BJJ Gyms in Napa, United States

Carlson Gracie Napa Valley, led by Professor Marinho Vauvenargues Vicentini, is a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Napa, California. Located at 901 Trancas Street, the academy offers top-notch training for children, youth, and adults of all ages and skill levels. Professor Marinho is a 6th-degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt who earned his rank directly from Master Carlson Gracie in April 1999, a rare honor reserved for only a select few athletes. From 1993 to 2000, he taught at the renowned Carlson Gracie Club in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, and served as Head of Defense Tactics and Jiu-Jitsu at the Federal Police Academy in Rio de Janeiro from 1999 to 2015. With over 30 years of expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, Judo, and MMA, Professor Marinho has coached numerous MMA and BJJ champions around the globe. The academy provides a clean and welcoming environment with high-quality Fuji mats and ample parking space. Programs are available for children as young as 4 years old through adult classes, all emphasizing authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense techniques, and core values of discipline and respect. The academy is committed to fostering a positive learning environment that emphasizes self-empowerment, family values, and a genuine homage to authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.