"I usually train at the Charles Gracie/BAFA academy in Hayward, but recently had the privilege to attend a couple classes here. My first impression of the school is that the place is immaculate. Very clean and tidy, just how a Jiu Jitsu school should be. The instructors are pretty awesome! Cristiano is the head black belt instructor and is doing a great job leading the classes."

"Ive been dong Jui Jitsu for about 8 years and 3 years under Christiano Xavier. My 9 year old daughter also trains at this academy and loves it. I love the people here. Its a very friendly and respectful atmosphere. Christiano is always there and really cares about the students. He keeps the place very clean. If you want learn this art this is a great academy for you."

"The Charles Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy is a top martial arts academy focusing on the Gracie way of Jiu Jitsu with some MMA, Judo, etc included for good measure. I have been part of the Charles Gracie Jiu Jitsu San Mateo Academy for years and truly feel honored to be part of a great academy family of Jiu Jitsu practitioners."

My son is been training here for over 3 years now and most recently my daughter just join, the coaches are great, they really care about the kids, they really prepare them for everything, the place is really clean and everybody is friendly, like a big family, come and see it yourself

We take our child here and are extremely happy with their progress under Professor Cristiano and the CGSM coaches. Not only in Jiu-Jitsu, also their growth into a young person who knows how to respect others while having confidence in themselves.

You can't do any better. The Charles Gracie network of academies means that several different black belts show up to help train. Cristiano is the head professor and he does a great job. Over the last several years I have seen more shy and timid kids begin, only to become confident leaders. Kids who are either bullied or just lack self confidence truly learn the values of hard work, discipline, and respect.