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NDA Jiu Jitsu Lodi
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lodi, 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ndalodi.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 209-340-0020
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great spot to learn BJJ and self defense.”
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What members say
“Amazing gym with an abundance of knowledge and welcoming people to start your training or continue your martial arts journey.”
“Taught by Cesar Gracie, Lucas Gamaza has the highest degree of knowledge to hand down to those who are trying to learn self-defense or jiu jitsu for sport purposes.”
From the reviews
A perfect environment for adults, teens, and children to learn the arts of self-defense from a close to the source black belt who has both been a world champion in BJJ and had a successful career in the octagon.
Best place to train, period. They offer kids and adult classes. Lucas is outstanding, the guy could teach a monkey to write cursive. Beat gym around.
Best Jiu jitsu in Lodi. Luke is the man! Highly recommended. Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu / Nick Diaz Academy/ Represent / Skrappack. Kid friendly
Great spot to learn BJJ and self defense. People are nice, so don't be too intimidated to come try! Clean gym as well.
New to BJJ? Start at NDA Jiu Jitsu Lodi
NDA Jiu Jitsu Lodi 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 NDA Jiu Jitsu Lodi
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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