About
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes that include Gracie Combatives, Gracie Bullyproof, Master Cycle, and Women Empowered. The program includes Mat Munchkins kids martial arts classes for preschoolers, Little Champs kids martial arts, Jr. Grapplers kids martial arts, adult martial arts co-ed classes, women's BJJ beginner classes, advanced BJJ classes for adults, a Free Seminar: Women's Self-Defense, a Free Gracie Bullyproof Seminar, and a Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
At this Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center, the stated mission is to make Gracie Jiu-Jitsu available to everyone, regardless of age, gender, athleticism, or ability, with structured martial arts curriculums for beginner adults, women, and children. The Mat Munchkins program (ages 3–5) uses fun games and simple techniques with the stated objective of building confidence and preparing children for Little Champs (ages 5–7), while Little Champs is described as infusing kids with self-defense skills as well as respect, discipline, and focus. Jr. Grapplers (ages 7–12) is described as building unshakable confidence so children can overcome bullying without violence, and the Gracie Bullyproof program states that it does not teach children punches or kicks but focuses on neutralizing, defending, controlling, and negotiating using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, along with Rules of Engagement that teach children to avoid the fight if possible by using words and telling an adult. The adult beginner BJJ program is described as teaching 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun and cooperative environment, and Master Cycle is described as a clearly defined, systematic curriculum for advanced techniques from blue belt to black belt. Women Empowered is described as real-life self-defense for women by women, teaching how to use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to defend against the most common threat scenarios and emphasizing empowerment, fun, and fitness in a safe and supportive environment.
The program states that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relies on technique and timing rather than strength, speed, or athleticism, and that there are zero fitness requirements to start beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. It also states that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been proven to be the most effective martial art for a smaller person to defend themselves in a real fight for nearly a century and can be the most gentle, and that self-defense is described as scalable depending on the situation. Parents are encouraged to watch their children in kids martial arts lessons, and students have access to an online platform featuring detailed, interactive videos of every technique in the curriculum. The training center describes itself as providing a safe, comfortable, and welcoming learning environment for all students and family members in Monterey and states that it is passionate about its work because it believes confident humans make kinder humans.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey is described as Monterey's premier jiu-jitsu martial arts school and a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center that is independently owned and operated, and it is certified to teach the Gracie University curriculum. The program notes that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Combatives, Gracie Bullyproof, Women Empowered, Master Cycle, and Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center are registered trademarks used under license from Gracie University. The organization states that it proudly empowers Monterey families.
For equipment, the program states that upon arriving for a first jiu-jitsu class, a uniform called a gi is provided to wear, and it recommends comfortable undergarments or leggings and a t-shirt or rashguard under the gi, with training attire available for purchase after class.
Last updated July 2, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
At this Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center, the stated mission is to make Gracie Jiu-Jitsu available to everyone, regardless of age, gender, athleticism, or ability, with structured martial arts curriculums for beginner adults, women, and children. The Mat Munchkins program (ages 3–5) uses fun games and simple techniques with the stated objective of building confidence and preparing children for Little Champs (ages 5–7), while Little Champs is described as infusing kids with self-defense skills as well as respect, discipline, and focus. Jr. Grapplers (ages 7–12) is described as building unshakable confidence so children can overcome bullying without violence, and the Gracie Bullyproof program states that it does not teach children punches or kicks but focuses on neutralizing, defending, controlling, and negotiating using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, along with Rules of Engagement that teach children to avoid the fight if possible by using words and telling an adult. The adult beginner BJJ program is described as teaching 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun and cooperative environment, and Master Cycle is described as a clearly defined, systematic curriculum for advanced techniques from blue belt to black belt. Women Empowered is described as real-life self-defense for women by women, teaching how to use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to defend against the most common threat scenarios and emphasizing empowerment, fun, and fitness in a safe and supportive environment.
The program states that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relies on technique and timing rather than strength, speed, or athleticism, and that there are zero fitness requirements to start beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. It also states that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been proven to be the most effective martial art for a smaller person to defend themselves in a real fight for nearly a century and can be the most gentle, and that self-defense is described as scalable depending on the situation. Parents are encouraged to watch their children in kids martial arts lessons, and students have access to an online platform featuring detailed, interactive videos of every technique in the curriculum. The training center describes itself as providing a safe, comfortable, and welcoming learning environment for all students and family members in Monterey and states that it is passionate about its work because it believes confident humans make kinder humans.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Monterey is described as Monterey's premier jiu-jitsu martial arts school and a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center that is independently owned and operated, and it is certified to teach the Gracie University curriculum. The program notes that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Combatives, Gracie Bullyproof, Women Empowered, Master Cycle, and Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center are registered trademarks used under license from Gracie University. The organization states that it proudly empowers Monterey families.
For equipment, the program states that upon arriving for a first jiu-jitsu class, a uniform called a gi is provided to wear, and it recommends comfortable undergarments or leggings and a t-shirt or rashguard under the gi, with training attire available for purchase after class.
Last updated July 2, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.