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Pacific Martial Arts Clovis
4.9 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clovis, 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 (ages 5–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fresnopma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (559) 436-4641
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
The classes they run
“Kids classes (both teen and little ninjas) are ran smooth and consistent.”
“The adult classes always have a black belt teaching, women’s classes are so much fun and they have a great group of technical women to train with.”
“Kids classes (both teen and little ninjas) are ran smooth and consistent.”
“I was in town and stopped by this gym (Clovis location) during the Tuesday 6 pm Gi class.”
“Affordable, close and an opportunity to advance and compete in local /away tournaments.”
“Everyone is respectful and super friendly so you will feel comfortable if it's your first time.”
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What members say
“They have a variety of great coaches, training partners, and convenient times to fit your schedule.”
“We have been at the Fresno and Clovis location and as far as the gym goes they are extremely clean and welcoming.”
“Everyone is respectful and super friendly so you will feel comfortable if it's your first time.”
“Affordable, close and an opportunity to advance and compete in local /away tournaments.”
“We have been at the Fresno and Clovis location and as far as the gym goes they are extremely clean and welcoming.”
“The adult classes always have a black belt teaching, women’s classes are so much fun and they have a great group of technical women to train with.”
From the reviews
Great instruction from qualified professionals. All of the adult evening BJJ class are taught by a black belt! The gym is kept tidy and the mats are kept very clean. It as an awesome learning environment where respect and discipline come first and foremost.
Our family has been training at PMA for almost 3 years. We have been at the Fresno and Clovis location and as far as the gym goes they are extremely clean and welcoming. All of the PMA coaches/professors are high level instructors and are so easy to approach.
I was in town and stopped by this gym (Clovis location) during the Tuesday 6 pm Gi class. Instructor David was very welcoming and gave expert instruction during the class. He was very knowledgeable and ensured each of the students understood the drills.
Our son has been joining BJj at PMA since we moved to California 3 years ago. He continued his BJj from Florida. He loves it here. PMA has 2 dojos which one in Clovis and one in Fresno. It has classes every day. Our son also joins wrestling here. The instructors are professional, the dojos are clean.
New to BJJ? Start at Pacific Martial Arts Clovis
Pacific Martial Arts Clovis 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 Pacific Martial Arts Clovis
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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