Riverside · California
Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy - Riverside
3457 Arlington Ave Unit 108, Riverside, CA 92506
About Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy - Riverside
Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy in Riverside, California teaches a self-defense-focused style of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing and women's self-defense. It is run by Sam Marcellini, who holds five black belts, learned directly from Grandmaster Helio Gracie and his sons, was Royce Gracie's sparring partner and the second person ever awarded a black belt by Royce in California, and was the first certified instructor in the US under nine-time world Muay Thai champion Rob Kaman of the Mejiro Gym lineage. He has taught since 2000 with 35+ years in martial arts. Children's classes run from age three — Tiny Tigers (3-4), Little Tigers (5-7) and Beginner BJJ (7-13) — with teens and adults split into Fundamentals and Advanced, and the kids' curriculum includes structured character and 'School Safe / Street Safe' awareness blocks.
Pricing
Programs
- Kids
- Beginners
- Women's
- Self-Defense
Weekly Schedule
Full schedule →Instructors
Lineage: Helio Gracie → Royce Gracie
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the head instructor at Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy - Riverside?+
The head instructor is Sam Marcellini, a black belt with lineage through Helio Gracie, Royce Gracie.
Does Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy - Riverside have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy - Riverside offers a dedicated program for children.