Fantastic family-like atmosphere, caring knowledgeable instructors who focus on safety, well-being. Really comfortable safe learning environment especially welcoming for beginners. read more

Both my son and I go here and we love it! Great environment, solid people, great instructors. Well run, organized, great communication. Highly recommend Caique academy! read more

If you want to learn to defend yourself or have your children learn. Or want to get some good exercise. This is the place to train at. They're not a school that teaches tournament type Jiu-Jitsu but real practical for the street Jiu-Jitsu. First class is free too so you've got nothing to lose. Go I. And check it out. I promise you'll lot regret it. read more

My kids and I have been going here for over 5+years. Instructors are all very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. The self defense learned & confidence gained is invaluable. read more

My kids have been in jiu-jitsu jitsu class for 3 months. It's a great class and experience for them. It's a great blend of training, real life bully sinario teaching, ans fun games that enforce techniques that are covered in class. The instructors are great with kids and really make the most of every minute of class. read more

Caique Jiu-Jitsu - Wednesday 4:10 kids class - Martial Arts Near Me - Lomita, California

Amazing academy, great environment and knowledgeable instructors for both the adults and children's program.

Caique's Jiu Jitsu Is a great place to learn about the sport. I've known Caique for a couple years now and he is super nice and funny. I've taken some of the classes and they are pretty good and engaging. If you want to start taking some martial art classes start here. read more

My son attends this school for jujitsu. He has had such a confidence boost since coming here. While learning and having fun.

Best place for your kid. My son did stopped martial arts for a while after pandemic. I thought he would forget some moves. He didn't! He was bullied at school for one year. When the teenager pushed him. My son defended him self and did arm lock. Thanks to the Caique academy my son was able to protect himself. I love this place. Where you can find kindness and talent. read more

Great teachers that take the time to show and explain every step. I'm glad this is where I decided to learn jujitsu. Every women should learn and apply jujitsu into her everyday life. Learn from the best. read more

Terrific jiu jitsu school. My Background: I have been at the school for about a year, and I also had my son going to the school for a few months (before snowboarding began to dominate his thinking). Instructors: The instructors are fantastic. Professor Thomaz, who teaches the beginner's classes, is great. Patient, fun loving ... all you could want in an instructor. In turn, Professor Pedro and Brendan, who teach the kid's classes, are equally great, making it truly accessible for the kids. Environment: This is one of the most welcoming schools I've ever been to ... having also been to other schools (for MMA, Krav Maga, and Muay Thai). Regardless of your level, I've found that other members go out of their way to introduce themselves, shake hands, and make newcomers feel welcome. read more

Great spot to train Jiu Jitsu in a part of the country that has a lot of premium academies. Started training again after a few years off at a different place and I only great things to say about Caique. Great instruction, outstanding lineage (if you care about that) and a good mix of self defense, old school pressure style and newer school Jiu Jitsu. A ton of class times, including early mornings which are key for me. Lots of colored belts on the mats. Any advanced class has a bunch of black belts rolling in addition to Pedro and Thomaz who are great instructors. My kids also go, and the children's program is very good. Most importantly the overall vibe of the academy is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended spot. read more

My son loves it so far! He's gaining more self confidence and self control of himself. The coaches are great with him.

As a single 47 year old father, I struggled finding a program that wouldn't interfere with my parenting schedule. Caique has classes during the morning, afternoon and evening , which eliminates that obstacle. I was also concerned about how my body would handle the physical activity considering my age and physical condition. The professors here have shown me variations for any move that I may have had difficulty performing. I have been participating at a minimum of two days a week and along with the 20lbs I've lost, I've gained incredible mobility in my joints and my endurance levels are increasing weekly. The best investment that I have made in myself HANDS DOWN!!!' read more

They take the Gracie legacy seriously, maintaining the true essence of Jiu Jitsu and self defense. Great for kids and Adults, everyone feel more than welcome! Perfectly clean with a great infrastructure of bathrooms and everything. read more

Best Jiu Jitsu place in RPV The instructors are patient and really pay attention to safety and learning the techniques correctly. read more

Amazing kids class! My son has been to two other places in the South Bay, but the instructors here are amazing with the kids. My son has also been in a few tournaments and was able to use the skills he learned from Prof. Pedro that he was able to win 1st place! Master Caique also did a women's course which was so great that I learned so much in that short period of time. All the instructors are fantastic! read more

A fantastic place to learn. Family owned and operated. Their knowledge is incredible. They make you feel welcome and will never make a beginner feel like he/she does not belong. Looking forward to being their student for a long time. read more

