Caique Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Caique Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Rolling Hills Estates is led by Master Carlos “Caique” Elias, a black belt whose roots in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu go back to the early 1970s in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. After training judo as a child, Caique found his calling in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and learned directly from the Gracie family. Bringing that lineage to California, he’s built an academy that stays close to the fundamentals and values passed down from his own teachers. His sons, Professors Pedro and Thomaz Elias, help carry on the tradition, having grown up training alongside their father and now teaching on the mats themselves. Classes at Caique Jiu Jitsu are structured by age and experience, with a strong focus on building a foundation in traditional gi BJJ. Adult students can move from beginner through intermediate to advanced classes, with advanced students also having access to no-gi training. For younger students, the “Young Champions” and “Youth” programs cover ages 5 to 15, with classes grouped by narrower age bands to keep instruction focused and age-appropriate. There’s also a girls’ class for ages 10-15 and a regular “Kids and Parents” session on the last Saturday of odd months, giving families a chance to train together. The academy offers more than just jiu-jitsu: boxing classes are also on the schedule, and students of all levels can expect hands-on instruction from a team that values discipline, confidence, and practical self-defense. With a curriculum shaped by decades of experience and a direct Gracie lineage, Caique Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu keeps its approach rooted in the basics while giving space for growth, competition, and family involvement. Parking is available for students and visitors.

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