Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Menifee

Specialties

Our mission at Carlson Gracie Jiu-​Jitsu Menifee is to give students the BEST instruction in Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu. We know that martial arts training can be intimidating so we strive to make a positive (no egos) environment that makes it so anyone can train here. It doesn’t matter what your background is (man, woman, or child) we have a place on the mat just for you. We want you to reach your goals.

Whatever your goals may be (either weight loss, competition, and self defense) we want to help you achieve them. Come visit us so that you too can be part of the Carlson Gracie Jiu-​Jitsu tradition.

History

Established in 2013.

Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Menifee opened in May of 2013 to serve the Menifee community.

Meet the Business Owner

Orlando A.

Business Owner

Orlando Alonso is a brown belt under Master Carlson Gracie Jr. He has over 20 years experience in the Martial Arts. He has studied Muay Thai, Escrima, Aikido, Japanese Ju-​Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do as well as his primary study of Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu. Throughout his journey he has studied with some of the greatest martial artists in the world: Carlson Gracie Jr, Clark Gracie, Joao Assis, Rani Yahya (current UFC fighter), Chris Brennan, and Shawn Thompkins.

His passion is teaching students the effectiveness of Jiu Jitsu while also giving them a strong sense of confidence. He achieves this by making an environment with a positive (no egos) atmosphere along with great training.

He is originally from Miami, FL but has lived in Southern California for over 15 years. After his enlistment in the Marine Corps, Orlando chose to make California his home. He has been married for over 10 years to Amy Alonso and has a five year old son, Elric.