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Solis Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hercules, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule solismartialarts.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 799-6565
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They consistently talk to the kids about how important it is to behave well at home and in the studio, which is a wonderful reinforcement of the values we teach at home.”
Other martial arts here
“He is a serious soccer player and karate has helped with his conditioning for soccer.”
What members say
“It's a perfect outlet for him after school, providing him with great exercise and a chance to burn off some energy.”
“But it's not just about physical activity – the instructors at Solis do an amazing job teaching discipline and encouraging good behavior.”
From the reviews
We love SMA! My son has been attending Solis for over 5 years now, and continues to love it. He has made several friends in class he enjoys seeing, and it has helped build his confidence. He is a serious soccer player and karate has helped with his conditioning for soccer.
I studied under Professor Solis from 1991-1996 and received my Black Belt which changed my life in a very positive way. He has many years of experience helping children and adults alike to build their skill, knowledge, and confidence.
I just wanted to share a little bit about my experience with Solis. My 6-year-old son has been attending classes there for over a year now, and it has been such a positive experience for him. It's a perfect outlet for him after school, providing him with great exercise and a chance to burn off some energy.
Attended a birthday party with my kid. She had a blast with all the activities and games.
New to BJJ? Start at Solis Martial Arts
Solis Martial Arts 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 Solis Martial Arts
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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