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Bay Area Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oakland, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bamaoakland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 839-1814
Hours
| Monday | 3–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–7 PM |
| Thursday | 3–7 PM |
| Friday | 3–6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“After 2 or 3 yrs, I could see my progress while I was growing up and overall, I was more mature, street-smart, and more fit than the other kids in my Elementary school.”
“I am a grandfather, father, and teacher with 40 years experience, elementary to high school.”
“I did not just learn self defense, but also gained self confidence.”
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What members say
“He is by far the most focused and knowledgeable instructors I've ever known.”
“I could not recommend BAMA more highly and hope everyone reading this understands more so how BAMA can help themselves or their family members lead more fulfilling lives.”
“We didn't think it could get better but just completed a b-day party where all 25 kids had an incredible time learning martial arts, swords and light saber fighting techniques.”
“Not only does this place help your kid build confidence but it also helps your kid control their emotions.”
“The teachers know how to teach discipline and keep kids focused while also maintaining a fun, encouraging, and positive environment.”
From the reviews
I studied with Adrian for many years. He is by far the most focused and knowledgeable instructors I've ever known. The lessons I learned from him go far beyond just Martial Arts but also basic life skills.
I've been learning here since I was 4 and I never imagined what I would gain from it after 10 years of training. After 2 or 3 yrs, I could see my progress while I was growing up and overall, I was more mature, street-smart, and more fit than the other kids in my Elementary school.
Each class is 30 min, twice a week, and my 4 yr old never wants to leave afterwards. I wish there were a preschool based on the BAMA philosophy, to totally let my child immersed in such positive environment every day.
My son has been going here for a couple of years. Great instructors. They have a really good sense of how to tailor the program to where the kids are at, age wise. They manage a really good mix of hard core martial arts (or the need precursors) and fun.
Your first BJJ class at Bay Area Martial Arts
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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