I'm so glad I found this academy for my 3 daughters to learn Jiu Jitsu. Professor Pedro, Brennan, and John are amazing instructors! They are very patient and knowledgeable, and make sure the students learn the techniques properly. This place offers many classes which I love because it fits into me and my husbands busy schedules. My daughters love it and look forward to coming to class each week. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!! read more

Caique Jiu Jitsu has been a great activity to take my daughters too. My daughters were completely green to the sport. The instructors have been phenomenal at working with them. They now really enjoy it and might be their new fave sport. They're learning to defend themselves, healthy well-being habits, how to respect others and how to respect themselves. They also offer homeschool classes. All around a great place. read more

If you're looking for Gracie Jiujitsu for self defense this is the best place to go, they teach it in every class basic to advanced also master caique is a Rickson Gracie black belt who taught in the original Gracie academy back then so you get quality instruction. The prices are affordable and the gym is always clean. The people are all friendly. The teachers Pedro and Thomaz are friendly and great instructors good in giving important details. Go ahead try it. read more

Absolutely the best place to learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu envisioned by Hélio and Rickson Gracie. Master Caique and Professors Pedro and Thomaz stay true to their roots and nothing is watered down here. If you want to learn the effective and efficient Jiu-Jitsu that protected countless lives in Brazil then don't go anywhere else. read more

I am honored to know Caique and his sons for more than 15 years! As a 3x World IBJJF Champ, I can say that my time spent with Caique provided a solid foundation and work ethic. Anyone who chooses this school will be happy! Trust me when I say, not all Jiu-Jitsu schools are the same. My best advice to you is to go at least 3x a week and remain committed to your success for life. Consistency is everything! read more

Stumbled upon this place cause it is 5 mins from my house. Been training at Caique for almost 3 years now, and am in the best shape of my life thanks to these guys. They supply high level instruction, which in turn allows me to sharpen my technique. There are also open mat days to allow you to test yourself in live training rounds. In addition, they have showers so you don't have to go home smelling and looking like garbage. Great place to learn the art! read more

TLDR Version: I can say I've learned more in 1 year here than all my other years of training combined (2 years fully training, 3 years on and off). Surprisingly, they're better than the Official Gracie Academy. If you don't believe me, at least owe it to yourself to get a free trial at both locations. Long Version: These guys need a bad review, all these 5 star reviews makes all the reviews seem fake. Though I won't be the one to give it to them. A long time ago, I saw a sign for a free trial at Caique Jiu Jitsu Academy and the chance to train at the Official Gracie Academy. My knee jerk reaction was to go train at the Gracie Academy because the Gracies must teach Gracie Jiu Jitsu better than some random guy, why bother wasting my time even trying Caique? I trained at Gracie Academy for a year and only a few years later found out my mistake. I've trained at the Gracie Academy for a year before switching between many schools over a period of 5 years. This place has the best instruction quality I've seen yet. They are very meticulous about all the details, and that's how you get good at Jiu Jitsu. I can say I've learned more in 1 year here than all my other years of training combined (2 years fully training, 3 years on and off). They are more interested in your development in Jiu Jitsu and less interested in your money. Promotion tests are completely free. In addition, they are honest to a fault. One of the teachers Thomaz is a very bad salesman. I asked to take a private lesson with him before a promotion test. He said he's seen enough to know that I'll pass and to save my money. In addition, he said that he's not doing private lessons for students who want it just for the promotion test, he wants students who actually know the moves to pass the test and not just cram then forget. Many years ago, I wrote these guys off because they're only famous in the Jiu Jitsu world and not famous in general (Gracies, famous UFC fighters, etc...). DO NOT make my mistake. At least take a free trial. One of my regrets is not starting here from the very beginning. read more

I've trained at a number of other school's before making my home at Caique Jiu Jitsu Academy. There is no reason for me to give a biased opinion as it does nothing for me. There are plenty of excellent qualities at Caique Jiu Jitsu including: quality instructors, highly developed curriculum, great teammates/training partners, and a neatly kept facility. I can't say enough great things about this place - I will, however, try to summarize my experience in the following paragraphs. Instructors at Caique Jiu Jitsu are very detailed in their teaching. My game has grown by leaps and bounds from where I was before. I love that the instructors emphasize the purest aspects of Jiu Jitsu which is self-defense - yet, providing innovative techniques for competition. They always have a good answer for the students questions. Classes always start on time. The instructors are very respectful and are always there to help out new students (and are incredibly good at remembering names of new people). The curriculum taught is well developed and structured. Every Monday morning I get an E-mail giving the lesson plan for the week. This is great because you get an idea of what to expect going into class as opposed to other Jiu Jitsu schools where the instructor seems to pick a technique to teach at random. There are plenty of classes throughout the week. It's almost impossible to miss class because of the number of various class times. Camaraderie between students is very important in a martial art where a training partner is practically mandatory for practice. There aren't any egos and it's nice to have people help out with any techniques that i am having problems with. We fight together and we have fun together. I've developed some strong friendships in the time I've been training at this academy. The school has two separate mat areas that allows two classes to go on simultaneously (ie parents can attend a class while the kids class is going on). The facility is very well kept and always clean. The locker room is big with multiple showers in the back. As nice as the facility is, it seems like they are always making improvements. There is plenty of parking space, from experience, this is something to note as just about every other martial arts school I've been to has inconvenient parking. The mats are always swept and mopped to avoid illness and infections. (I remember some schools never cleaning the mats and having my uniforms and the bottoms of my feet get absolutely filthy from a training session...gross). All in all, my experience at Caique Jiu Jitsu deserves nothing less than 5 stars. Whether you want to take classes for self-defense purposes or competition - it covers both bases expertly. read more

