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Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tracy, 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 ·
- Website & schedule darciolirajiujitsutracy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (209) 607-8543
Hours
| Monday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Darcio Lira’s sensei Steven was the first one to contact me and we had setup the 2day trial for the kids class.”
“Very good instructor, welcoming environment for all levels”
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What members say
“They are welcoming, family friendly, have a competitive team, and are supportive to eachother like a family!”
“We feel fortunate to be part of the Tracy Darcio Lira family and highly recommend it to any parent considering martial arts training for their child.”
“Their patience and skill in teaching techniques to young learners are commendable.”
“My daughter has turned into a very confident, technical and competent fighter.”
“My daughter has turned into a very confident, technical and competent fighter.”
“It stands out not just for its technical training but for its nurturing environment that fosters respect, discipline, and personal growth.”
From the reviews
Both of my kids have been with this dojo for two years now. The instructors, led by Sensei Steven, Sensei Almansor, and Senpai Antonio, are not just experts in jiu-jitsu; they are mentors who genuinely care about each student’s growth. Their patience and skill in teaching techniques to young learners are commendable.
My grandkids have been going there for about 8 months now. They have gotten stronger and have had a lot of improvement in their behavior. They are learning discipline, life lessons, as well as Jui-jitsu. All of the instructors are patient and know their martial art well.
Great place to train. I come from out of town to train. The instructors are very knowledgeable and willing to help. Very friendly people. Great atmosphere to learn jiujitsu.
My 8 yr old daughter has been training here for 3 years. We love Darcio Lira for it's friendly family orientated atmosphere, the quality of the training sessions and the care, detail and heart the Sensei and instructors pour into these kids.
New to BJJ? Start at Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Darcio Lira 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.
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