Highlights: 23 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team
Looking for Carlson Gracie Team San Diego in La Mesa, CA? It's a Brazilian jiu jitsu Carlson Gracie affiliate at 6195 Lake Murray Blvd STE F, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA, rated 5.0/5 across 22 Google reviews. Membership runs about $150/month. Below: programs, schedule, pricing, reviews, and how to book a free trial.
A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy located in El Cajon and a part of the Carlson Gracie Family
Carlson Gracie Team San Diego runs about 23 classes a week. Call (209) 266-9603 to confirm the current timetable.
Adaptive Jiu-Jitsu program for children; Women's only Jiu-Jitsu membership
Rated 5.0/5 across 22 Google reviews.
I have to say, Carlson Gracie Team San Diego is awesome! My first experience was with their children's class. I brought my daughter to check out the class with an open mind but not idea whether she would commit. Once meeting Coach Patrick and Professor Rafa, she felt welcomed and wanted to join up. The way they work with the kids in their level and help them gain confidence and skills through hard work and developed discipline is like no other. The kids class is perfect for any skill level. After my daughter went through a few months of classes, I decided to join up myself. I had never trained BJJ before, but once I got on the mat, the guys took care of me. I am grateful and happy to be a part of the family. Definitely recommend for kids and adults of any skill level. Come by and check them out!
Professor Rafael and Coach Patrick are amazing, hands down!! COVID forced my old gym to shut down right after I got my blue belt so I've been out of the game for a few years. My first class with Professor Rafael and Patrick was warmups, technique and rolling - it felt just like old times, like I hadn't missed a day. The atmosphere they've created is welcoming and focused on bettering ourselves, and is exactly what I was looking for. He also teaches some of the traditions surrounding Jiu Jitsu that are often overlooked, which is a nice touch, but his technique is far from traditional and stuffy. There's a big focus on technique - one of his mantras is "Technique, speed, then power") - as well as mat time. As for their technique, it's simple, incredibly effective and rounds out all of the fundamentals that a lot of people miss. In just the last few weeks, I've been able to identify and fix gaps in my Jiu Jitsu that I've struggled with for
Carlson Gracie Team San Diego (Fundamentals Fight Club) provides jiu jitsu classes for kids and adults, wrestling classes, and physical conditioning classes. Professor Rafael Davis has a system in place (5 core positions) that will help put a lot of perspective into your jiu jitsu game, regardless of your belt ranking or how long you’ve trained. If you are in the East County and looking for where to train: look no further than Carlson Gracie Team San Diego. They are a great team to train with! HARD WORK!
Training at Carlson Gracie Team San Diego in El Cajon has been awesome! Stepping into a new gym can seem like a daunting experience but Professor Rafael, Coach Patrick, and the rest of the students at Carlson Gracie made me feel welcomed and part of the team right off the bat. What I appreciate most about training under Professor Rafael is learning how to apply the principles of jiu-jitsu to every day life. Professor Rafael heavily emphasizes the importance of hard-work, dedication, and mental toughness during every training session; principles that can be applied to every day life. Not only will you improve on the mat here at Carlson Gracie, you will improve off the mat as well!
Although I began training Jui Jitsu in earnest only a short time ago, my time at Carlson Gracie Team San Diego has been nothing short of amazing. Professor Rafael is a world class practitioner and instructor. His emphasis on building strong fundamentals and simple yet effective techniques are equipping me with a strong foundation that I know will serve me for a lifetime. Both he and Coach Patrick are knowledgeable, approachable and excellent teachers. A heavy emphasis is spent on learning and growing through plenty of “mat time.” In a few short weeks I’ve grown from “enjoying a fun workout” to understanding and applying actual Jui Jitsu techniques appropriate for my level. Come ready to work!
I started working under Professor Rafael and his assistant coach Patrick after being at the school I was at for 6 months. I'm 67 years old and was struggling to keep up with everyone. Professor Rafael notices his students while he is teaching and weaves in things that help them as he teaches. His assistant Patrick would greet me when I came to class with , "I've been thinking about your Jiu Jitsu and have a suggestion for you". In 6 weeks Professor Rafael improved my game considerably with a great blend of drilling basics and a focus on mat time in actual practice. Professor Rafael noticed my breathing was off and gave me great direction in the area of breathing that has also improved my ability to keep up with much younger students. And make no mistake, even with all this consideration, care and concern, Professor Rafael doesn't play. He pushes us too so we are always moving to a new limit within ourselves. It would be hard to imagine
Carlson Gracie Team San Diego is at 6195 Lake Murray Blvd STE F, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA. Call (209) 266-9603 to confirm class times or book a trial.
Membership runs about $150/month for unlimited training. They offer a free trial class before you commit.
Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Kids BJJ, Little Kids (3-6), Teens BJJ, Kids Competition Team, Women's BJJ, Competition Team, Self-Defense, Boxing.
Head instruction is led by Professor Rafael D. Davis (black), under the Carlson Gracie lineage.
Beginners are welcome. Use the trial class to watch a fundamentals or all-levels session and meet the coach before signing up. No experience or gear needed for your first class at most La Mesa gyms.
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