I've trained all over the country, and was in town visiting from San Francisco. This is the best place I've trained anywhere. The instruction is detailed and precise. The atmosphere is friendly and encouraging. I've known Caique for almost 10 years, and it was a real treat to visit his new academy in Lomita. The head instructor, Master Carlos Henrique "Caique" Elias, has more years in Jiu Jitsu than I have miles on my odometer. I have around 10 years of teaching experience in various academic disciplines, and Caique is one of the best teachers I've ever met. He can teach anyone Jiu Jitsu, regardless of age, gender, experience, physical or mental condition, which is more rare than you'd imagine. One of the coolest things (and this is something that I've found isn't very common among BJJ academies) is that there's no clique atmosphere here. Prospective and new members will never feel like outsiders at this academy; as soon as I walked on the mat, people were introducing themselves and just talking to me like we were old friends. Caique welcomes all types. If you're looking to lose some weight, take a picture and look at yourself in a month; you'll be amazed. There are active tournament competitors, there are people interested in MMA (successful ones at that), and there are just regular people like myself who enjoy this as a hobby and have no plans of being a professional athlete. Caique will tailor your program to your needs and goals. The training was technical and was probably the most enjoyable sparring I've had in about 5 years. People train to get better, not to be king of the academy. If you make a mistake or are weak in a particular area (or all areas), the instructors and more advanced students are happy to help you out. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I walked off the mat having learned something I could use for a long time and I didn't feel like I was run over by a truck. It's a mistake not to check this place out! read more

I have been a member at Caique Jiu Jitsu since February of this year. I started out with no martial arts background, little to no athleticism, and I was weak and severely out of shape. I remember Professor Pedro telling me I came to the right place, so I thought, sure why not give it a try?! Professor Thomaz teaches the fundamentals class. He is an excellent instructor. He explains the techniques very well and makes sure all the students are executing the technique correctly. Everybody learns something new and gets a great workout by the end of each class. The students are all very encouraging and friendly and will help you if you are a newbie or are a bit rusty with a technique. I never worry about coming to class and feeling like I do not fit in or look foolish, there are no egos here. Every time I leave a class, I feel like I am leaving with a better and stronger version of myself. Professor Pedro teaches the children's classes, as well as the women's classes on Saturday morning. He is an excellent instructor. You will learn how to get away and protect yourself from an attacker. Joining this studio has been the best decision I have ever made. If you are thinking about getting in shape or learning jiu jitsu, definitely give this studio a try. read more

I think anyone who trains regularly at a BJJ dojo is going to be a bit generous with their reviews; after all, we're talking about people who spend several hours a week training, bonding, and fraternizing with people who have a common interest. Chances are if someone was in the least bit unhappy with their dojo, they would take their business elsewhere. I don't have any hard and fast statistics, but I would say that BJJ is the fastest growing martial art. It has went from a relatively unknown martial art--to the premiere self-defense. The reason I bring this up is because a few years ago, someone may have had to stay at a BJJ dojo because there just weren't that many of them around. But today I'm noticing new studios popping up like wildflowers. So, people have options these days with their training studios. People who want to stay and train at Caique is a testament to the professionalism of the dojo. Okay, now on to the nuts and bolts The Good: --Particularly friendly atmosphere. If there are people with egos running around, I can't find them here. --Several black-belt instructors with assistants who will assist anyone. --well designed training program to teach new students the essentials --several training class options: kids classes, classes dedicated to new students, sparring classes, advanced classes, morning, afternoon and late night classes, gi and no gi classes...and I hear that there may be a new Yoga class in the works. --reasonably priced, especially in comparison to other dojos --Free and available parking --Showers and towels on site --on site water cooler --Both in-house and off-site location for tournaments The Bad: --I'm really racking my brain and its tough for me to come up with any. Perhaps an earlier class for advanced students (in their defense, Professor Caique tells me that he is planning on adding even more class times). --As a way of encouraging students to come regularly and keep their training sharp, the staff asks all students to sign in on their computer based attendance system. (By the way, this system allows the dojo to send you regular reminders when you aren't attending classes). Sometimes I forget to sign in and don't get credit for attending the class......like I said, its hard to come up with anything bad. Best thing you can do is just come to the studio for one of their free classes to get an idea for yourself. read more

