Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 4774 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726
About
Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers Kids Jiu Jitsu and Kids No Gi Jiu Jitsu, along with Gi jiu jitsu and no-Gi jiu jitsu. The program is part of a broader training schedule that also includes Adult Jiu Jitsu, Adult No Gi Jiu Jitsu, traditional wrestling, No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Online Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price: 6 Month Prepaid (Individual) Membership $600 / 6 Months
Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lists its core values as integrity, respect, heroic courage, compassion, honesty, sincerity, duty, loyalty, and self-control. The mission statement explains that its expert instructors teach skills related to confidence, discipline, self-defense, athleticism, and leadership, with an emphasis on professional instructors and an uplifting community. The program notes that it offers hands-on coaching, inspirational mentors, and earnest accountability, and that it has a passion for martial arts and training in one of the world's fastest-growing sports. It is an authorized CheckMat affiliate and describes itself as a premier choice for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, including high-intensity, fast-paced No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and online training available from anywhere in the world. Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu states that it is about accomplishing personal goals and providing a supportive community where participants can pursue fitness, train, and set big goals.
The leadership team includes Owner and Coach George San Mateo and Head BJJ Professor Luiz Pedro Ribeiro. Coach George San Mateo began martial arts training at the age of 8 in Hawthorne, California, starting with TaeKwonDo and later received his third-degree black belt in TaeKwonDo. Professor Luiz Pedro Ribeiro began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 13 in Passa Cuatro Minas, Gerais, Brazil under Professor George Agusto.
Parent and student testimonials describe the program as having great people and great coaches, with comments that kids enjoy attending frequently and that the facility is super clean. Other testimonials describe the environment as family friendly, with adults and kids classes, and mention that the coach is professional, pays attention to details, and that the training is beginner friendly while still challenging for higher level students. Several reviewers note that everyone is friendly and helpful, that instruction is described as world class, and that families can work out together in classes for kids and adults of all ages.
Last updated April 28, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price: 6 Month Prepaid (Individual) Membership $600 / 6 Months
Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lists its core values as integrity, respect, heroic courage, compassion, honesty, sincerity, duty, loyalty, and self-control. The mission statement explains that its expert instructors teach skills related to confidence, discipline, self-defense, athleticism, and leadership, with an emphasis on professional instructors and an uplifting community. The program notes that it offers hands-on coaching, inspirational mentors, and earnest accountability, and that it has a passion for martial arts and training in one of the world's fastest-growing sports. It is an authorized CheckMat affiliate and describes itself as a premier choice for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, including high-intensity, fast-paced No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and online training available from anywhere in the world. Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu states that it is about accomplishing personal goals and providing a supportive community where participants can pursue fitness, train, and set big goals.
The leadership team includes Owner and Coach George San Mateo and Head BJJ Professor Luiz Pedro Ribeiro. Coach George San Mateo began martial arts training at the age of 8 in Hawthorne, California, starting with TaeKwonDo and later received his third-degree black belt in TaeKwonDo. Professor Luiz Pedro Ribeiro began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 13 in Passa Cuatro Minas, Gerais, Brazil under Professor George Agusto.
Parent and student testimonials describe the program as having great people and great coaches, with comments that kids enjoy attending frequently and that the facility is super clean. Other testimonials describe the environment as family friendly, with adults and kids classes, and mention that the coach is professional, pays attention to details, and that the training is beginner friendly while still challenging for higher level students. Several reviewers note that everyone is friendly and helpful, that instruction is described as world class, and that families can work out together in classes for kids and adults of all ages.
Last updated April 28, 2026.
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