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Ferreira Family Fight Academy: mma, brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, muay thai, boxing, Ukiah

4.9 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ukiah, California

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 fffacad.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (707) 489-3659

Hours

Monday 3–8:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4–7:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 4–7:30 PM
Saturday 10–11 AM
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 Ferreira Family Fight Academy: mma, brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, muay thai, boxing, Ukiah, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

“Professor Bruno and Nicole provide excellent Jiu Jitsu instruction for children and adults at all levels.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Professor Bruno and Nicole provide excellent Jiu Jitsu instruction for children and adults at all levels.”

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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 Ferreira Family Fight Academy: mma, brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, muay thai, boxing, Ukiah — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“The positive family friendly environment combined with great Jiu Jitsu and MMA instruction makes for a great place to train, for a professional fighter or family of five!”

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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 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“One big family is the best description for the academy and welcoming to new people who want to learn and practice the art/sport.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 13 mentions

“The positive family friendly environment combined with great Jiu Jitsu and MMA instruction makes for a great place to train, for a professional fighter or family of five!”

From the reviews

Professor Bruno and Nicole provide excellent Jiu Jitsu instruction for children and adults at all levels. The positive family friendly environment combined with great Jiu Jitsu and MMA instruction makes for a great place to train, for a professional fighter or family of five!

★★★★★ — Owen, Dec 2021

This is a great family-friendly gym--the kids classes always seem to be having fun and the adult classes are very beginner-friendly and chill while still providing a good workout and helping you develop your skills. If you're nervous about coming for the first time, don't be--everyone is always happy to see a new face!

★★★★★ — Erin, May 2023

Professor Bruno and Nicole provide top notch instruction. This is our family thing! It provides stucture and fun. The people who also attend FFFA are wonderful.

★★★★★ — Jennie, Nov 2021

One big family is the best description for the academy and welcoming to new people who want to learn and practice the art/sport. It has impacted the life's of many in such a positive way. Don't hesitate to walk in just do it, I'm glad I did.

★★★★★ — Brenda, Jul 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Ferreira Family Fight Academy: mma, brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, muay thai, boxing, Ukiah

Ferreira Family Fight Academy: mma, brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, muay thai, boxing, Ukiah 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Ferreira Family Fight Academy: mma, brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, muay thai, boxing, Ukiah

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 Ferreira Family Fight Academy: mma, brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, muay thai, boxing, Ukiah

901 S Oak St, Ukiah, CA95482

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