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BJJ Classes in Lathrop, CA

Lathrop has 2 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

17800 Murphy Pkwy, Lathrop, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lathrop

5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

17359 S Manthey Rd, Lathrop, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Lathrop

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

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New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Lathrop

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Lathrop: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Lathrop?
Most Lathrop gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Lathrop gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 2 of the 2 gyms in Lathrop advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts, Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lathrop. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Lathrop?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Lathrop gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Lathrop?
Yes — 2 Lathrop gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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