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Academy of Jiu Jitsu - Ripon
4.9 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ripon, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 209-922-3558
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Little Champions: 3 years old Kids Class: 4 to 5 years old Youth Class: 6 to 12 years old Teens & Adult Class: 13 years old and up”
“Little Champions: 3 years old Kids Class: 4 to 5 years old Youth Class: 6 to 12 years old Teens & Adult Class: 13 years old and up”
“Instruction is detailed, technical, and structured in a way that benefits beginners and advanced students alike.”
Other martial arts here
“Guerrilla practitioners are known for not only having soild ground technique but also being proficient in take downs since they implement Judo and Wrestling into their game.”
“Guerrilla practitioners are known for not only having soild ground technique but also being proficient in take downs since they implement Judo and Wrestling into their game.”
What members say
“My daughter is currently enrolled and is excited everyday to attend her class with sensei Devon and coach Tania! Such amazing instructors and great environment!”
“Instruction is detailed, technical, and structured in a way that benefits beginners and advanced students alike.”
“I met both Devon and Tania last year and they have been nothing but welcoming.”
“Instruction is detailed, technical, and structured in a way that benefits beginners and advanced students alike.”
“They do a great job keeping the classes fun while still teaching discipline and real skills.”
From the reviews
Love the instructors, Tania and Devon are so passionate about what they do. Recommend 100%
Devon and Tanya are incredible instructors who truly know how to bring out the best in their clients. The classes are well-structured, welcoming, and focused on solid technique. Highly recommend this place. It’s a great environment to grow your skills.
They are a best people in the whole wide world best instructors and They are also very compassionate helping the community by organizing pop-up events without charging a single dollar, also helping animals to find their forever home (dogs).
I haven't been to the academy yet. But I know the instructors and they are the kindest and most dedicated people you will meet. I am excited for them and their students.
New to BJJ? Start at Academy of Jiu Jitsu - Ripon
Academy of Jiu Jitsu - Ripon comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Academy of Jiu Jitsu - Ripon
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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