Great place for your kids to learn jiu jitsu. The instructors are all very patient and excellent with the kids. Besides teaching the fundamentals of jiu jitsu, they also teach the kids to respect one another and how to react in a bully situation. read more

Here we are a few months later. . . . The granddaughter has been attending classes every Monday and Wednesday at Caique. She loves the classes and has made new friends. The head teacher, Pedro is so wonderful that I cannot not find the words to describe my admiration for his teaching skills. He can manage a class of 12-15 kids. That means: Giving instruction to the class Giving warning to kids who are acting out Keeping track of those warnings and putting kids in time out when needed Making sure the kids coming for the next class are respectful of the current class Greeting all the kids by name Greeting the parents by name Always being positive and encouraging How's the granddaughter doing? Very well. She is more aware of her body and what she is capable of doing. read more

I've trained at a couple different school around the SGV area and there's reasons why I make my 40 mile trip to this academy. It's a A+ school! Why? - The instruction is top notch and there's always assistant instructors to make sure you get your technique right. - All the students there are extremely friendly and so are the instructors. - The academy is always clean. Showers are also available. - Two mat areas so that there's always room to roll. - Great time schedules. - The price is extremely cheap as you get training under some of the greatest instructors. read more

Son went in for his belt test today. I still remember vividly the very first time I dropped him off a little over a year ago. Now, a year later, he has learned so much, thanks to the hard work of the staff and their quality instructions! I am so happy I chose this school for my son! read more

This academy is perfect youths and adults. There are the perfect amount of members to give variety of challenge and instructors with 30+ years plus of Gracie experience. The gym is clean and open. The mats are in great condition and the front desk (Julie) is super friendly and helpful! read more

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When the student is ready, the teacher will appear...I am very grateful to Master Caique and all the instructors at the academy for teaching my kids and myself BJJ. My kids and myself have been training at Caique's BJJ academy since 2009. I originally signed my son up because he was scrawny and I was afraid he would get picked on as he got older. Four years into it, my son has had to use what he learned twice to protect himself. The best part about it is he has learned not only to protect himself but done in a manner of control without hurting the aggressor which has helped him garner respect and self confidence. Master Caique and his staff keep a clean and well run academy emphasizing self defense and practical techniques that you can utilize in various situations (self defense or just rolling with other BJJ practitioners). If you're curious or want to see why this is such a great BJJ academy, come by during their scheduled classes and observe the curriculum and how it is taught (for both adults and kids)! BTW, if you think you're too old to learn BJJ, think again. There are students from all walks of life ages 5 up to 60+ at the academy and it is a great environment conducive to learning. read more

All around great Jiu Jitsu academy! We tried a few other places before we found Caique. Clean, friendly, professional and the instructors here are all great. They're knowledgeable, enthusiastic,dedicated, and have a genuine desire for their students to learn proper techniques! My son can attest to that, as he eagerly committed to his second year. His awareness, ability to think and react to a dangerous situation has made a positive change in his life. My son has not only learned self defense, but self respect! Thank you Brennen and Professor Pedro for all you've done and making us apart of the Caique Jiu Jitsu family!! read more

Caique Jiu Jitsu is very professional, offers great classes for the community children and adult alike. We feel that the instructor know his discipline very well and its worth every penny. I recommend that you check this family owned business out. read more

Caique bjj has a class for anytime of the day and the facility is world class. I've been to other academy's and there's no comparison. That's just one of the great things Caique bjj academy offers, there instructors (professors) are world class in there approach to teaching the gentle art, and being great mentors is unlike any other you can find. The confidence they have instilled in myself has helped me with life in every way. If your looking for an academy to start your journey, I highly recommend joining this academy. you won't regret it!! read more

My son has been training at Caique for almost a year and it has been nothing short of fantastic. The confidence my nine year old has gained is all due to the professional and caring staff at Caique. If you have a child that's interested in a martial art, head over to Caique. You won't be disappointed. read more

What a find! My 6 year old has been training here for 2 months. The training is very age appropriate and the trainers are so good with kids. Great staff and the kids are learning a lot. read more