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Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu Fresno
5 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fresno, 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 jjmachadofresno.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 559-520-4320
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“They are good at keeping students engaged by setting up fun drills and working on technic 1:1 with kids.”
“My daughter also attends classes and it’s a great environment for a teen girl as well.”
“and that gives them confidence I can’t wait too see my boys compete and move up .”
“Additionally, for me, I feel they are really trying to foster an environment where the students at all levels can learn and grow.”
What members say
“Professor Mike is very knowledgeable and personable, and the training environment is welcoming and professional.”
“I recently started at the school but I can say that Mike and the other staff even fellow teammates are very welcoming and willing to assist you in your training to learn.”
“I recently started at the school but I can say that Mike and the other staff even fellow teammates are very welcoming and willing to assist you in your training to learn.”
“My son loves training at JJM Fresno, and I love the confidence he’s built since starting.”
“The facility is new, clean, and has wifi and plenty of space for parents to sit and watch their kids learn how to do hard things.”
“It's affordable and there are many times you can train (5am, 12pm, 620 adult, and 430 kids).”
From the reviews
Excellent martial arts school for jujitsu. Mike lives and breathes jujitsu and martial arts. Very knowledgeable, great coach who will take your skills to another level. Having a black belt teach you and being so enthusiastic about the sport or art is amazing. Best Fresno martial arts and jujitsu school around.
my kids absolutely love it that her to the class are fun, engaging and full of positive energy coaches are amazing—patient professional, and truly dedicated to each child drawing skills and confidence. I have seen such a big improvement. My kids discipline, focus, and overall excitement to learn.
My kids were not sure if they wanted to do jiujitsu until I brought them to try the class. They were both hooked since then and have been very engaged and eager to learn more and more. The coaches are patient and knowledgeable. Our neighbor’s daughter joined as well after my kiddos did.
I’ve been training here at JJM Fresno for almost a year now and can say it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for myself. From the moment you walk in, you can tell how friendly and family-oriented the environment is.
New to BJJ? Start at Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu Fresno
Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu Fresno 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 Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu Fresno
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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