West Coast Martial Arts Gardnerville

West Coast Martial Arts Gardnerville offers Kids Martial Arts for ages 4-12 and Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 6-12. It also offers Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Association, and MMA / Muay Thai for ages 13+.

Programs

• Kids Martial Arts — 4-12 · Structured, age-appropriate martial arts training focused on confidence, focus, discipline, respect, coordination, and self-defense.
• Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — 6-12 · Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids, focused on confidence, control, and foundational grappling skills in a safe environment.
• Women's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — 13+ · A safe, welcoming environment to build confidence, fitness, and self-defense skills.
• Martial Arts — 13+ · Supportive martial arts training for teens and adults focused on fitness, stress reduction, and practical skills.
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — 13+ · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training under the Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Association.
• MMA / Muay Thai — 13+ · Mixed martial arts and striking training focused on fundamentals, conditioning, and technique.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday & Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM; Friday - Sunday: Closed

About the provider

West Coast Martial Arts Gardnerville has served Carson Valley families since 1988. Master George Fujii is the Owner and Master Instructor, and Shelbie Fujii, Alex Cich, Luke Freeman, Stephen Stearns, Chris Kallas Sr, Kylie Fujii, Brianna Fujii, Dave Pulver, Andrew Gaughan, Kodi Fujii, and Kiana Fujii are listed as instructors. The program says it serves Gardnerville, Minden, Carson Valley, Johnson Lane, Ruhenstroth, Genoa, and Douglas County.

Safe, structured, encouraging environment; age-appropriate instruction; clear rules and expectations; positive mentorship; clean training space; beginner-friendly classes; support for every learning style. First class includes paperwork and waivers, placement in the right class by age group and ability level, and beginner-paced instruction.

Last updated August 18, 2026.