Carlson Gracie Napa Valley Kids & Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
901 Trancas Street, Napa, CA 94558
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Carlson Gracie Napa Valley Kids & Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, Judo, and MMA instruction for children and teenagers. Kids ages 4–7 take part in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through interactive games and activities that highlight fundamental principles. Youth classes for ages 7 and above are fully focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense after the more playful phase.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday in the late afternoon
Kids 4–7 years old have classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm. Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense classes for children and teenagers aged 7 and above run every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm. In the 4–7 age group, classes aim to foster motor coordination, cardiovascular fitness, focus, reasoning, courage, self-defense, bullying prevention, respect, and discipline. Youth classes for ages 7 and above incorporate games that stimulate reasoning, physical conditioning, focus, and strategy, with a focus on developing technical skills, promoting physical fitness, and instilling discipline and respect. A trial class is available for kids who are first-time visitors, for local residents only, by appointment via email.
Professor “Marinho” Vauvenargues Vicentini leads the program as a 6th-degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Master Carlson Gracie. He earned his black belt directly from Master Carlson Gracie in April 1999 and taught at the Carlson Gracie Club in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, from 1993 to 2000. He served as the Head of Defense Tactics and Jiu-Jitsu at the Federal Police Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 1999 to 2015, with 30 years of expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, Judo, and MMA, and 16 years of experience as a head instructor at the Federal Police Academy. Both the Academy and Professor Marinho state a commitment to a positive learning environment for students of all ages, with an emphasis on self-empowerment, family values, and a homage to authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Marinho is described as being delighted to contribute his martial arts expertise to the Carlson Gracie Napa Valley Academy as part of the Napa community.
Last updated March 8, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday in the late afternoon
Kids 4–7 years old have classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm. Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense classes for children and teenagers aged 7 and above run every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm. In the 4–7 age group, classes aim to foster motor coordination, cardiovascular fitness, focus, reasoning, courage, self-defense, bullying prevention, respect, and discipline. Youth classes for ages 7 and above incorporate games that stimulate reasoning, physical conditioning, focus, and strategy, with a focus on developing technical skills, promoting physical fitness, and instilling discipline and respect. A trial class is available for kids who are first-time visitors, for local residents only, by appointment via email.
Professor “Marinho” Vauvenargues Vicentini leads the program as a 6th-degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Master Carlson Gracie. He earned his black belt directly from Master Carlson Gracie in April 1999 and taught at the Carlson Gracie Club in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, from 1993 to 2000. He served as the Head of Defense Tactics and Jiu-Jitsu at the Federal Police Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 1999 to 2015, with 30 years of expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, Judo, and MMA, and 16 years of experience as a head instructor at the Federal Police Academy. Both the Academy and Professor Marinho state a commitment to a positive learning environment for students of all ages, with an emphasis on self-empowerment, family values, and a homage to authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Marinho is described as being delighted to contribute his martial arts expertise to the Carlson Gracie Napa Valley Academy as part of the Napa community.
Last updated March 8, 2026.
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