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Zai Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Livermore, California

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule zaixma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 925-951-6222

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday 4–8:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–12 pm
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 Zai Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 28 mentions

“The kids had their karate lessons before I would do Tai Chi so I got to see how much fun they were having and how much they love their lessons and the instructors.”

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Teens BJJ

“He turned strong and confident teenager.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“The one on one attention he gets from the instructors and the love they have for every kid has made my boy brave and confident in all he does.”

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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 Zai Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Trained here for a few years, very good instruction in Tai Chi and MMA.”

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🎽 Karate

“The kids had their karate lessons before I would do Tai Chi so I got to see how much fun they were having and how much they love their lessons and the instructors.”

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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 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“This academy ZMA, the instructors Master Zai, Zaid and Iesa are very supportive and well detailed in instructing the skills and techniques.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“This academy ZMA, the instructors Master Zai, Zaid and Iesa are very supportive and well detailed in instructing the skills and techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son has improve his self confidence a lot since he start with the clases.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“This is well worth the money and you will quickly feel like you have found a place where you belong at Zai Martial Arts Academy.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 16 mentions

“Martial arts training offers many benefits to children, in terms of discipline and self-esteem, but these same benefits accrue to adults as well.”

From the reviews

Zai Marital Arts is the best thing that has happened to my son. My son began when he couldn’t do any steps and had no interest. The instructors always take their time to work with every kid and encourage them in every step. My son has tremendously improved and loves this place.

★★★★★ — Joy, Mar 2019

I have attended ZMA academy for several years now and am impressed with Sifu Zai’s depth of martial arts experience and his skill and patience as an instructor. Martial arts training offers many benefits to children, in terms of discipline and self-esteem, but these same benefits accrue to adults as well.

★★★★★ — David, Dec 2016

I was only able to go to Zai Martial Arts Academy for a short time before I moved out of town but it was a fantastic experience. The people are friendly and welcoming and do an excellent job teaching both students and adults.

★★★★★ — Helena, Dec 2016

I have been a student at Zai Martial Arts for a month now. I first contacted them and asked the normal questions about classes offered, prices, etc., and was extremely pleased with their customer service which attracted me even more.

★★★★★ — David, Jan 2017

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Your first BJJ class at Zai Martial Arts Academy

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 Zai Martial Arts Academy

2650 Kitty Hawk Rd, Livermore, CA94551

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