El Cerrito Martial Arts

El Cerrito Martial Arts offers Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu, Teen’s Jiu Jitsu, Adult Jiu Jitsu, karate lessons, an Afterschool Program, Holiday Break Camps, Summer Camp, and martial arts-themed birthday parties. The program holds classes six days a week for kids, adults, and teens in a real martial arts school, with structured classes that include coordination, physical fitness, mental strength, and social skills, using positive reinforcement to bring out the best in children.

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: After school martial arts program with daily instruction, play, snack, and study times, including pickup from local schools and care until 6pm Monday–Friday

El Cerrito Martial Arts states its mission as: “Reach your full potential at El Cerrito Martial Arts!” The program is led by Sensei Cody and serves the communities of El Cerrito, Kensington, Albany, and Richmond. One parent describes the after school martial arts program as including daily instruction, play, snack, and study times, and notes that staff pick children up from their respective local schools and provide child care until 6pm Monday–Friday. Multiple parents recommend El Cerrito Martial Arts via Facebook, mentioning Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu, karate lessons, Jiu Jitsu for adults, and long-term participation by their children.

Last updated June 19, 2026.