats to Ivan Oseguera, Leigh Mattson, Andrea Rivera and Tucker Yeley for receiving their yellow belts. Well deserved!!

The Teen Muay Thai classes have started. Every Wednesday at 4pm. Teens 12 to 16 years of age welcome.

Helio Gracie passes away
Helio GracieIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the great icon and one of the creators of Brazilian or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Grand Master Helio Gracie passed at the age of 95 years old during his sleep at home, in the city of Itaipava, in the mountain region of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He may now join his mentor and older brother Carlos in heaven.

Gracie is survived by his wife Vera; his sons Rickson, Royler, Rolker, Royce, Relson, Robin and Rorion; his daughters Rerika and Ricci, as well as numerous siblings, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

Click here to read his latest interview a few years ago with Gracie Magazine.
Helio's last interview and a brief history of his life: Part 1 and Part 2

Rest In Peace Uncle Helio.


Cardio Combat Conditioning class update
Saturday class now being offered at 9am starting January 24th. No excuses! Free trial for current members. Check some of the pictures here.

New Photos Uploaded!
Photos have been uploaded from the Royce Gracie Seminar click here to view.
Also uploaded, photos from the new Combat Conditioning Class, Muay Thai, Kids Classes and more.


Royce Gracie Seminar

Royce will be at the school teaching a seminar this coming Sunday, January 11 at 11am. Royce made a name for himself after winning 3 UFC tournaments in the mid 90's, beating up to 4 opponents in the same night, proving that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was the single most effective style of martial art there is.
Royce took on all comers from all different martial art backgrounds and weight classes, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Savate, Kung Fu, Judo, Wrestling and Boxing. All of the matches were ended by chokes or arm locks.

Don't miss the opportunity of meeting and training with a legend and a pioneer of MMA in the United States.

This seminar is open to anyone. Space is limited and is filling up fast. Call us for more info (925) 634-6958


Happy New Year !! New schedule
Happy New Year everyone. We've added several new classes in order to provide you and your family many creative options for your fitness and athletic goals. These classes include, Wrestling, Level 1 Muay Thai, Yoga and a Combat Conditioning class. Please note Yoga is starting January 13 and Muay Thai for teens only is coming soon. The schedule is available for viewing here.

We look forward to continue providing you the premier martial arts and fitness experience. Thank you for your continued support through our move.

For all the past news click here!.

 

Crosley Gracie Head Instructor
Crosley Gracie

Crosley Gracie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, son of Rosley Gracie and grandson of the founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie. He started training at the age of 9 years old with uncle Grand Master Reylson Gracie in 1988. In 1992, he went on to train at uncle's Carlson Gracie Academy competing in an internal tournament held the same year winning his first Jiu-Jitsu match.
To read more about Crosley's Bio click here.

Crosley's family is known for being the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and their history goes all the way back to the early 1900's. To read about the Gracie family history click here.








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