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BY ANY MEANS JIU-JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Manteca, 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 byanymeansjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 209-222-8266
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Also, my nephews were displaying great skills in the short amount of time that they have been at this academy compared to where my son was with his current academy at the time.”
“As the father of a young teen daughter it’s nice to see her learning how to hold her own against people larger than her.”
“They actively encourage students to compete, with both kids and parents often participating in competitions.”
“My daughter has not only acquired valuable self-defense skills but has also developed increased confidence and discipline.”
“Everyone here is authentic, kind, and embraces students of all levels with open arms.”
What members say
“Kody is an excellent coach.”
“From the moment we walked in, they created a welcoming, family-like environment that is genuinely about supporting one another both personally and professionally.”
“From the moment we walked in, they created a welcoming, family-like environment that is genuinely about supporting one another both personally and professionally.”
“The instruction is solid the classes kept me engaged with good details and thoughtful structure.”
“They actively encourage students to compete, with both kids and parents often participating in competitions.”
“The facility is consistently clean and well-maintained, which is a significant advantage.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been training at By Any Means gym for nearly a year, and we are thrilled with her progress. The facility is consistently clean and well-maintained, which is a significant advantage. However, the exceptional coaching staff truly distinguishes this gym.
By Any Means jiujitsu academy is fantastic! The coaches are highly skilled and supportive, creating a family-oriented environment. They actively encourage students to compete, with both kids and parents often participating in competitions. The sense of community and commitment to growth is unmatched.
We switched to the By Any Means academy after hearing about how family oriented and welcoming the environment was compared to where we were. Also, my nephews were displaying great skills in the short amount of time that they have been at this academy compared to where my son was with his current academy at the time.
This place is amazing! Both kids and adult classes are great! All staff and members are friendly. Kids instructors are really great with the kids. Adult classes are motivating and makes you want to keep coming back to learn!
New to BJJ? Start at BY ANY MEANS JIU-JITSU
BY ANY MEANS 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 BY ANY MEANS 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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