Caique Jiu Jitsu Walnut Academy

First of all wow I want to say thank you to Albert the instructor for showing Me a life lesson of self defense I have never thought of all the different ways I could protect myself .easy fast memorable moves that can save your life I can’t wait to sign my son for jiu jitsu I know my son will enjoy and learn at the same time Albert is very theral and teaches in a way where it’s hard not to forget but also fun .so glad I took a chance to try something new I enjoyed myself
I just had to share this great place :))

Professor Albert is great with my kids in instructing them in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They enjoy going and look forward to every class! I am even thinking of signing up for the adult women’s class.

If you are interested in learning traditional Gracie jiu jitsu or enjoy sport jiu jitsu then this is the place for you to train.
Professor Albert Alvarado is an excellent instructor. He runs a great kids program. My son is 6 years old and has been training here for 10 months. I am amazed with what he has learned. The self defense he has learned is invaluable & is able to recall a lot of it when he is tested. Professor Albert always instills discipline, safety, & respect in all of his classes.
I was so impressed with how well he instructed my son, I signed up here too. His adult classes are very good and he breaks down all of the moves very well, which makes it easier to understand. He is very attentive and will spend extra time with you if you are not performing the technique correctly. His classes are very fun and is always open to any questions. I have learned some very important jiu jitsu self defense techniques, along with some very fun jiu jitsu sport techniques.
I highly recommend Caique Jiu Jitsu in Walnut, which in my opinion is the most effective martial art.

I had previously trained when I was younger and had been really wanting to get back into it for several years. Professor Albert and CJJ make me regret not coming in sooner. I have learned very solid and tight BJJ basics as well as finer technical aspects from Professor Albert. If you are even thinking about starting BJJ come try a class, you won’t regret it.

One word to describe this academy… AWESOME! I signed up my 4.5 year old daughter to help her with her coordination, social skills and self defense. Her transformation so far has been amazing!
Professor Albert is great with the kids. Super patient, supportive and teaches the kids to be respectful to everyone.
I enjoyed watching the kids class so much that I signed up myself. Prof. Albert keeps it real as the lineage is direct to the source. He learned from Master Caique who is one of 8 non-​Gracies to recieve a black belt from the Grand Master, Helio Gracie. I know he continues to train with some of the biggest names in the sport to this day and passes that information to his students.
I highly recommend this BJJ school for anyone new or seasoned.

Training is excellent and the instructor is very knowledgeable in the art. Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in the area.

LEGIT is probably the first word that comes to mind. Professor Albert is a real old school black belt (earned it from Master Caique). By old school, i mean that he knows his definitely knows jiu jitsu and it’s original purpose… as a martial art for self defense. I visited here a couple of times now and each time was welcomed with open arms. Everyone was friendly and nice. Place was spotless and mats were cleaned after training. I would love to visit more often but i hate traffic. It is about an hour drive for from the OC (about 30 without traffic) but each time was worth it.
First time here was for open mat. Professor Albert showed a couple techniques. He explained everything well and gave a reason for doing so. He walked around and made sure everyone was doing it correctly. Afterwards, we got to roll. If you don’t believe he’s a black belt, just roll with him. I felt like it was my first bjj class all over again and i didn’t know anything. I couldn’t move unless he wanted me to and then it was a setup for a submission. When class ended, he gave me some advice and a few tweaks here and there to improve my game. I still use them today because they work!
My second time here was for a seminar from Master Caique himself! How often do you get to learn from a BJJ Legend??? I think that’s all that needs to be said.

I met Albert through my friend Ross and was invited to join them for open mat. Albert welcomed us as we walked through the door like we were family. (Ross was in the bathroom, like always). Open mat turned out to be mini self defense class which then turned into several 7-​minute sparring sessions. Everyone was friendly and Albert showed me some techniques and basics that I still use daily at my own gym.
Highly recommended!

Best. Decision. Ever.
I have never done any type of martial arts before and decided to take a chance after watching Professor Albert teach a class. I joined with my sister and the 2 of us (both female) were a bit intimidated at first, but Professor Albert helped us everyday we were there. He patiently worked with us every step of the way, forcing us to become comfortable in tense situations and helping us understand how to react appropriately.
The pricing is extremely reasonable, trust me, I went to several schools in the area and you will not find a cleaner or friendlier environment.
The variety of classes he offers is outstanding. We did the jiujitsu classes and even tried the fight simulation and let me tell ya, that class is FUN (you get to punch things!)
In just 2 months I have learned so much about my own limits than I ever imagined possible. If you have any doubts, leave them at the door and walk on to the mat. You will not regret it.

What will you get at a Caique academy that you won’t get at some jiujitsu schools? An emphasis not only on modern sport jiujitsu but self defense as well!
Professor Albert is very thorough and makes sure you’re learning it up to the standards that were passed onto him from Master Caique who trained with the renown Gracie family.
The facility is clean with ample parking, so its a must for anyone who’s interested in learning jiujitsu in the area.

