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925 Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Martinez, California
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 925jiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 925-405-5935
Hours
| Monday | 6–11:30 am, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–11:30 am, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–11:30 am, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Professor Erico is a down to earth instructor who is meticulously detail-oriented on the fundamental techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Erico has fostered an environment in which both children and adults have the opportunity to enhance their self-confidence, build tenacity, and gain positive relationships.”
“I was super impressed with him as a jiu jitsu competitor way back in the day but even more impressed with who he has grown to be.”
“Coach Mike has us drilling practical, high-stakes self-defense scenarios while maintaining the mutual respect that is ALWAYS fostered by the people attending this school.”
“The facility brand new and It is well equipped for strength & conditioning or crossfit style training.”
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What members say
“Our younger son Jackson really struggles with his self-confidence and sometimes holds back his real effort, Erico sees this and uses is incredible coaching skills to push Jackson.”
“A welcoming environment while providing an athletic and in depth level of coaching for all classes.”
“Our family has been attending 925 Jiu Jitsu for about three months, and we couldn't be happier with our experience.”
“Techniques are explained clearly, classes are well structured, and the instructors do a great job balancing discipline, learning, and fun for the kids.”
“Instructor is great with kids building confidence and champions.”
“He is very observant during practice drills and genuinely wants his students to progressively get better and do well in class as well as in competition.”
From the reviews
Best jiu jitsu gym in the East bday. Erico is one of the most knowledgeable jiu jitsu instructors I have ever learned from. His ability to teach both sport jiu jitsu and self defense is unmatched. He’s very good with the kids and is already starting to breed champions
Great atmosphere and comradery in this academy. Helpful family environment with structured lessons. Instructor is great with kids building confidence and champions. Very clean studio!!
After almost two COVIDY years of limited physical activity due to no real physical education being taught in the schools, park closures and ‘distance learning’ we had been searching for a healthy outlet for the boys. We started the boys with Erico at 925 Jiujitsu in November and we cannot be more pleased.
Probably the Best style of BJJ around. I drive 1hr from Sacramento just to train with Erico's classes. The facility brand new and It is well equipped for strength & conditioning or crossfit style training. The atmosphere is very welcoming and a solid group of students. Thanks for having me!
New to BJJ? Start at 925 Jiu Jitsu
925 Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 925 Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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