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Andre de Freitas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stockton, California

BJJ gym Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Phone +1 209-799-0730

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:15–8 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:15–8 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:15–8 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–12 pm, 5:15–8 pm
Friday 10:30 am–12 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Andre de Freitas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 12 mentions

“Nice friendly staff and the Professor is really patient with his all his Student's, much needed especially when my child has focusing issues/a.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“Prices are very reasonable and schedules are highly flexible, offering both day and night classes of various skills level (advanced, no gi, women's only, fundamentals, etc.”

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🏆 Competition Team 5 mentions

“If you are looking to compete, to set goals for yourself, to get in shape, learn self defense, or just need a way to work off stress, this will blow your mind.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“If you are looking to compete, to set goals for yourself, to get in shape, learn self defense, or just need a way to work off stress, this will blow your mind.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“My family and I all train with Professor Andre, he has such amazing kids and adult classes.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“I have the upmost respect for Professor Andre, he is kind, humble, welcoming, and a phenomenal coach.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 26 mentions

“The environment is clean, everyone is friendly, coaches are extremely knowledgeable and helpful and the atmosphere encourages humility and camaraderie.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Prices are very reasonable and schedules are highly flexible, offering both day and night classes of various skills level (advanced, no gi, women's only, fundamentals, etc.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“He is great with kids and gives them the confidence to learn.”

active competition team 7 mentions

“If you are looking to compete, to set goals for yourself, to get in shape, learn self defense, or just need a way to work off stress, this will blow your mind.”

From the reviews

Seriously, look no further. This school is absolutely phenomenal. As a novice I can only account for my anecdotal experiences: having only been training here a month I was able to repeatedly submit several practitioners at other local schools(209, Gracie) who had almost a years experience more than myself.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Oct 2017

I've been training at Andre de Freitas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since it opened a few years ago. As a 37 year old attorney, I was looking for a respectful, family oriented place where I could learn the art of Jiu Jitsu.

★★★★★ — S, Nov 2014

I can't even begin to describe how much my life has changed since I started training jiujitsu. I have the upmost respect for Professor Andre, he is kind, humble, welcoming, and a phenomenal coach. DDR is a friendly atmosphere and I am proud to call it "home". I love this place and my DDR family, I highly recommend it!

★★★★★ — Janell, Sep 2018

My husband Donavon and son J.R goes to this place and they absolutely loves it. Hubby talks about Jiu Jitsu all the time, happy that he's doing something he loves and becoming a healthier at the same time.

★★★★★ — Tena, Feb 2017

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Your first BJJ class at Andre de Freitas Brazilian 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Andre de Freitas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

10132 Lower Sacramento Rd, Stockton, CA95210

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