This place has such a good vibe. My sin has been training since he was 9 (now 15) and his self confidence and fitness has been such an amazing transformation.
Professor Albert and coach Ross are great instructors that really go over the details in an excellent learning environment.
My nephew attended for several years and easily controlled a bully without throwing one punch.
The opportunities and seminars you can attend by masters and pro fighters are truly amazing.
I would give it 7 stars :)

My children train under Albert Alvarado, and thanks to him they have placed in many tournaments. He has given them the confidence they need to carry themselves into other sports, and be extremely competitive. I couldn’t put into words how much we appreciate Professor Albert.

Joining CJJ — Walnut has been one of the best decisions of my life.
No, I am not exaggerating! It truly has been an eye-​opening and life changing experience. As a female with no prior martial arts training, I wanted to learn how to defend myself if ever placed in a dangerous situation. I knew that BJJ was a male-​dominated sport and was a little intimated about starting. CJJ — Walnut offers a Women’s Self Defense class and the perfect environment to get started without being intimidated as a female. Two years ago, I called Professor Albert Alvarado and expressed my interest and that SAME Friday I was on the mat learning the BJJ lifestyle and my first BJJ moves!
INSTRUCTOR + CJJ-​WALNUT TEAM:
Professor Albert as an instructor is knowledgeable, patient, and detail-​oriented. He really takes the time to work with you closely on technique and accuracy. As a person, Professor Albert is approachable, funny, and inspirational. When I came to my first class, I was treated like a family! The CJJ — Walnut team is so family-​oriented, friendly, and welcoming. On the mat, higher-​ranked students don’t hesitate to give you a helping hand or tips. As a female, everyone was so welcoming and respectful, I couldn’t have picked a better BJJ family to be a part of!
CLASSES:
One of the best things about CJJ — Walnut is that is offers a wide variety of classes to attend based on what you would like to gain from your BJJ experience. From Fight Simulation to Basics Review to Women’s Self Defense to Kid’s Bully Prevention – take your pick! Classes are offered 6 days a week with a variety of times to accommodate any school/​work schedule!
LOCATION + CLEANLINESS
CJJ Walnut has a great location, with plenty of parking and in a brand new building – it really doesn’t get better than this! It comes down to the little details that make a difference: cubbies for all your gear, chilled water after your intense rolling, chairs for family members/​prospective students to sit in on classes and most importantly, a spacious mat for instruction and rolling. CJJ Walnut takes pride in keeping everything in tip top shape. They go the extra mile to provide MMA gloves, punching bags, and teaching equipment for fight simulation and self-​defense classes.
So what are you waiting for? Call Professor Albert and I’ll see you on the mat on this Friday! :)

Learning a martial art as an adult can be very scary. I’ve tried a few BJJ places in the area and non compare to Caique BJJ Academy in Walnut. Professor Albert takes his time with you and goes over the moves and breaks it down for you easily. Makes you feel at ease. I’ve learned in a lot in a week as oppose in other places took me months no joke. So if your looking for a place to train come in and check it out, I guarantee you’ll love it!

Really great instruction by Prof. Albert. Friendly atmosphere where everyone is trying to learn. They have a great kids program also!

First off I wanna say I am giving this place a five star rating, here is my story as to why.
I currently work the night shift at my job and sometimes walking to the parking structure is pretty dangerous and even though they have cameras I don’t always feel completely safe. One night I felt someone was following me so I ran to my car, I locked the doors started my car and my heart was racing that is when I knew I had to learn something to defend myself. I was talking to my cousin about my situation and he mentioned this location that he trained at he explained the benefits behind professor Albert and his women self defense class so I decided to check it out.
When I got to the location don’t get me wrong I was scared never did anything like this before but I loved how the place was clean, the people were very welcoming, very family orientated, and man did I learn a lot. After taking professor Albert class I knew I had to come back. I loved how he broke down very move and explained the purpose behind everything.
After the class my cousin asked how I liked it and I told him I loved it and I can’t wait to go back. Thank you professor Albert for everything you do and I will be sure to use the moves you taught for my protection.
So women if you feel the need to learn to defend yourself, get a great workout, and just wanna keep busy I highly suggest to come in and check it out for yourself.

One of the cleAnest academies you will find. Prof. Albert Alvarado’ s lineage goes through master caique elias who got his red and black belt from master rickson Gracie and his black belt from grandmaster helio gracie. He is very patient and very detailed in his instruction. As a black belt myself, I always try to find time to roll with him because I learn so much. He will not withhold any techniques. His only mission is to make you the best jiu jitsu practitioner for life preservation and for tournaments (if you so desire). Don’t hesitate to check it out.