· Personalized Attention: 100% Focus on Your Specific Needs and Goals

Private lessons offer a unique opportunity for highly personalized instruction, designed to address your specific needs and objectives. With the instructor's full attention devoted entirely to your progress, they can assess your individual strengths and areas for improvement in detail. This focused approach enables the development of a customized training plan that aligns with your goals, whether you are a beginner building foundational skills or an advanced practitioner refining complex techniques. Every session is strategically structured to maximize efficiency and ensure meaningful progress, making each moment of training purposeful and effective.

· Faster Progress: Accelerate Your Growth with Targeted Drills and Feedback

Private lessons are highly effective in accelerating your progress compared to group classes. With one-on-one guidance, the instructor tailors the training to your unique learning style, ensuring you grasp techniques and concepts with greater efficiency. The absence of group distractions allows for a focused environment where targeted drills and immediate, detailed feedback address your specific challenges. This personalized approach optimizes your learning curve, enabling you to achieve milestones more rapidly and with greater precision.

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The half guard is one of the most strategic positions in all of grappling, allowing you to turn a seemingly inferior position into one of control and offense. By trapping one of your opponent’s legs, you slow the fight down, giving yourself time to set up sweeps, reversals, or submissions.

This makes half guard an excellent option for less athletic practitioners, as it relies more on technique, leverage, and timing rather than speed or explosiveness. In street-fighting, half guard is also a solid choice for minimizing damage by keeping your opponent’s weight off you, using frames and underhooks to stay protected while controlling their movement.

Beyond defense, half guard is a powerful offensive tool, providing access to high-percentage reversals, which allow you to take top position. Additionally, it opens the door to effective submissions such as Kimuras, chokes, and leg locks, making it a true dual-threat position.

Developing a strong half guard game neutralizes stronger, faster opponents and allows you to dictate the pace of the fight. Master it, and you’ll always have a plan—even from the bottom!

Happy Birthday, Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu!

On Tuesday, February 1st, 2005, at 8:00 PM on 2440 Sand Creek Rd. Suite E-10 in Brentwood, California, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was being introduced to the East Contra Costa County community for the first time.

The rest is history.

“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives—choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” - Aristotle

Nothing means more to us than the trust and their families' trust and their families. Thank you, Misty, for sharing your experience. We’re honored to be part of Jaxon and David’s journey!

Love what you do, and do what you love! 🤩

Having som fun while demonstrating two variations of the rear bear hug escape (first under the arms, then over) with Kivian for the kids and parents in attendance. 🎉

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Muay Thai 💥🥊

✅ Aerobic & Anaerobic Workout ✅ 600-1200 Calorie Loss per Class ✅ Increase Strength, Flexibility, and Hip Mobility ✅ Reduce Stress & Anxiety ✅ Improve Confidence, Focus & Mental Clarity ✅ Heighten Reflexes & Coordination ✅ Keep the Doctor Away

Monday, Wednesday, And Friday at 6:00 PM and Saturday at 10:00 AM Co-Ed ages 14+

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Congratulations, Laney Waters! January 2025’s Student of the Month!

Ten-year-old Laney joined our Youth Jiu-Jitsu Program in August 2021, beginning in our 6-8-year-old class.

From her very first day, she has shown coachability, maintaining a positive attitude and always embracing feedback. Even on her most challenging days when sparring gets tough, Laney demonstrates remarkable determination and pushes herself to succeed.

Laney’s perseverance shines through her consistent attendance. She embodies DISCIPLINE—continuously moving forward, overcoming setbacks, and tackling each new challenge with a smile.

A standout example of her grit and commitment occurred in January 2022 when Laney injured her ankle at Rockin’ Jump. Despite being unable to physically participate in classes, she showed up faithfully, dressed in her Gi, and observed every session from the sidelines for six weeks.

While many might have used this as an excuse to quit, Laney remained steadfast in her commitment and refused to let a temporary “shift in wind direction” deter her from pursuing her goal of progress.

Laney is a shining example of kindness, resilience, and determination. She is articulate, gentle, caring, fierce, and tough—a wonderful teammate and a friend to everyone she meets.

At 58 years young, Chris Harris is proving that age is no barrier to passion and perseverance. He began his Jiu-Jitsu journey alongside his son in 2017 and has been a dedicated presence on the mats ever since.

Chris is a man of discipline and resilience. Spending over 35 years enlisted in the U.S. Army and retiring at the rank of Colonel, he knows a thing or two about not giving up and pushing forward.

Through ups and downs, including multiple injuries and even a double-hip surgery that sidelined him for over a year, Chris’s commitment never wavered. This Military Veteran stayed connected to his training by faithfully observing from the sidelines when he couldn’t step onto the mat, demonstrating his unwavering determination and love for the art.

Chris is not only an inspiring role model for his son, a student in our Youth Program, but he’s also known for his quick wit and sense of humor, as you’ll watch in this reel.

Both father and son embody dedication, resilience, and coachability, and they’re a joy to have in our community.

Fantastic work, Chris! Your discipline, perseverance, and humor make you a true inspiration. Keep leading by example! 👏🏼

New students welcome! Every Monday from 5:00 5:55 PM.🤩

Why enroll your children in our Muay Thai Program?

1️⃣ It Boosts Confidence and Self-Esteem Mastering combat sports skills helps them believe in their abilities.

2️⃣ It Develops Emotional Resilience They learn to handle challenges with a positive mindset.

3️⃣ It Encourages Teamwork and Social Skills Partner drills teach communication and mutual respect.

4️⃣ It Builds Discipline and Focus The kids learn to stay attentive and follow through with tasks.

5️⃣ It Promotes Stress-Relief and Well-Being The training provides a healthy outlet for energy and emotions.

Contact us for a trial class! 💪🏼

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