El Cerrito Martial Arts

El Cerrito Martial Arts offers Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu, Teen’s Jiu Jitsu, Adult Jiu Jitsu, karate lessons, and self-defense classes, along with a martial arts after school program. The program also runs martial arts-themed Holiday Break Camps, a martial arts summer camp, and martial arts-themed birthday parties in a real martial arts school.

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: The after school program runs Monday–Friday and picks children up from their local schools, providing care until 6pm.

El Cerrito Martial Arts states that its mission is for students to reach their full potential, with structured classes meant to help develop coordination, physical fitness, mental strength, and social skills through positive reinforcement, with a focus on discipline and confidence. The program is led by Sensei Cody, who is also described as a teacher and coach. El Cerrito Martial Arts has classes six days a week for kids, adults, and teens, and describes its Summer Camp and After School Program as “awesome,” with daily instruction, play, snack, and study times in the after school program. The school notes that it proudly serves the communities of El Cerrito, Kensington, Albany, and Richmond.

Parent testimonials describe staff as superb, knowledgeable, and welcoming, and refer to Sensei Cody as patient, an excellent coach, and “a really cool dude.” Parents report that their children enjoy coming to El Cerrito Martial Arts, including for the after school program, Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu, karate lessons, and Jiu Jitsu, and mention experiences such as learning techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, following expectations like bowing on and off the mat, and maintaining a healthy routine with ongoing training.

Last updated March 20, 2026.