Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 4774 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726
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Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers Kids Jiu Jitsu and Kids No Gi Jiu Jitsu, along with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that includes both Gi jiu jitsu and no-Gi jiu jitsu. The program also offers Adult Jiu Jitsu, Adult No Gi Jiu Jitsu, traditional wrestling, and online Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training that can be accessed from anywhere in the world on each participant’s own time. It is described as a family friendly gym and a family friendly environment where families can work out together in classes for kids and adults of all ages.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price: 1 Year Prepaid (Individual) Membership $1200 / 1 Year; 1 Year Prepaid (Family) Membership $2400 / 1 Year
Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lists core values that include integrity, respect, heroic courage, compassion, honesty, sincerity, duty, loyalty, and self-control. The mission statement describes expert and professional instructors, an uplifting community, and a focus on confidence, discipline, self-defense, athleticism, leadership, and pursuing fitness and training goals. The program is described as a premier choice for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction, and is an Authorized CheckMat Affiliate.
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 age 8 in Hawthorne, California, starting with TaeKwonDo and later received a third-degree black belt in TaeKwonDo. Professor Luiz Pedro Ribeiro began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at age 13 in Passa Cuatro Minas, Gerais, Brazil under Professor George Agusto.
Parent and student testimonials describe the gym as family friendly, clean, professional, and beginner friendly, with great coaching and members, and classes for both kids and adults. One parent notes that their child enjoys attending so much that they want to go every day, and another mentions that instruction is described as world class and that the environment is friendly and helpful.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price: 1 Year Prepaid (Individual) Membership $1200 / 1 Year; 1 Year Prepaid (Family) Membership $2400 / 1 Year
Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lists core values that include integrity, respect, heroic courage, compassion, honesty, sincerity, duty, loyalty, and self-control. The mission statement describes expert and professional instructors, an uplifting community, and a focus on confidence, discipline, self-defense, athleticism, leadership, and pursuing fitness and training goals. The program is described as a premier choice for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction, and is an Authorized CheckMat Affiliate.
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 age 8 in Hawthorne, California, starting with TaeKwonDo and later received a third-degree black belt in TaeKwonDo. Professor Luiz Pedro Ribeiro began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at age 13 in Passa Cuatro Minas, Gerais, Brazil under Professor George Agusto.
Parent and student testimonials describe the gym as family friendly, clean, professional, and beginner friendly, with great coaching and members, and classes for both kids and adults. One parent notes that their child enjoys attending so much that they want to go every day, and another mentions that instruction is described as world class and that the environment is friendly and helpful.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
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