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Confidence Dojo

4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fremont, California

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 (ages 4–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule confidencedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 510-490-8300

Hours

Monday 1–9 pm
Tuesday 1–9 pm
Wednesday 1–9 pm
Thursday 1–9 pm
Friday 1–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–3 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 Confidence Dojo, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 22 mentions

“Both My kids have been going to MAA for close to 10 years now, starting their journey as white belt members to now being CIT-instructors in training.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“I feel a strong sense of support from the instructors at the school, and felt extremely prepared for all the tournaments and testings I participated in.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Whenever a student is struggling or feels uncomfortable, Master T, Master Brian and Master Fong take their time, and hold private lessons, to catch the student up to speed.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Learning self-defense is paramount here, and I'm confident today in my ability to protect myself and others.”

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🌱 Beginners

“I still remember when Master Brian brought him onto the mats for the first time.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Confidence Dojo — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“I love going to Cardio Kickboxing class here in Gainesville, FL.”

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🎽 Karate

“I’m 14 yrs old looking to try karate but I’m a bit nervous and I feel like I’m not gonna do good”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 31 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I've grown a lot as a person since I attended my first class when I was six, and I can attribute a lot of it to this school and the instructors here.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“Friendliness, family environment and best training make the students highly motivated, no matter what age group they are in.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“His experience in the martial arts allows him to give us little tricks and variations on simple techniques to maximize their potency.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My kids love to go and learn new techniques.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“I feel a strong sense of support from the instructors at the school, and felt extremely prepared for all the tournaments and testings I participated in.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“He emphasizes focus and attention in his teaching and I learn something new in every one of his classes, whether it's a new variation on technique or a better way to execute it.”

From the reviews

My son has been learning Taekwondo since last 6 years. Master T and Master Fong are great teachers. I really appreciate their patients while teaching little kids. Last month my son received 2nd degree recommended black belt. They always encourage kids to perform. Its the best school in Fremont.

★★★★★ — Krishna, Jun 2023

I've been a student at Martial Arts America under Master Grant Tabuchi for the past eleven years, and have appreciated every minute of it. All of the instructors are amazing at imparting their extensive knowledge in various martial arts.

★★★★★ — Aady, Jan 2019

Best place in Fremont for Martial Arts! From the moment we stepped into the facility, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism. We enrolled our son in taekwondo classes with Master Fong and his dedication to teaching martial arts is evident in every class.

★★★★★ — Ana, May 2023

I first joined Martial Arts America at the age of 5. I was a shy and timid young girl. I am now 17 and can confidently say that I feel empowered and able to defend myself if it was necessary. Throughout my time here, I have been able to not only build my physical skills but my mental skills.

★★★★★ — Garima, Oct 2019

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New to BJJ? Start at Confidence Dojo

Confidence Dojo 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Confidence Dojo

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 Confidence Dojo

4040 Papazian Way, Fremont, CA94538

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