Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fremont
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fremont, 43086 Christy St, Fremont, CA 94538
About
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fremont offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with a focus on self-defense and unarmed self-defense. The program takes place in the Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fremont academy, which is described as a safe and clean environment with a family community and a specific ambience and atmosphere. A free introductory class is available, and a clean uniform is provided for all students attending their first introductory class.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Hours of operation include Monday and Wednesday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm, and Friday from 3:00pm to 7:15pm
The academy states that its top priority is safety and that students can expect professionalism, precise technique, and a smile. Training is described as providing both anaerobic and aerobic stimulus. The program places emphasis on confidence, discipline, respect, hard work, and building good habits, and encourages families to be a part of a family community and something bigger than individuals.
The head instructor, Professor Chris Jones, began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu directly under Master Charles Gracie at the age of 15 and earned his black belt eight years later. Professor Chris Jones is a 1st degree black belt and is described as having devoted his whole life to the art, and he is supported by a fairly seasoned assistant instructor, Coach Andre. The leadership team is identified as Professor Chris Jones as head instructor and assistant instructor Andre.
The academy’s mission statement explains that families are treated like family from the moment they walk in, and that while the academy likes to have fun, it also focuses on discipline, respect, hard work, and building good habits as the building blocks of its morals and ethos. Testimonials from parents and students describe Coach Chris and Coach Andre as excellent, patient, engaging, inviting, professional, and dedicated instructors, and mention that children love the classes and that families train together at the academy.
Last updated April 1, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Hours of operation include Monday and Wednesday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm, and Friday from 3:00pm to 7:15pm
The academy states that its top priority is safety and that students can expect professionalism, precise technique, and a smile. Training is described as providing both anaerobic and aerobic stimulus. The program places emphasis on confidence, discipline, respect, hard work, and building good habits, and encourages families to be a part of a family community and something bigger than individuals.
The head instructor, Professor Chris Jones, began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu directly under Master Charles Gracie at the age of 15 and earned his black belt eight years later. Professor Chris Jones is a 1st degree black belt and is described as having devoted his whole life to the art, and he is supported by a fairly seasoned assistant instructor, Coach Andre. The leadership team is identified as Professor Chris Jones as head instructor and assistant instructor Andre.
The academy’s mission statement explains that families are treated like family from the moment they walk in, and that while the academy likes to have fun, it also focuses on discipline, respect, hard work, and building good habits as the building blocks of its morals and ethos. Testimonials from parents and students describe Coach Chris and Coach Andre as excellent, patient, engaging, inviting, professional, and dedicated instructors, and mention that children love the classes and that families train together at the academy.
Last updated April 1, 2026.
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