Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the premier martial arts school of the San Francisco Bay Area, which is located in the east bay city of Brentwood, California. The primary focus of Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is to teach kids, women, and adults a grappling martial art known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy was opened by Cesar Gracie in the 1990s. It rose to prominence in the late 2000s based on the success of a close-knit group of Gracie students known as the "Skrap Pack": Jake Shields, Gilbert Melendez, and brothers Nick and Nate Diaz. All fought primarily in the Strikeforce promotion at that time and were some of its most popular stars. Prior to Jake Shields' UFC signing in 2010, Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu housed champions in three of five weight classes in the Strikeforce promotion. This success helped Cesar Gracie secure a position among the nominees for "Coach of the Year" at the Fighters Only 2010 World MMA Awards. Today, Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a place for everyone, from children.