El Cerrito Martial Arts

El Cerrito Martial Arts offers Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu, Teen’s Martial Arts, Adult Jiu Jitsu, Holiday Break Camps, Summer Camp, Birthday Parties, and an Afterschool Program. The afterschool program runs Monday through Friday until 6:00 pm and includes daily instruction, play, snack, and study times, with children picked up from local schools. The program says it has classes six days a week for kids, adults, and teens.

Programs

• Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu
• Afterschool Program — M-F until 6:00 pm · Safe child care option for working parents; includes daily instruction, play, snack, and study times; children are picked up from local schools.
• Teen’s Martial Arts
• Adult Jiu Jitsu
• Holiday Break Camps — Martial arts themed camps.
• Summer Camp — Provides fun and learning for kids of all ages.
• Birthday Parties — Martial arts-themed birthday parties in a real martial arts school.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes six days a week for Kids, Adults and Teens.

About the provider

Cody Wilson is the owner, and Sensei Cody is mentioned as a teacher and coach. El Cerrito Martial Arts says it serves the communities of El Cerrito, Kensington, Albany, and Richmond, and its mission statement says it is for kids, teens, adults, and all ages, with a focus on confidence, discipline, character, focus, respect, self-defense, fitness, and fun.

The after school program picks children up from their respective local schools and provides a safe child care option for working parents until 6pm M-F. The website says to access the schedule and request information.

What families say

“Our 6 year old started at the beginning of the year, so he's been doing it now for two and a half months. He loves it, and I honestly can't say enough good things about this place! The staff is superb. They have just the right mix of kindness, firmness, and discipline.” — Nikki H

“Wow!!! what a great place. My son loves coming here. My son is very shy and this has helped him tremendously with his confidence. He loves the games and learning all the techniques of BJJ. Cody is great with the kids. Highly recommended.” — Alicia L

“My son has been training at El Cerrito Martial Arts since the beginning of this school year. ... This has been a great decision. My son really enjoys it there and has shown tremendous growth in a short period of time. The daily instruction, play, snack, and study times have been of great comfort as a parent.” — Ken B

Last updated September 15, 2026.